The Most Cursed AK I’ve Ever Seen

Published on May 15, 2022
Duration: 22:28

This video details a severely flawed custom AK build, identified as a Yugoslavian M70 B1 parts kit assembled on a poorly bent receiver flat. Despite critical errors in riveting, receiver bending, and hardware, the rifle surprisingly held correct headspace. Range testing revealed significant feeding issues due to a warped receiver and loose magwell, though the AK platform's inherent durability allowed it to cycle.

Quick Summary

The 'cursed' AK build was based on a Yugoslavian M70 B1 parts kit but assembled on a poorly bent standard AK receiver flat. Critical errors included incorrect riveting and the use of nuts and bolts. Despite a warped receiver, it surprisingly held correct headspace, though range testing revealed severe feeding issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The Cursed AK Acquisition
  2. 02:35Initial Inspection: Yugo M70 B1 Flaws
  3. 04:05Model ID & Comparison to Proper Build
  4. 05:24Technical Breakdown: Receiver & Rivets
  5. 08:06Hardware Issues: Nuts & Bolts
  6. 09:26Internals & Headspace Check
  7. 13:01Range Testing & Safety Gear
  8. 14:09Live Fire Performance & Feeding Issues
  9. 19:06Final Assessment & Rebuild Proposal

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific AK variant was the 'cursed' build based on?

The 'cursed' AK build was based on a Yugoslavian M70 B1 parts kit. However, it was assembled using a standard AK receiver flat, which required significant, and in this case, improper, modification to fit the Yugo's specific bulged trunnion.

What were the main assembly errors found on the cursed AK?

Major assembly errors included incorrect or missing rivets, poorly smashed rivets, and the use of hardware store nuts and bolts instead of proper rivets for components like the trigger guard and magazine release. The receiver itself was also poorly bent.

Was the cursed AK safe to fire despite its poor build quality?

Surprisingly, the rifle maintained correct headspace, meaning it was theoretically safe to fire. However, significant feeding issues arose during range testing due to a warped receiver and loose magwell, highlighting functional safety concerns.

What safety precautions did Brandon Herrera take during range testing?

Due to the potential instability and unknown reliability of the poorly built rifle, Brandon Herrera wore an Ops-Core helmet with a ballistic mandible for enhanced head and face protection against potential fragmentation or malfunctions.

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