Videos tagged with The AK Guy

This video announces Brandon Herrera, widely known as "The AK Guy," is running for the Texas 23rd Congressional District. The announcement was made at GOA's GOALS event, and Herrera is challenging the incumbent Tony Gonzales. This political endeavor highlights Herrera's public persona and his connection to the firearms community and Second Amendment advocacy.

This video features a custom-built AK-47 by Brandon Herrera (The AK Guy) for Demolition Ranch. The host, Matt Carriker, conducts a unique ballistics test using dense fruit cakes against various calibers, including a .50 AE from a Desert Eagle and a .50 BMG from a Barrett. The video also showcases the AKG AK-47's functionality and announces a giveaway for tactical gear. The expert-level demonstration of firearm handling and ballistics testing is notable.

Brandon Herrera returns to Gun Meme Review from Fayetteville, NC, teasing an AK-50 update. The episode features memes about Scott from Kentucky Ballistics and a near-fatal .50 caliber incident. Herrera also discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of firearm manufacturing.

This video demonstrates the explosive potential of live ammunition when exposed to intense heat, specifically .50 BMG, .45 ACP, and 7.62x39mm rounds. The experiment highlights how different calibers react in a fire, with the .50 BMG producing a significant explosion. It also touches on the physics of ammunition cook-off and the effects of extreme heat on casings and projectiles.

This guide details the prototyping steps for the AK-50's stamped receiver, as presented by Brandon Herrera. It covers reviewing CAD designs, inspecting the front trunnion with PKM-spec rivets, and utilizing 3D printed dies for receiver dimpling. The process emphasizes adapting AK-style manufacturing techniques for a .50 BMG rifle on a budget.

This video demonstrates an extreme reliability test on a custom AK variant, showcasing its resilience against sand, eggs, and chocolate syrup. Brandon Herrera, a recognized expert on the AK platform with a firearm manufacturing background, conducts the test with a humorous yet authoritative approach, highlighting the platform's robust design. The firearm successfully cycles through a magazine in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes despite the severe abuse.

Brandon Herrera details a significant acquisition of AK and AR-15 parts, akin to buying an 'AK factory' in components. The process involved months of negotiation, travel to New Orleans, and an 18-hour drive in a Penske truck to his Fayetteville, NC facility. This haul is crucial for scaling production to meet high demand and achieve 2020 business goals, including expanding retail presence on TheAKGuy.com.

Brandon Herrera reviews a collection of 'cursed' firearm modifications, highlighting bizarre and poorly executed customizations. The video critiques everything from AK-47 and AR-15 hybrids to modified Lugers and PPSH submachine guns, emphasizing the aesthetic and functional flaws. Herrera expresses disdain for modifications that ruin historical firearms or compromise safety, while occasionally appreciating skilled, albeit unusual, craftsmanship.

This video provides an in-depth look at the V5 prototype development of the AK-50, a .50 BMG rifle project led by Brandon Herrera of 'The AK Guy'. Herrera details the iterative design process, focusing on the critical V5 cam group redesign to address durability issues inherent in scaling the AK platform to .50 BMG. The update also introduces the 'Brass Valley' program, a unique initiative for firearm design development.

Brandon Herrera collaborated with MrBeast to launch an AK-47 from a cannon. Using his own AKG-47, built from Romanian parts kits and legally possessed as an SOT holder, he conducted tests with increasing powder charges. The first launch with a double charge broke the selector lever, while a triple charge disintegrated the wooden stock and severely damaged the receiver, though the barrel assembly remained functional.

Brandon Herrera and Mike Taylor discuss their favorite firearms outside the Kalashnikov platform, including the Sig Sauer P220 and the rare Russian PSM pistol. They also delve into the internal conflicts and divisions within the firearms industry, emphasizing the need for unity among enthusiasts. The conversation highlights the expertise of Brandon Herrera as a firearm manufacturer and industry influencer.

This video provides an overview of the Kalash Bash 2019 event in Texas, hosted by Brandon Herrera. It showcases a wide variety of AK-style firearms, shooting demonstrations, and unique event activities, including a live tattoo and a tornado warning that impacted the festivities. The content highlights the community aspect of firearms events and features custom builds from 'The AK Guy'.