Polish. He is the man when it comes to AKs and anything related. If you are thinking about purchasing an Ak, a particular brand or model, parts e.t.c. you will no doubt find it on his channel. Another great American Manufacturer of affordable AKs is Kalishnakov USA for anyone interested.
@@DHolmes419 it wasn’t anything dramatic just a smear on the right locking lug of the trunin, my thoughts were the same as yours maybe the higher pressure but I would go look at the video.
Love 7.62x39. What’s sad is it’s so stigmatized. The pressure in the round is perfect. It’s almost like the .45 of the rifle world. Even small rifle cartridges (243, 270) and the 30-30 also just has way, way more gunpowder and pressure than the 7.62x39...
Fair review guys. Appreciate that you’re not posturing about running the PSA. Honesty will keep us coming back. Gun guys know where the PSA falls in the hierarchy. Thanks for the review.
I don’t own any personally but I appreciate PSA for what they’re doing in the AR/AK market. I did build a 16” midlength PSA AR for my dad who’s not I AR guy, just to have for “emergencies”. I sprung for the FN barrel model as well as their upgraded BCG and trigger. Added a sling, Streamlight, and Steiner 1-4 LPVO on it and the gun is great for what he needed.
It wasn’t the ak103. It was the ak74 that Garand thumb had a negative review of. The ak74 is a first generation and having trouble. The ak47 rifles are solid.
@@FXIIBeaver it’s not just the barrel diameter. It’s the diameter of the bolt, carrier, locking lugs and barrel. Even the smallest difference can cause significant issues. The best thing is they seem determined to correct it. We need American made AK and I will support a company that is working to make that happen.
What I like about PSA. They listen to the market. If issues arise they listen to complaints and fix their product, for the most part. PSA doesn't make "nice" guns or junk guns, and I don't think they make guns that are "just as good" either. They make guns that are good enough. Their guns are not "valuable" but they have a lot of value. These are things I look for because I treat my guns like tools. They get spray painted, modified and accessorized I would feel bad doing that to a nice, expensive gun. Everyone makes fun of PSA as being "for the poors". Frankly, I would rather die with the "poors" then live with the "rich". The "poors" are the "salt of the earth", the "working class" they need their guns to be rugged, and reliable, not nice. The "poors" are the guys that need to be armed in this country. The rich can defend themselves with their pocket book and hide behind the laws they make. The "poors" are the ones who need guns to defend themselves, and they need guns that are "good enough".
You said something that I especially agree with in regards to their AKs, not so much their ARs, but thats just me. “Their guns are not valuable but they have a lot of value.”
So psa actually worked really closely with garand thumb on the ak74 video. They actually took his criticisms and made positive changes to the system that have now shown up for commercial buyers. I own a psa ar and have shot several at models. I like em! Maybe I’m biased living in SC, but I think they’re putting rifles in the hands of folks who maybe weren’t able to own them before.
Ak operator is an American immigrant that escaped from Poland when Soviet Union was in control at the time and he served or now still serving in the US military
Honestly, I know my 7.5" AR15 pistol in 300blk kit I got from PSA is cheap but it's what I could afford and it's good for training until I can get something better. That's pretty much how I think of PSA, a decent place to start until you can get something better.
I don't know anything about this AK but I love my Meridian (ordered based on your review a long time ago). Granted I waited 55 weeks for it, but im glad I did.
Grand Thumb was on 74 not 103. Ak Operator Union from Poland made 6 videos on th 103. It passed all the tests. I heard all positives on this sbr just like the 103. Kusa doing a great job. I hope they stay ahead not fall behind and listen to the customers. You made a great video brother thank you for sharing. This sbr is on my list definitely. It's going for 1300 by me in IL
I own a preban Norinco under folder, 2 PSA AK's the AK-P that I form 1 into a SBR, an AK-E, and the PSA AK-V9 which is their 9mm AK... None of them are for any kind of self defense I just think everyone should have a couple AK's in their collection they're so much fun to shoot and it's a freaking AK they're badass!!! Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!
@@easybreezy3084 Because of ammo choices, ease of attaching accessories (lights lasers optics slings suppressors triggers gas systems... the list goes on), manual of arms, and options... Granted ease of attaching accessories is light years ahead of what it use to be so that's not a deal breaker. I'm also just more of an AR15 guy so the few training courses I've taken were with them not the AK... It's in no way a bad choice for defense especially now and days but it's just not for me. I love shooting them, collecting them, and upgrading them but that's where it ends for me. Take care!!
@@DanielBoone337 forsure. I really wanted a AKE but settled for a 103. The AKE has become a unicorn so hope she last you forever. And my AKP is solid. Is SBR worth it?
@@easybreezy3084 it all depends I like SBR's and started playing around in the NFA world a long time ago this also isn't a primary gun for me even though it could be for sure. I would say if the AK-P is your primary gun I would leave it in pistol configuration. To my knowledge all you have to do if you want to leave your state and keep it in a backpack is have your ccw permit and you're good to go but if you SBR it you have to prefile paperwork with every state you plan on going through letting them know you're coming through their state with a SBR... When I'm out and about in my state I keep a backpack with a suppressed SBR in it when I leave my state for work or vacation the SBR comes out and a pistol goes in. That's mainly because I'm not going to take a chance with not telling them and end up in jail or having my gun confiscated and I'm not exactly comfortable telling them what I'm traveling with either so again if it's a primary it's just a headache that can be avoided leaving things in a pistol configuration... That's kind of a long answer but I know not everyone is a collector or full fledged gun junkie like myself so it's not exactly practical for someone to buy 2 pistols, put the same accessories on them, and SBR 1 of them... Anyways that how I look at things hopefully it helps...
Interesting review. It does crack me up as to what we consider a high end AK now. I remember When a $400 AK was expensive! On that note I have Mag dumped dozens of full auto AKs in Iraq and Afghanistan, and even used then in combat. I guaranted those AKs weren’t high end and not to the quality of the PSAK, yet my foreign counterparts (comrades 😂) and I trusted Them.
Rob Ski of AKOU: "I was born and raised behind the “Iron Curtain”, so by default, at very early age, I was exposed to AK rifles platform. I’m still learning and discovering new things about AK operations, tactical deployment and manufacturing methods on daily basis. When AK is our main focus, we don’t discriminate at AKOU! We love all firearms equally! In USA, I was forged as Infantryman at Ft. Benning Sand Hill. I served as “line unit” infantryman, Squad Designated Marksmen and I’m still in service as Sniper Team Leader. I was lucky to be exposed to wide range of awesome weapons. I would like to share with you my experiences, and some tips and tricks. I’m by no means, an “expert”…I’m rather an enthusiast, who is trying to learn as much as he can, about his beloved subjects… Union is growing and expanding. Expect to see more rifle types going through the “grinder” soon!" Yes, I would definitely have drinks with this guy. My first intro to him and I binged all his content. I have a lot of AKOU merch and some gear he recommended on my rifle. Good video on your part as well. Enjoying the content and keep up the great work!
Garand Thumb had very good results for his PSA 103 review (as did AK Operator's Union) and he had very questionable results shown in his PSA 74 review, (probably) caused by metallurgy differences used in the new 5.45x39 PSA models, basically.
Rob Ski is Polish-American. After serving as an infrantryman in the Polish military, he and his family emigrated to the US and he joined the US Army as an infantryman and paratrooper, which I believe he's been a reservist since. AK's aren't that hard to figure out once you break your brain of "they're all AK47" just like "they're all AR15". There just happens to be a little more history and development than the minor tweaking the AR did for the past 50 years. AK prototype to first run of milled receivers to mass produced stamped metal receivers. AKM tweaked some manufacturing and produced even more. US went to the intermediate 5.56x45 NATO cartridge so the USSR developed their own intermediate 5.45x39 cartridge. With collapse of the Soviet Union, the AK manufacturers (Saiga, VEPR, Kalashnikov Concern, etc) started developing the 100-series of AK's not only for military but civilian and export market. Now you enter the 2000s, and Russia is trying to catch up to modern military capabilities and start developing the 200-series of AK which brings us to the AK-12, 15, and 19 (5.45, 7.62, and 5.56 chamberings respectively) and finding out how abysmal that attempt was. I suggest 9HoleReviews on the AK12 and Spetznaz AK74 modernization videos for more details.
Fair representation gents, good job! I have a few "Break in Case of Emergency" PSA/FN AR "packages" that have run (low count) well for me to date, but they are not my primary option. Lifetime Warranty though, so I say run them hard and send it back if it breaks.
can't really go wrong with those FN barrel psa's than again when you can get BCM/Midwest Industries/ADM/Larue/LWRCI/Colt-Centurion uppers for around $800
Respectfully, This was a very lazy review. I mean this with the best of intentions. These PSA AK-104s have done amazing in the market. Palmetto deserves all the praise on this one. There are videos of this 104s outshooting imports in accuracy and durability. Stock PSA 104s shooting 4,500 rounds full auto without stoppages. I don't believe this review video aged well. It lacks the proper insight a new buyer is looking for when they watch this.
Garand daddy has the 74 with parts issues. Their 7.62 stuff is all gtg. I'm waiting to buy a 103 and chop it to a 104 only because the barrel on the 103 is better.
@@Stormpage28 they simply could just chop the barrels in house. Not hard to do without damaging the chrome lining. I'd buy that 104 with the FN barrel as a pistol in a heart beat. What stopping me if buying the 103, form 1 and then chop it. Buy their gas block combo. If the one i have doesn't line up.
@@0mfgno yep they sell the gas block and i also have a custom gas block made. I was planning on building a 104 from romy kit and a side folder trunnion. So i bought a custom gas block from ak files. Never got around to it with the prices of parts kit and then PSA releases this.
I’m in the same boat but chose to buy the current stripped AK104 setup. The reason being that the nitride barrels preform well as they are and if I wanted, I could wait for PSA to release their chrome lined barrels and simply buy the barrel and have it pressed in - in place of my current one. I did this so I wouldn’t have to SBR it. Buying the 16” CHF barrel instantly makes it a rifle.
Ditto, same for me runs and shoots everything but prefers Wolf WPA 124GR SP ammo, that shit shoots like it's loaded for it...actual 1.25 moa all day with that ammo and my YHM R2 suppressor
I hooked up on a GF5, put a KnS adj piston in it. Calm the action down, you’ll have less wear. We all know they are overgassed especially suppressed. Tool-less adjustable, less felt recoil. I love it, I don’t see any odd wear in mine, as a matter of fact looks like hardly any wear. I have my own range at home so I do run my guns more than average Look forged trunnion - bolt - carrier and CHF chrome lined FN barrel? I’m sorry, even if you had to do a little work to it, to get that solid of parts, hands down best bang for your buck. I don’t care what anybody says, palmetto GF5 is the best AK from domestic and most foreign. I bought the builder kit where I put my own furniture, fire control group and mags. Don’t care for side folder, (I prefer underfolder) so went with Magpul triangle with added 3/4 riser, works perfect in conjunction with a Midwest Industry full rail side mount which I run a Swampfox lpvo 1x8 on an aero precision mount. Overall great weight, great rifle and I would use in a class any day of the week.
The days of the $800 AK should not be over. $1200 is not budget. For something like PSA, with a questioned QA history, I’m just not willing to gamble over $1k.
They make AK's around the 700 price point. Just not this one. Their gf3's are pretty cheap and all QC issues have been centered around the 74's not the 47's. Even in pistol form you can get some of their ak's for sub 1000 pretty easily
It’s over and time to accept it with inflation and the fact that Europe dosent produce cheap labor anymore an import $800 AK is no longer a reality. Wasr 10s are over $800 dealer cost now ffs.
PSA is good for bringing AFFORDABLE firearms to the masses and that helps to expand the 2A community. I can get behind that but I can’t get behind buying one!! To me I appreciate the quality, added features and QC that goes with higher end firearms. To me I will not own a firearm that can not be considered a duty use/duty grade firearm that has high QC and durability as well as a strong reputation and proven track record. That being said I’m sure there are SOME decent PSA riffles that COULD pass the test but the old saying you get what you pay for usually applies. Again they are great for expanding the community. Good stuff guys!! Channel is growing strong!!
@Absolute Resolution i was just telling a guy the same thing, he’s trusting a KelTec for a bug out 🔫 I told him that they are junk and don’t trust his life to it, he didn’t rely back. You get what you pay for is absolutely true.
I have a psa gf4 the fit and finish is beautiful nutmeg furniture out of 880 rounds one mishap One of the wolf Rounds was a dud. I'm very happy with it
@@waterhead1359 thank you so much for the response! Seems like PSA has had some issues but I gave them a shot. I’ve talked to people that have thousands of rounds no issues and I’ve talked to people that shot 3 mags and their firing pin broke 🤷🏼♂️ I only have a couple hundred through this GF5 but it’s a beautiful firearm! The fit and finish was perfect from PSA, no damage, fit is tight the furniture doesn’t wiggly, rivets are tight , front sight wasn’t canted! My biggest thing is I hope it’s in spec and they fixed their firing pin issue. Maybe I’ll snag a Russian firing pin or something if I can find one. I think I’ll get a Zastava next but as of now I have no issues with PSA 🤷🏼♂️
To be fair, the arsenals/zastavas/whatever are probably better just in terms of getting a rifle that works right out of the box, but the PSA AKs are good. That said, if they're going to have a problem, it's going to be the firing pin. And buying a new one and switching it out right off the bat is annoying. But hey, not that big of a deal. Their rifles in the 762 by the 39 are good to go. And often easier to work on (change shit out) than other rifles.
Just passed 9000 rounds with my gf3. Not a single malfunction. Nothing loose of the gun. No signs of excessive wear. The only thing I had to do was adjust the front sight as it was about 8 inches right at 100 yards.
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I have a grip of AKs... the PSAK103 is easily the most accurate and its every bit as reliable and is holding up great after ~4K rounds. I dont know what a Zastava could do (besides be heavier) that the 103 doesn't. What kind of issues do you have with yours?
@@DB.KOOPER while I can agree on the accuracy, I can’t say I’ve had the same experience when it’s come to reliability. I’ve had 3 punctured primers, 6 or so light primer strikes and several failures to extract. My ar on the other hand has been flawless and I’ve put more rounds through it.
I have a PSAK47 GF4. It eats all ammo and runs...oh god it runs so well. I'd rather have a Jim Feuller AK any day, but for what you're paying its good stuff. I do think they make a decent one especially if you consider the trash fire or the expensiveness of the US AK market. Lets be honest, half the people complaining are running budget af ARs pretending they aren't.
I have a GF4 as well and have run about 1500-2000 rounds of nothing but shit ammo and haven’t had a single malfunction. I really don’t have any complaints about it. Just picked up one of their Russian Tula kit builds as well, and I absolutely love it.
@@iTz_FLAwL3zZ ok thanks for the response. I just shot about 100 rounds through mine yesterday and no issues. First time getting it out and shot very well. I’ve heard some bad things though about PSA so this might not have been the greatest purchase
So the wear or "break-in" process on PSA AK's is a little strange. From what I've seen and also in my own experience, PSA likes to let the bolt and trunnion smash into each other and at a certain point the wear stops and hopefully the AK will stay reliable. Basically the headspace is on the tighter end from the factory. I personally don't think this is a good way to manufacture AK's and this is why they are subpar in my opinion. The problem is that most people that buy these AK's don't shoot them enough to ever really see issues and PSA probably knows this. It's a shame too because PSA has the potential and tooling to make a great, solid AK platform. They have a lot of irons in the fire and they need to slow down and basically master the process of not building subpar AK's and focus on proper manufacturing.
Great comment bro, I think they have great potential like you said the only AK I am interested in is the one with the FN hammer forged barrel and I don’t think I would still buy it if I could find one, I think they purchased DDIs specs after they closed shop if I remember correctly.
Spot on. I have 1,000 rounds through my Psa Akp, noticing accelerated wear.. nothing of major concern yet. I agree tighter tolerances is not the way to go especially considering aks are supposed to have ridiculously loose tolerances
The question is would people buy a 2k dollar ak from PSA? I think In all honesty they are doing the right thing by sticking to their business model. Guns for the common man. It would be sick though
Ak will shoot even if it worse assembled. Here in former USSR republics, main point of the AK over AR is the price and durability of the barrel. The price for saiga mk 033 (ak 105) from izhmash is about 500$ and will last over 12000-15000 rounds. The cheapest ar is about 1000$ which will serve with black barrel about 5000 rounds.
Picked up an AK-E after Robski’s favorable review- I’m 15k rounds in. Not one FTF, FTE or other failure, all OEM mechanical parts, normal wear marks for the round count, remains about a 2 MOA gun. No go gauge every 500rd, chamber is still in spec. Value for the money, I’m definitely a fan of their best offerings- they no longer produce the AK-E, but the GF5 is basically the same with a different gas/front sight block.
Get the build kit and just put a standard folding stock on it, or buy a zenitco pt stock and put the tail hook adapter on it to make it a pistol brace that works with the regular folding mechanism
Awesome review/ overview. Ive been a fan of AKs since my first experience with one in 2003, and also have been rooting for US manafacturers to get it right and have to say PSA seems to def be trying! Now i shoot quite often, run my guns, and i did have a bad experience with a DIFF us maker snd Lets just say , im gonna continue to give it some time before i invest in one again. Like you say though for casual users definetely nothing wrong with PSA AKs ive never owned a PSA AK , But between them and KUSA , i feel like US made AKs are making awesome progress and i hope they continue to do so in the future!
Correction: Garand Thumb’s review of the PSA AK 103 was overall pretty positive. His review of the PSA AK in 5.45 was pretty negative. Watch again for reference.
People think the AK is a cheap weapon and cheap to manufacture, what they fail to realize is: the AK in combloc countries have had the machinery in place since the 60s if not sooner. Therefore their price to manufacture is lower then American companies, over time and as more US made AKs are produced and make there way to the market the manufacturing price should come down. Thank you for the great and honest review....P.S. I use a dremel on my new mags...
Garandthumb's AK74 started to fail around 3,000rounds. It beat itself apart. Durability is measured with round counts. $200-$400 Turkish shotguns "work" but fall apart after 800 or so shells.
@@1911syndicate for whatever reason they work well with that long stroke gas piston to. Suppresses it and doesn’t fuck with the reliability whatsoever.
AKOU Local 47-74: His name is, Rob Ski, he's from Poland currently living in my home state, Missouri, the Show-me state. Been watching his channel for years.
I recently bought a used PSA 103 and I have really liked it. If you guys decide to do review on the the 103 I live In Utah near you. Your welcome to use it.
I thought that with the 74 grand thumb didn’t have the favorable review? Then did an update where it fell in good graces, the 103 he did the review on (both 74 and 103 were PSA) was a great review but the 74 ended up coming out ontop , and for the Ak operators is gangster I absolutely agree with you , I love you channel man, super reliable info one of my top channel picks FOR SURE golden standards with you guys man.
Definitely a fan of PSA just because they're putting a shit load of guns in the hands of the common man. Yes their QC can be questionable at times but they will do their best to rectify it should you have problems. Gotta remember its a small company based in South Carolina that has basically had to vertically integrate their entire product line in a short period of time while also maintaining a reasonable development schedule. The AKV is a great 9mm PCC and the AK-P is a solid AK pistol. A tip for the brace, thumb on the top of the rear trunnion adapter and forefinger underneath and just push-pull should release it no problem.
I have several gucci guns, and a couple PSA guns. One is an AR15 pistol and I have a PA10 with a Geissele trigger. The pistol is a bit guccied out with higher end parts, but the upper and lower have a perfect fit with zero rattle and are 7075 aluminum. To me, those are the most important aspects to build off of. The PA-10 is pretty damned good for the price. With good quality factory ammo I can get consists sub MOA groups. In my personal experience, PSA isn't so much budget guns, as they're good value guns. However, I have no experience with their AKs.
Rob Ski is the ultimate ak operator. He's the reason i bought a zpap. 9 Hole Reviews did a video on the AK103 with Vladimir Onokoy, the tech advisor for Kalashnikov Concern, and goes over the 100 series overview real quick
Just wanted to clarify a few things about the AK100 series that you all were talking about. I guess its easiest to start from the begining. The AK47 is infact a very rare gun. They usually are refered to as the type 1. Than there was the type 2 and than the type 3. After the Type 3 came the AKM. The AKM is the stamped reciever AK that we all know and love, and is the one most people refer to as an "ak47" after the AKM and a few different variations (AKMS (folding stock), AKMN (Night Vision aka siderail), etc.) Next came the AK74 which was chambered in 5.45x39. The AK74 got many models (AKs74, AKs74N, AK74n, AKs74u, etc.) Eventually they made the AK74m. The 74m was a M odernized version. Came with a collapsible full size stock, among other little detail changes. The AK100 series followed after the AK74m and is technically the second modernization of the AK47 or a revamp of the AKM. It took a lot of design traits from the AK74m and standardized it across the entire AK line. While confusing it goes like this. AK74m is the "AK100." The AK101 is the 74m in 556. The AK102 is the 12" shortened 74m with combo FSGB in 556 (these smaller models were made to replace the 74u) the AK103 is a 74m Full size in 762x39. The AK104 is the 762x39 12" with FSGB. The 105 is the 5.45 12" FSGB. The way I remember it is its goes from smallest to largest caliber, but sandwiched between the 5.45 rifles (ak100, AK105) the 106 and 107 are guns with specialised recoil gas systems. Anyways, I dont believe any of the 100 series were designed for export but instead were designed to be user upgrades. Much like an M16a4 is to an M16a1. The AK103 is the same thing to an AK47 type 1. I hope this helps anyone who may have been confused about AKs and their naming system over the years
Not part of the "just as good gang" and definitely not a fud. PSA makes decent lowers at a good price. Their premium uppers are also gtg. I think people need to learn what specs mean what and what is in spec.
The only real complaint with the PSA AK platform is the firing pins are know to break ,if you replace it with a polish or Romanian one ,you will have no issues
@@Chrisblau only reason I noticed it is because I just watched it knowing ur guy’s video was about to drop 🤣 love the content keep up the honest work 💪🏼💪🏼
Come on guy don’t talk shit about a WASR, Cugir guns have one of the best reputations in the AK community. A WASR is a better choice than any mass produced American AK. Obviously there are low production boutique shops here that do a better job than a Wasr, but a WASR is as good as it gets for under 1000 bucks
@@TCraig00 don’t believe anything the Ginger says, he’s not very knowledgeable WASRS are made with Romanian Mil-spec parts, I know a guy who has one that has over 10K rounds no failures at all.
@@TCraig00 he makes reference to century Wasr’s when he’s talking about American AK’s being of poor quality. But the WASR is the good one, the VSKA is the one you don’t want
@@TCraig00 he specifically stated that PSA is better quality than a Wasr, but he also stated that he’s an AK noob. You need good trunions and good metallurgy on the bolt and carrier. Sure a PSA gun might have better bells and whistles for maybe a hundred more dollars but the PSA guts aren’t what you use to start a good quality AK with and the WASR is. I don’t give a flying fuck about furniture, trigger group, muzzle device. All that shit is going to get replaced anyway. The metal on the trunions, receiver, bolt and carrier all all that matter on an all. For Christ sake they use really Gucci barrels in these gf5’s and 103’s the FN barrels are good to go, but putting it in a 50/50 trunion is a waste of money in my opinion. Good guts are what matter in an AK. If it’s got sub standard guts it’s a plinker. If shit hits the fan I’d grab either of my Cugir guns before anything else in my gun safe.
My brace folder did the same thing but after trying a different folding mech, I had no issue locking and unlocking with the button. I can’t tell if they did that on purpose to make sure that it was plenty tight with no wobble. I had no issues with the brace’s hinge being too tight to break so maybe you just got a particularly tight one.
Gentlemen just grab the pistol grip for leverage with your right hand.. and grab the base of the 1913 adapter with your left hand. And you have to pull 90 degrees up.. lol I’ve personally struggled initially, pretty sure everyone does..
I treat psa as a platform. Get the reciver and such and upgrade form there. Let's me try out platforms like an ak that I don't have much time on. If I end up liking it I can slap some better internals at it to have a better rifle, then move on to getting a "big boy" ak, ar, or whatever.
Some People really can’t afford to spend a few hundred dollars on a Firearm and that’s after saving up. So, are you saying People are better off not buying a Firearm at all until they can buy a “ High End Firearm “ which they can’t afford? For poor people it isn’t “ Good Enough “ but it’s “ All I can afford and Better than Nothing “ .
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The unfavorable garand thumb review was of the 74 not 103. Still good video
Beat me to it
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Stay classy my friends.
I’m honestly surprised that 74 had wear. I have minimal wear with 3k rounds through my psa ak
My 74 firing pin got stuck in less than 20 rounds
Yeah the ak103 was good to go which means the ak104 would also be good to go. Much different parts in the ak74.
Polish. He is the man when it comes to AKs and anything related. If you are thinking about purchasing an Ak, a particular brand or model, parts e.t.c. you will no doubt find it on his channel. Another great American Manufacturer of affordable AKs is Kalishnakov USA for anyone interested.
This aged like milk lol🎃
@@randyreviewsit how so?
@@Mjms000quon kusa has had a ton of qc issues lately as well as some bad publicity.
@@sunny94560 KP9's are notorious for having out of battery malfunctions. Join the R/AK47 group and you'll see, they're no fan of KUSA.
@@sunny94560 The newer ones are having a ton of OOB detonations. Their QC has went down the drain. Their older stuff was good but they're horrible now
The ak 74 from psa was the one with advanced wear not the 103 I’m pretty sure.
You’re right
Yup that’s the first thing I was gonna say as well.
@@DHolmes419 it wasn’t anything dramatic just a smear on the right locking lug of the trunin, my thoughts were the same as yours maybe the higher pressure but I would go look at the video.
@@DHolmes419 i think GT said it kept eating firing pins
@@DHolmes419I picked up a GF5 and I must say it’s a pretty damn good tool
Love 7.62x39. What’s sad is it’s so stigmatized. The pressure in the round is perfect. It’s almost like the .45 of the rifle world. Even small rifle cartridges (243, 270) and the 30-30 also just has way, way more gunpowder and pressure than the 7.62x39...
Fair review guys. Appreciate that you’re not posturing about running the PSA. Honesty will keep us coming back. Gun guys know where the PSA falls in the hierarchy. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the support and kind words my guy
Rob Ski is the guy from AKOU. He's American now, but out of Poland originally. Lol.
And dude serves in the US military!!!! Cool cat for sure
Ahhhhhh Polish I knew I liked that guy.
I don’t own any personally but I appreciate PSA for what they’re doing in the AR/AK market. I did build a 16” midlength PSA AR for my dad who’s not I AR guy, just to have for “emergencies”. I sprung for the FN barrel model as well as their upgraded BCG and trigger. Added a sling, Streamlight, and Steiner 1-4 LPVO on it and the gun is great for what he needed.
It wasn’t the ak103. It was the ak74 that Garand thumb had a negative review of. The ak74 is a first generation and having trouble. The ak47 rifles are solid.
If PSA hasn't learned from their 47 then they aren't doing it right as a 5.45 gun should be the exact same save barrel diameter.
Correct 103 is solid. Ak74 had some apparent issues.
@@FXIIBeaver it’s not just the barrel diameter. It’s the diameter of the bolt, carrier, locking lugs and barrel. Even the smallest difference can cause significant issues. The best thing is they seem determined to correct it. We need American made AK and I will support a company that is working to make that happen.
we dont have everything in the youtube world memorized sorry for the mistake my dude 👊🏼
@@Chrisblau completely understandable. I just have too much time on my hands. Y’all are awesome.
I think with the current ammo situation, budget AKs should be $600.
They will drop in price. They already ain’t selling as fast anymore
There are also many cheaper options I wouldnt consider this budget but the gf3, wasr and many other can be had cheaper
They were in 08 before right before obama
Ammo Situation on 7.62x39 I haven’t really noticed much change 🤷
@@leemast967 in 2017 I was getting cases for less than $.20/rd. Believe me, it’s changed.
What I like about PSA. They listen to the market. If issues arise they listen to complaints and fix their product, for the most part. PSA doesn't make "nice" guns or junk guns, and I don't think they make guns that are "just as good" either. They make guns that are good enough. Their guns are not "valuable" but they have a lot of value. These are things I look for because I treat my guns like tools. They get spray painted, modified and accessorized I would feel bad doing that to a nice, expensive gun. Everyone makes fun of PSA as being "for the poors". Frankly, I would rather die with the "poors" then live with the "rich". The "poors" are the "salt of the earth", the "working class" they need their guns to be rugged, and reliable, not nice. The "poors" are the guys that need to be armed in this country. The rich can defend themselves with their pocket book and hide behind the laws they make. The "poors" are the ones who need guns to defend themselves, and they need guns that are "good enough".
Amen
Amen
You said something that I especially agree with in regards to their AKs, not so much their ARs, but thats just me. “Their guns are not valuable but they have a lot of value.”
Beautifully Said
AK operators union!!!! Who’s here?!?!? The true AK guys!!!!
The GT parts wear was on the psa ak74, not the 103.
So psa actually worked really closely with garand thumb on the ak74 video. They actually took his criticisms and made positive changes to the system that have now shown up for commercial buyers. I own a psa ar and have shot several at models. I like em! Maybe I’m biased living in SC, but I think they’re putting rifles in the hands of folks who maybe weren’t able to own them before.
Ak operator is an American immigrant that escaped from Poland when Soviet Union was in control at the time and he served or now still serving in the US military
“Eastern block fella” I laughed to hard at that.
Honestly, I know my 7.5" AR15 pistol in 300blk kit I got from PSA is cheap but it's what I could afford and it's good for training until I can get something better. That's pretty much how I think of PSA, a decent place to start until you can get something better.
Does it go bang everytime you pull the trigger? Than it does the same thing as a 3000 dollar gun with a name brand on the side of it.
I don't know anything about this AK but I love my Meridian (ordered based on your review a long time ago). Granted I waited 55 weeks for it, but im glad I did.
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Rob Ski getting the shout out. I bought a PSA AK-E because of him, it's holding up fine but I still want a Krebs custom 😂
AK-E is a solid rifle 👍
Grand Thumb was on 74 not 103.
Ak Operator Union from Poland made 6 videos on th 103. It passed all the tests.
I heard all positives on this sbr just like the 103. Kusa doing a great job. I hope they stay ahead not fall behind and listen to the customers. You made a great video brother thank you for sharing. This sbr is on my list definitely. It's going for 1300 by me in IL
Rob Ski lives in the U.S.
@@BNatoAk Yes. What meant was his nationality :)
I own a preban Norinco under folder, 2 PSA AK's the AK-P that I form 1 into a SBR, an AK-E, and the PSA AK-V9 which is their 9mm AK... None of them are for any kind of self defense I just think everyone should have a couple AK's in their collection they're so much fun to shoot and it's a freaking AK they're badass!!! Great video as always keepem coming guys!!!
Just asking... Why wouldn't you use any for defense?
@@easybreezy3084 Because of ammo choices, ease of attaching accessories (lights lasers optics slings suppressors triggers gas systems... the list goes on), manual of arms, and options... Granted ease of attaching accessories is light years ahead of what it use to be so that's not a deal breaker. I'm also just more of an AR15 guy so the few training courses I've taken were with them not the AK... It's in no way a bad choice for defense especially now and days but it's just not for me. I love shooting them, collecting them, and upgrading them but that's where it ends for me. Take care!!
@@DanielBoone337 forsure. I really wanted a AKE but settled for a 103. The AKE has become a unicorn so hope she last you forever. And my AKP is solid. Is SBR worth it?
@@easybreezy3084 it all depends I like SBR's and started playing around in the NFA world a long time ago this also isn't a primary gun for me even though it could be for sure. I would say if the AK-P is your primary gun I would leave it in pistol configuration. To my knowledge all you have to do if you want to leave your state and keep it in a backpack is have your ccw permit and you're good to go but if you SBR it you have to prefile paperwork with every state you plan on going through letting them know you're coming through their state with a SBR... When I'm out and about in my state I keep a backpack with a suppressed SBR in it when I leave my state for work or vacation the SBR comes out and a pistol goes in. That's mainly because I'm not going to take a chance with not telling them and end up in jail or having my gun confiscated and I'm not exactly comfortable telling them what I'm traveling with either so again if it's a primary it's just a headache that can be avoided leaving things in a pistol configuration... That's kind of a long answer but I know not everyone is a collector or full fledged gun junkie like myself so it's not exactly practical for someone to buy 2 pistols, put the same accessories on them, and SBR 1 of them... Anyways that how I look at things hopefully it helps...
@@DanielBoone337 thanks for the info bro. Much appreciated.
Rob Ski! I think he’s from Poland but is in the US Army and as American as you and I 🇺🇸
Interesting review. It does crack me up as to what we consider a high end AK now. I remember When a $400 AK was expensive! On that note I have Mag dumped dozens of full auto AKs in Iraq and Afghanistan, and even used then in combat. I guaranted those AKs weren’t high end and not to the quality of the PSAK, yet my foreign counterparts (comrades 😂) and I trusted Them.
Rob Ski of AKOU: "I was born and raised behind the “Iron Curtain”, so by default, at very early age, I was exposed to AK rifles platform.
I’m still learning and discovering new things about AK operations, tactical deployment and manufacturing methods on daily basis.
When AK is our main focus, we don’t discriminate at AKOU! We love all firearms equally!
In USA, I was forged as Infantryman at Ft. Benning Sand Hill. I served as “line unit” infantryman, Squad Designated Marksmen and I’m still in service as Sniper Team Leader.
I was lucky to be exposed to wide range of awesome weapons. I would like to share with you my experiences, and some tips and tricks.
I’m by no means, an “expert”…I’m rather an enthusiast, who is trying to learn as much as he can, about his beloved subjects…
Union is growing and expanding. Expect to see more rifle types going through the “grinder” soon!"
Yes, I would definitely have drinks with this guy. My first intro to him and I binged all his content. I have a lot of AKOU merch and some gear he recommended on my rifle. Good video on your part as well. Enjoying the content and keep up the great work!
Garand Thumb had very good results for his PSA 103 review (as did AK Operator's Union) and he had very questionable results shown in his PSA 74 review, (probably) caused by metallurgy differences used in the new 5.45x39 PSA models, basically.
One cool change PSA has made is toolcraft now makes all of there hammer forged parts.
That's awesome!!!!
agreed 👊🏼
Cool
Rob Ski is Polish-American. After serving as an infrantryman in the Polish military, he and his family emigrated to the US and he joined the US Army as an infantryman and paratrooper, which I believe he's been a reservist since.
AK's aren't that hard to figure out once you break your brain of "they're all AK47" just like "they're all AR15". There just happens to be a little more history and development than the minor tweaking the AR did for the past 50 years. AK prototype to first run of milled receivers to mass produced stamped metal receivers. AKM tweaked some manufacturing and produced even more. US went to the intermediate 5.56x45 NATO cartridge so the USSR developed their own intermediate 5.45x39 cartridge. With collapse of the Soviet Union, the AK manufacturers (Saiga, VEPR, Kalashnikov Concern, etc) started developing the 100-series of AK's not only for military but civilian and export market. Now you enter the 2000s, and Russia is trying to catch up to modern military capabilities and start developing the 200-series of AK which brings us to the AK-12, 15, and 19 (5.45, 7.62, and 5.56 chamberings respectively) and finding out how abysmal that attempt was. I suggest 9HoleReviews on the AK12 and Spetznaz AK74 modernization videos for more details.
Fair representation gents, good job! I have a few "Break in Case of Emergency" PSA/FN AR "packages" that have run (low count) well for me to date, but they are not my primary option. Lifetime Warranty though, so I say run them hard and send it back if it breaks.
can't really go wrong with those FN barrel psa's
than again when you can get BCM/Midwest Industries/ADM/Larue/LWRCI/Colt-Centurion uppers for around $800
LOOK AT THE BOYS SLUMMING WITH THE POOR FOLK AK
Respectfully, This was a very lazy review.
I mean this with the best of intentions.
These PSA AK-104s have done amazing in the market. Palmetto deserves all the praise on this one. There are videos of this 104s outshooting imports in accuracy and durability. Stock PSA 104s shooting
4,500 rounds full auto without stoppages.
I don't believe this review video aged well.
It lacks the proper insight a new buyer is looking for when they watch this.
I picked up a GF5 my first American made AKM. I was actually very impressed!
Garand daddy has the 74 with parts issues. Their 7.62 stuff is all gtg. I'm waiting to buy a 103 and chop it to a 104 only because the barrel on the 103 is better.
Yea I really wish FN supplied them with more barrels
@@Stormpage28 they simply could just chop the barrels in house. Not hard to do without damaging the chrome lining. I'd buy that 104 with the FN barrel as a pistol in a heart beat. What stopping me if buying the 103, form 1 and then chop it. Buy their gas block combo. If the one i have doesn't line up.
I agree with the barrel, but are you planning on swapping to the 104 style gas block as well?
@@0mfgno yep they sell the gas block and i also have a custom gas block made. I was planning on building a 104 from romy kit and a side folder trunnion. So i bought a custom gas block from ak files. Never got around to it with the prices of parts kit and then PSA releases this.
I’m in the same boat but chose to buy the current stripped AK104 setup. The reason being that the nitride barrels preform well as they are and if I wanted, I could wait for PSA to release their chrome lined barrels and simply buy the barrel and have it pressed in - in place of my current one. I did this so I wouldn’t have to SBR it. Buying the 16” CHF barrel instantly makes it a rifle.
That cool little blaster. Think i want one now
I love my PSA AR. Everything just runs.
I don't have anything quite that cool but I do absolutely love my PSA AK47 GF3. Good stuff as usual 👌
Yeah I just brought one of those. Absolutely love it.
Ditto, same for me runs and shoots everything but prefers Wolf WPA 124GR SP ammo, that shit shoots like it's loaded for it...actual 1.25 moa all day with that ammo and my YHM R2 suppressor
@@rhino67 thanks for the tip! I'll have to pick up some wolf SP.
@@ValiantSlothman make sure it's WPA 124gr bro
You probably can't find it but the 123G Barnaul is hands down the best ammo around. My GF3 will shoot barely over MOA all day running it.
Jake arent you an AK guy? COME ON MAN. GJ Chris as always
I hooked up on a GF5, put a KnS adj piston in it. Calm the action down, you’ll have less wear. We all know they are overgassed especially suppressed. Tool-less adjustable, less felt recoil. I love it, I don’t see any odd wear in mine, as a matter of fact looks like hardly any wear. I have my own range at home so I do run my guns more than average
Look forged trunnion - bolt - carrier and CHF chrome lined FN barrel? I’m sorry, even if you had to do a little work to it, to get that solid of parts, hands down best bang for your buck. I don’t care what anybody says, palmetto GF5 is the best AK from domestic and most foreign.
I bought the builder kit where I put my own furniture, fire control group and mags. Don’t care for side folder, (I prefer underfolder) so went with Magpul triangle with added 3/4 riser, works perfect in conjunction with a Midwest Industry full rail side mount which I run a Swampfox lpvo 1x8 on an aero precision mount. Overall great weight, great rifle and I would use in a class any day of the week.
How’s your ak holding up? I just got a GF5 would love feedback! Thanks
The days of the $800 AK should not be over. $1200 is not budget. For something like PSA, with a questioned QA history, I’m just not willing to gamble over $1k.
They make AK's around the 700 price point. Just not this one. Their gf3's are pretty cheap and all QC issues have been centered around the 74's not the 47's. Even in pistol form you can get some of their ak's for sub 1000 pretty easily
It’s over and time to accept it with inflation and the fact that Europe dosent produce cheap labor anymore an import $800 AK is no longer a reality. Wasr 10s are over $800 dealer cost now ffs.
Agreed. PSA's questionable QC doesn't warrant that price tag.
PSA is good for bringing AFFORDABLE firearms to the masses and that helps to expand the 2A community. I can get behind that but I can’t get behind buying one!! To me I appreciate the quality, added features and QC that goes with higher end firearms. To me I will not own a firearm that can not be considered a duty use/duty grade firearm that has high QC and durability as well as a strong reputation and proven track record. That being said I’m sure there are SOME decent PSA riffles that COULD pass the test but the old saying you get what you pay for usually applies. Again they are great for expanding the community. Good stuff guys!! Channel is growing strong!!
Just curious what line of work you’re in ?
@@Evergreen1400 professional larper
@@bensmith9164. 😂
@Absolute Resolution i was just telling a guy the same thing, he’s trusting a KelTec for a bug out 🔫 I told him that they are junk and don’t trust his life to it, he didn’t rely back. You get what you pay for is absolutely true.
All this from a guy who’s never actually held a “duty use” issued firearm. Better not get any AR that doesn’t have an A-frame sight block.
I have a psa gf4 the fit and finish is beautiful nutmeg furniture out of 880 rounds one mishap One of the wolf Rounds was a dud. I'm very happy with it
How’s your GF4 holding up? I just got the 5 and would love some feedback 🇺🇸
@Gator69420 doing good around 1200 rds . Had my 3rd lumbar recently, so hadn't done a lot of shooting
@@waterhead1359 thank you so much for the response! Seems like PSA has had some issues but I gave them a shot. I’ve talked to people that have thousands of rounds no issues and I’ve talked to people that shot 3 mags and their firing pin broke 🤷🏼♂️ I only have a couple hundred through this GF5 but it’s a beautiful firearm! The fit and finish was perfect from PSA, no damage, fit is tight the furniture doesn’t wiggly, rivets are tight , front sight wasn’t canted! My biggest thing is I hope it’s in spec and they fixed their firing pin issue. Maybe I’ll snag a Russian firing pin or something if I can find one. I think I’ll get a Zastava next but as of now I have no issues with PSA 🤷🏼♂️
To be fair, the arsenals/zastavas/whatever are probably better just in terms of getting a rifle that works right out of the box, but the PSA AKs are good. That said, if they're going to have a problem, it's going to be the firing pin. And buying a new one and switching it out right off the bat is annoying. But hey, not that big of a deal. Their rifles in the 762 by the 39 are good to go. And often easier to work on (change shit out) than other rifles.
Just passed 9000 rounds with my gf3. Not a single malfunction. Nothing loose of the gun. No signs of excessive wear. The only thing I had to do was adjust the front sight as it was about 8 inches right at 100 yards.
No you didn't
Your Ak still running strong? I just got the GF5 would love feedback! Thanks! This GF5 fit and finish wise is perfect! Nothing wrong with it
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I own a psa ak 103 with about 1500 -2000 rounds through it…. Just get a zastava instead. It’s a better option.
thanks for your honesty my guy 👊🏼
I have a grip of AKs... the PSAK103 is easily the most accurate and its every bit as reliable and is holding up great after ~4K rounds. I dont know what a Zastava could do (besides be heavier) that the 103 doesn't. What kind of issues do you have with yours?
@@DB.KOOPER while I can agree on the accuracy, I can’t say I’ve had the same experience when it’s come to reliability. I’ve had 3 punctured primers, 6 or so light primer strikes and several failures to extract. My ar on the other hand has been flawless and I’ve put more rounds through it.
@@DB.KOOPERI picked up a GF5 and it’s really nice! How’s your 103 doing?
I have a PSAK47 GF4. It eats all ammo and runs...oh god it runs so well. I'd rather have a Jim Feuller AK any day, but for what you're paying its good stuff. I do think they make a decent one especially if you consider the trash fire or the expensiveness of the US AK market. Lets be honest, half the people complaining are running budget af ARs pretending they aren't.
I have a GF4 as well and have run about 1500-2000 rounds of nothing but shit ammo and haven’t had a single malfunction. I really don’t have any complaints about it. Just picked up one of their Russian Tula kit builds as well, and I absolutely love it.
@@iTz_FLAwL3zZhow’s your ak holding up? I just got a GF5 would love feedback
How’s your ak holding up? Just got the GF5 would love feedback
@@Gator69420 honestly man I sold it a while ago, so I can’t really comment on long term reliability.
@@iTz_FLAwL3zZ ok thanks for the response. I just shot about 100 rounds through mine yesterday and no issues. First time getting it out and shot very well. I’ve heard some bad things though about PSA so this might not have been the greatest purchase
So the wear or "break-in" process on PSA AK's is a little strange. From what I've seen and also in my own experience, PSA likes to let the bolt and trunnion smash into each other and at a certain point the wear stops and hopefully the AK will stay reliable. Basically the headspace is on the tighter end from the factory. I personally don't think this is a good way to manufacture AK's and this is why they are subpar in my opinion. The problem is that most people that buy these AK's don't shoot them enough to ever really see issues and PSA probably knows this. It's a shame too because PSA has the potential and tooling to make a great, solid AK platform. They have a lot of irons in the fire and they need to slow down and basically master the process of not building subpar AK's and focus on proper manufacturing.
Great comment bro, I think they have great potential like you said the only AK I am interested in is the one with the FN hammer forged barrel and I don’t think I would still buy it if I could find one, I think they purchased DDIs specs after they closed shop if I remember correctly.
Spot on. I have 1,000 rounds through my Psa Akp, noticing accelerated wear.. nothing of major concern yet. I agree tighter tolerances is not the way to go especially considering aks are supposed to have ridiculously loose tolerances
The question is would people buy a 2k dollar ak from PSA? I think In all honesty they are doing the right thing by sticking to their business model. Guns for the common man. It would be sick though
@@davidschannel3594how’s your ak holding up? I just got a gf5 would love some feedback! Thanks
Ak will shoot even if it worse assembled. Here in former USSR republics, main point of the AK over AR is the price and durability of the barrel. The price for saiga mk 033 (ak 105) from izhmash is about 500$ and will last over 12000-15000 rounds. The cheapest ar is about 1000$ which will serve with black barrel about 5000 rounds.
Opposite in the US, AR's are alot cheaper than AK's. You can get an AR for 500 dollars.
Picked up an AK-E after Robski’s favorable review- I’m 15k rounds in. Not one FTF, FTE or other failure, all OEM mechanical parts, normal wear marks for the round count, remains about a 2 MOA gun. No go gauge every 500rd, chamber is still in spec. Value for the money, I’m definitely a fan of their best offerings- they no longer produce the AK-E, but the GF5 is basically the same with a different gas/front sight block.
PSA (Public Service Announcment): Shooting rocks with steel core ammo resulted in an ER visit for me after a ricochet stuck in my elbow...
Poland - is where he is from - AK operators union. And likely served in Polish army and likely used AK as a service issue rifle.
Solid review honest review, the zastava might be the better bet though
That brace is a nightmare. I had been thinking about the 104, but not now! Thank you for demonstrating that.
Get the build kit and just put a standard folding stock on it, or buy a zenitco pt stock and put the tail hook adapter on it to make it a pistol brace that works with the regular folding mechanism
The Big guy needs his own Channel asap!
Awesome review/ overview. Ive been a fan of AKs since my first experience with one in 2003, and also have been rooting for US manafacturers to get it right and have to say PSA seems to def be trying! Now i shoot quite often, run my guns, and i did have a bad experience with a DIFF us maker snd
Lets just say , im gonna continue to give it some time before i invest in one again. Like you say though for casual users definetely nothing wrong with PSA AKs ive never owned a PSA AK , But between them and KUSA , i feel like US made AKs are making awesome progress and i hope they continue to do so in the future!
thanks dude we made some mistakes but it is what it is
Correction: Garand Thumb’s review of the PSA AK 103 was overall pretty positive. His review of the PSA AK in 5.45 was pretty negative. Watch again for reference.
You describe this like date a friend set you up on and you never intent to go out with again.
great analogy 😂😂😂
In my opinion you are a top 5 pewtuber. Excellent quality videos.
I'll def be purchasing a PSA AK.
Thanks my friend
AK OPER8ers union in polish
Also nice vid
I would have a mental breakdown if someone stole my $1,000 ak from my truck.
People think the AK is a cheap weapon and cheap to manufacture, what they fail to realize is: the AK in combloc countries have had the machinery in place since the 60s if not sooner. Therefore their price to manufacture is lower then American companies, over time and as more US made AKs are produced and make there way to the market the manufacturing price should come down. Thank you for the great and honest review....P.S. I use a dremel on my new mags...
Factories set up for pennies on the dollar because the state mandated their existence more or less
Garandthumb's AK74 started to fail around 3,000rounds. It beat itself apart. Durability is measured with round counts. $200-$400 Turkish shotguns "work" but fall apart after 800 or so shells.
If you want to suppress an Ak the oss/Huxwrx is the way to go. You don’t have to mess with adjustable pistons and it just works well.
It’s a fair point
@@1911syndicate for whatever reason they work well with that long stroke gas piston to. Suppresses it and doesn’t fuck with the reliability whatsoever.
Good stuff
Never thought a $1000 AK would be considered budget
Welcome to 2022
You probably never thought gas would be $6 either...
AKOU Local 47-74: His name is, Rob Ski, he's from Poland currently living in my home state, Missouri, the Show-me state. Been watching his channel for years.
Hoping to get my hands on one of the AK 74's from Palmetto. Good review guys appreciate it 👍🏻👍🏻
I recently bought a used PSA 103 and I have really liked it. If you guys decide to do review on the the 103 I live In Utah near you. Your welcome to use it.
Thanks dude 👍🏻
How’s your ak holding up? I just got a GF5 would love some feedback! Thanks
Watching you try to fold it was super funny. I have one and you just have to do it at a certain angle
Best public service announcement ever!
I thought that with the 74 grand thumb didn’t have the favorable review? Then did an update where it fell in good graces, the 103 he did the review on (both 74 and 103 were PSA) was a great review but the 74 ended up coming out ontop , and for the Ak operators is gangster I absolutely agree with you , I love you channel man, super reliable info one of my top channel picks FOR SURE golden standards with you guys man.
Definitely a fan of PSA just because they're putting a shit load of guns in the hands of the common man. Yes their QC can be questionable at times but they will do their best to rectify it should you have problems. Gotta remember its a small company based in South Carolina that has basically had to vertically integrate their entire product line in a short period of time while also maintaining a reasonable development schedule. The AKV is a great 9mm PCC and the AK-P is a solid AK pistol. A tip for the brace, thumb on the top of the rear trunnion adapter and forefinger underneath and just push-pull should release it no problem.
You guys are kinda cool..keep shooting 👍
haha thanks dude👊🏼
I have several gucci guns, and a couple PSA guns. One is an AR15 pistol and I have a PA10 with a Geissele trigger. The pistol is a bit guccied out with higher end parts, but the upper and lower have a perfect fit with zero rattle and are 7075 aluminum. To me, those are the most important aspects to build off of. The PA-10 is pretty damned good for the price. With good quality factory ammo I can get consists sub MOA groups. In my personal experience, PSA isn't so much budget guns, as they're good value guns. However, I have no experience with their AKs.
Wear that you are looking for is the metal Pancaking, hairline cracks, back of the bolt and the cam lugs is where you look for this.
Amazing video. Not this model exactly but I got the PSA AK-P in sight. They are never in stock tho. Good stuff, gents!🇺🇸
Rob Ski is the ultimate ak operator. He's the reason i bought a zpap. 9 Hole Reviews did a video on the AK103 with Vladimir Onokoy, the tech advisor for Kalashnikov Concern, and goes over the 100 series overview real quick
Rob is the shit
PSA is a solid company imo. I dislike AK's but good to have options.
agreed my guy
The brace on my AKV was very easy just press down with one thumb lol. That one is just a QC error lol
Just wanted to clarify a few things about the AK100 series that you all were talking about.
I guess its easiest to start from the begining. The AK47 is infact a very rare gun. They usually are refered to as the type 1. Than there was the type 2 and than the type 3. After the Type 3 came the AKM. The AKM is the stamped reciever AK that we all know and love, and is the one most people refer to as an "ak47" after the AKM and a few different variations (AKMS (folding stock), AKMN (Night Vision aka siderail), etc.)
Next came the AK74 which was chambered in 5.45x39. The AK74 got many models (AKs74, AKs74N, AK74n, AKs74u, etc.) Eventually they made the AK74m. The 74m was a M odernized version. Came with a collapsible full size stock, among other little detail changes.
The AK100 series followed after the AK74m and is technically the second modernization of the AK47 or a revamp of the AKM. It took a lot of design traits from the AK74m and standardized it across the entire AK line. While confusing it goes like this. AK74m is the "AK100." The AK101 is the 74m in 556. The AK102 is the 12" shortened 74m with combo FSGB in 556 (these smaller models were made to replace the 74u) the AK103 is a 74m Full size in 762x39. The AK104 is the 762x39 12" with FSGB. The 105 is the 5.45 12" FSGB. The way I remember it is its goes from smallest to largest caliber, but sandwiched between the 5.45 rifles (ak100, AK105) the 106 and 107 are guns with specialised recoil gas systems.
Anyways, I dont believe any of the 100 series were designed for export but instead were designed to be user upgrades. Much like an M16a4 is to an M16a1. The AK103 is the same thing to an AK47 type 1.
I hope this helps anyone who may have been confused about AKs and their naming system over the years
Great video keep them coming.
My 104's brace has broken in and it folds easily now. Also worth noting, psa is building rifles with Romanian parts kits now!
Not even kidding, slap the brace on the side alittle bit to unlock it
Not part of the "just as good gang" and definitely not a fud. PSA makes decent lowers at a good price. Their premium uppers are also gtg. I think people need to learn what specs mean what and what is in spec.
MY PSA AK-104 brace had the EXACT same issue with folding you have. However, after doing it quite a few times it moves easily now.
Love it!! Thanks for the shoutout man :)
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thanks for the support
@@Chrisblau hart u bby
@@LeadSteel same my dude 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Dude… Get the podium!
The only real complaint with the PSA AK platform is the firing pins are know to break ,if you replace it with a polish or Romanian one ,you will have no issues
GTs review of the 103 was great it was the 47 that had issues
we dont have everything in the youtube world memorized sorry for the mistake my dude 👊🏼
@@Chrisblau only reason I noticed it is because I just watched it knowing ur guy’s video was about to drop 🤣 love the content keep up the honest work 💪🏼💪🏼
@@jacobmiller4273 thanks my dude we will keep workin at it to make less mistakes but shit is gonna fall through the cracks sometimes
Inverse universe we live in now compared to 2003....AK's are expensive and AR-15's can be cheap...... I miss the ammo prices of old.
Pull up on the pistol grip w the gun upside down and push down on the triangle brace and folding should be easier
I’m sure someone else down in the comments corrected you, but GT had issues with his 74. His 103 was gtg.
Nice review fellas. I for one vote for more behind the scenes footage like from the boots video last week. That stuff was gold.
IIRC gt had a problem with the ak 74. His ak 103 was fine
Come on guy don’t talk shit about a WASR, Cugir guns have one of the best reputations in the AK community. A WASR is a better choice than any mass produced American AK. Obviously there are low production boutique shops here that do a better job than a Wasr, but a WASR is as good as it gets for under 1000 bucks
Can you timestamp what you're referring to? I haven't finished the video yet but all i heard them say was WASR is a budget AK.
@@TCraig00 don’t believe anything the Ginger says, he’s not very knowledgeable WASRS are made with Romanian Mil-spec parts, I know a guy who has one that has over 10K rounds no failures at all.
@@makevelicustoms were they wrong with the price range they stated? I dont think they meant budget as in shitty
@@TCraig00 he makes reference to century Wasr’s when he’s talking about American AK’s being of poor quality. But the WASR is the good one, the VSKA is the one you don’t want
@@TCraig00 he specifically stated that PSA is better quality than a Wasr, but he also stated that he’s an AK noob. You need good trunions and good metallurgy on the bolt and carrier. Sure a PSA gun might have better bells and whistles for maybe a hundred more dollars but the PSA guts aren’t what you use to start a good quality AK with and the WASR is. I don’t give a flying fuck about furniture, trigger group, muzzle device. All that shit is going to get replaced anyway. The metal on the trunions, receiver, bolt and carrier all all that matter on an all. For Christ sake they use really Gucci barrels in these gf5’s and 103’s the FN barrels are good to go, but putting it in a 50/50 trunion is a waste of money in my opinion.
Good guts are what matter in an AK. If it’s got sub standard guts it’s a plinker. If shit hits the fan I’d grab either of my Cugir guns before anything else in my gun safe.
Got one of the akps with that brace. It takes some breaking in. Flat sucks at first. Awesome after a while
Rob ski from akou seems like such a fun guy
He does
My brace folder did the same thing but after trying a different folding mech, I had no issue locking and unlocking with the button. I can’t tell if they did that on purpose to make sure that it was plenty tight with no wobble. I had no issues with the brace’s hinge being too tight to break so maybe you just got a particularly tight one.
Gentlemen just grab the pistol grip for leverage with your right hand.. and grab the base of the 1913 adapter with your left hand. And you have to pull 90 degrees up.. lol I’ve personally struggled initially, pretty sure everyone does..
i have been considering one of psa's ak 47s. they have the " blem" gf3 ak47s for 699. awesome & fair review guys.
Buy it. The GF3s are great.
Did you end up getting one? Would love feedback if so! I just got the GF5 🇺🇸
Zastava, Fabrica Broni (FB Radom) and Fox used to make great affordable AKs. Their prices have gone $400+ cause of Brandon's silly senile games.
I treat psa as a platform. Get the reciver and such and upgrade form there.
Let's me try out platforms like an ak that I don't have much time on. If I end up liking it I can slap some better internals at it to have a better rifle, then move on to getting a "big boy" ak, ar, or whatever.
Some People really can’t afford to spend a few hundred dollars on a Firearm and that’s after saving up. So, are you saying People are better off not buying a Firearm at all until they can buy a “ High End Firearm “ which they can’t afford? For poor people it isn’t “ Good Enough “ but it’s “ All I can afford and Better than Nothing “ .
Do you really have to ask if it’s smart to buy something nice if you can only afford one?