Budget AK Basics: 3 in 1 review (WASR, NPAP, AK63DS)

This video offers a comprehensive review of the Lee Armory Hungarian Operator AKM. The creator conducts shooting tests with various magazines, both suppressed and unsuppressed, and thoroughly examines the rifle's details and accuracy. The review aims to help viewers decide if this AKM is a better choice than a WASR or NPAP. The creator also promotes their email list, merchandise, and social media channels.

This review compares the Arsenal SGL-20 and WASR 10/63 AK-47 variants. While the WASR is a more budget-friendly option with potential cosmetic issues like canted sights, it remains reliable. The Arsenal SGL-20 offers superior fit, finish, and authentic Russian components, justifying its higher price. Both rifles are deemed exceptionally reliable and fun to shoot, with the final choice depending on budget and personal preference.

This review of GROM 7.62x39mm ammunition, imported by Atlantic Firearms, reveals it's a budget-friendly but corrosive and dirty-burning option. While it performed reliably in standard 16-inch AKM platforms like the WASR-10 and Maadi, it experienced significant extraction issues and heavy fouling in a short-barreled Riley Defense Krink. Despite the fouling and corrosive primers, immediate rust was not observed after a two-day delay.

This YouTube video, titled 'AK WASR Part II', is the second installment of content focusing on the AK WASR firearm. While no specific details are provided in the description, the title strongly indicates a continuation of a review, discussion, or demonstration of an AK WASR rifle. Viewers can expect further information related to this particular AK variant, potentially covering its features, performance, modifications, or comparisons.

This review of the Zastava USA ZPAP M70 highlights significant improvements over previous NPAP imports, particularly regarding receiver integrity. Rob Ski notes the use of original Serbian double-hook trigger groups and cold hammer-forged, non-chrome lined barrels for the 7.62x39 model. Initial headspace checks confirm proper function, suggesting Zastava has addressed past issues with receiver flexing and pin hole 'egging'.

This video from VSO Gun Channel focuses on the AK63DS Hungarian Under-Folder AK-47. The description highlights VSO's role as an educational resource and research/development lab, emphasizing responsible gun ownership and safety. It clarifies that VSO is not involved in selling firearms and maintains editorial independence, reserving the right to publish negative aspects of products. The description also mentions that subjects are often provided by manufacturers at no cost and details VSO's testing and evaluation services. Standard capacity or lower magazines are depicted in their videos.

This review of the Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS highlights its reliability and soft-shooting characteristics, making it a strong contender for competition. While acknowledging its 'mediocre' Glock nature, the hosts emphasize its effectiveness for its intended purpose. The review covers ergonomics, accuracy, recoil impulse, and concealability, offering a balanced perspective for enthusiasts.

This video breaks down budget-friendly PVS14 night vision setups, comparing L3, ITT, and Harris white and green phosphor tubes. It highlights the importance of optic height for passive aiming and compares light transmission through various red dots, favoring EOTech EXPS3. The discussion also covers practical challenges like depth perception and the difficulty of using iron sights under NVGs.

This review of the CZ Bren 2 MS 11-inch 5.56 rifle highlights its short-stroke piston system and non-reciprocating charging handle. While generally reliable and accurate enough for service use (2-3 MOA), it benefits from aftermarket upgrades like an extended handguard to address ergonomic issues with the short factory version. The gas system offers 'Normal' and 'Adverse' settings, but a dedicated 'Suppressed' mode would be beneficial. Despite a minor headspace concern initially raised by a local gunsmith, CZ USA confirmed the rifle was within spec.

This review critically examines Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AR-15s, highlighting their appeal as budget 'poverty rifles' for high-volume training. However, the video details significant quality control issues, including misaligned gas blocks, faulty bolt catches, and even a catastrophic failure where a muzzle device sheared off. While PSA uppers are deemed suitable for cheap range practice, the reviewers strongly advise against relying on them for self-defense without thorough inspection and testing.