SHOT Show 2020: Year of the AK?

GHG Hussle showcases his extensive and highly customized AK collection, featuring a variety of models from brands like Zastava Arms, Palmetto State Armory, and Kalashnikov USA. The video highlights unique finishes such as gold plating and custom camo, alongside various calibers and aftermarket accessories like suppressors and pistol braces. The expert enthusiast also touches on practical considerations like caliber logistics and firearm reliability during range demonstrations.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Delta-tek muzzle device, a Russian-made accessory designed to enhance recoil management and provide a unique aesthetic for AK-pattern rifles and PCCs. The video emphasizes its unique multi-tooth locking mechanism and its ability to significantly alter the sound signature without being an NFA-regulated item. Instruction from a firearms instructor highlights practical application and performance benefits.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 7N6 5.45x39mm ammunition, comparing its terminal ballistics to standard rounds. Through ballistic gel testing, the video demonstrates the extreme wound cavity created by the 7N6's unique design, highlighting its rapid energy transfer and tumbling effect. The speaker, identified as an expert, details the projectile's characteristics and its controversial reputation for lethality.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides a detailed look at the terminal ballistics of the 7N6 5.45x39mm round, often nicknamed the 'poison bullet'. Through controlled testing with ballistic gelatin, the host demonstrates how the unique design of the 7N6 round causes it to tumble rapidly upon impact, leading to a significant energy dump and a much larger wound cavity compared to standard 5.45x39mm ammunition. The expert-level demonstration highlights the effectiveness of this military surplus round.

This video explores the increasing popularity of AK-pattern rifles over the AR-15 in 2023, citing reasons such as AR-15 market saturation, the AK's simplicity and reliability, the availability of affordable American-made models, and a growing community around the platform. Expert insights from figures like Jim Fuller highlight the AK's unique shooting experience and robust aftermarket.

This video from Polenar Tactical demonstrates the surprising reliability of heavily corroded ammunition. Host Ziga tests 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, and 9mm rounds found in his car after a year, firing them successfully through an AKS-74u, AK-103, and Arex Delta pistol. The expert assessment highlights the durability of modern ammunition manufacturing despite adverse storage conditions.

Brandon Herrera, leveraging his expertise in firearms and historical testing, conducts a 'backyard science' experiment to test the JFK 'magic bullet' theory using a 6.5 Carcano. The video details the process of firing the rifle into ballistic dummies and water jugs to compare bullet deformation, offering insights into terminal ballistics and the complexities of the assassination's ballistics. Herrera's high authority in the firearms community is evident through his technical approach and knowledge of historical firearms and forensic evidence.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer, the type of firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high authority and technical expertise, details the loading process for this black powder pistol and conducts ballistic tests using a beverage can and a ballistic dummy. The analysis includes high-speed footage of the projectile impact and examination of the recovered projectile, offering unique insights into historical ballistics.

This entry analyzes firearm mishaps presented in a 'Darwin Awards' style, emphasizing critical safety lessons. Instructor Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and commentator, uses real-world examples to illustrate the severe consequences of ignoring basic gun safety rules. The content serves as a cautionary guide, highlighting common errors in handling, trigger control, and the dangers of seeking online notoriety through unsafe practices.

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert and manufacturer, uses high-speed footage and ballistic testing to analyze the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The video aims to debunk conspiracy theories by demonstrating the ballistics of a 5.56mm round grazing an ear and the effectiveness of counter-sniper fire from a .300 Win Mag rifle. Herrera emphasizes the difficulty of precise shots at range and condemns political violence.