Videos tagged with East German AK

This video thoroughly compares the internal mechanisms of an East German AKM and a Galil ACE Gen 1, arguing that the Galil ACE is a direct AK variant due to shared internal design principles. The instructor details the disassembly process for both firearms, highlighting the similarities in their bolt carrier groups, recoil spring systems, and trigger mechanisms, despite external differences. The video also contrasts these with the Sig PE 90, illustrating what a loosely based AK design looks like.

This video details a case where a rare East German AK-47 was stolen during shipping via FedEx, originating from the Bloomington facility. The situation was resolved after the seller, Atlantic Firearms, intervened and threatened ATF involvement, leading to the package's reappearance. The speaker highlights a pattern of missing firearms from the Bloomington FedEx facility and advises proactive communication with shippers and sellers when issues arise, suggesting ATF intervention as a catalyst for recovery.

This video reviews 'Vickers Guide to the Kalashnikov, Volume II,' focusing on 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm AK variants. The book, authored by Larry Vickers with contributions from Rob Stott and others, features high-quality photography and covers a wide range of international AK development, including specific programs like Constant Recoil and Ratnik. It's presented as a browsable coffee table book rather than a technical manual.

This video showcases a Definitive Arms East German AK47, highlighting its unique regulated gas block. The description provides a link to a page with "setups," suggesting potential modifications, accessories, or related gear. The focus is clearly on a specific AK variant and its technical features, appealing to firearm enthusiasts interested in Eastern Bloc rifles and custom configurations.