Videos tagged with AKV9

This video features a review of the PSA AKV9, a 9mm variant of the AK platform. The creator expresses unexpected enthusiasm for the firearm. The description provides a complete parts list, links to the creator's Patreon, merchandise, and email list. It also includes a disclaimer about safe filming practices and legal compliance, as well as an affiliate disclaimer for paid links. The video appears to focus on the firearm's performance and the reviewer's positive experience.

This review compares four 9mm AK-style firearms: Definitive Arms AKX-9, PSA AK-V, Kalashnikov USA KR-9, and Century Arms WASR-M. The Vityaz is the Russian inspiration. The AKX-9 uses Colt SMG mags with a bolt hold open. The AK-V uses CZ Scorpion mags and has a MAC bracket. The KR-9 is a Vityaz clone with proprietary mags. The WASR-M is a budget option using Glock mags but can suffer from over-insertion issues.

The PSA AKV9 relaunch addresses critical reliability issues with significant internal modifications, including a redesigned recoil buffer system and the addition of the 'MAC bracket' to prevent malfunctions. Extensive testing with over 600 rounds across various ammunition types and CZ Scorpion pattern magazines demonstrated a complete fix, achieving flawless cycling and ejection. This review confirms Palmetto State Armory has successfully resolved the platform's previous shortcomings.

The PSA AKV-9, a 9mm AK-style pistol cloning the Vityaz, exhibits significant reliability issues including failures to feed, extract, and eject, along with frequent out-of-battery malfunctions. Early production units required manufacturer intervention, and even after fixes, the design's direct blowback operation and reliance on a specific recoil buffer present challenges. While visually appealing, its current performance makes it more of a 'range toy' than a dependable firearm.