AK-74 ALPHA Overview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- Tabletop overview of the 2013 SGL31-68 SAIGA. This is my primary rifle so it gets a lot of love. Out of over 1200 rounds absolutely zero issues minus the 2/3 malfunctions I had tuning the gas piston. Once I close the adjustable gas off (with no suppressor) she runs like a sewing machine. One thing I didn’t mention is the Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 magazine. She’s authentic. Everything else is listed in the video. Enjoy!
PS: Rear of the Klesch 1 Gen 2 light was loose the screws had backed out some at some point. Tightened em back down good to go now!
This rifle is proof that the AK platform will never be obsolete! Fly ass build...you did a great job!
Thank you very much for the kind words. Wait till I have the Dead Air Wolverine. I’ll run some 70gr FMJ commercial grade Russian stuff for y’all. Hopefully I’ll get to pick one up sooner than later so I can start the long wait. Then SureFire SB2 for the ACE.
@@gnomereviews Can🛢️man huh? Sounds like fun! Can't wait to see the videos!
AK never went obsolete too useful of a weapon that kids can use it
I am Bulgarian and highly appreciate what you did with this toy! Man it is true beauty!!! Bravo!!!
Thank You for the kind words comrade! My Bulgy brother. I plan on picking up another fixed SGL31-68 SAIGA for an IZHMASH NOS plum set. Classic fixed 74. Won’t be anytime soon.
This rifle is gorgeous!You really nailed it, I don’t see many 5.45 builds anymore.This is a breath of fresh air 😮
Thank you very much for the kind words. Be sure to watch the AK-74 ALPHA 1-300 yards video. I think you’ll appreciate it brother. The Magpul Picatinny Bipod makes a huge difference.
She is enthralling homes... I also have 31-68 from 2013 #813, and just like you, my rifle went through a metamorphosis to end up with a similar set up as your. IMO there is something very special about the 2013 Saiga series, the craftsmanship & fidelity appear to me as superior than other AK SGL series.Excellent detailed review!
Last year of production as well before the merge to what is now Kalashnikov Concern. So technically we got the last real IZHMASH SAIGA’s. Let me know what you think of the IWI GALIL ACE SAR 8.3” SBR I’ll do an overview later. 5.45x39. 117/545 imported. Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words.
Love it!!! Great build brother 👍
Looks a little different now. Magnifier sits further back. Plan to ZenitCo my 103 with longer hand guards. All I’m missing for the 74 ALPHA is a Dead Air Wolverine. Thanks for watching!
This setup is top tier
Indeed! You know it’s funny. Yesterday I was considering taking off all the ZenitCo and reselling. I have an IZHMASH 1980’s NOS plum stock set. My current plans are to get a second SGL31-68 asap and a 74 chrome lined brake for the plum set. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Greetings from Russia!
Super gun!
It is with such a set that our Special Operations Forces and other specialists are fighting!
All this has been tested in battles, and this is the best guarantee!
I have such a kit for the citizen AKM of 1965 (original, auto file deleted), only the rifle butt is different (not folding due to laws)
Good luck to you! keep doing the right reviews .
sorry for my english ✌
Thank you for the kind words comrade! Very nice to hear from a brother inside the motherland other than Gorgoth. Idk if you’ve seen his channel or not. RUS SI A! Also you made my entire week with this comment. Thank you very much.
@@gnomereviews👍🤝
Beautiful, beautiful build. I love these AK modernization builds. IMO, from this build, I would only change the handguard, use a longer one, covering the entire gas tube, to give me more holding and attachments options and also for safety. Dont want to risk puting my fingers where it shouldnt be.
On this particular example I like the shorter hand guards. For functionality and aesthetics. If it were an AK-105 style SBR I’d definitely go with the leader kit. Longer hand guards. Thanks for watching! Check out the 1/1 KR-103SFS lmk what you think. AK-103 with the correct IZHMASH furniture and internals.
Nice set up. I have literally the identical set up but I’m running MePro reflex with magnifier and on an SLR 104 fr I’ve got over 20,000 rounds through mine. I’d beat it to hell with the weight and the adjustable piston along with the AKT trigger you can get a lot of shots on target so fast.
You are absolutely right. Check my most recent short with the 74 ALPHA. She’s braced up. Not many views. 15 rounds burst fired. KNS piston closed. Little over 1200 rounds as of now. 2013 IZHMASH SGL31-68 SAIGA.
Great looking rifle & set up!
I use both 7.62 & 5.45 x39, but 5.45 is my favorite.
Your BFG sling - is that one of their custom slings or did you get the hardware separately and set it up that way?
Thank you for the shout-out to BFG! 👍
Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded sling. Stay tuned for my next video. Colt Law Enforcement Carbine. Same sling. Only thing I’m waiting on as of now is the Fortis RAP Picatinny rail attachment point w QD sling swivel. Magpul QD is too wide for the Knights MRE rail and the adapter for it would have to be backwards to be on the left side I need so I ordered the Fortis as well. Back to your original question. BFG used to sell this model sling with different hardware options. When I bought my most recent sling the hardware options weren’t the same. So they have changed things a little bit at least at BFG.
@@gnomereviews Hmm.. sounds like you need a new sling for that Colt. 😉😁
I always have mine custom built there, ( I'm too damn picky, I guess. )
So far, I have well over half a dozen of their custom slings for my Benelli M4, ARs, AKs and even a UZI pistol.
@@stevewhisperer6609 you’ll see. The Fortis option is slick. Very low profile and obscured. Barley notice it’s there if at all. I’ll post an overview after I take her out to zero irons at 50 & 100 w 55gr M193.
Man thats a great looking gun. I wish so bad there were no import bans and we could have more access to AK's and other guns. I have a 922r compliant Type 56 Norinco, It's my only one and I love it but I'm wanting more AK's. I seriously think I have 8-10 AR-15's in the safe but I'm wanting to start up with more AK's but they make it so hard with all the damn laws.
I plan to buy another IZHMASH SGL31-68 SAIGA like the one pictured asap. I have a 1980’s NOS IZHMASH plum stock set. Even a plum Russian rubber pad for the stock. Two plum IZHMASH mags. All I need is another Russian AK74 muzzle brake. I’ll get the second SAIGA asap. I recommend getting a SAIGA SGL21 or SGL31 and if those are out of your budget get an Arsenal SLR 104FR Bulgarian copy of the SGL31-94.
@@gnomereviews What I want so bad is the Arsenal AK-74 104FR. T. Rex Arms has a great youtube on one of them but a) good luck finding one and b) good luck finding ammo for it. I live in rural Oklahoma and any selection of guns comes with a 2 hour drive to OKC or Tulsa so I don't get out much.
good morning i would like to ask a question and I love the build. are you still able to get the ZenitCo parts ??
Absolutely. Questions are always welcomed. Only issue is now you will pay a premium due to import restrictions and the Ukraine war. All of this was bought long before the war began. There are a couple of websites state side that carry this furniture. Also you can still order directly from Russian distributors. You just have to pay for “discreet shipping”. Hope this helps.
@@gnomereviews can i have the website please
Since I don't have a real AK yet, I have an AK-74N Airsoft Gun from LCT with the following attachments:
- LCT AK-19 Zukhov Stock
- AK Railed Dust Cover
- Zenitco RK-3 Pistolgrip
- Zenitco B10M Lower Handguard
- Zenitco B19 Upper Handguard
- Zenitco RK-6 Frontgrip
- C-More Red Dot
- Black 5.45 Bakelite Magazin
The gun looks so nice, when I get a real one someday it will be built the same way ❤
Sounds like you have a good plan! Hope it works out for you sooner than later. Thanks for watching.
Good f’in job bro. This AK looks dangerously good. How’s reliability and accuracy??
Thank you for the kind words! Did you peep the shorts for shooting footage yet? She runs like a mf sewing machine. Well over 1K rounds now (keeping the round count lower for my son) never had a single malfunction of any sort. Not even a stove pipe. It’s had multiple stock sets. Came with cracked Bulgy furniture. First owner put 200 through her. Never shoot 7n6 or anything corrosive 7n6 for emergencies only. Silver Bear is my primary defense load in 5.45x39 being it tumbles earliest in gel. Follow my on IG I post a lot pics and videos there. Lmk what you think of the Gen 1 Galil ACE 117/545. Just need the Scalar Works 1.42” T2 bundle so I can finally use the IWI comb height on the stock.
Nice set up bro...
I appreciate it 🤜🏼🤛🏼 took years to get it where it is now. This is all pre war pre ZenitCo hype
@@gnomereviews i got a Romanian sar1...all stock
how do you have two safey marks
I explain it in the video. Second line is from an AK-12 safety. It was too long. No worries.
74Vs ar15 video I bet their closer in performance than most Americans think
Stay tuned! Up next Colt Law Enforcement Carbine. KAC MRE 5.56 rail and Geissele SSA-E trigger. Thanks for the suggestion. Have to do that after the Colt overview. I agree the 74 is definitely better at close range.
Pretty nasty 👍🏻😎
The weight distribution is impeccable. The Russian ZenitCo accessories are as good as it gets regarding Kalashnikov modernization. Everything you see has been rigorously battle tested. Thanks for watching!
Nice build however the Alpha/Spetnaz AKM's use a Gasblock/Sightblock combo like found on Bulgarian 107CR's which are also 12.5in barrel with a 24mm Bulgarian flash hider and instead of a Zenitco dust cover they utilize Texas Weapons system cover, Full length Zenitco handguards, Collapsible AR15 style stock
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This ain’t an AKM. Also this is my AK74 ALPHA not a Spetznaz AKM clone. According to other Russians this is correct as it gets. Everything on this rifle has been battle tested. Well over 1K rounds zero issues of any kind. Have a nice day. Your going off Larry Vickers American parts for a Russian rifle. Regarding modernizing the Kalashnikov ZenitCo is the only way. Otherwise it’s classic AK-100 series furniture for me. I have a 1980’s IZHMASH NOS plum set with the correct cleaning kit in the stock and plum rubber pad. Plan to put that on another SGL31-68 eventually.
Leave it to Americans to turn a 7.5lbs rifle and turn it into a 11lb anchor.I have a sgl21 with a Master Mount a PA micro 3x prism and a Surefire m600 light.The russians are laughing out loud at Americans buying that expensive junk accessories.
Lol this is a Russian manufacturer and they use these accessories themselves genius. Congrats on your Primary Arms optic. Don’t be mad you can’t afford ZenitCo. Even if you wanted it. I paid MSRP from Russia over years. I never paid resell prices stateside. You’re either living under a rock or just ignorant. Even the Chechens are using ZenitCo fighting for Russia. Usually only special forces get ZenitCo regarding Russians themselves.
It's a nice gun, but you kind of went overboard with aftermarket crap. I'll keep my 7.5 lb WASR...no gadgets, no problems, and it does its job just a well as yours.
Lol the funny thing is you truly believe that. You wouldn’t say anything of the sort if you actually handled and fired it. ZenitCo is far from “aftermarket crap”. They know what they are doing in Russia regarding Kalashnikov modernization accessories.
@Gnome Reviews there's a fine line between "rednecked up" and African rigged" you kind of cross both of them...I'm assuming you're a younger guy, once you get a little more maturity you'll realize you don't need all that shit to hit your target.
@@smokerise if you actually paid any attention you would see I have Classic and modern AK’s. My 103 is in standard furniture. So is my Polish Tantal being rebuilt. ZenitCo furniture is perfectly balanced weight distribution. Clearly you are unfamiliar with the furniture. Your just judging based on appearance like most clowns. Have a good week.
@Gnome Reviews no reason to have a hissy fit jr...I just don't agree with your use of gadgetry.
You have the right to load that Cadillac down with whatever toys you want...at the end of the day we're on the same side.
is ivantactial a reliable site to get zenitco into the US?
Absolutely. Tell him @gnomereviews sent ya. He will take care of you. That’s where I got most of my furniture from long before the war and hype. Some from ZenitCo directly most from him.
@@gnomereviews sweet, ill be sure to mention you