Videos tagged with American Made AK

This video provides a comprehensive first look at the Meridian Defense MDC-101 and MDC-103, focusing heavily on the MDC-101 as a highly accurate AK-101 clone. The review highlights the firearms' clone-correct features, cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined components, and impressive reliability and shootability, particularly the soft recoil impulse of the 5.56 variant. The speakers, including gun quality enforcement expert Jacob Fox, emphasize the value proposition compared to imported or modified AKs, suggesting these American-made rifles set a new standard.

This review covers the BFT 5.56 AK from Century Arms, an American-made rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm. The review highlights its 16-inch chrome-lined 4150 barrel, AK74-style brake with a 14mm thread, and a 1.5mm receiver. Accuracy testing with PMC 55-grain and Hornady 68-grain ammunition yielded groups around 1.5 to 2 inches at 100 yards. The rifle features a US Palm grip, a war-length stock, and a safety with a bolt-hold notch. Reliability was generally good, with one failure to feed noted over 700 rounds.

This video provides a detailed review and comparison of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AK-P SBR, highlighting its features, performance, and value proposition against competitors like the Zastava ZPAP. The presenter emphasizes the AK-P's affordability, modularity with Magpul furniture, and compatibility with suppressors via its crinkle-style muzzle brake. Accuracy is noted to be good for its class, with the firearm demonstrating reliability over several thousand rounds.

This video provides a review of the Kalashnikov USA KR-103, an American-made AK variant. The description highlights the video's purpose as a review and includes links for merchandise, subscription, and social media channels. The disclaimer emphasizes the video's educational and entertainment nature, advising caution and adherence to legal regulations when handling firearms. It explicitly states the video does not provide instructions on manufacturing, assembly, or prohibited accessories, and does not link to sites selling regulated items.

This review details the first 500 rounds fired through a Riley Defense AK-47 Krinkov-style rifle chambered in 7.62x39. The assessment covers initial impressions, performance with various magazines and ammunition types, and the impact of suppressor use. The reviewer notes initial malfunctions that seemed to resolve as the rifle broke in, and observes minor metal movement on internal components after the 500-round test.

This YouTube video features the Century Arms VSKA, an American-made AK-47 variant. The description highlights various ways viewers can support the channel, including through YouTube memberships and CashApp. It also provides a P.O. Box for fan mail and assures viewers that all content is filmed in a safe and controlled environment.

As of October 2023, 5.56 AKs are becoming the most practical and cost-effective way to own and shoot the Kalashnikov platform in the US. This shift is driven by the increasing difficulty and expense of acquiring 5.45x39mm and 7.62x39mm ammunition, particularly steel-cased variants. While traditionalists may view NATO calibers in AKs as unconventional, the current market realities make 5.56 AKs a sensible choice for maintaining shooting proficiency and enjoying the AK experience without prohibitive ammunition costs.

This video from 'Best Guns' showcases seven new American-made AK-style firearms from Kalashnikov USA, intended for release or featured in 2024. The description also broadly mentions the channel's focus on various firearms, including Glocks, Berettas, handguns, budget guns, and assault rifles, with specific mentions of 9mm, AK47, Glock 19, Glock 17, Ruger, Sig Sauer, and .40 caliber firearms. The channel aims to inform viewers about different firearm types and related topics.

This video features an unboxing and initial thoughts on the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AK-103, an American-made rifle. The content creator, Tony D2Wild, is exploring whether this AK variant is the best option available from domestic manufacturers. The description also includes links for channel support, social media, a review website, and contact information for collaborations.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Kalashnikov USA KR-103 rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, featuring striking Italian Milani beechwood furniture. The presenter highlights the rifle's aesthetics, handling characteristics, and shooting performance in hot weather conditions. While generally positive, a minor hiccup with magazine cycling after extended firing is noted.

This review of the Century Arms BFT47 (Bulge Front Trunnion 47) highlights its American-made construction, featuring a forged and bulged front trunnion for enhanced durability, particularly when firing brass-cased ammunition. The rifle exhibits decent accuracy with non-match ammunition, achieving groups under two inches with steel-cased rounds. Key features include a 4150 steel barrel with a 1:10 twist, a 1.5mm receiver, and traditional AKM compatibility for aftermarket parts, though its weight is noted as a drawback.

The Century Arms BFT47 is an American-made AK rifle featuring a thicker 1.5mm stamped receiver, a forged front trunnion, and the RAK-1 trigger group. It includes an enhanced ambidextrous magazine release and a selector lever with a bolt hold-open notch and extended shelf. The rifle comes with US Palm 30-round magazines.