This AK-50 update details the testing of the V2 prototype, focusing on a redesigned bolt with a new cam lug. Despite initial weld failures on round #69 due to high forces, subsequent repairs allowed for successful magazine feeding. Night testing revealed component wear, including a broken firing pin retainer and peening on the cam lug. Future designs will incorporate helical lugs for improved reliability and reduced friction, with the V3 prototype planned to refine aesthetics and manufacturing tolerances.
This GMR episode humorously addresses the ATF's alleged "ban" on "assault beverages," specifically referencing Twisted Tea. The video features Brandon Herrera, owner of The AK Guy Inc. and co-creator of the AK-50 rifle. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey and promotes his businesses, including his merchandise and a sponsor, The Big D Bag, offering a free knife with a quarterly subscription using code "AKGuy." The content blends humor with business promotion within the firearms enthusiast community.
Brandon Herrera reviews the Hellmouth .308 Pistol, a custom AR-10 style firearm from Leviathan Defense. The video highlights its legal classification as a pistol due to its brace and short barrel, and showcases its destructive power through various tests including shooting an eggplant, ranch dressing bottles, and a pumpkin. Herrera emphasizes safe handling and provides insights into firearm manufacturing and terminal ballistics.
This comedic video by Brandon Herrera and James Reeves lists 12 things you can say to an AK-47 but not your girlfriend, framed around the '12 Days of Christmas'. Topics range from abusing the rifle to keeping it locked up, selling it for a truck, and its reliability. The video highlights the unique relationship gun owners have with their firearms.
Brandon Herrera provides an update on the AK-50 project, detailing the resumption of development at Mad Custom after a business growth hiatus. The V5 revision focuses on redesigning the cam group to address durability issues with the .50 BMG caliber. The video highlights the use of 3D-printed prototypes for design validation before final machining and introduces the 'Brass Valley' program for firearm design development.
This video presents an "unpopular opinion" regarding mass shootings, aiming to spark a discussion beyond the immediate emotional response. The creator, Brandon Herrera of The AK Guy Inc. and a designer of the AK-50, also uses the channel to document his entrepreneurial journey and share business insights. He is a 07 Firearm Manufacturer based in Fayetteville, NC, and co-owns Stark Media Group. The video is intended for both entertainment and educational purposes, offering a unique perspective on a sensitive topic while also showcasing the creator's background in the firearms industry.
Brandon Herrera details the process of acquiring cannons for a MrBeast video, including a trip to Dixie Gun Works. He showcases a custom-built 'Yeet Cannon' made from schedule 80 pipe with a 5.75-inch bore, highlighting its unique construction and testing.
In "Working On New Shit - Gun Life #20," Brandon Herrera, owner of AKG Industries and designer of the AK-50, details his entrepreneurial journey. He plans to focus on projects previously sidelined by the AK-50, promising an exciting year for AKG Industries. The video aims to document his business growth, sharing successes and failures for viewers to learn from and analyze his business theories. Herrera also encourages followers to connect with him on Instagram and Facebook.
This YouTube video from the "Gun Life" series, episode #19, features Brandon Herrera, owner of AKG Industries and co-founder of Premier Gun Club. The content focuses on a visit to Blue Alpha Gear's new facility and a shop tour of Honor Defense, both occurring while Herrera is in Georgia. Herrera, known for designing the AK-50 rifle, aims to document his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his experiences, theories, and results in growing his businesses. He invites viewers to follow along and learn from his successes and failures.
This video documents the ambitious build of the AK-50, a .50 BMG AK-style rifle, by Brandon Herrera and his team. It highlights the extensive process from CAD design and CNC machining of steel components to crucial gunsmithing collaborations for mechanical challenges. The project emphasizes heat treating for durability and culminates in successful test fires, proving the concept of a .50 BMG rifle cycling under its own gas power.
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