New PSA AKV9 9mm AK and Vityaz clone

Published on December 31, 2018
Duration: 25:53

The PSA AKV-9, a 9mm AK-style pistol cloning the Vityaz, exhibits significant reliability issues including failures to feed, extract, and eject, along with frequent out-of-battery malfunctions. Early production units required manufacturer intervention, and even after fixes, the design's direct blowback operation and reliance on a specific recoil buffer present challenges. While visually appealing, its current performance makes it more of a 'range toy' than a dependable firearm.

Quick Summary

The PSA AKV-9 9mm pistol has faced significant reliability issues, including failures to feed, extract, eject, and go into battery. PSA acknowledged these problems in early production units and temporarily halted production to implement fixes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: PSA AKV-9 Vityaz Clone
  2. 01:12Features & Initial Reliability Problems
  3. 02:09PSA's Official Statement & Fixes
  4. 03:20Range Testing: Malfunctions & Ejection Issues
  5. 07:25Out-of-Battery Failures Explained
  6. 09:57Field Stripping & Direct Blowback Design
  7. 11:57Comparison: AKV-9 vs. NAK-9
  8. 13:58Suppressed Test & Final Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reliability issues with the PSA AKV-9?

The PSA AKV-9 has shown significant reliability problems, including failures to feed, extract, eject, and go fully into battery. Early units experienced these issues frequently, leading PSA to address production flaws.

Is the PSA AKV-9 a gas-operated firearm?

No, the PSA AKV-9 operates on a direct blowback system, not a gas piston system like traditional AK-47s. This design requires a specific recoil buffer for proper function.

What did Palmetto State Armory do about the AKV-9 issues?

PSA publicly acknowledged feeding and extraction problems in early AKV-9 production. They temporarily halted production to resolve these issues and offered warranty repairs for affected customers.

How does the PSA AKV-9 compare to the NAK-9?

In side-by-side testing, the Romanian-made NAK-9 demonstrated superior reliability compared to the PSA AKV-9, despite the AKV-9 having a more refined finish.

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