Romanian guy here. Had used two AKMs, standard 7.62x39mm in military service - one in bootcamp and one in my combat engineer battalion. The first one was manufactured in 1964 (!!!), the second one was from 1985. There was no difference between them in yhe quality of woodwork or metalwork. Both fired great; I never had jams or other problems with them (of course, we cleaned them every day, even when we have not shoot with them). We also cleaned the magazines every day and we were told to be careful with them, not to drop them or anything. We didn't have to worry about the ammo, that was issued to us on range or when we were on guard duty. We shoot quite a lot, since there was a lot of ammo that had to be disposed of, so we shot quite old ammo, but it never misfired (being properly stored into an Army ammo dump helps a lot...). So what I'm trying to say is that I saw a lot of people saying that the quality of romanian AKs is not good, so maybe the producer (Cugir plant) or the importer are doing something wrong, or anything like that? As I sad, I used two rifles, old and used by other soldiers before me, and their performance was beyond satisfactory. P.S. And don't get me started on the accuracy issue, I only say this - it's not the gun, but the man that uses it. P.P.S. English is not my natve language, but I hope I'm inteligiblle. P.P.P.S. What kind of bayonet is that?!? It should have saw teeth on the other side!
WASRS get a bad rap because they were hastily made with rejected QC parts these weren't on Romanian military issued rifles. They have since gotten better over the years. Mine had misaligned sights, overly tight rivets, and a poor metal finish.
Hello Dan Dondera. I own a Cugir made AKM, which is very well made. When I bought the Cugir the front sight was dead centre, the gas tube was straight and wood to metal fit very good, as is overall build quality. On the range the AKM is accurate, and always attracts attention.
The first rifle that I ever shot, was a Marlin model 60, that second one was an M16A1. The first rifle that I ever bought was an AK47, I still have it.
Love mine. I lost a trigger axis pin on my second outing. Fucking paper clip. Got the retaining plate, no problems. The wood feels like pine(?!) I got the surplus Russian Red laminate wood from the AKOU store and it looks great! I needed to shape it to fit my WASR with a Dremel tool, it was no big deal.
I like my wasr. Put a few thousand rounds through it over the years that I’ve had it and not a single problem. Canted front sight, but it’s not bad enough to worry with. I was surprised with the accuracy of the rifle.
Rob, thanks for the info, and work you do with the AK's. And I salute you for your service in the U.S. military. I salute all veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, and their families!
I just love the AK platform. my grandfather had one before he died it was an old wasr and I fell in love with it first gun I ever fired at 8 years old and now I'm about to purchase my own this afternoon I'm super stoked 💥💪
Thanks Rob Ski ! Remember those who paid the price of Liberty this Memorial Day 2019. Thanks for your service to your new found home of the USA . US Navy veteran , Roger , Out !
Guys, visit the AKOU store. You can get a whole starter kit including a retainer plate, a modified safety lever and a sight adjustment tool together with a small "AK bible" that teaches you some basics about stance, gripping, zeroing etc. It's a really nice deal. [/commercial] Your advice is much appreciated, Rob. Thanks a lot. Much love from Austria, even though AKs are not (yet) allowed here
Excuse my asking, but why are AKs not allowed in Austria? You have hammer and sickle added to your national coat of arms but the most iconic Russian gun ever is banned? Where is the logic?
@@A.Flemming Basically, because even the semi auto variant is mechanically too similar to the fully automatic version. Government believes that it's too easy to convert them to full auto, and that everybody would do just that, if AKs were legal, not caring that fully automatic weapons are banned anyway. All we're allowed to have, regarding AK or AK-like rifles, is something like the Inter Ordonance R94, which is bolt action only (no gas piston and no gas port etc.). Even the VZ.58 is frowned upon, just because it looks like an AK. Other semi automatic systems, (like some ARs, the AUG and pistol caliber carbines), are fine, though. Better than nothing. But yes, it doesn't make any sense. That's politics for ya. 😒 Btw: Hammer and sickle are not crossed (anymore). The eagle burst free from his chains and holds them separated from another as a _symbol_ of freedom and independence. Yet the right to bear arms is not in our constitution, it's simply a granted right that could get revoked at any time. Because "freedom", I guess. 😕
@@ShootAUT I see your point now, and it's pretty sad that such a great nation with huge tradition of gun ownership and manufacturing is deprived of the joy of using the AK platform. If the Czech vz58 is legal so should be the Izraeli Galil or the Polish Archer ... I guess. Not the same as good old AK 47, not the same cartrige, but still something. Have you checked if the authorities would frown at these?
I got several magazines w/ cosmoline all in it, I just heated up a giant pot of boiling water & took apart the mag & boiled them for several minutes. Then dry them off, oil them & put them back together,. works Great!
I love your attitude you realize you need more than 1 AK. Yes Rob I just got into your channel and have learned so much even though I’ve had AKs for a long time. Thanks
I’ve been an AK guy since the fourth grade. I love that I can still pick up something from your videos. Also on a sidenote, I’ve actually bought a couple of the cheaper AK’s and played with them because I’ve seen some of your abuse and round count videos. Thank you.
I've learned more watching two videos than I have learned over the past 5 years of going over the internet! Thank you and I hope your channel grows to well over 500,000 subs, you deserve it!!
@@2000rayc Any firearm should be cleaned when first brought home . There are remins of cutting fluids , chips of metal , storage and shipping grease , and such . Many moons ago I made the noob mistake of firing a Moisin without getting all of the cosmoline out of her bore . My mistake was worsened by shooting corrosive primed ammo in her . Not good .
Thanks Rob, I love the channel. You have convinced me I need an AK. My daughter wanted an AK. Asked my friend at Altra "What is you favorite AK?" She came home with a VZ58 that needs one of the brakes you talk about. 👍
A person should only own one AK...all other AKs purchased after the first one are just '100% complete parts kits'. Thanks for another great video, Rob!
Thanks Rob for another great video. This was very informative. I never really thought about keeping spare parts for my AK ( Bulgarian SSR85C ) but now I'm taking your advice and putting a spare parts kit together. I think of it as a first aid kit for my AK. Again thank you for all you do for the AK owners out here and gun owners in general.
Thanks for the info Brother , I advise that you put some deck stain / shellac on your new picnic table to preserve it because I had one and it deteriorated within approximately 3 years due to not protecting it
First thing I do is always replace the "paper clip" and use the axis pin retainer plate ! If you've ever broke a "paper clip " and had pins walking out you'll understand.
lol, the paper clip in my maadi somehow got bent and ended obstructing my magazine well. immediately replaced with the side plate, should be the first upgrade to your ak in my opinion
Don't get the c39v2. whatever you do, don't get that one in particular, or the RAS-47. For cheaper you could get a WASR. I'm going through century right now to get the c39v2 replaced and the hundred dollar difference. After 250 rounds the locking lugs and the bolt were getting gouged and deformed. It's a gorgeous rifle, dare I say perfect. Shoots like a laser BUT it's prone to catastrophic failure.
@@cameronzy279 I was thinking of getting a PSA ak 47gf3 I've seen Akou's video on it. So I'm just not really sure which one to get. I'm waiting to see the end of the 5000 rds on it.
You and Misha are by far the most incredible explainers about all types of AK'S I thank you for sharing all of your experience in AK'S as they are the most reliable rifles used all over the world !!!! i used a Galil 5.56 in my younger years back in my country same configuration as the AK'S but 5.56
Great advice and excellent content. You ARE the AK source. Question: have you ever made any videos on Chinese AKs and talked about the differences between them and the Russian derivative AKs?
Rob as usual you kick ass sir!!!! I look forward to all your new videos man!! Plz never quit with your content! Ok enough with the bullshit talk!! Oh I miss the pirate man!!! You and your wife take care !!
What I'm looking for is a pressurized flammable liquid attachment so when I get that 3 foot flash from a slant break I can take advantage of it and extend my flame by another 15 feet.
Yee Haw! America! Just like what I do behind my double wide when bump firing my PSA AK47! I hooked up the propane cylinder to an old stove pilot light valve! Got it mounted under the barrel with sum steel hose clamps. I dun took off the slant brake on mine though. Real gud fun when I'm drunk.
Just bought a PSA GF4 (AK-104) with the JL Billet handguard and wow does it look amazing. It isn't an import sadly but I'm just happy to get my first AK. I've had it for a year and its been great even while using my sandman S can on it.
Thanks rob, great video. Picked up my psa “moekov” gf3 yesterday. Really excited to get some rounds on it. Threw a bulgy recoil spring assembly, a spare hammer spring, and a spare bolt assembly in the range bag and ready to go. Two notes: the croat mags im getting are still needing the locking lugs to be ground to fit and another good item to have for those of us shooting steel case, is a case extractor. Dont need the extractor often, but there is nothing else that will really work in the field if you dont have it and it can ruin your day.
Jim Beam so, name me a single manufacturer that has never had an issue of some kind. That retainer pin is an extremely minor situation and rob showing that it COULD happen just means you watch for it.
Jim Beam again, name me ONE manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue in the past. And how do you know the hole is oversized? Do you even know how the pins are held in?
Jim Beam still havent heard you name a single manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue. I didnt excuse anything. It was a valid issue. Still isnt as bad as your “military grade” ak’s that have had canted sights, split receivers, cracked trunions, or any number of other issues. If a pin needs to be removed, hit with a hammer to flatten it slightly, and then reinstall it, id take that over any of the other issues i just listed.
Jim Beam im not in the military and dont need a “military grade” rifle, and id bet you dont either. How about you quit being an elitist rifle snob just because you like paying for a rifle that is years above your ability just so you can look down on somebody else just to give them grief. I know my budget and prefer to spend money on the rifle i “need” so i can get other equipment. Most of us are just more frugal. Besides, the only thing ive heard you complain about the psa rifles so far is the retaining pin. A zero dollar, 5 minute fix and you want to get hung up on it.
I think you are right about having more than one. Love the concept of not just a Scout, but a classic with bayonet and nice wood, maybe a 12 and a 308. A pistol. Would make for a lovely shooters group!
I'm glad I found your videos 3 years ago I bought a c39v2 I remember you were doing the testing and talking about how it was good so far you hadn't gone that far into it the testing. All over me all they sold was c39v2 every store carried them so that was my only option but once I got it I got busy with work and never used it last month I sold it for $800 and ordered a Wasr comes in Tuesday and I bought some of the stuff you suggested us I am honestly excited to start modding it out and taking it to the range. Also really glad I looked up the c39v2 end review lol or else I would of kept it and well lost money on that AK.
WASR underfolder. I put in an ALG trigger group, BD2 muzzle brake, cheesegrater gas tube cover, and Molot grip (I like the shape better). Bolt hold open followers in my mags.
A bucket of hot water and purple power and a bottle brush for cosmoline filled mags. Strip rifle completely down and spray out with brake cleaner and then clean and lubricate for new rifle.
@Jim Beam Well I have my pass- port But they ended up down the street from me in the U.S .. no memo needed just good rifle and folk not mad over the 74. Me and my friends will be ok. Have fun bro. Troll on somewhere else. :)
Just got a wasr after watching this channel. Glad u put this up. I also used your inspection video before I purchased mine. My wasr only has one bad rivet on the trigger guard which sucks but I didnt want to wait to have it sent back after I already had to wait 3 weeks. Now I'm in the 10 California "cool off" period.
I plan on building one from a Romanian parts kit or an RPK parts kit. However right now I found some norinco 7.62x39 steel core for sale still in crates, $360 for 1200 rounds. A nice collectors peice that will fetch a nice price in a year or two.
I know you've probably heard this before Robski, if you can stretch a spring, it's no longer a spring. Sure, it will work temporarily, but once it sits loaded for a short time, you're back to the same problem. A spring with proper temper won't stretch. If you can stretch it, you should replace it. Springs are cheap. Replace them every couple of years.
Try out a bottle of engine assembly lube on some of your newer guns. Its made specifically to reduce premature wear on metal engine parts. It sticks to metal and keeps the lubrication where its supposed to be. Works well for me, and you dont need to use much. Perfect for an ak range bag.
I got a wasr and stained the wood. The grip is way too small for me so I replaced it, which led to me needing to replace the grip nut because they switched from real metal to trash plastic with a metal tube in it and it immediately broke. Also put in a trigger group retaining plate.
Why do some of the front sight posts are not centered some are either too far right or left ? I’ve got a waser the trunion is dated 1974 is it better than the newer ones ?
Wasr 10 Best entry level AK platform their is.. Forged components where it matters and a chrome lined barrel. Mine ain't been getting much love lately. Way off topic kinda for the rest of my post. Got a Gordon tech SLR 100H I recently acquired in trade for ww2 bring back walther may 44 production g43, I bought at a yard sale for 275 bucks. Owner said it didnt work since the mid 90,s and him and his father shot it all the time. 2 days spent cleaning the seized up never cleaned gas system. Ran 10 8mm rounds thru it fast as I could squeeze em off. Advertised it for trade for certain hunting rifles plus boot And put Arsenal Ak platforms considered???? 30 mins after i posted ad I got a call from a retired INTRAC guy. Went to Knoxville the next morning. Dude had 5 g43,s in his 2000 square foot collection. Was drooling on mine hard. He brought out that SLR 100H NIB Bought schitt my pants..... He also gave me 50 bucks for gas money. Shook hands Both of us happy as fugg...... AK,s are da schitt. Used em all over the planet. AR,s bore me ...... Spent 24 yrs in the Infantry and retired in 2008
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Romanian guy here. Had used two AKMs, standard 7.62x39mm in military service - one in bootcamp and one in my combat engineer battalion. The first one was manufactured in 1964 (!!!), the second one was from 1985. There was no difference between them in yhe quality of woodwork or metalwork. Both fired great; I never had jams or other problems with them (of course, we cleaned them every day, even when we have not shoot with them). We also cleaned the magazines every day and we were told to be careful with them, not to drop them or anything. We didn't have to worry about the ammo, that was issued to us on range or when we were on guard duty. We shoot quite a lot, since there was a lot of ammo that had to be disposed of, so we shot quite old ammo, but it never misfired (being properly stored into an Army ammo dump helps a lot...). So what I'm trying to say is that I saw a lot of people saying that the quality of romanian AKs is not good, so maybe the producer (Cugir plant) or the importer are doing something wrong, or anything like that? As I sad, I used two rifles, old and used by other soldiers before me, and their performance was beyond satisfactory.
P.S. And don't get me started on the accuracy issue, I only say this - it's not the gun, but the man that uses it.
P.P.S. English is not my natve language, but I hope I'm inteligiblle.
P.P.P.S. What kind of bayonet is that?!? It should have saw teeth on the other side!
WASRS get a bad rap because they were hastily made with rejected QC parts these weren't on Romanian military issued rifles.
They have since gotten better over the years. Mine had misaligned sights, overly tight rivets, and a poor metal finish.
Hello Dan Dondera. I own a Cugir made AKM, which is very well made. When I bought the Cugir the front sight was dead centre, the gas tube was straight and wood to metal fit very good, as is overall build quality. On the range the AKM is accurate, and always attracts attention.
Bayonet looks like a 6x4 to me, I own a Yugoslavian one
The bayonet is most likely a Polish AKM 6H4 Type 2. They don't believe in the sawtooth design.
@@williamganley4739 I feel like you were going for a polish joke. “They don’t believe in serrations or sharp blades.”
The first rifle that I ever shot, was a Marlin model 60, that second one was an M16A1. The first rifle that I ever bought was an AK47, I still have it.
When did you buy it?
@@Masta_E sounds like decades ago
My model 60 has 12000 rounds thru it.
I wish they would of let us buy our m16A1 I would be a happy man .
"Looks much better, looks bad ass, with the bayonet!"
Yahoo! I'm with you!
"Know something about everything and everything about something"
Rob Ski knows everything about the AK platform.
First thing all new AK owners need to do is to go to the AKOU store and support the channel!!!!!
You will also need a sticker of a half naked woman on it somewhere.
Perfect timing on the upload, just purchased a WASR!
Love mine. I lost a trigger axis pin on my second outing. Fucking paper clip. Got the retaining plate, no problems. The wood feels like pine(?!) I got the surplus Russian Red laminate wood from the AKOU store and it looks great! I needed to shape it to fit my WASR with a Dremel tool, it was no big deal.
I like my wasr. Put a few thousand rounds through it over the years that I’ve had it and not a single problem. Canted front sight, but it’s not bad enough to worry with. I was surprised with the accuracy of the rifle.
"Get the bayonet"
Me: Has a assault weapons ban compliant WASR with bayonet lug shaved off.
"Y u gotta do me like that Rob?" ( ;-;)
AllDayRevenge did you get the one from Atlantic?
Yeah I have a SAR 1 with no bayonet lug. 😥
Weld one on big boi. Wave that nub around and frighten the betas
@@iannesby Much easier to put the proper gas block on.
AllDayRevenge someone needs a new gas block
Rob, thanks for the info, and work you do with the AK's. And I salute you for your service in the U.S. military. I salute all veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, and their families!
Yes thanks for your service Rob!! Just learned this recently..
Love the informational videos just as much as the 5k tests ! RobSki is definitively the AK YOGI
Literally what anyone would imagine in their head if you said you knew an AK47 expert.
@@Syrpens 👍🇺🇸👍
Yes Sir
@@Syrpens him and Brandon Herrera! The first two that come to mind in AK's are brought up.
Gun laws in Austria has changed last december. Now the semi auto ak 47 is aviable!
Now i own a SDM AK 47s- and i'm happy as fuck owning this legend!😎
I just love the AK platform. my grandfather had one before he died it was an old wasr and I fell in love with it first gun I ever fired at 8 years old and now I'm about to purchase my own this afternoon I'm super stoked 💥💪
Thanks for all the great videos and info Rob! Keep it up!
Thanks Rob Ski ! Remember those who paid the price of Liberty this Memorial Day 2019. Thanks for your service to your new found home of the USA . US Navy veteran , Roger , Out !
Guys, visit the AKOU store.
You can get a whole starter kit including a retainer plate, a modified safety lever and a sight adjustment tool together with a small "AK bible" that teaches you some basics about stance, gripping, zeroing etc.
It's a really nice deal.
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Your advice is much appreciated, Rob. Thanks a lot.
Much love from Austria, even though AKs are not (yet) allowed here
Excuse my asking, but why are AKs not allowed in Austria? You have hammer and sickle added to your national coat of arms but the most iconic Russian gun ever is banned? Where is the logic?
@@A.Flemming
Basically, because even the semi auto variant is mechanically too similar to the fully automatic version. Government believes that it's too easy to convert them to full auto, and that everybody would do just that, if AKs were legal, not caring that fully automatic weapons are banned anyway. All we're allowed to have, regarding AK or AK-like rifles, is something like the Inter Ordonance R94, which is bolt action only (no gas piston and no gas port etc.). Even the VZ.58 is frowned upon, just because it looks like an AK.
Other semi automatic systems, (like some ARs, the AUG and pistol caliber carbines), are fine, though. Better than nothing. But yes, it doesn't make any sense. That's politics for ya. 😒
Btw: Hammer and sickle are not crossed (anymore). The eagle burst free from his chains and holds them separated from another as a _symbol_ of freedom and independence.
Yet the right to bear arms is not in our constitution, it's simply a granted right that could get revoked at any time. Because "freedom", I guess. 😕
@@ShootAUT I see your point now, and it's pretty sad that such a great nation with huge tradition of gun ownership and manufacturing is deprived of the joy of using the AK platform. If the Czech vz58 is legal so should be the Izraeli Galil or the Polish Archer ... I guess. Not the same as good old AK 47, not the same cartrige, but still something. Have you checked if the authorities would frown at these?
FINALLY GET MY WASR TOMORROW ROBSKI FINALLY AK FAMILY BROTHER SO EXCITED BEEN WATCHING A LONG TIME
1) Inspect
2) Clean
3) Shoot
4) Grin
5) Repeat
I got several magazines w/ cosmoline all in it,
I just heated up a giant pot of boiling water & took apart the mag & boiled them for several minutes.
Then dry them off, oil them & put them back together,. works Great!
Soak them in mineral spirits instead?
A honest expert. From Peshawar Pakistan
I love your attitude you realize you need more than 1 AK. Yes Rob I just got into your channel and have learned so much even though I’ve had AKs for a long time. Thanks
LOVE watching your informative podcasts! LOVE-IT!
I’ve been an AK guy since the fourth grade. I love that I can still pick up something from your videos. Also on a sidenote, I’ve actually bought a couple of the cheaper AK’s and played with them because I’ve seen some of your abuse and round count videos. Thank you.
The more I watch your videos the happier I am I went with the AK-47.
I've learned more watching two videos than I have learned over the past 5 years of going over the internet! Thank you and I hope your channel grows to well over 500,000 subs, you deserve it!!
The AK love is strong in this group. Always great info! Long live the AKOU !
Hey Rob, what a coincidence, I just got back from my local gun store and had just put a deposit down on a wasr 10, and saw this new video... Awesome!
First three things to do with new Kalash:
1. Clean
2. ZERO
3. Enjoy! 😁
clean?
@@2000rayc Any firearm should be cleaned when first brought home . There are remins of cutting fluids , chips of metal , storage and shipping grease , and such . Many moons ago I made the noob mistake of firing a Moisin without getting all of the cosmoline out of her bore . My mistake was worsened by shooting corrosive primed ammo in her . Not good .
@@2000rayc use vodka
@Jim Beam why
@Jim Beam i know that i'm not old enough but i can shoot my fathers gun so shut the fuck up
100% I just come back from buying my first ak I think Rob is watching me 😂
I'll never get rid of my npap. EVER.
Jon Casse I’m that way with my opaps
I’m that way with my Veprs, and my Opap too lol.
Thanks Rob, I love the channel. You have convinced me I need an AK. My daughter wanted an AK. Asked my friend at Altra "What is you favorite AK?" She came home with a VZ58 that needs one of the brakes you talk about. 👍
A person should only own one AK...all other AKs purchased after the first one are just '100% complete parts kits'. Thanks for another great video, Rob!
And also a pint of AK Accurizing Vodka!
good tips
I bought one now I have six. Love my wasr great beater!
man i really love that wood furniture you have on that ak
Just ordered some of the spare parts from your page. Just ordered my first WASR/AK ever. Can’t wait
Great info Rob! This will make new owners happy with their purchase.
Thanks Rob for another great video. This was very informative. I never really thought about keeping spare parts for my AK ( Bulgarian SSR85C ) but now I'm taking your advice and putting a spare parts kit together. I think of it as a first aid kit for my AK. Again thank you for all you do for the AK owners out here and gun owners in general.
Enjoy your REAL WORLD presentstion. Your to the point and knowledgeable in this platform. Great to her your information!
Semper Fi
I picked up all the fire control springs,Recoil spring,extractor with sping and an extra firing pin
Yep! I'm brand new to my new AK! I need help like in any endeavor when wanting to start new .
Thank god I discovered your channel. I just bought my first WASR and your videos are very helpful for a beginner like me.
Robski is a big boon to the AK community. Thanks Rob!
Sounds like good, solid advice to me.
I don't own any AK's yet so I may have to return to this video when, not if, it changes.
Most bayonets are also insulated wire cutters! Good point to consider.
t44e6 my wasr came with the insulated version like that.
Thanks for the info Brother , I advise that you put some deck stain / shellac on your new picnic table to preserve it because I had one and it deteriorated within approximately 3 years due to not protecting it
First thing I do is always replace the "paper clip" and use the axis pin retainer plate ! If you've ever broke a "paper clip " and had pins walking out you'll understand.
lol, the paper clip in my maadi somehow got bent and ended obstructing my magazine well. immediately replaced with the side plate, should be the first upgrade to your ak in my opinion
@Jim Beam exactly
Where do you get these plates you speak of. Also is it easy to replace the clips yourself?
Good video. Beautiful hayfield in the background too😍
Good for everyone Rob! Thanks.
Good reminder on spare parts. Thanks
Always interesting and informative! I changed the wood on my VSKA to the new Polish laminate WBP wood stock set and it looks fantastic.
@Jim Beam lol. That's a good one. ..... I like what I got.
Saving up to buy myself an Ak 😁😁😁
Don't get the c39v2. whatever you do, don't get that one in particular, or the RAS-47. For cheaper you could get a WASR. I'm going through century right now to get the c39v2 replaced and the hundred dollar difference. After 250 rounds the locking lugs and the bolt were getting gouged and deformed. It's a gorgeous rifle, dare I say perfect. Shoots like a laser BUT it's prone to catastrophic failure.
@@cameronzy279 I was thinking of getting a PSA ak 47gf3 I've seen Akou's video on it. So I'm just not really sure which one to get. I'm waiting to see the end of the 5000 rds on it.
Nice job! Great to hear you discuss some of the many options, and especially those that matter.
You and Misha are by far the most incredible explainers about all types of AK'S I thank you for sharing all of your experience in AK'S as they are the most reliable rifles used all over the world !!!! i used a Galil 5.56 in my younger years back in my country same configuration as the AK'S but 5.56
Great advice and excellent content. You ARE the AK source. Question: have you ever made any videos on Chinese AKs and talked about the differences between them and the Russian derivative AKs?
😂 😂 😂
6:34 min
But it can't harm either 😁
Why not, it's made for that!
👍🏻
And your smile is telling me that it was a blast to try it out, and funny!
Rob as usual you kick ass sir!!!! I look forward to all your new videos man!! Plz never quit with your content! Ok enough with the bullshit talk!! Oh I miss the pirate man!!! You and your wife take care !!
If you are close to the water, you can use it for a boat anchor.
What I'm looking for is a pressurized flammable liquid attachment so when I get that 3 foot flash from a slant break I can take advantage of it and extend my flame by another 15 feet.
Yee Haw! America! Just like what I do behind my double wide when bump firing my PSA AK47! I hooked up the propane cylinder to an old stove pilot light valve! Got it mounted under the barrel with sum steel hose clamps. I dun took off the slant brake on mine though. Real gud fun when I'm drunk.
Would love to see a AKG-47 5k review! 😁
I second this notion!
Just ordered the retainer plate off the website provided thanx
Just bought a PSA GF4 (AK-104) with the JL Billet handguard and wow does it look amazing. It isn't an import sadly but I'm just happy to get my first AK. I've had it for a year and its been great even while using my sandman S can on it.
4:25 Surplus magazines habe been bery bery good to me.
Thanks rob, great video. Picked up my psa “moekov” gf3 yesterday. Really excited to get some rounds on it. Threw a bulgy recoil spring assembly, a spare hammer spring, and a spare bolt assembly in the range bag and ready to go.
Two notes: the croat mags im getting are still needing the locking lugs to be ground to fit and another good item to have for those of us shooting steel case, is a case extractor. Dont need the extractor often, but there is nothing else that will really work in the field if you dont have it and it can ruin your day.
Jim Beam so, name me a single manufacturer that has never had an issue of some kind. That retainer pin is an extremely minor situation and rob showing that it COULD happen just means you watch for it.
Jim Beam again, name me ONE manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue in the past. And how do you know the hole is oversized? Do you even know how the pins are held in?
Jim Beam still havent heard you name a single manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue. I didnt excuse anything. It was a valid issue. Still isnt as bad as your “military grade” ak’s that have had canted sights, split receivers, cracked trunions, or any number of other issues. If a pin needs to be removed, hit with a hammer to flatten it slightly, and then reinstall it, id take that over any of the other issues i just listed.
Jim Beam im not in the military and dont need a “military grade” rifle, and id bet you dont either. How about you quit being an elitist rifle snob just because you like paying for a rifle that is years above your ability just so you can look down on somebody else just to give them grief.
I know my budget and prefer to spend money on the rifle i “need” so i can get other equipment. Most of us are just more frugal.
Besides, the only thing ive heard you complain about the psa rifles so far is the retaining pin. A zero dollar, 5 minute fix and you want to get hung up on it.
Jim Beam go ahead and keep beating that dead horse. Im still waiting for the name of a single manufacturer that has never had an issue, of some kind.
Awesome, concentrated practical knowledge
Great channel, thank you for doing it.
I think you are right about having more than one. Love the concept of not just a Scout, but a classic with bayonet and nice wood, maybe a 12 and a 308. A pistol. Would make for a lovely shooters group!
I'm glad I found your videos 3 years ago I bought a c39v2 I remember you were doing the testing and talking about how it was good so far you hadn't gone that far into it the testing. All over me all they sold was c39v2 every store carried them so that was my only option but once I got it I got busy with work and never used it last month I sold it for $800 and ordered a Wasr comes in Tuesday and I bought some of the stuff you suggested us I am honestly excited to start modding it out and taking it to the range. Also really glad I looked up the c39v2 end review lol or else I would of kept it and well lost money on that AK.
Just ordered my first ak, a PSA GF3 with black polymer furniture. Already got the ak started kit from you, and 4 Bulgarian mags.
WASR underfolder. I put in an ALG trigger group, BD2 muzzle brake, cheesegrater gas tube cover, and Molot grip (I like the shape better). Bolt hold open followers in my mags.
A bucket of hot water and purple power and a bottle brush for cosmoline filled mags.
Strip rifle completely down and spray out with brake cleaner and then clean and lubricate for new rifle.
ALWAYS REPLACE the "Shepards Crook" on the trigger controls. Only "Flaw" in AKs
Preferably a double hook hammer
Whoever dropped the dislike,is no longer an Ak operator. 7.62x hooligan 4 life woooo. Ma said get safe. Enjoy rifle. Rifle is fine.
@Jim Beam Well I have my pass- port But they ended up down the street from me in the U.S .. no memo needed just good rifle and folk not mad over the 74. Me and my friends will be ok. Have fun bro. Troll on somewhere else. :)
I love the bullshit talk too! Bardzo pouczająca prezentacja dla nowych właścicieli.
Just ordered some stuff from the site. Thank you
Just got a wasr after watching this channel. Glad u put this up. I also used your inspection video before I purchased mine. My wasr only has one bad rivet on the trigger guard which sucks but I didnt want to wait to have it sent back after I already had to wait 3 weeks. Now I'm in the 10 California "cool off" period.
I plan on building one from a Romanian parts kit or an RPK parts kit. However right now I found some norinco 7.62x39 steel core for sale still in crates, $360 for 1200 rounds. A nice collectors peice that will fetch a nice price in a year or two.
Great video. Love AK's. Never had a firearm that shot whatever I put in it. Amazing.
Thanks for the great reviews, your vids have helped me understand the AK and become an owner
Love your videos Rob.. Keep doing what you are doing.
Awesome video. Great for new AK shooters and an nice refresher for us older Union members!
I just got an AK. Running it monthly at Wolverine Wednesday
I know you've probably heard this before Robski, if you can stretch a spring, it's no longer a spring. Sure, it will work temporarily, but once it sits loaded for a short time, you're back to the same problem. A spring with proper temper won't stretch. If you can stretch it, you should replace it. Springs are cheap. Replace them every couple of years.
Rob, great videos and great information. Keep them coming! You're my go to guy for AK advice and tips.
Kalash 4 life!!!
Or equivalent If you can't find/afford
Try out a bottle of engine assembly lube on some of your newer guns. Its made specifically to reduce premature wear on metal engine parts. It sticks to metal and keeps the lubrication where its supposed to be. Works well for me, and you dont need to use much. Perfect for an ak range bag.
Hey Rob, could you possibly do a video on muzzle devices that still allow you to mount the bayonet? Please!
Another cheap but very effective option for a brake is midwest industries 2 port just beware it carries a punch if on the side
Just got a psa gf3 thanks for your reviews
I use a canis m4 adapter on the mak90 and I use a meridian defense btka rivet in rear m4 stock adapter. The rivet in one is best in my opinion.
Man, I wanted Tractor Bob back, he got me laughing from VZ58 vid. Great info vid for new owners, pimp that AK.
Absolutely covered in cosmonauts.
I have a bunk C39V2. It works. Its garbage, but it works. It'll serve well as a beater gun. I plan to get an SLR107 and a few parts kits in the future
I got a wasr and stained the wood. The grip is way too small for me so I replaced it, which led to me needing to replace the grip nut because they switched from real metal to trash plastic with a metal tube in it and it immediately broke. Also put in a trigger group retaining plate.
Why do some of the front sight posts are not centered some are either too far right or left ? I’ve got a waser the trunion is dated 1974 is it better than the newer ones ?
Wasr 10
Best entry level AK platform their is..
Forged components where it matters and a chrome lined barrel.
Mine ain't been getting much love lately.
Way off topic kinda for the rest of my post.
Got a Gordon tech SLR 100H I recently acquired in trade for ww2 bring back walther may 44 production g43, I bought at a yard sale for 275 bucks.
Owner said it didnt work since the mid 90,s and him and his father shot it all the time.
2 days spent cleaning the seized up never cleaned gas system. Ran 10 8mm rounds thru it fast as I could squeeze em off.
Advertised it for trade for certain hunting rifles plus boot
And put Arsenal Ak platforms considered????
30 mins after i posted ad I got a call from a retired INTRAC guy.
Went to Knoxville the next morning.
Dude had 5 g43,s in his 2000 square foot collection.
Was drooling on mine hard.
He brought out that SLR 100H NIB
Bought schitt my pants.....
He also gave me 50 bucks for gas money.
Shook hands
Both of us happy as fugg......
AK,s are da schitt.
Used em all over the planet.
AR,s bore me ......
Spent 24 yrs in the Infantry and retired in 2008
ROBSKI! I always learn at least one new thing watching these. And I am not an AK - FNG.
Oh best advice ever.... Have more than one AK!
I use alg hammer springs also the regular ones not extra power.
Carolina firearms sells a kit that has pin spring and extractor.