Videos tagged with Headspacing

Brandon Herrera's first AK build class focuses on teaching enthusiasts to construct their own AK rifles from parts kits. The course covers essential gunsmithing techniques, including receiver types, trunnion installation, barrel press-fitting for headspacing, and riveting using hydraulic presses. The class culminates in range testing of the completed firearms.

This video from Palmetto State Armory features engineer Colton Sons demonstrating how PSA checks and monitors headspacing on their AK rifle line. The content explains the importance of headspacing for AK rifles and provides viewers with guidance on how to check it both before and after breaking in their PSA-AK. A link to a supplementary "Headspacing 101" video is provided for those seeking foundational knowledge on the topic. The description also includes a link to join the PSA AK Owners Group on Facebook.

This comprehensive 5000-round test of the Meridian Defense Apocalypse Series 'Pestilence' AK-47 reveals exceptional durability and reliability. Despite extreme environmental conditions and a premium price point, the rifle's fine-tuned gas system, quality metallurgy, and robust build integrity, including perfect rivet retention and stable headspace, are highlighted. Internal inspections show minimal wear on critical components like the bolt carrier tail and bolt lugs, attributed to the re-profiled ALG trigger and high-quality materials.

This video provides a foundational overview of headspacing in firearms, with a specific focus on the AK-47 platform. The presenter clarifies what headspacing entails and its critical role in firearm function. Additionally, a common misunderstanding regarding the use and interpretation of GO/NO-GO gauges is addressed and debunked, offering valuable insight for firearm owners and enthusiasts.

This video addresses common wear patterns on the bolt and trunnion of an AK-pattern rifle, specifically identifying it as a normal "marrying process" during the initial 1,000 rounds. The presenter shows visual examples of this wear at various round counts (100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000, and 5,000) to demonstrate that it's a sign of the rifle becoming smoother and more reliable, not a defect. The video also touches on headspacing in relation to AK rifles and mentions Palmetto State Armory's lifetime warranty.

This expert guide details the dangerous consequences of firing incorrect calibers in handguns, as demonstrated by firearms instructor Matt Carriker. It covers firing .380 ACP in a 9mm, 9mm in a .40 S&W, and .223 Remington in a .40 S&W, highlighting malfunctions like failure to cycle, bulged casings, and blown-out necks due to improper headspacing and lack of chamber support. The video emphasizes the critical importance of using the correct ammunition for firearm safety and function.