So you want a 9mm AK? Vityaz, AKV9, AKX9, WASR-M.

Published on May 20, 2020
Duration: 21:27

This review compares four 9mm AK-style firearms: Definitive Arms AKX-9, PSA AK-V, Kalashnikov USA KR-9, and Century Arms WASR-M. The Vityaz is the Russian inspiration. The AKX-9 uses Colt SMG mags with a bolt hold open. The AK-V uses CZ Scorpion mags and has a MAC bracket. The KR-9 is a Vityaz clone with proprietary mags. The WASR-M is a budget option using Glock mags but can suffer from over-insertion issues.

Quick Summary

The review compares four 9mm AK-style firearms: Definitive Arms AKX-9 (Colt SMG mags, bolt hold open), PSA AK-V (CZ Scorpion mags, MAC bracket), Kalashnikov USA KR-9 (Vityaz clone, proprietary mags), and Century Arms WASR-M (Glock mags, potential over-insertion issues).

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 9mm AKs & Vityaz
  2. 01:32Definitive Arms AKX-9 Review
  3. 04:30Palmetto State Armory AK-V Review
  4. 08:41Kalashnikov USA KR-9 Review
  5. 12:35Century Arms WASR-M Review
  6. 16:56WASR-M Magazine Issues Explained
  7. 17:54Final Comparison & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main 9mm AK-style firearms discussed in the review?

The review covers the Definitive Arms AKX-9, Palmetto State Armory AK-V, Kalashnikov USA KR-9, and the Century Arms WASR-M, all inspired by the Russian Vityaz.

Which 9mm AK uses Colt SMG magazines and has a last-round bolt hold open?

The Definitive Arms AKX-9 is noted for using Colt SMG magazines and featuring a last-round bolt hold open mechanism, making it a reliable early US-made 9mm AK.

What are the magazine types for the PSA AK-V and KR-9?

The PSA AK-V utilizes CZ Scorpion-style magazines, while the Kalashnikov USA KR-9 uses proprietary 30-round Vityaz-style magazines.

What is a common issue with the Century Arms WASR-M?

The Century Arms WASR-M, which uses Glock magazines, can suffer from magazine over-insertion if slammed too hard, potentially causing feeding failures by bypassing the magazine stop.

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