Real Guns of Fallout: Handmade Rifle (AK-47)

Published on October 24, 2018
Duration: 9:36

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the AKM rifle, a firearm famously represented in Fallout 4 as the 'Handmade Rifle.' The process involves removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier, bolt, and gas tube. The video emphasizes the AKM's stamped steel receiver and its widespread global impact. Instruction is provided by TFB TV, recognized for their high authority in firearms media.

Quick Summary

The real-world firearm inspiring Fallout 4's Handmade Rifle is the Kalashnikov AKM, a modernized variant of the AK-47. Key differences include the AKM's right-side operation versus the game's mirrored design and more pronounced real-world recoil. The AKM features a stamped steel receiver and is chambered in 7.62x39mm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Fallout 4's Handmade Rifle Intro
  2. 01:32History of the AK-47 and AKM
  3. 02:45Global Impact and Variants
  4. 03:55AKM Operation and Live Fire
  5. 06:09Game vs. Reality Comparison
  6. 07:24The 'Handmade' Shovel AK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the real-world firearm that inspired Fallout 4's Handmade Rifle?

The Handmade Rifle in Fallout 4 is based on the Kalashnikov series of firearms, specifically drawing inspiration from the AKM (Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy), a modernized variant of the original AK-47 designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

How does the real AKM differ from its in-game Fallout 4 counterpart?

The real AKM operates with the charging handle and ejection port on the right side, while the Fallout 4 Handmade Rifle is mirrored for visual effect, featuring these on the left. Real-world recoil is also more pronounced than depicted in the game.

What are some key features of the AKM rifle?

The AKM is known for its gas-operated, rotating bolt action, a stamped steel receiver (distinguishing it from the earlier milled AK-47), and typically uses a 30-round magazine chambered in 7.62x39mm ammunition.

Where can one see real-world AKM rifles in action?

The video features live-fire testing of an AKM at the Scottsdale Gun Club in Arizona, demonstrating its performance in semi-automatic and full-automatic modes.

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