while in the army from 80s thru 90s I cross trained with African troops who shot AKs. My impression of shooting the ak47 is its very rough & crude compared to a lot of modern rifles. It felt raggedy when shooting, but if I was in a war zone this is the gun I want - it shoots dirty, wet, whatever you throw at it and still functions. If im in a regular city home protection environment ill take other modern rifles but if I was on a battlefield give me an AK.

Both ak and a.r are great guns .... Comparing both is like asking someone if they like ford or chevy it just the preference in the person

Don't forget the maintenance on an AK47 is much lower than what you would need with an AR

First firearm I ever bought is my AK. Love it and still have it to this very day.

Love the video. One thing that will help prevent running dry on your magazine is to load two tracers into the mag first when you fire the first tracer, know that the last round is chambered; so you can perform a mag change.

you kiss babies while you hold an AK? What a badass!

The reason for right-hand controls for the AK is actually pretty simple. It was designed to be operated in any possible firing position, and I mean ANY, even im-proper, non-textbook position. So they kept all moving parts to the right side to make it possible to operate when the rifle's left side is pressed against your chest for example, when you are lying down on your back or left side, under enemy fire, in a trench, or in a puddle, you name it.

Being left handed and left handed shooter, the AK is way more natural for me than ARs. One of the many reasons why I only own AKs

“Russian don’t creatively name their gun, so the number represent the year it’s made” Ak103,Ak203,AkM: am I a joke to you

Just want to say this is one of the best fundamental reviews of the basic controls on a Kalashnikov I have seen. I guess most firearms sites think everyone already knows all this, but actually seeing or handling select-fire AK's isn't something most people do everyday. And seeing you demonstrate the safety/fire control switch on this one confirmed something I had learned in my childhood--- namely that the first position off of safe on one of these is the full-auto position. What I saw as a kid further stated that since the first position off safe is the one that a weapon is intended to be used on mostly, that Kalashnikov's were therefor intended to be used to spray bullets on full-auto. Now where did I read all this as a kid? On the back of an action figure package! And it wasn't even G.I. Joe, it was a cheaper knock off brand, but it had accurate info about the little enemy dudes weapon, so it couldn't have been all bad. Just something I had always remembered; but then, things like that are what can get someone interested in firearms for life, so I'm glad I had such interests way back then.

Get an AK-74 its the best of both worlds

0:26 *_"It was adopted by the Russian military in 1947"_* - That's actually incorrect. The year 1947 is the start of the development of the AK-47 prototype. There was also another AK prototype before that - the AK-46 which development started in 1946. - The AK-47 prototype was adopted in late 1949 as *_7.62mm Avtomat Kalashnikova_* - or shortly - *_AK_*

Now, in all fairness.... If your using AR type weapons, your using add on's to increase their functionality. You could certainly give your ak's a fair shake, and modify the safety/fire selector with a trigger finger tab, and a red dot mount too.... why only give one weapon a 21st century advantage?... just sayin. ;)

Now that’s my kind of fun switch!

Love the fact that Legend isn’t sitting in a safe collecting dust. Just recently bought a Spiker, and it hadn’t been fed since the day it was bought new. I’ve given it a pretty steady diet since I picked it up.

Zastava Mags (yugoslavian) will lock the bolt to the rear when the last round is fired.

1) It was developed in the LATE 40s, not early 40s. 2) It was adopted in 1949, not in 1947. 3) Parts interchangeability on AKs is not as good as on AR15 - fact. Other than that - great video and very nice Hungarian AK.

Hey guys I think the bolt hold open feature may vary. On my ZPAPM70 it is a matter of magazine or mag follower. The steel one that it came with does hold the bolt open but it does drop when you remove the empty mag. Not true for the magpul ones - these dont hold it open at all. Not sure how far back it stops - I will check next time I take it out - but it might line up with the catch on the safety which would allow you to lock it back while switching magazines and drop it when letting the safety down. I doubt it though, the safety doesnt hold the bolt very securely - I'm sure it wouldnt be much work to modify this though.

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The ability to just swap out parts is one of the AK's "pros"? I'm thinking there are thousands of armorers who would disagree when it comes to the notion of randomly swapping out AK bolt carrier groups. This info isn't just wrong, it's potentially dangerous. I'm an AK guy, but AR's have it all over AK's when it comes to modularity and BCG interchangeability.

No bolt hold open?... load tracers as your first two rounds (last to be fired before the mag is dry). The first time you see smoke or red/green you know the last round is now in the chamber. Right side selector?... Oh so many good after-market selector options that make this a non-issue. Heavy? Yeah, gotta give you that one. Walking patrol I’ll gravitate towards an M4 and leave the AK. The gun is heavy, the mags are heavy and the ammo is heavy. Still, if I could only have one gun, it’d be an AK-47...

You can get followers that hold the bolt to the rear on empty, some safety levers have cut-outs that lock the bolt to the rear as well as an extended flair that allows you to easily use your index finger to take it off safe without moving your firing hand.

Love the video straight to the point no BS, and yes i like the AK platform, keep up the good work guys 💪💪👍👍

You manage the recoil very well!

I just found this channel, HOLY SHIT! Most badass realistic gun channel Ive ever seen.

Its a great gun. We use RK-95 in Finish Army and its kind of updated of AK. I love it.(of course) AK-47 Works well in bad weather or when its really dirt of frozen, like RK-95. I mean really muddy and super dirt..wet and frozen I love shooting 5,56 but 7,62 is bit...well you choose you gear and weapons depending what is your mission and purpose for using then. Thank you for these videos. I really like to follow them.

I cant wait to get mines it's on layaway it seems really reliable i already had a AR 15 never had a AK

handled that full auto like a champ!

Another plus that i dont know if he mentioned or not, this thing just keeps fucking chuggin along where alot of other guns would break

The "lack" of a bolt hold open can actually be seen as a feature. It's a gun for war, not for looking fancy on the range. The hold open device on M4s is a window of opportunity for dust to get into the chamber, and actually that's one of the most common causes of malfunctions in the field (other than crappy old abused mags). If an AK held open, it would have the very same problem. Dust in the chamber is pretty much the only dust that will stop an AK, an M4, or any other gun for that matter. Speed reloads look cool, but if you run out of bullets in the field, you're either: a) purposely shooting to the last round, as you know you have enough cover b) you did some stupid decision, after some stupid decision, after some stupid decision. Like getting out of cover without making a proactive reload and finding yourself in the middle of an open field, shooting in an attempt to get your enemy's head down instead of relying on your mates. Really, a hold open device shaves miliseconds off a speed reload, but the chances of actually needing such reload are minuscule compared to the risk of getting dust in your chamber in scenarios like a windy, sandy environmet. Russians had experimental AKs with hold open devices back in the '70s, and they didn't field it precisely for that reason. Some Saigas and VEPRs specifically designed for range and competition sport such devices, but I'm pretty sure you will not see them in issued rifles ever, Even the newest AK-12 got scrapped for that issue, and is now replaced by a more conservative approach that's pretty much an AK-74 with pic rails, free floated barrel, short stroke gas system and some improved ergonomics, but again, intentionally lacks a hold open device.

Look how far the AK platform has come in 4 years!

Dont you think comparing old AK with modern rifles (ARs) isn't it unfair? There are better and even more accurate AKs out there. The very fact that even the older varient are still widely used across the globe speaks volumes about its versatility

The AK just sounds so awesome!

I love the AK-47 and I even like it more than the AR-15. To me it is just a much more simpler gun to shoot and it is very smooth.

Ak47 as some other history weapons as MG 42 , BAR and few more have sound you can tell from miles what gun it is I love it...

I like the look of the ak47 more but the performance of an ar15 more, I own an ar15 but I wanna get an ak47... unfortunately you cant get one in canada for it is a restricted fire arm

I don't know why, but I just like it. It has a rustic and girzzled feeling to it, like something a berserker would use of they knew how to use guns.

Good video, info still good today

Impressive hold during the fun switch sequence. One more negative, no attachment points for scopes, lights, etc.

I have fired a slect fire AK-47 and is controlable and never had a jam,the system is good, accracy is so so, at close range 100 yds is ok, beyond that it give or take.

ok, this has got to be the best ak review i`ve ever seen. respect.

My guess is that the AK used in this video is Hungarian looking at the pistol grip and stock... Modern day commercial 7.62x39 ammo is not corrosive and can be purchased anywhere, you'd have a harder time finding corrosive ammo... On an A/R you don't know the bolt is locked back unless you're looking at the bolt, the trigger won't pull when the bolt locks back, but unlike the AK it does lock back. Also, on an AK if you don't completely empty the mag you can drop the mag and insert a new one without having to charge/rack the slide and continue to fire, I'm surprised you didn't bring that up being an instructor... If you practice enough with an AK you can certainly operate the safety in an efficient manner, the AK is actually more natural for lefties to operate the safety selector...

Hey sir could you my a video on speed reload for the Ak47?

very informative! Thank you 4:17

Good weapon. Served with it, but had version with folded stock which was the con of it itself.

So I know this isn't related to the video but I got the Organic Fuel protein shake commercial and it was funny af! Save the bros!

the Pros AND Cons!!

Problem with the AK-47 is that you have to headspace the bolt If you change it. The barrel has to be moved back or forward which is a pain in the ass. You can not just drop a bolt In like an AR-15. I just recently found this out to my disappointment.

AK Pros: Everything AK Cons: None

nice controllable shooting by the way

So the right way to hold a gun like the AK is with your right arm as opposed to your left?

No any gun can compare with AK47 . It's the best.

the name is avtomat kalashnikov 1947. and realy is a great tool. and the most known in the world and reliable and packs some punch. not very acurate but a great weapon over all

Thanks for the video............................................................. & THUMBS UP : )

Other then the fact that quite a few things on this are AK-47 like, there are some things that make this not a true AK-47. On the original AK-47's the Automatic setting was the lower position, this was changed with the AKM to stop soldiers from using all their ammo when they tried to set it to semi quickly. Also on the true milled receivers, there were no braces (it is nice that this one does not have any) those were added on with the stamped receiver to improve the structural support.

If you have an underfolder, it trumps all the cons. So badass I don't care about all the other shit. Fits in my "tennis racquet" bag.

Love my Milled Receiver Mak90

I love this channel

Please review Indian armed forces standard weapon INSAS rifle and INSAS LMG.. As till date not a single review is available on KZfaq for the same.

1911, 1873, 94, etc. dates are common in naming weapons

3:30 "I can still keep a free hand to open doors, hold a flashlight, shake hand and Kiss Babies!" :D

dont need bolt hold open or foward assist

I like the reloading

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With the safety, you should use your index finger. It's the fastest way to select your fire modes.

I love the Zastava 5.56 AKs because lots of people in the US run M4/AR-15 platform. Ammo and mags are readily available, still get AK reliability. You adjust the gas properly on a the M90 and it has no recoil. I've seen new shooters love mine with the windowed PMAGs but I personally prefer the mec gar mags. I'm not a fan of the factory stock but FAB Defense makes some of the best AK stocks available (also their KPOS G2 pistol to carbine conversion kit is fantastic). Still, the AK comes with everything you need. I'm not one of those "Nyet! Rifle is fine!" people but I am working class so it's nice to have a gun that comes with everything you need. I am not opposed to an AR-15 but to me, that's not a gun. It's a project. I'd get a parts kit and build it out vs the AK which I'd buy the a factory gun. The AK and M4 platforms mostly come down to personal preference, and there's nothing wrong with that. Always go with what you're comfortable with.

Why is your magazine floor plate installed BACKWARDS ?

Why did they have the safety switch go from Safe - Full - Semi ?

What do you think is the round count life expectancy of the AK-47 WASR. Can you give me the life expectancy of: Barrel Bolt carrier Bolt and its parts Trigger group and its parts Recoil Spring Anything else worth mentioning.

Serbian made AK's have a function of holding the bolt back after last round is fired.

M1911 is very creative too XD

Props on actually having an Ak47

YES

I shot an AK on full auto in Vietnam,it was fun but the M60 was even better😄

Regarding the mud: check out InrangeTV's video. Tjose loose tolerances leave a lot of room for ingress of dirt into the system

Good video. I'm trying to find a fast reliable way to do a tactical reload with an AK.

sweet reload

you guys should do more AK videos.

My Riley defense ak has a bolt hold you just pull it back half way and it stays there

Best of the best, I used it back in the 80's, this vertion is the AK-M (modified) the original AK-47 is way to heavy but better gan

Considering how most shooting exercises are in semi mode. When is the use of full auto fire indicated in a firefight?

Nice one

I got several guns already, but I was debating on getting a AK 47 or SKS. The 7.62 x 39 is a decent mid size round and its pretty "common" too, which is good in a SHFT type situation. Thankfully id have no problem running steel rounds with this, making ammo wayyy cheaper. 1000 rounds for like $220. Not bad.

Con.. On some models, getting the AK into fun mode is a pain in the arss. The AR/m4 fun mode is easypeazy

They are fine weapons as effective as the operator. Who doesn't like a .30 round and what it does to your target

Spetnaz customed AKs are sexy as hell

Awesome 👍😎 outstanding 👌

I've got a century c39 tactical milled bullet ak47 and a saiga 12 shotgun both are super reliable. But the ak shotgun is my favorite I've disintegrated wood pallets with it.

zastavas are bolt hold open on empty mag

2:05 Pick one out of the dirt? Lmao i just forked out $700 for a Wasr-10 XD

2 age old enemies weapons seem to have the best anti-fail characteristics. The AK-47 & The Uzi machine gun. 121617

"kiss babys" 😂😂

my n-pap locks to the rear but it is heavier and a little longer than a regular ak.

American Vets in Vietnam have said that they hated the M16 and would much rather the M14 because u could actually hit something with it and also at the beginning the M16 was shit. Got troops killed by jamming. Almost got a whole company killed.

Is this a real type 3 😱

We have alot of this in Pakistan .

0:19 The AK47 wasn't designed in the "early 1940s". It began development around 1945\46 (hard to tell, even though the first prototypes by Kalashnikov were presented in '46 and came to be known as AK46). The rifle was only adopted by the Red Army in 1949: 1947 was the year of end of main development (they kept fine-tuning it at least until the early 1950s). 0:50 "There's a lot of metal, there's a lot of wood, unlike our M4 platform". Yeah, because polymers were incredibly common in firearms in the late-40s! Somebody here forgot that the "M4 platform" didn't really exist until the mid-80s (that's when the XM4 prototype was first introduced) and even its grand-daddy, the original AR15, only came to be in the late 1950s (a good 10 years after the AK) and didn't enter service until 1964. By that time, Kalashnikov's rifle was almost 20 years old. If the AK47 has to be compared to some American rifles, those should be either the M1 or the M14: two guns that were made with a lot of metal and a lot of wood (much more wood than the AK, in fact).

I wish I could be a gun designer. This great weapon but I could make it the best!

My favorite part of this video is when you reload it

Is it possible to perform a reload with this weapon by holding back the charging handle the entire duration of the reload as a new magazine is inserted; then letting go of the charging handle once a new magazine is fully inserted? (I know that this technique would be severely inefficient, but I want to know if it is physically possible or not.)