Videos tagged with Polytech

This review of the M14 rifle highlights its manual loading process using a 20-round box magazine and the 'rock and lock' insertion technique. It demonstrates the weapon's semi-automatic fire capabilities, recoil impulse, and ejection pattern from a benchrest position. The video emphasizes the use of iron sights for engaging targets at a distance.

This YouTube video focuses on the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) clone of the Chinese Type 56 AK-47. The description highlights that it is a semi-automatic rifle and provides historical context, explaining that the real Type 56 is a licensed derivative of the Soviet AK-47 (Type 3 variant). It details the rifle's adoption by the People's Liberation Army and its production history, mentioning Norinco and PolyTech as manufacturers primarily for export.

This video focuses on the Polytech AKS-762, a firearm identified by its double underfolder design. The title suggests it may be considered the 'best' underfolder AK-47 variant. The description highlights the 'intense' nature of the double underfolder mechanism. The content appears to be a review or showcase of this specific AK variant, likely appealing to enthusiasts of Kalashnikov-style rifles, particularly those from China.

This short demonstrates a Chinese Type 56-1 AK-47 variant with an underfolding stock. The video shows the operator loading a 30-round steel magazine and chambering a round before firing a single shot into water from a high position. It highlights the rifle's basic function and handling.

This video showcases the Polytech M14 rifle, a Chinese variant, demonstrating its magazine loading, preparation, and live-fire performance. It highlights the rifle's gas-operated action, cycling, and brass ejection, with slow-motion footage providing detailed insights into its mechanics. The demonstration includes the use of Aguila .308 Winchester ammunition and features like a flip-up shoulder rest.

This review delves into the iconic Chinese Type 56 'Spiker' AK variant, highlighting its resurgence in popularity following PSA's clone announcement. It contrasts Chinese AKs with the AKM, detailing historical import waves, post-ban MAK-90 transitions, and unique technical features like the Type 3 front end and flat-back magazines. The 'Spiker' is praised for its smooth action and historical significance.

This review of the Chinese Polytech AKS-762 Spiker highlights its exceptional build quality, featuring thicker 1.5mm-1.6mm receivers compared to standard AKMs. The rifle's pre-ban status and unique spike bayonet contribute to its high collectibility and market value, often exceeding thousands of dollars. Range tests confirm its reliability and accuracy, despite a tendency to shoot slightly high.

This review delves into the Polytech AKS, a significant early import of Chinese semi-automatic AK-style rifles. It highlights the rifle's Type 56 pattern origins, unique features like the underfolding spike bayonet, and its place in the market following more expensive Egyptian imports. The video emphasizes the surprisingly high quality of these early Chinese firearms, now highly collectible due to import bans.

This review of the rare PolyTech AKS-762 side folder highlights its 'pre-ban' import status and unique Chinese AK hybrid design. The rifle features a durable 1.5mm stamped receiver and a crisp Chinese trigger, making it a good shooter with excellent accuracy potential. The Galil-style side-folding stock offers a solid lock-up and increased length of pull, beneficial for taller individuals.

This custom M21 build, based on an M14, achieves sub-0.5 MOA accuracy with handloads, a significant improvement over its original 2-3 MOA. The $5,000 build features a Kreiger barrel, McMillan stock, and Leupold Mark 4 optic, rivaling higher-priced commercial options. While historically significant, modern platforms like the AR-10 offer comparable performance at a lower cost.

This review covers the Dominion Arms SOCOM 18, a Chinese M14 pattern rifle popular in Canada. It highlights the variability in Norinco/Polytech manufacturing, the legal status of the M14 in Canada, and the thriving customization scene. The video also touches on magazine capacity loopholes, common issues like iron sight alignment, and the rifle's versatility for various shooting applications.

This episode of Gun Gripes explores 'Firearms Hindsight,' reflecting on past firearm values and investment opportunities. Speakers Barry and Eric discuss how firearms like the MAC-10, pre-1986 M16 conversions, and Chinese imports were once significantly cheaper. They highlight the Mosin Nagant as a current 'hindsight' item and caution against overpaying during market panics, emphasizing quality firearms as a hedge against inflation.