AK-50: January 2019 Update

This guide details the design and fabrication process for an improved cam lug and groove for the AK-50 V5 prototype, as presented in Brandon Herrera's Brass Valley series. It focuses on addressing design flaws in the V1 model by incorporating a roller bearing to enhance durability and ease of maintenance. The process involves CAD design, 3D printing, and integration of new components, emphasizing precision gunsmithing techniques.

This guide details the field stripping process for the AK-50 V3 prototype, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights the use of original AK components within a scaled-up .50 BMG platform and emphasizes the unique engineering challenges overcome. The process involves removing the dust cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, gas tube, trigger group, and pistol grip, showcasing the evolution from standard AK designs.

Brandon Herrera, an FFL-SOT holder and firearms manufacturer, provides an update on the AK-50 V3 prototype. He details manufacturing defects encountered with the handguard and stamped receiver, highlighting the need for precision machining from specialists like Titans of CNC. The video also touches on his congressional campaign and commitment to gun rights.

This guide details the process of fitting and demonstrating the bolt carrier and front trunnion for the AK-50 project, based on Brandon Herrera's February 2021 update. It covers the redesigned trunnion geometry, the modular bolt carrier cam groove inspired by the Stribog, and the functional demonstration using a 3D-printed bolt mock-up. The information is presented from the perspective of the lead designer, offering high-level technical insights into the project's development.

This entry details the complex development process of the AK-50 rifle, as explained by Brandon Herrera. It covers prototype evolution (V1 to V4), significant machining challenges requiring advanced CNC capabilities, and the strategic adoption of modularity and new manufacturing techniques like DMLS. The focus remains on critical safety components and the self-funded nature of this ambitious project.

In this episode of "Gun Life," Brandon Herrera, founder of AKG Industries and designer of the AK-50, announces a significant breakthrough in fixing the AK-50 rifle. He made this discovery while working with Premier Gun Club. Herrera plans to share more details about this project in the future, and the video also serves as an introduction to his YouTube channel, dedicated to documenting his entrepreneurial journey in the firearm manufacturing industry.

Brandon Herrera, leveraging his expertise in firearms and historical testing, conducts a 'backyard science' experiment to test the JFK 'magic bullet' theory using a 6.5 Carcano. The video details the process of firing the rifle into ballistic dummies and water jugs to compare bullet deformation, offering insights into terminal ballistics and the complexities of the assassination's ballistics. Herrera's high authority in the firearms community is evident through his technical approach and knowledge of historical firearms and forensic evidence.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer, the type of firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high authority and technical expertise, details the loading process for this black powder pistol and conducts ballistic tests using a beverage can and a ballistic dummy. The analysis includes high-speed footage of the projectile impact and examination of the recovered projectile, offering unique insights into historical ballistics.

This entry analyzes firearm mishaps presented in a 'Darwin Awards' style, emphasizing critical safety lessons. Instructor Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and commentator, uses real-world examples to illustrate the severe consequences of ignoring basic gun safety rules. The content serves as a cautionary guide, highlighting common errors in handling, trigger control, and the dangers of seeking online notoriety through unsafe practices.

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert and manufacturer, uses high-speed footage and ballistic testing to analyze the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The video aims to debunk conspiracy theories by demonstrating the ballistics of a 5.56mm round grazing an ear and the effectiveness of counter-sniper fire from a .300 Win Mag rifle. Herrera emphasizes the difficulty of precise shots at range and condemns political violence.