Thank You Father Mikhail

Published on August 8, 2023
Duration: 20:47

This video provides a detailed first impression and range test of the Kalashnikov USA KP104 pistol, an AK-104 clone chambered in 7.62x39mm. The presenter, demonstrating intermediate skill, highlights its clone-correct features, including the combination gas block and front sight, and the folding rear trunnion. The review covers its performance as a pistol, accuracy, reliability with various magazines, and the function of its unique muzzle booster.

Quick Summary

The Kalashnikov USA KP104 is a 7.62x39mm pistol, closely mirroring the AK-104 rifle. It features a 12.4-inch barrel, a combination gas block and front sight, and a clone-correct booster muzzle device. The firearm proved highly reliable during testing, functioning without issues even with high-capacity magazines and rapid fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:56Introduction to Kalashnikov USA KP104
  2. 01:54KP104 Pistol vs. AK-104 History
  3. 04:07KP104 Design Features & Clone Correctness
  4. 06:26Muzzle Device: Booster Functionality
  5. 07:34Tula Ammo for Range Test
  6. 08:10KP104 as a US-Legal Pistol
  7. 08:45KP104 Pistol Shooting - First Mag
  8. 11:10KP104 Mag Dump with PMAG
  9. 11:50Testing with KCI USA 75-Round Drum
  10. 14:21Cool Down & Booster Removal
  11. 15:06Booster vs. No Booster: Flash Test
  12. 16:48Firebird Target Shooting
  13. 18:13Final Thoughts & Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kalashnikov USA KP104?

The Kalashnikov USA KP104 is a pistol variant of the AK-104 platform, chambered in 7.62x39mm. It features a 12.4-inch barrel and is designed as a close clone of the original AK-104, offering AK platform reliability in a legally classified handgun configuration for the US market.

What is the history behind the AK-100 series like the KP104?

The AK-100 series, including the AK-103 and AK-104, were developed in the 1990s under Mikhail Kalashnikov. They aimed to create a more standardized and cost-effective rifle by using common furniture and components across different calibers and configurations, making them easier to manufacture and maintain.

Does the KP104 have any unique design features?

Yes, the KP104 features a combination gas block and front sight, which helps save weight. It also has a rear trunnion designed for a folding stock, though it's configured as a pistol without one. The muzzle device is a clone-correct booster, similar to the AKS-74U, designed to aid cycling.

How reliable is the Kalashnikov USA KP104?

During testing, the Kalashnikov USA KP104 demonstrated excellent reliability. It functioned flawlessly with both standard polymer magazines and a 75-round KCI USA drum magazine, even during rapid fire sequences like mag dumps, without any malfunctions reported.

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