Why I Fell In Love w/ This Rifle After Only 35 Rounds

Published on April 9, 2020
Duration: 13:33

Colion Noir reviews the Meridian Defense RPK, nicknamed 'The War,' praising its unique worn finish and smooth AK-style trigger. Despite its considerable weight and a vintage optic with poor eye relief, he finds its presence and feel make it a stress-relieving range toy. The rifle features a TangoDown grip for improved ergonomics and an integrated bipod.

Quick Summary

The Meridian Defense RPK, nicknamed 'The War,' impresses with its unique worn finish and solid craftsmanship. Despite its heavy weight and a vintage optic with poor eye relief, its smooth trigger and commanding presence make it a satisfying range firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:19Introduction to the Meridian Defense RPK
  2. 01:35Optic and Weight Considerations
  3. 04:01Aesthetics and Ergonomics
  4. 05:15Trigger Performance
  5. 08:19Practicality vs. Novelty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Meridian Defense RPK nicknamed?

The Meridian Defense RPK reviewed by Colion Noir is nicknamed 'Big Sexy' or 'The War.' This custom RPK build features a unique worn finish and impressive craftsmanship.

What are the main drawbacks of the Meridian Defense RPK?

The primary drawbacks mentioned are its significant weight, which affects handling, and the vintage 3.5x optic which has very poor eye relief, requiring the shooter to get uncomfortably close.

How is the trigger performance on the Meridian Defense RPK?

For an AK-style platform, the trigger is described as very clean and predictable. While not match-grade, it is exceptionally smooth and reliable, contributing positively to the shooting experience.

What role does the RPK play for the shooter?

Colion Noir views the RPK as a cumbersome but impressive firearm. Its 'presence' and the 'feel' it provides make it an ideal 'pull-out' gun for impressing others and relieving stress at the range.

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