Videos tagged with Forged Internals

This video provides an informative overview of the Palmetto State Armory PSAK GF3, highlighting its features and value proposition, particularly for those looking to enter the 7.62x39mm AK platform. The presentation, from an official brand representative, details the rifle's construction, including its forged internals, nitrided barrel, and AKM-style furniture, while clarifying the nature of 'Blem' models. It emphasizes the rifle's compatibility for customization.

This review by JaredAF highlights the Tisas M1911A1 Armed Services model as a significant value at approximately $400. The analysis, delivered with high authority and historical critique, details improvements in finish (Parkerized vs. Cerakote), ejection port height, and internal components (forged vs. MIM). While the .45 ACP model shows good accuracy, the 9mm variant's performance is noted as less impressive. The review positions these pistols as excellent historical reproductions and platforms for customization.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Spiker, a semi-automatic clone of the Chinese Type 56 AK. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its authentic features, including the spike bayonet, receiver construction, and stock cant, comparing it to original Chinese imports. The review covers manufacturing quality, aesthetic considerations, and pricing, positioning the Spiker as a high-quality, accessible alternative for collectors and shooters interested in AK history.

This review covers a post-ban, non-neutered Romanian MD63 AKM variant. The firearm features a threaded barrel, bayonet lug, and a numbers-matching part kit dated to 1986. It was reassembled with an American receiver (Childers), barrel (Green Mountain), and a notable trigger. The reviewer highlights its surprising accuracy at 300 yards with iron sights and praises its tight tolerances and forged internals, deeming it one of the best shooting AKs encountered.

This review of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AK-103 by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union provides an in-depth technical analysis. Ski highlights the rifle's forged trunnion, bolt, and carrier, hammer-forged FN barrel, and side-folding polymer stock. He notes key differences from Russian AK-103s, such as the bolt stem size and carrier cutout, while confirming excellent magazine compatibility and impressive out-of-the-box accuracy. A 5,000-round endurance test is planned.

This video introduces a new series on Kalashnikov rifles, focusing on the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) GF3 as a representative American-made AK-47. The reviewer highlights its forged internal components (trunnion, bolt, carrier) and comm-block compatibility for furniture as key strengths, positioning it as a budget-friendly entry point into the AK platform. While praising its value and American manufacturing, the reviewer also notes areas for improvement, such as the lack of a cleaning rod, a mushy trigger, and an uncomfortable Zhukov stock.