The PSA AK-74 is back for REDEMPTION
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Күн бұрынThe PSA AK-74 returns for round 2. PSA has conducted rigorous testing on my AK-74 and taken seriously the points that I brought up as well as the community that had issues with their first gen AK-74's. My original AK-74 was sent back to PSA and extensive testing was done to see what was causing the issues. In today's video we see if PSA fixed the issues I had in my first video.
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00:00 Cinematic PSA AK-74 intro to blow your mind
1:26 The history behind the PSA AK-74 review
2:23 PSA owes me nothing, but stepped up
4:02 full disclosure
5:45 PSA AK-74 Trunion wear issue
7:25 PSA AK-74 Bolt wear issue / firing pin breaking
9:45 PSA AK-74 Cons / what isn't great about it
11:50 PSA AK-74 Rifle review
12:59 Zenitco Leader handguard for AK systems
15:20 Safety overview
17:00 final thoughts on PSA AK-74
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@luked8101 2 жыл бұрын
Can't figure out why anyone doesn't want PSA to succeed. American company that truly supports the 2A, and stands behind their products.
@thefreedomwarrior 2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@FA-FridleysArsenal 2 жыл бұрын
Frfr I've never understood that.
@joe-the-op 2 жыл бұрын
@Luke D cause of brand loyalty and people love to hate on other companies...
@technoruffles7747 2 жыл бұрын
Because their weapons resemble self detonating devices more than they resemble guns. Their product is bad, and more often than not dangerous. Simple as.
@luked8101 2 жыл бұрын
@@technoruffles7747 I have several PSA products, only ever had issue with my Dagger and it was resolved quickly. I'm not brand loyal to any company, I have HK, Daniel Defense, Noveske, WBP and many "top tier" firearms. Is a PSA Ar-15 or AK as good no. Is a PSA an affordable option with acceptable accuracy and reliability for the average shooter absolutely. I won't beat down on them for trying to arm everyone in America, a PSA AR or AK is certainly going to protect you better than a Daniel Defense on layaway. People of all budgets need to be able to protect themselves, not just folks with disposable income.
@meeker514 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that they acknowledged where they made mistakes and went out of their way to fix them is really telling to me. I think that more companies need to have that attitude.
@jongreen5638 2 жыл бұрын
That's something that I love about PSA. They own up to their mistakes and try to rectify them.
@boygonewhoopdataZZ 2 жыл бұрын
I mean that is how a firearm gets better lmfao. BCA did it with their name change, side charging AR, and wildcat variants.
@slickdaddy3241 2 жыл бұрын
PSA get SO MUCH HATE from blind fanbois who fall in line with the popular opinion. My PSAK GF3 has never failed me and has nearly 6000 rounds through it. PSA had had QC issues in the past, I dont deny it, but MY personal experience is overall positive. Screw the blind hate, go against the grain and find out what's true and what BS.
@zubdub2506 2 жыл бұрын
The literal ONLY reason they acknowledged the mistakes were because of Mike's social media presence. Other customers were reporting the same issues, and even bringing them up on social media only to be ignored and blocked by Palmetto State Armory. They're trash.
@erichayes6416 2 жыл бұрын
Exact why they have different generations . They keep making them better.
@thebestian 2 жыл бұрын
imagine a big company taking advice from the masses. Props. Most of us cant afford a 3000$ AK, this is a benefit to us all.
@collegestudent6071 Жыл бұрын
Especially since the main appeal of an AK was that it was cheap to manufacture.
@nicholasclarence Жыл бұрын
Not to mention those in combloc areas are dirty communists
@8301TheJMan Жыл бұрын
HK's like, "Masses? What are those? ...Oh, that's right them, yeah... we hate them." lol
@sigspearthumb7993 Жыл бұрын
@@8301TheJManhmmm “Geofry, the poors are seeking to acquire our rifles again”
@Ac22768 5 ай бұрын
It’s $3000, not 3000$. You must be a bot from India.
@dealbreakerjeff2610 2 жыл бұрын
It's awesome that PSA was so cool about taking the old review and using it to guide quality improvement on their guns. That deserves respect.
@grandtheftavocado 2 жыл бұрын
PSA's goal is to make affordable rifles so there are so many out there that they are "in common use" and can't be messed with. They deserve our support.
@codywacter3807 2 жыл бұрын
Their customer service is garbage
@Samson55 2 жыл бұрын
@@codywacter3807 I had an issue and they took care of it super pain free.
@TheGunNerd 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@mz6187 2 жыл бұрын
@@codywacter3807 maybe it’s just you 😂
@deejay1534 2 жыл бұрын
@@codywacter3807 never had CS issues with them but their shipping does take quite a while. Having worked in CS department before however, I can telk you from firsthand experience that getting treated poorly by CS is 7/10 the fault of the customer being over-bearing over a minor issue, coming off as rude and entitled, or just not understanding the process lol.
@hotlinepressurewashing3064 2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve ever cried in jealousy at GT’s ammo supply , go ahead and hit that subscribe button!
@michaelrogers4157 2 жыл бұрын
For real.
@0megaJB 2 жыл бұрын
I had to unsubscibe just so I could subscribe.
@timpeplinski960 2 жыл бұрын
You've gotten yourself a new subscriber 🥲🥲
@cantrun5491 2 жыл бұрын
Ik I've been using my bayonet more then my trigger these days 😂
@VosperCDN 2 жыл бұрын
@@cantrun5491 Colour Sergeant Bourne approves your comment. :)
@KyleJohnsonVA 2 жыл бұрын
9:50 I was watching Zenitco's stock installation videos the other day and they mention that there is a rubber spacer that is supposed to be installed on rifles to solve minor wobble issues, so this may not actually be a PSA problem but an AKM design problem and Zenitco offered their solution.
@freddylawson5211 Жыл бұрын
Bought a kit for an AR15 pistol from PSA and I have never been this happy with a firearm as I am with it. I'm checking out the KS-47 and this AK74 now. These reviews are awesome in helping me make decisions on my next purchase.
@PureCapturesMedia Жыл бұрын
I bought the KS-47 and put an enhanced aero rail, fun reliable gun
@Andrewlang90 2 жыл бұрын
As a machinist, not having a chamfer or breaking fillets can be the difference between a tool running for years without maintenance and tearing itself apart in a few months. The pin not being in tolerance is kinda scary. That sorta thing they should be coming back after heat treat and being QA’d. That being said, it may be out of their hands at that point. Anyway, that’s just my tiny bit of knowledge I can throw at this. Love this platform, really cool
@tronalddump2462 2 жыл бұрын
Im a 17 year machinist. They should of accounted for expansion during the machining process.. This is just laziness on their part
@joehelvey5794 2 жыл бұрын
@@tronalddump2462 Vince I gotta say that’s exactly what I was thinkin.
@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын
Really awesome input. Thank you Andrew!
@tronalddump2462 2 жыл бұрын
I do give them props for fixing their mistakes. However im sure if it was a regular individual and not an extremely popular KZfaq influencer.. The outcome would have been different. Maybe not.. 🤔🤔 🤷🏼♂️
@kmech3rd 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe they haven't had this trouble or worse before. Trying to recreate or reverse engineer an item from a sample is horribly difficult. I worked with a guy who tried to copy Glock slides from a sample. Oy.
@davidduafala3050 2 жыл бұрын
I heard that the biggest problem with PSA is that their cool guns are never in stock.
@christophercarson4955 2 жыл бұрын
Subscribe to their email. You will see when they have stock and sales on what you are wanting.
@vicburt6001 2 жыл бұрын
I live next to their West Columbia location here in Sc and I can tell you first hand their problem is their customer service. In store is so bad probably the worst.
@Migwelp 2 жыл бұрын
Eh. They trickle out products on their website. Just kinda have to keep a tab open with email notifications on, you'll catch in stock eventually. I found they put more out around 8 or 9 central, and sometimes right after noon central.
@deanfirnatine7814 2 жыл бұрын
A real issue, even their uncool guns are never in stock, I get notices by email when one I want is in, I check email daily and by the time I get the notice and check they are out of stock again, very frustrating
@somelettersnumbers 2 жыл бұрын
theyll be in stock for like a day every couple of weeks. the cool ones sell out pretty quickly.
@Indigo_1138 Жыл бұрын
PSA is great. So many people hate them for the rifles they made 15+ years ago when they were starting out. PSA operates the way a firearms manufacturer should, and they are THE company I recommend to anybody getting their first rifle. Shit, I still buy their products even though I have nicer stuff.
@bradbrandon2506 2 жыл бұрын
But yeah psa deserves a ridiculous amount of credit for really sitting there and listening to people that do reviews like you and it really does seem like another level of customer service that they did. Thank you Mike! Hooah!
@deanbelldd 2 жыл бұрын
Sig needs to take note of this lesson in customer service and owning up to and fixing manufacturing issues.
@stevedo18able 2 жыл бұрын
Nah. "Voluntary Upgrade".
@marcb1278 2 жыл бұрын
Sig have good Customer Service as long as it is a Governmental or Military Contract and they do fix issues in manufacturing albeit in batches as it comes in from the contract. As for consumer, that goes into the back burner and it depends whether that burner was turned on or off.
@roscoep1082 2 жыл бұрын
@@marcb1278 oh gen1, yeah no sorry thanks.
@PFNasz 2 жыл бұрын
I had major issues with my 716G2, Sig fixed it. Never questioned no issues. Not defending them since they also sold me the First Light Cross full of melted plastic inside the housing. Took it apart to clean prior zeroing, never made to the range, sold at a loss. Done with them
@user-km5kj8xh1x 2 жыл бұрын
I have a GF5 with the same trunnion wear, there is a guy with an AK103 and his trunnion chipped ... And they just replaced it with the same trunnion how shitty is that. And this happened last week , they only did this for this guy's AK74 is because he's very popular
@KnightOwl74 2 жыл бұрын
PSA goes above and beyond to correct any issues. I sent in my AK (an early GF3) for a notch forming on the front trunnion. While my rifle was at their shop they noticed my forged trunnions were the early versions and not up-to-date with what they are currently using. They upgraded my trunnions, barrel and re-coated the rifle, giving me damn near a new gun. Even the bolt and bolt carrier was a new set---all for free under warranty.
@dilldowschwagginz2674 2 жыл бұрын
I really like PSA. They are one of the most important US firearm manufacturers (for a few reasons)
@lemmymilkister1862 2 жыл бұрын
What’s a GF_ and how do you know which you have? I bought one of their AK74s, so I’m curious.
@t10god 2 жыл бұрын
@@lemmymilkister1862 The GF# is the series or generation of AKM that PSA has put out. There's GF1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, and even 5s. To distinguish what generation you own (and I hope you don't own any earlier than a GF3), it simply says "GF#" on the bolt carrier. If it doesn't say it there it'll say it on the usual location of the serial number on the other side of the receiver. AK74s are not GFs however.
@Ensigncolyer 2 жыл бұрын
@@lemmymilkister1862 past GF3 They are all basically the same just different one will have different barrels and other odds and ends
@lemmymilkister1862 2 жыл бұрын
@@t10god So, there’s really no way to tell if I have a later or earlier AK74? I’m assuming it’s later because I don’t think PSA keeps stock sitting around. I do believe they make the rifles and send ‘em, right away.
@medicineman6454 2 жыл бұрын
I know y'all get this alot, but Micah's camera work combined with the fact that you can actually shoot well (and act kinda, like with the WW1 trench video) produces legit masterpieces. God bless!
@Natedoc808 2 жыл бұрын
PSA has never let me down, and their customer service is second to none
@EarthAltar 2 жыл бұрын
Can we take a minute to admire the camo job on this rifle? Looks fantastic.
@carterskindle7086 2 жыл бұрын
I love it too.
@hunterdka 2 жыл бұрын
Rattle can gang
@stevep7608 2 жыл бұрын
It must have been amazing, because I didn’t even see a rifle.
@Dethmeister 2 жыл бұрын
What's the sawed-off pipe foregrip?
@toddk1377 2 жыл бұрын
It was nice!
@Excalibur01 2 жыл бұрын
People keep perpetuating the myth that AKs are a solid design that any 3rd world country can make with no problems, failing to see that the AK design is meant for mass producing with proper tooling and the quality control from Russia when they establish themselves in comblok countries.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын
And that theyre cheap. They were only cheap when a bunch where surplused at a discount, or 'purchased' from warehouses formerly owned by the Soviet Union. Theyre not cheap to make, they take skilled workers and expensive equiptment.
@Extremekhan24 2 жыл бұрын
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz they are extremely cheap to make but only at mass scale which isnt possible for the US bc of import bans and small demand. think of the AK like the model-T of firearms. Only makes sense to make in massive quantities and each worker learns one task, most of which aren't that skilled.
@Lobster_Tube 2 жыл бұрын
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz RE: Khyber Pass - please explain how they’re made with ancient tooling in the mountains of Pakistan then?
@craigcrissman4651 2 жыл бұрын
@@Lobster_Tube uh they aren't, that's how.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын
@@Lobster_Tube hand filed and poorly heat treating is hardly comparable to a proper factory AK. The kyber pass AKs are the AKs we have at home. Do they put out bullets? Sure. Will they outlive an empire? No.
@wvdave771 Жыл бұрын
As always , your thoroughness in everything you do is commendable, and I am a believer in PSA
@joshdudash1418 2 жыл бұрын
“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
@w_stew8912 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact-you can warm your chicken nuggies on the hot barrel of an AK after mom won’t let you use the microwave anymore because you made a mess in it with your Spaghetti-Os.
@Kurama_02 2 жыл бұрын
I remember a video of fpsrussia cooking bacon on the barrel of an AK
@seekndestroy8970 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t forget the Mac n cheese 👌
@Usertrappedindatabase 2 жыл бұрын
Will this technique work even if I’ve expended all my GBP(good boi points) for more tendies and Mountain Dew? Plz don’t tell mommy I’m asking this question!
@user-km5kj8xh1x 2 жыл бұрын
We used to wrap bacon around ak barrel
@geoderegartta8009 2 жыл бұрын
This is oddly exact… 🤔
@loneczgunner6562 2 жыл бұрын
I have many PSA products. Some were amazing out of the box, some needed work. But no matter what, PSA stood by their products every time... And that means everything to me. You don't just get a quality product for a fair price, but an amazing warranty. I'll give my money to the company that stands by their product over some gucci name brand that says "oh it broke, that sucks" every time. PSA for the win.
@Redyns 2 жыл бұрын
same with mine, I have 3 firearms from PSA now with obviously some aftermarket products subbed in for fun, but any issue with PSA and they are rather easy to get ahold of and talk to.
@BrettFlashnick 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@robertpaulson3935 2 жыл бұрын
Psa will be the saving grace when imports are shut down
@SonOfTheDawn515 2 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, what company (or companies) tell you to kick rocks if/when something breaks? Want to know who to avoid.
@ed4709 2 жыл бұрын
Got over 10 PSAs and all run excellent
@duranbailiff5337 4 ай бұрын
Nobody does these sorts of videos to your level. I appreciate your work and look forward to your new installments. Thanks! A fan in East Tennessee.
@jb22185 2 жыл бұрын
Do people realize how absurdly exceptional the flinch, recoil, trigger control, just everything is exceptional in those slow mo's. You know you've spent sometime behind a gun when, huh.
@gattzflappa6306 2 жыл бұрын
If you've ever slapped a $2,500 sight onto a $1,000 gun... go ahead and slap subscribe button.
@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын
*subscribes*
@craigcrissman4651 2 жыл бұрын
Eying my Razor Gen III on an $800 Savage Recon 2
@richardb8157 2 жыл бұрын
Good optic on an okay gun is the more practical setup, texas plinking guy said it well.
@Vanalos 2 жыл бұрын
lol got me
@timhighsmith8474 2 жыл бұрын
The dude that owns PSA is my hero. Trying to get as many firearms into the hands of Americans as possible. Closest thing to Henry Ford we have today.
@CheesyBigMac1 2 жыл бұрын
hopefully not considering Henry Ford was a Nazi sympathizer
@nf1 2 жыл бұрын
@SV8888 and that's bad mkay
@Ras_al_Gore 2 жыл бұрын
@@CheesyBigMac1 ok based?
@JD-tn5lz 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my. No. There's plenty of manufacturers out there producing higher quality product for a fair price. I've handled too many PSA products, seen too many PSA parts crap out, and heard too many people tell horror stories. Time will tell, maybe they are turning things around...but as of this point they are nothing but a toy manufacturer for the COD wannabe crowd.
@timhighsmith8474 2 жыл бұрын
@@CheesyBigMac1 if you’re not a Nazi in 2022 you’re ngmi. Just end it all now.
@carlosgoda9786 Ай бұрын
The production value on that intro was insane..also the audio on this video is incredible🙌
@dennismeadows1320 2 жыл бұрын
This is why GT is my favorite firearm reviewer. He’ll review budget weapons and give honest reviews unlike others that just trash on anything budget like Lucas
@treroney4720 2 жыл бұрын
Lol what did Lucas trash that was budget
@robison87 2 жыл бұрын
kinda with the m&p sport 2.
@austism1 2 жыл бұрын
@@treroney4720 "poverty ponies" he calls them. Literally almost in every single video he makes, he let's you know how much he thinks of budget aARs and the people who buy them. He literally just posted one a couple hours ago talking about this subject In depth
@1ice3690 Жыл бұрын
@@austism1 you completely missed the point of the video if that’s what you take away from it. He doesn’t trash on them but simply states if it’s cheap it’s cheap for a reason.
@patc2515 Жыл бұрын
Yeah Lucas forgets that we aren't all wealthy, sponsored, and have the ability to constantly train with top tier stuff. Must be nice
@Gideon_Judges6 2 жыл бұрын
Given the import bans, we need some affordable domestic ammo production. Steel case and all.
@0mfgno 2 жыл бұрын
It will be interesting to see what PSA does with their upcoming steel ammo production
@Gideon_Judges6 2 жыл бұрын
@@0mfgno I've often wondered why they don't do aluminum case since it should be plenty strong, lighter, and not corrode (at least no more than surface). Aluminum work takes more electricity but I would think at a MASSIVE scale it could be made as cheap... probably not though, or they would've done it.
@pyencdocde5716 2 жыл бұрын
@@Gideon_Judges6 Well so many companies, regardless of business, like to save money in the short term and not the long term
@brianpardee1281 2 жыл бұрын
Psa has that coming plus lots of other countries can make ammo if there's demand
@tsorevitch2409 2 жыл бұрын
@@Gideon_Judges6 because aluminum give lots of issues in mechanical system if it have contact with steel.
@zakk5887 2 жыл бұрын
Me: owns a gun for a year and hardly has 2k rounds on it GT: owns a gun for a day and puts 5k rounds on it.
@TheNapalmFTW 2 жыл бұрын
Get out there and shoot
@LIONTAMER3D 2 жыл бұрын
he's a flamethrower @ the range
@gifthorse3675 2 жыл бұрын
It costs too much to shoot now days
@LarperCletus 2 жыл бұрын
Make up for that with dry fire. For every round I put down range, I probably dry fire 10 times.
@TheNapalmFTW 2 жыл бұрын
@@gifthorse3675 nah, gotta prioritize... Mortgage, food? Nahhhh ammo. 🤣🙄
@FreedomsLife1776 2 жыл бұрын
We need tens of thousands of these produced and available this year.
@booenslin8986 4 ай бұрын
Nothing but greatness nothing bad to say about PSA every time I've delt with them has always been great!
@finalaccuracy7695 2 жыл бұрын
Got a Palmetto AK. Figured between my son and I, we'd just use and abuse it. I have to say it's been a great rifle. Really impressed. The trigger was beyond good and everything was tight and accuracy was way more than I expected. It is a great value and I'll definitely be getting another one.
@OfficialFedHater 2 жыл бұрын
The triggers really are good on them.
@Floodmunitions 2 жыл бұрын
I think its great that PSA was willing to take another look at the rifle after your first review and make the improvements they felt necessary as well as send it back with ammo to test it. PSA has my full support and I think anyone who can understand commitment to the customers will support them as well.
@deckerhand12 2 жыл бұрын
I always respect a company that listens to the customers, and givens them what they want
@sfcrmsa 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this follow uppresentation and very detailed explanations of the PSA AK-74. I would like to get one when they are back in stock for sure.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын
PSAs responce shows that theyre a good, serious company. Everything will have flaws, but as long as the company backs their product I'll take it.
@JD-tn5lz 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe yes, maybe no. I wouldn't expect that Ordinary Joe would get anywhere near the same service.
@colby1398 2 жыл бұрын
@@JD-tn5lz They do. PSA honors their warranties and will fix it if they messed up.
@colby1398 2 жыл бұрын
@@CClifton5678 Tell me you've never owned a PSA without telling me you've never owned a PSA
@CClifton5678 2 жыл бұрын
@@colby1398 unfortunately I've owned about a dozen. Most of them had mechanical issues. The others had sub-par accuracy.
@signs80 2 жыл бұрын
@@CClifton5678 I've had or fired about 8 different PSA ARs and had no problems with them. They ran fine with no jams and were acceptable in accuracy (2-3 MOA with standard M193). Anecdotes are not a good method of statistical analysis of failures
@gothwrangler8097 2 жыл бұрын
As a relatively new gun owner, and on a bit if a budget, I really like what PSA is doing. I got one of there ar 15 pistol kits and the only problem I've had with it was because I installed the trigger wrong
@gothwrangler8097 2 жыл бұрын
@Ryan Installed the hammer spring the wrong way round lol
@gothwrangler8097 2 жыл бұрын
@Ryan mine never did that lol it would just light strike almost every other round
@sovietrussia3632 2 жыл бұрын
@Ryan I wouldn't post that, the land of the free is not so free when it comes to guns that go fast.
@riu.1180 2 жыл бұрын
They botched the gas system on a 224 AR upper. Had to get it repaired from an outside gunsmith. Since then, runs great but I was kind of annoyed. That said, my first AR was a psa and that old girl is a work horse. Never have problems.
@einrauser6103 2 жыл бұрын
Both my friend and I bought our first AR's from PSA. Other than a short break in period, they have held up really well. Have been chuggin' along eating all sorts of cheap ammo.
@jmiddlefinger 2 жыл бұрын
God, I love how well you can hear the springs in that Fuller AK105.
@KevinWilliams 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a good influencer and getting a company to do the right thing. We all benefit when companies still care about their customers.
@misko933 2 жыл бұрын
Bro that gun DOESN'T move at all. The bolt going back and forth looks so smooth, absolutely beautiful
@madeconomist458 2 жыл бұрын
The AK-74 is the softest-shooting centerfire rifle you can own. It weighs about a pound more than most ARs, has a world-class muzzle brake, and the 5.45x39 is about 5-10% less powerful than 5.56x45.
@edwardlilley1705 2 жыл бұрын
@@madeconomist458 in my opinion the ak 74 is the all around best fighting carbine. Nothing against a good Ar, it's right there with it but for your normies the 74 is the way.
@edwardlilley1705 2 жыл бұрын
@Operational AF but I can freeze my guns in my mom's freezer and it'll still run. Way more likely since there is no mud inside her home.
@Aliyah_666 2 жыл бұрын
@Operational AF I always thought tests like that proved nothing really. Of course the AR does well it's a sealed system for the most part. AK's have large open ports and that tends to allow mud and sand in of course you could spray it out with a garden hose and it would work.
@weasle2904 2 жыл бұрын
@@madeconomist458 The round is 25% less powerful than 5.56 and the AK-74 with the same mounting capabilities weighs 2-4lbs more than an equal AR-15. The only reason GT's 74 recoils so controllably is almost entirely because of the weight of the firearm. A Zentico AK is ridiculously heavy.
@johntharp22 2 жыл бұрын
Everything I’ve ordered from PSA has been exceptional in quality, packaged well, and arrived quickly. The good prices are an added bonus, but I buy their stuff because I trust it.
@denniswerner1670 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I’ve got a PSA premium upper and it’s been great. No issues.
@longshot7590 2 жыл бұрын
No - you buy it because you are POOR and can't afford anything else - like the guy who drives the lowest model car with the lowest brand and brags about how it gets from "A to B" just like anything else or love your single wide mobile home 'casue its got a roof and four walls and you don't need not'n else" . People like you deserve to own PSA and eat at Wendys
@wReid-ts8bc 2 жыл бұрын
@@longshot7590 and people like you should not be allowed to use your parents computer. Its toxic children like you who give the gun community a bad name. Come back when you learn some decorum.
@keith5031 2 жыл бұрын
@@wReid-ts8bc Great comment, always seem to be children commenting on a video for men.
@AgentOneRep 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. My only experience with them in a premium 16in upper my friend bought and it could not get though a single mag with out failures to feed or extract. It was unfortunate to say the least.
@chrisoffutt8968 2 жыл бұрын
I really like PSA for their stance on the 2A and making it affordable for everyone, but it seems like their goal of affordability is coming at the expense of proper R&D along with a lack of QC which leads to them getting shade thrown at them by almost every other name in the AK game for using their customers as beta testers.
@patc2515 Жыл бұрын
This was really well said.. still with good intentions and PSA deserves support and appreciation for what they're really doing. That being said, they could simply implement a stronger QC and R&D element to their business and delay their profitability by a couple of short years as an investment into their brand for the long term. As a business owner, this was always worth it in my experience and it'd be nice to see PSA level that skepticism people have so that they can be know for their deals and support of 2A by getting affordable but quality firearms in more hands of US citizens. I just hope they don't arrive at this conclusion too late.
@dktk4136 Жыл бұрын
@@patc2515 PSA has a 1% failure rate which is pretty good for mass production.
@vincea1830 Жыл бұрын
QC + R&D is what makes the $3,000 AK's... $3,000..... if the company is willing to replace any of their faults, so I don't have to pay an extra $2,000. Then I'm cool with that.
@tabawhat 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your channel is by far my favorite.
@vincentcocchio3450 2 жыл бұрын
If you've ever went to the grocery store with PVS-31s and a plate carrier, go ahead and hit that subscribe button!
@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын
And you just buy 10 large bags of ice with a coupon and cash and leave haha
@techti8792 2 жыл бұрын
"If you ever got tired of driving on the freeway seeing cringe punisher, we the people, 1776, 3%, molan laab, n snek don't tread sticker right next to a blue line sticker(makes no sense) talking about holding the line, when in reality that line keeps getting pushed back go ahead and hit that like button"
@DynamicDurge 2 жыл бұрын
@@techti8792 you just attacked the whole cul- I mean community 😂
@xSP3CTREx 2 жыл бұрын
@@techti8792 Indeed. The amount of folks I've met in militia movements believe police, more so sheriffs will stand with them against tyrants. Bigloo melts in distance.
@Joe-zr9pu 2 жыл бұрын
@@techti8792 all facts
@rjg02005 2 жыл бұрын
5.45x39 needs more domestic production.
@DirtyGuerrilla 2 жыл бұрын
Alternatively I'd like to see more reliable 5.56 AKs. Very excited for the KR-101 and I hope PSA does something similar
@pliskenx51mm83 2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtyGuerrilla 5.45 still needs domestic production though. 5.56 AKs are awesome but having Russia's main infantry caliber available to us is also a plus.
@mosquitoswat1 2 жыл бұрын
Epic intro, thorough review...kick ass!
@arktactical6112 2 жыл бұрын
I've been putting rounds downrange through my GF3 when it's nice out and it rocks. My first AK. Can't wait to get my hands on the 5.56 AK when PSA releases that.
@TURBOWILEY 2 жыл бұрын
A fair review. I'm happy that PSA and yourself worked together to solve a problem. Makes me proud of American manufacturing. Good on both of you.
@James-cr5mc 2 жыл бұрын
My 2 month old baby loves watching your videos. I swear when he gets fussy i turn on a GT video and he sits quietly watching it. Doesnt do this with anything else but a bottle.
@georgekirby3361 2 жыл бұрын
That’s going to be a good one.
@danielc9312 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know that even that young your kid already has his or her priorities straight 😄
@shanegress1138 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I get the same feeling watching my dad work also.
@iceisnice61 2 жыл бұрын
Good review... Considering everything you have stated, I applaud PSA's efforts.
@seansaighani17 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, this is coming straight from the heart. I really fucking love your videos! Your videos are so awesome! Keep'em coming! Big bro love from Sweden!
@Matt-md5yt 2 жыл бұрын
I am glad to hear a company heard the community's problems with their product and fixed it. to me that makes PSA a good brand to buy from
@bass779 2 жыл бұрын
Brownells has supported California gun owners by shipping everything legal into the state. Some vendors, notably Optics Planet, won't ship completely legal parts into the state.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a California problem. The market is so volatile whats legal now is illegal tomorrow.
@andreivaldez2929 2 жыл бұрын
Optics Planet has other issues anyway, California or not.
@bass779 2 жыл бұрын
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 100% agree, which is why we really appreciate the support from a business who is doing everything legal to support the 2A community that is on the front line.
@DirtyGuerrilla 2 жыл бұрын
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz ah, another "not my state, not my problem" andy. What cloning facility do you guys come from?
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz 2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtyGuerrilla have you ever had a relative with a drug problem? You ever watch someone wither away to a husk of their former self, regardless of what you do? You feed them, clothe them, give them money for utilities, but no matter what you do they end up broken and stoned? Yelling, pleading, reasoning, nothing seems to work. _THATS CALIFORNIA_ and I refuse to waste my energy helping someone so self destructive. My energy is best spent helping places that are suicidal, places that still have hope.
@janesmith3421 2 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing! Great job !Thank for you video they have help me a lot!
@GodschildinNC 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, it is good to see a company taking criticism AND making changes and not excuses
@Forbidden.Churro 2 жыл бұрын
“Babe wake up, he posted another ak vid.”
@frankgeimer5952 2 жыл бұрын
Great review and I am sure that PSA was overjoyed when you let them fix the problems you found. They made improvements to the design thanks to you that resulted in a much better product. Again, thanks for the review!
@dezrttortis3697 Жыл бұрын
Had to come back and watch this a few more times. Such an awesome firearm. Thanks G
@Thewhitetile 2 жыл бұрын
I could watch these cinematic intros for days. They are so cool . I am sure they take a lot of work to make.
@wellregulated8725 2 жыл бұрын
Hope they fixed it! PSA is a great company and I’m rooting for them! Bet people will be after their steel cased ammo when they start production!
@jeremiah7855 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah imma buy some once they start up I just hope it's not goulged pricing to make up for there starting cost
@filupondeznuts6732 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad their sales teams are a bunch lazy millinials and are always on their phones with 3 grumpy old men and 2 guys that are actually knowledgeable but are already helping someone else ! 🤣 CRAZY...that this video popped up because I was literally about to go get ammo from them.
@wellregulated8725 2 жыл бұрын
@@filupondeznuts6732 9mm?
@filupondeznuts6732 2 жыл бұрын
@@wellregulated8725 lol yup CCI Blazer on sale 😅
@wellregulated8725 2 жыл бұрын
@@filupondeznuts6732 noice! Buy cheap and stack deep
@justinwilliams5720 2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve ever bought anything from Big Daddy and they never shipped it but took your money anyways, go ahead and hit that like button.
@GarandThumb 2 жыл бұрын
Lol that succckksss
@southernbama4547 2 жыл бұрын
Placed an order on the 3rd and they shipped part of the order on the 8th. I sent them an email last week to inquire about the remaining items and have not gotten a response. My first order with them is probably my last.
@mutiracialbeatdownPB 2 жыл бұрын
Took me 1.4 years to get my IR lasers from them
@eddietat95 2 жыл бұрын
@@mutiracialbeatdownPB If that order was a baby, that baby would be walking and talking by the time it arrives at your door.
@sportmotor181 2 жыл бұрын
Im fighting this right now with them
@thatstonedvillain 2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful Intro I've ever seen my brother. Haven't cried like that since the titanic
@montycobra7340 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the free knowledge and entertainment GT. Would be really nice if you put a parts list for rifles in the description of your videos. This one in particular. Thanks again.
@MrPewPew187 2 жыл бұрын
That recoil control is exceptional.
@cmdrcriton 2 жыл бұрын
5.45 has no recoil....
@Aliyah_666 2 жыл бұрын
Custom furniture and it's 5.45
@LIONTAMER3D 2 жыл бұрын
mike is a sick trigger-pulling SOB
@mrs.vasquezz 2 жыл бұрын
Aks have no recoil dawg they're too heavy
@CMB21497 2 жыл бұрын
I really like PSA, and I want to root for them as much as possible. They have a great mission statement. If their MP-5 or other guns aren't going to hit the market, admit it, and move on to another one. How about an updated FAL, or Galil?
@bangbang44500 2 жыл бұрын
They need to focus on perfecting their AK's before they move on. They still have issues.
@baguettelord4614 2 жыл бұрын
Iwi makes an updated galil and DSA makes a great FAL but both are pricey. Would love to see a PSA take on them
@bensamons8602 2 жыл бұрын
I never comment but man you really are great... you over analyze things more than I do...I don't know how to articulate exactly what I'm trying to say...it's to much but just know you matter and I appreciate your perspective... thank you
@j.t.4072 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you acknowledge the improvements.
@MrKalashnikov4774 2 жыл бұрын
There is a set screw in the stock folding mechanism, my 103 was loose but they told me to tighten that screw so now it’s solid
@lunargentleman3750 2 жыл бұрын
Yea their trunnion is junk
@timothycain4512 2 жыл бұрын
Where exactly is the set screw located?
@ThomasHendrickson 2 жыл бұрын
Riveting story
@joshr9730 2 жыл бұрын
@@lunargentleman3750 the set screw is part of the stock itself, has nothing to do with the trunnion lol
@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын
I really hope these do well. We need some good domestic AK production
@w_stew8912 2 жыл бұрын
[Brandon Herrera has entered the chat]…
@brianbennett1136 2 жыл бұрын
KUSA
@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын
@@w_stew8912 I'd love one of their builds. I'd trade my liver for a 50, since I know Brandon's is full of white claw and cursed images
@ChucksSEADnDEAD 2 жыл бұрын
@@w_stew8912 Brandon didn't have domestic AKs.
@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChucksSEADnDEAD true. I'm anxious to see how the ammo production goes. Having both produced domestically is a huge "checkmate" on politicians. Which is always welcomed.
@peterpayne2720 2 жыл бұрын
It's awesome that PSA fixed that rifle and asked for a second review. Here's to hoping they get better with their AKs. PSA is a great company for being open to criticism and wanting to fix the issues that are found with their product.
@billthebard805 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love when a new piece shows up “hella caked”
@ryanlong4021 2 жыл бұрын
I really like what PSA does. It got me into shooting years ago for an affordable start for a guy working part time and in college. Still have my PSA AR. 🤷
@jefferyrader5153 2 жыл бұрын
I've been buying from psa about 9 years now. Have seen huge changes in both their manufacturing and customer service. They do a great job of making a high value firearm.
@gar2chan 2 жыл бұрын
Glad they took your feedback and tried to make it right.
@letzrock409 2 жыл бұрын
As always, thanks for the review
@adamhuckfeldt2895 2 жыл бұрын
"Does this comment also apply to you"... probably the best advice from the whole video. Loved the review, & have a lot more respect for PSA after hearing that they care enough to fix some things. Good job G. Thumb 👍
@Zesty_Maples 2 жыл бұрын
Every time anyone mentions plum mags on Aks I get the strange urge to say “I feel it in my plums”
@TheNapalmFTW 2 жыл бұрын
Big Clarkson energy
@tmango78 2 жыл бұрын
The sunlight dancin off em
@logan5804 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheNapalmFTW let the juice spill down my chin
@landonricketts2569 2 жыл бұрын
Got a deep, blueish hue
@ryanevans2328 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad GT came back to this and took so much time to give an overall accurate review. It seems a lot of folks love to hate or look down on PSA. I love how they try to deliver as much quality as possible at a price everyone can afford. What a great company with a great attitude.
@daviddubose8804 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review 👏!! Have to go down the road and buy one when I get some extra cash!!
@DRay-or4tc 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen PSA up their game recently. We need a domestically produced AK thats reliable and of decent quality. Good vid.
@raifsevrence 2 жыл бұрын
We have *_one_* : Kalashnikov USA We need more though. Preferably as many more as we can get. Having domestically produced AK's reach the economies of scale enjoyed by the AR platform would be nice.
@chatu-aries8417 2 жыл бұрын
I think zastava is made here also, I might be mistaken.
@winstonsmiths2449 2 жыл бұрын
They upped there game probably 7 years ago!
@godandguns808 2 жыл бұрын
@@chatu-aries8417 no their made in Serbia
@DRay-or4tc 2 жыл бұрын
@@winstonsmiths2449 Upping their game re. their AKs is recent. Not 7 years ago.
@BangBang-hk4rg 2 жыл бұрын
Even though I can afford more expensive brands (within reason) I own more PSA guns than anything else. They make awesome stuff for the money.
@Danger-six. 2 жыл бұрын
i appreciate you making these because, the highest end gear is going to be out of reach for, really everyone, and the average person who has, rent, family, other concerns, etc. lords work my brother
@basedury Жыл бұрын
now that new MW2 is out, i think we need garand thumb and lucas botkin operators to use in multiplayer.
@JohnnyJSmith584 Жыл бұрын
I think Milsim SPECGRU I is Garand thumb and I have a feeling MW2 developers must be fans of this channel and T.REX ARMS for sure.
@Squancheeb Жыл бұрын
Tarkov has rogues named Garandthumb and Aimbotkin. 😂
@zachconant7031 Жыл бұрын
@@Squancheeb wait really?
@Squancheeb Жыл бұрын
@@zachconant7031 yepp. There’s also Baddie
@grumpyoldtaters3904 2 жыл бұрын
I need this in my life, love the content
@Puddin127 2 жыл бұрын
Love em or hate em, PSA and their willingness to work with the community to bring cool shit out and work on making them quality is next level service in a field where a lot of companies don’t even bother fuck with their own customers.
@no-sway3709 2 жыл бұрын
Where's that MP5 clone though?
@psycomutt 2 жыл бұрын
@@no-sway3709 I'm still waiting
@no-sway3709 2 жыл бұрын
@@psycomutt the PTR 9CT is nice. Sold my MPX this week since it's just sat around since I got the PTR.
@gunprepohio5743 2 жыл бұрын
@@no-sway3709 I bet the AR-V took its place. There’s a few guns they have “shown” at shot show that hasn’t came through
@Hellcedric 2 жыл бұрын
@@no-sway3709 it’s no longer needed. You can find the century arms imports for around 1500
@IronAntOilpatch 2 жыл бұрын
PSA and their fixes on yours (fp slot, front trunnions) SUPER good content! I wish we could have PSA and Century, Apex parts available in Canada.
@battlebornarms3687 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid my guy
@Awesomenesspossumness 2 жыл бұрын
I have a PSAK, and a PSA AR-15, I love them both and it was the first company I purchased a firearm from. The affordability and reliability keeps me coming back.
@JennaTilwertz 2 жыл бұрын
As much as I love roasting PSA, I like what they do. Making firearms easily accessible to the common man is really admirable. Obviously the broke jokes wont go away, but they're an overall positive and have my support
@Regulativeconclusions 2 жыл бұрын
It’s all fun n games till we all get smoked by a random crackhead with a psa ar and hi point sidearm during the boogaloo…. Lol
@verakoo6187 2 жыл бұрын
Theyre pretty good, atleast from my experience, havnt ran one of their AKs but have built on several of their AR pistols & rifles uppers. 10k+ rounds thru them all with 0 issues
@Agriasbloodmoon 2 жыл бұрын
That's the one thing I don't get about price snobs. Unless you're running 3gun at a competitive level, that 3000 dollar rifle isn't better than a PSA, or an M&P. You're not Kris Kyle. Hah. For the majority PSA is perfect. For the others. Most of them build their own anyway.
@JennaTilwertz 2 жыл бұрын
@@verakoo6187 yeah I just finished a build with one of their uppers to see if it lives up to the reputation. Guess we'll find out
@whytepizza 2 жыл бұрын
Unless they live in trouble states. PSA didn't do to some states just because they don't want to; not because of a law. Complete AR and AK receivers can't be sent to some states for no valid reason.
@AZTrucker 2 жыл бұрын
The harmonics on that barrel are insane watching the amount of deflection that can had while you where shooting.
@fyreantz2555 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, dude!
@fluffls 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the Elcan showing up more and more !
@Vanalos 2 жыл бұрын
Meh. I don't really want to spend 2,5k on a scope just to look as cool as the other guys. Can't we go back to Aimpoints?
@dashikashi4734 2 жыл бұрын
@@Vanalos >Proceeds to spend 800 bucks for the name alone anyway
@cfltitan 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had very very good experience with PSA. I have several of their AR’s from the freedom line all the way up to their premium with the FN barrel. I also have an AKP from them. I’ve only ever had two issues out of them all and they were quick to fix them both times no questions asked. They aren’t the best but they’re very good for the money and they have great customer service.
@mt_shoots8918 2 жыл бұрын
That last bit about before commenting really hits home. Not every troll needs feed, not everything defended.
@boogaloojedi9279 2 жыл бұрын
Damn I love the videos bro! Keep em coming Snake Eater!
@stevekatsianis6040 2 жыл бұрын
Me during the first .003 seconds: What the heck why isn’t he letting freedom fly???? Could we have two weeks in a row with no shooting intro???? Big daddy G: “So anyway I started blasting..”
@JayM1989 2 жыл бұрын
DUDE that's a nice color for a flannel. Well done.
@bradborton4802 2 жыл бұрын
Way to go n be honest! Psa many props for listening!
@rsll510 2 жыл бұрын
Great Job, love PSA and Primary arms.
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