Putting the SAW in Warsaw: Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK! [Review]

Published on January 7, 2020
Duration: 9:52

This review covers the Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK, a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It highlights the rifle's build details, including a US-made Childers Guns receiver and Green Mountain barrel, its historical context as a clone of the Soviet RPK, and features like the bipod and optics rail. The review also addresses California compliance modifications such as the grip fin.

Quick Summary

The Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK is a 7.62x39mm semi-automatic rifle featuring a US-made Childers Guns receiver, Green Mountain barrel, ALG fire control group, bipod, and clubfoot stock. It's designed as a civilian clone of the Soviet RPK light machine gun and includes California-compliant features like a grip fin.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Video Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:37Atlantic Firearms RPK Source
  3. 00:55RPK Historical Context
  4. 01:51RPD Development
  5. 02:18RPD to RPK Transition
  6. 02:44RPK Design & Ammunition
  7. 03:06Romanian RPK Specifics
  8. 03:37Atlantic RPK Build Details
  9. 03:59Features & Optics
  10. 04:27Shooting Experience & Bipod
  11. 05:07Sights & Aesthetics
  12. 05:58Handguard Notches & Stock
  13. 06:38Ergonomics & Balance
  14. 07:22Accessory Compatibility
  15. 07:53Accuracy & Trigger
  16. 08:21California Compliance & Grip Fin
  17. 08:53Conclusion & Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK?

The Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK is chambered in the 7.62x39mm caliber, the same intermediate cartridge used in the original Soviet RPK and AKM platforms.

What are the key features of the Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK?

Key features include a US-made Childers Guns receiver, Green Mountain chrome-lined barrel, ALG fire control group, AKM-style slant muzzle brake, a deployable bipod, and a clubfoot stock with a cleaning kit compartment.

How does the Atlantic Firearms Romanian RPK handle California compliance?

For California compliance, the rifle is typically equipped with a grip fin, which modifies the pistol grip to make the firearm 'featureless' according to state regulations.

What is the historical significance of the RPK?

The RPK, developed from the AKM, served as the Soviet Union's Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the early 1960s, designed for sustained fire with a heavier barrel, bipod, and often larger capacity magazines.

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