Videos tagged with AK Maintenance

This video provides a detailed review of the Arsenal SAM 7SF, an AK variant with a milled receiver and folding stock. Hickok45, a seasoned firearms enthusiast, shares his long-term impressions, highlighting the firearm's build quality, reliability, and shooting characteristics. He discusses the advantages of a milled receiver, the functionality of the folding stock, and compares it to other AK platforms, offering insights valuable for those considering an AK purchase.

This video provides a straightforward, step-by-step guide on how to field strip and reassemble an AK-47. It emphasizes safety by starting with a clear firearm and walks through the removal of the dust cover, recoil spring, charging handle, and bolt carrier group. The reassembly process is then demonstrated in reverse.

This video compares two AK variants: a Waser chambered in 7.62x39mm and a Saiga chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It highlights the AK's inherent reliability and durability, discussing common modifications like furniture swaps, optics mounts, and adjustable gas blocks. The presenter also touches on ammunition availability and magazine compatibility issues, particularly with 5.56 AKs.

Mario P. of SOF Defense discusses custom AK builds, competition setups, and gunsmithing services. He highlights the importance of tuning rifles to specific ammunition for optimal performance in competition and details his process for custom builds and repairs. The interview emphasizes the growing demand for skilled AK gunsmiths and the passion required to succeed in this niche.

This video demonstrates emergency gunsmithing techniques for AK-pattern rifles. It explains how an AK can function without a gas tube and how to create a temporary one using cardboard and duct tape. Additionally, it details how to adjust the front sight for windage and elevation using improvised tools like a spent shell casing, a rock, and the AK cleaning kit's screwdriver.

This comprehensive review details the Palmetto State Armory AK103's performance during an extreme sand tornado test, simulating 3,000 rounds of harsh conditions. The rifle demonstrated remarkable resilience, with only a minor malfunction during the initial sand exposure. Expert analysis covers internal component wear, headspace integrity, and overall shootability, concluding with a positive assessment of the AK103's durability and reliability.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Arsenal SLR 107R after 3,000 rounds, focusing on its performance in extreme conditions like sand and water. The presenter, demonstrating significant expertise, details the rifle's resilience, identifying specific failure points (magazine follower, ammunition misfire) and attributing them to external factors rather than the rifle itself. The analysis includes a thorough examination of internal components, noting minor receiver deformation but overall excellent durability.

This guide, presented by experienced instructor nsz85, details how to fix a wobbly lower handguard on an AK-47, specifically the Yugoslavian M70B1, though applicable to most AK variants. It involves careful disassembly, using common household items like aluminum foil to shim the handguard for a tighter fit, and reassembly. The process addresses both front-to-back and side-to-side wobble, restoring a solid feel to the firearm.