AK Master Mount - Awesome Optic Mount? Does it HOLD ZERO?

This video from Midwest Industries showcases their new AK Alpha Series of upgrades, designed to enhance the comfort, control, and versatility of Kalashnikov pattern rifles. The series includes an AK Alpha Gen2 Handguard with M1913 and M-LOK mounting options and an AR-15 style heat shield. Also featured is the AK Alpha Optic Mount, which allows for a backup rear sight and lower 1/3 co-witness, with versions for Picatinny and Aimpoint T2 footprints. A standout is the AK Alpha Railed Top Cover for ultimate optic stability. The AK Alpha Folding Stock offers adjustable length-of-pull, cheek rest, and recoil pad for personalized comfort. All components are proudly made in the USA and are 922r-compliant.

This guide details the installation of Midwest Industries' Alpha AK Furniture on an AK platform rifle, specifically a Palmetto State Armory GF5. The process involves replacing the stock, dust cover, and handguard with the new components. The furniture offers enhanced adjustability, multiple sling mounting points, and a robust dust cover rail system designed to hold zero.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of an AKM-type rifle at an outdoor shooting range. It covers presenting the rifle, aiming down sights, and firing two shots, highlighting the visible muzzle flash and recoil. The operator is shown wearing appropriate safety gear, including electronic ear protection and sunglasses.

This guide details techniques for engaging targets with AK-series firearms in full-auto mode, as demonstrated by Tara Tactical. It covers proper handling of both modernized AK variants and the RPK light machine gun, emphasizing control, stabilization with accessories like bipods and foregrips, and the use of high-capacity magazines. The instruction highlights proficient recoil management and safe range practices for advanced shooters.

This video showcases an AK range day featuring a Romanian Draco pistol and a Zastava M70 rifle, both in 7.62x39mm. The host details custom modifications on the Draco, including a Trijicon SRO, JMac Customs muzzle device, and CNC Warrior brace, and discusses the Zastava M70's setup. The session includes live-fire, a discussion on barrel length and powder burn, and troubleshooting a magazine-related malfunction, concluding with a strong endorsement of Second Amendment rights.

This guide synthesizes expert advice on selecting and maintaining firearms designed for extreme longevity, even in post-collapse scenarios. It covers key models like Glock, HK416, AK variants, FN SCAR, Benelli M4, Sig P365, Ruger GP100, and Ruger 10/22, emphasizing their durability, simple maintenance, and parts availability. The instruction highlights specific maintenance tasks crucial for ensuring these firearms can function reliably for over 100 years.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.