AK-50 Update - September 2021

Brandon Herrera details significant improvements to the AK-50 prototype, focusing on a new double recoil spring assembly designed to enhance reliability. While live fire testing showed progress, cycling and ejection issues persist, particularly with standard ammunition. Further adjustments to the gas system and ejection geometry are planned.

Brandon Herrera provides an update on the AK-50 project, detailing the transition from a milled to a stamped receiver for cost and weight reduction. The video highlights a redesigned recoil system inspired by the Saiga 12 and addresses significant technical challenges related to the .50 BMG caliber, such as receiver warping and trunnion support. Testing will focus on the durability of the stamped receiver and the integration of a Barrett magazine.

Brandon Herrera provides an April 2020 update on the AK-50 project, detailing a significant design shift from a milled to a stamped receiver for AKM aesthetics and production efficiency. Key updates include a 4140 steel front trunnion prototype and a 3D-printed receiver mock-up. The ejector mechanism is reverting to a traditional AK 'shark fin' style for improved reliability and authenticity.

Brandon Herrera provides an update on the AK-50 project, detailing a significant design shift to a stamped receiver for improved aesthetics, weight, and manufacturing efficiency. The video showcases the prototype front trunnion with PKM-sized rivets and the use of 3D-printed dies for rapid prototyping of receiver dimples. The project is currently on version 7, emphasizing a budget-conscious approach to building a .50 caliber rifle.

Brandon Herrera provides an update on the AK-50 project, detailing the resumption of development at Mad Custom after a business growth hiatus. The V5 revision focuses on redesigning the cam group to address durability issues with the .50 BMG caliber. The video highlights the use of 3D-printed prototypes for design validation before final machining and introduces the 'Brass Valley' program for firearm design development.

Brandon Herrera provides an update on the AK-50 project, detailing the V5 prototype's cycling capabilities and the upcoming V6 production version. The V6 aims for market accessibility with a target MSRP of $4,999, featuring a machined A2 tool steel barrel extension for durability. The video also touches on project management and community engagement.

This video tests the 'magic bullet' theory surrounding the JFK assassination using a 6.5 Carcano rifle and a ballistic skull. Recovered bullets showed less deformation than expected, challenging assumptions about the original evidence. The test highlights the unpredictable nature of bullet performance after impact.

This video tests a Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer replica, the type used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The test demonstrates the .45 caliber black powder pistol's surprising close-range power, capable of penetrating a beverage can and causing significant fragmentation in a ballistic dummy head. The analysis compares the impact to historical accounts of Lincoln's skull fragments, highlighting the effectiveness of historical firearms.

This video compilation highlights critical firearm safety failures, emphasizing the dangers of ignoring basic rules. It features incidents like accidental discharges due to poor recoil management on revolvers and unsafe reholstering practices. The content serves as a stark educational tool, warning against dangerous internet trends and reinforcing the importance of responsible gun handling to prevent life-altering injuries.

This video analyzes the assassination attempt on Donald Trump by replicating the shooter's AR-15 setup and the Secret Service's counter-shot. It debunks conspiracy theories by demonstrating the difficulty of the initial shot and the terminal ballistics of both the attacker's and defender's rounds using high-speed footage and ballistic dummies. The analysis emphasizes that a precise ear-only shot from that distance with the described rifle is highly improbable.