Romanian MD63 Review & Shoot

This comprehensive review of the Gunge Geeks Romanian MD63 AK covers its specifications, first impressions, and performance over 1,000+ rounds. The reviewer highlights its classic AK aesthetic, reliable function with various ammunition and magazines, and surprising accuracy with iron sights. The video also includes practical testing of the included bayonet and build drills, concluding that the MD63 is a highly recommended, affordable, and historically significant firearm.

This review examines the Riley Defense RAK47 'Krink' after 1,695 rounds. The presenter notes initial concerns about premature wear on bolt lugs and the carrier, which were addressed by Riley Defense. A significant issue encountered was a failure to charge after magazine insertion, later diagnosed as a fouled gas block due to running the firearm hard and suppressed. The review also touches on rust concerns potentially linked to corrosive ammunition. Despite initial wear, the firearm's performance stabilized after returning from Riley Defense, with no further advancement in wear observed.

This review covers the Norinco MAK90, a Chinese AKM clone. Initially considered crude, it's now viewed by collectors as a top-tier AKM variant. Key identifiers include a hooded front sight post, absence of an optics rail, and lack of a bayonet lug due to its post-ban status.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Norinco Type 56S, a Chinese variant of the AKM rifle. The presenter, Mark, shares its personal significance as a family heirloom and discusses its historical context, including its appearance in popular 1980s action films. The review details key differences between the Type 56S and its Russian AKM counterparts, focusing on receiver construction, bluing versus painting, front sight design, gas block sling swivel placement, rear sight limitations, and trigger guard rivet count. It also highlights the unique, non-ribbed magazines that came with the rifle and its original import status prior to the 1989 ban.

This video discusses the potential closure of Kalashnikov USA (KUSA) and focuses on the KUSA KR9, a 9mm PCC modeled after the Russian Vityaz submachine gun. The presenter highlights the KR9's features, including its stamped receiver, simple blowback operation, and Vityaz-like aesthetics. He also touches on potential quality control issues reported by some users and advises on how to inspect KUSA firearms for good rivets. The video suggests that KUSA products are becoming modern collectibles due to their unavailability.

This in-depth review of the Riley Defense American-made 7.62x39 Krinkov-style rifle covers 1050 rounds of testing. The reviewer details aftermarket modifications including an ALG trigger, US Palm grip, and JMAC muzzle brake with suppressor capabilities. Despite initial concerns about bolt wear, headspace checks confirmed the rifle remains safe to shoot, demonstrating reliability and fun factor throughout the extensive testing period.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.