Don't Buy AK...Now.

This video from GUNBROS provides an expert overview of the current AK market for American buyers. It highlights top-tier imports like Arsenal and Zastava, the classic Romanian WASR-10, and American-made options from Kalashnikov USA, Riley Defense, and PSA. The discussion emphasizes the shift from inexpensive imports to a more diverse landscape of domestic and higher-quality foreign-made AK platforms.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of four AK-pattern rifles: the Arsenal SAM 7, WASR-10, Arsenal AK-74, and Zastava ZPAP M70. The presenter, demonstrating significant practical experience and knowledge of the AK market, evaluates each rifle based on shooting characteristics, reliability, and price. A ballistic test is also conducted to compare the penetration capabilities of 7.62x39mm and 5.45x39mm calibers.

This video from AK Operators Union, Local 47-74, hosted by Rob Ski, delves into the reasons behind the rise of US-made AK-style rifles. Due to international sanctions and import restrictions on brands like Kalashnikov and Molot, domestic manufacturers such as Palmetto State Armory, Kalashnikov USA, Riley Defense, and Century Arms are filling the void. Ski highlights the significant quality improvements in US production, particularly noting the PSA AK-E as a benchmark, while emphasizing continued industry accountability.

This video provides an expert overview of the American-made Kalashnikov KR-103 rifle from Brownells, featuring insights from Bill Jitri. It details the rifle's authentic AK DNA, forged components, and design for reliability with corrosive ammo. The segment also previews upcoming competition models and California-compliant variants, highlighting precision manufacturing improvements and authentic design elements.

This comprehensive review by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union details the performance of a WASR-10 rifle after enduring 10,000 rounds. Ski, a recognized expert on the AK platform, provides an evidence-based assessment of the rifle's reliability, accuracy, and internal wear. Despite its reputation, the WASR-10 is presented as a capable and reliable starter rifle for the AK hobby, offering good value for its price point.

This review of GROM 7.62x39mm ammunition from Poland, imported by Atlantic Firearms, details its performance over 1000 rounds. The ammunition is remanufactured surplus with lead cores, lacquered steel cases, and corrosive Berdan primers. While it proved reliable in standard 16-inch AKM platforms like the WASR-10 and Egyptian Maadi, it exhibited significant issues including failures to fire and stuck cases in short-barreled AKs such as the Riley Defense Krink. The ammo is noted as dirty-burning and corrosive, requiring immediate cleaning after use. Despite its drawbacks, it's considered a viable budget option for compatible firearms.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.