Purist here. That being said, you wanna mod a Wasr, zastava (modern/postban), PSA etc, go ahead. You modify a Steyr Maadi, Polytech Legend, 56s etc.....you get the death penalty.
@Al_capachino2 жыл бұрын
Those preban polytechs and maadi rifles are some of the only available AKs in states like Massachusetts….we gotta do what we gotta do lol
@JDcellmaker4 жыл бұрын
Are you guys triplets or cousins? It's like an Episode of Ed, Edd And Eddy with guns
@texasrider4D54 жыл бұрын
😄👌
@Tim85144 жыл бұрын
That’s hilarious
@chrsjeffcoat4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@nathanlewis56824 жыл бұрын
That Saturday Night Live skit "The Bears" Everyone is chubby, cop mustaches, big tinted aviator glasses, trucker hats, talking about "The Bears"
@HussarPlays4 жыл бұрын
Gun guys, vets and D&D players seem to look the same these days
@NDSMD4 жыл бұрын
Rob Ski would have been perfect for this video
@danielaramburo76484 жыл бұрын
Rob would be like “ak is fine the way it it! Don’t molest it!”
@Stevarooni4 жыл бұрын
"Nyet! Rifle is fine."
@cams.31024 жыл бұрын
Stevarooni beat me to it.
@busaman52614 жыл бұрын
I still have the meme from facecrook
@UncleWermus4 жыл бұрын
Dammit
@Floatacious4 жыл бұрын
It is what Kalashnikov would have wanted. Apparently he scoffs at the idea of changing the AK and thought the ak 74 was a step too far. It was designed for a peasant conscript army. It was simple and rugged
@abitofapickle62554 жыл бұрын
Kalashnikov was a soldier. He wanted a weapon to defend, not to be used in offense. Alot of gun owners use our weapons for defense. I think he would approve
@garrettdennis23634 жыл бұрын
At the end of the video, Brandon should kick down the door yelling, "Nyet! Rifle is fine!" And then the video footage just cuts off
@tjk33853 жыл бұрын
THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO FUNNY!
@mrPauljacob4 жыл бұрын
Just buy 2. One, keep stock. Other, sporterize.
@smokestack33274 жыл бұрын
Yes
@KhabarovVictor4 жыл бұрын
Or 10.
@blockaderunner4 жыл бұрын
I did that with 6 Saigas in 2014 when Obama banned the import. All unconverted except 1 (the 5.45). Man, that cost a lot to convert 4 of those, and one unconverted I sold for a meager $200 profit a couple years later. I had something done differently to each one that was modded. Different gunsmiths too. All received threaded barrels (costly, about $80 each). I wasn't interested in high-end ARs as I didn't want the upkeep after shooting though I'll clean them every 3-4 outings of 5-6 hours at the range. I have one still left unshot in perfect condition. My fav, of course, is the 5.45 and I should have bought the other 2 identical at the time for $550 converted. I was concerned at the time about ammo/mag availability of the 74 in the US. Was so wrong on that concern.
@danielaramburo76484 жыл бұрын
Blasphemy!!!!!! Leave it alone!!!!!!
@Darryl_Francis4 жыл бұрын
Beards, hats 'n glasses
@z50com4 жыл бұрын
Maybe they should form a band and call themselves: The Yeeters
@jg09434 жыл бұрын
Name my band?
@lauraspitz4404 жыл бұрын
@@z50com or: "3 guys sporterized"
@MrRdvs874 жыл бұрын
🤣 but where is chad and his 6.5mm hair?
@themawsjawz_94914 жыл бұрын
Slinging brass and smackin' asses
@user-dt9qe8wo6u4 жыл бұрын
Glad to know about an AK Brandon Herrera
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
"Sexy long haired motherlovers."
@Lutz1014 жыл бұрын
A WASR-10 is great as it is. The laminated wood stock is far tougher than any polymer stock, while a tough but compact wire folding stock is great if you want to be able to discreetly transport your AK. The hi-viz sights from XS Sight Systems are great if you want to upgrade your irons, though the primary sight should be an RDS like an Aimpoint H1 or Trijicon Mini ACOG 3x24 scope via a side mount from RS Regulate, which also makes an accessory mount for a white light.
@Farrettdung1014 жыл бұрын
Here comes all the Brandon Herrera people
@BrandonHerrera4 жыл бұрын
“Gondor calls for aid!”
@terrorform2424 жыл бұрын
Just embrace both. Have one as a collectors piece and one with a modernized setup. Or just willingly fall down the rabbit hole of akm collecting. Which no one complains about lol.
@aggrodkreg43214 жыл бұрын
Until you get to the point where you want a Valmet
@peachu72 жыл бұрын
@@aggrodkreg4321 and I took that personally
@SuspiciousGanymede4 жыл бұрын
Throw a red dot and flashlight on it for home defense. Red dot really improves the accuracy and is visible at night.
@ekvictory0074 жыл бұрын
Like all things: if it's nice, leave it; if its used up a bit, mod away. I like to consider the history and view things objectively.
@sargonamon49424 жыл бұрын
I might not be a very fashionable person but... what a shirt Eric, what a shirt!
@davidkohler74544 жыл бұрын
It's his pineapple .Hulu. Boogaloo
@jasonbourne7776664 жыл бұрын
Midwest Industries makes a nice low profile optics mount for ak's as well.
@noluckpureskill99854 жыл бұрын
Hes tried it. RS makes one far better
@offerarms26344 жыл бұрын
Great video guys brings back memories of my youth when I had to Choate my first SKS up.
@theadventuresofjavier86984 жыл бұрын
The best customization you can do is keeping it fed with 7.62....that's all it needs
@sneerbums25284 жыл бұрын
Truer words...
@zeke75154 жыл бұрын
This video hit the nail on the head. You wouldn't destroy a collectible, but you would destroy an already bastardized kit.
@Apollo240sx4 жыл бұрын
I think the real discussion here should be "Is a beard a replacement for a jaw or not?" 😉
@silencerbear93474 жыл бұрын
Depends on weather or not it’s white or whole wheat.
@Apollo240sx4 жыл бұрын
@@silencerbear9347 thanks, white for sure. Lol
@bradleyhollon60854 жыл бұрын
My beard uaed to hide my double chin lol lost the weight kept the long goat
@ekimcon88294 жыл бұрын
My beard constantly gets caught in my ar, so i switched to an AK
@jg09434 жыл бұрын
Chad must have been getting his hair did.
@MrRdvs874 жыл бұрын
It helps the BC on his creedmoor.
@johnnybrowning86634 жыл бұрын
He's being patriotic and defying the stay at home order!
@SuperShooterX4 жыл бұрын
He ran down to Covid Cuts to get his hair done 🤣
@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill4 жыл бұрын
He is changing up the CLOWNMART PERM
@MrRdvs874 жыл бұрын
Covid cuts? I thought that was code for going on amazon and getting some clippers mailed to you so you could get a recruit training haircut?
@Happyhandcannon4 жыл бұрын
My son has a WASR 10. Fantastic running machine that shoots great. I got him all olive green furniture for it one Christmas. It looks like a video game gun now. 😁
@Texas-Goodspeed4 жыл бұрын
Have a great one y’all from Texas ^^
@texasrider4D54 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. You as well. 🤜🤛
@scriptonite21824 жыл бұрын
See in grammar class next year
@motoman22atgmail4 жыл бұрын
Epic Papa "See in grammar class next year" Grammar Nazi fail! 😂
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've modified my WASR-10 to my fit and taste.
@matthewalexander99304 жыл бұрын
Me too. All my aks are customized to give purists, fudds and anti gunners a stroke.
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewalexander9930 They're functional too, don't let the fudds tell you otherwise.
@matthewalexander99304 жыл бұрын
@@BoogalooBoy functional, durable, lighter and sexy as hell.
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewalexander9930 Stock com-bloc style AKs never really got me, I'm middle of the road, not too tactical, not full-on purist.
@matthewalexander99304 жыл бұрын
@@BoogalooBoy stock is ok but in 2020, why not make it what you want? People do it with everything else. Its what's on the inside that really sets mine apart. Kns adjustable gas piston and cmc trigger. The ict magwell, Krebs movie safety, and ram speed catch are my other top upgrades. The rest is fuctional but cosmetic. To each their own.
@JonFFavale4 жыл бұрын
I don't always play EFT, but when I do, I run a stock AK-74N with a rubber butt pad
@MyFlexinIsAProblem4 жыл бұрын
That 5.45 Saiga is sick! Did you guys ever do a video on it?
@MyFlexinIsAProblem4 жыл бұрын
Zach cash umm ok... do some research.
@1LouSassel4 жыл бұрын
@Zach cash If you have done research, then how did you come to the conclusion of it being worse? Aside from manufacturers of it, it is a fantastic round.
@1LouSassel4 жыл бұрын
@Zach cash It is a slightly smaller projectile, so yes, that can make it seem "less powerful", but the velocity is on par with the 5.56. Maybe you should actually look up ballistics tests, and perhaps even shoot something in 5.45 before claiming you have done research... Wikipedia is not the best source bud.
@tankdestroyerno.26844 жыл бұрын
Asian here, i've seen polytech AKs with modular attachments like optics, threaded barrel with brake, laser and flashlights, in the U.S polytech AKs are rare but here its common, its everywhere, so its not collectable 'cause it aint rare BUT AKs from the U.S are rare in here. Im part purist btw
@taberzak75874 жыл бұрын
You guys look like three different evolutions of a Pokémon. Pistolsaur, pitasaur, and pistoffasaur.
@lancelittleton98022 жыл бұрын
Pretty easy. But 1 with the classic walnut furniture and leave it alone. Buy another with polymer furniture and put whatever attachments on it for any tactical needs.
@riggerw87784 жыл бұрын
If your chosen weapon is not a perfect fit for you , you are doing yourself a disservice, you want a Purist Safe baby or a MilSurp classic, (I'd never make it "modern") go for it, you want a combat rifle, you make it perfection for you.
@FromPlsNerf4 жыл бұрын
I just got an Arsenal SLR107R....I love it the only additions I made were a 74 style brake and a regulate side mount with a cyclops
@carlreeves61084 жыл бұрын
I’m fine with either but I do get frustrated when people talk about sight radius lay your m4 and ak down sight to sight and the Ak has a longer sight radius lol.
@michaelray40334 жыл бұрын
Brandon Herrera literally just uploaded a new video I watch this.
@danielaramburo76484 жыл бұрын
I want to see his response to this video.
@JonDoe-ef4tz4 жыл бұрын
The only reason why people say the ergonomics of the ak sucks are people who never handled one and are so in love with their ar they can't fathom that there are different ways to operate a gun.
@keithplymale23744 жыл бұрын
Wood furniture AK has long been a want but most likely never be able to get one.
@Paid2Win4 жыл бұрын
Okay but the standard tiny grips for me feel like I am holding onto an elderly woman's hand The magpul pistol grip actually fills my man hands, and allows me to manipulate the rifle from the grip far easier. There is room in my heart for stock AK's, but I wouldn't buy a WASR and try to preserve it for history either lol
@davidmilisock52004 жыл бұрын
It's America, do what you want! The question is, did you make it better?
@zenos.53154 жыл бұрын
It’s your gun, do what you want with it. I painted pineapples on my mine!
@silversniper224 жыл бұрын
My opnion is.. if you own a gun, a car, a tool.. you can customise it to what suits your needs, i have a norinco 84s ak in 5.56.. i put magpul handguards on it and i drilled the receiver and installed a side rail with midwest industries mount, ar buffer tube adapter and a minimalist stock.. of course an 84s is collectible in the United States but here it is not.
@fivespeed30264 жыл бұрын
My AK started off as a Saiga 7.62. I did all the mods myself. I couldn’t afford a decent AK at the time. It’s a great rifle.
@alaskabornheathen89024 жыл бұрын
Since you had a x54r in there, I’m going to do something similar with my 91/30. I have an M44 that I love and would never modify beyond a modern sling. But I’d like to turn my 91/30 into a practical hunting rifle. Chop the barrel down to 20”, thread the muzzle and put a Scout Scope on it. With a sporterized or modern stock you can get the weight down to something comparable to a Ruger Gunsite Scout. No reason some of the more reasonably priced warhorses can’t keep on trucking in the modern world with some slight modification.
@danieldavidson26444 жыл бұрын
If it's yours and you want to... Go for it.
@Nick-ih3xg4 жыл бұрын
I like the Finnish ak sights on the top cover, that's what I'd change, have a rail on the top cover and rearward all the way, a peep sight on the top cover
@larrypelrine17994 жыл бұрын
Somewhere in North Carolina, Brandon Herrera is raging...Gun is fine! Nice Boogaloo shirt Eric..
@lowlight84664 жыл бұрын
I do both, the plus side of the modernized AK's is Americans have improved some things on a ak like krebs safety. One of the best innovations on AKs in the past 20 years. But keeping it O.G. is awesome for the collectors life.
@stutterz454 жыл бұрын
Too each his own, I wouldn’t touch it personally but! I do have a side rail Incase I do want to throw a optic on top
@robertplank62844 жыл бұрын
Welcome back everybody, this is another gun gripes episode with Iraqveteran8888, Iraqveteran8889, and Iraqveteran8890...
@frugalprepper3 жыл бұрын
Nice Spiker. I have one as well. Inherited it from my father in law. Found it under the bed with a 1000 round case of ammo with 3 rounds missing. Polytech was still new in the box and found 3 spent casings in the box. Father in law bought it in 89 and got a 1000 round crate of ammo, shot it 3 times and put it under the bed. I looked at my wife, like "Want to go to the range?" We took it out and shot the 997 rounds of ammo.
@james-nz4ws4 жыл бұрын
Been shooting a egyptian maddi for over 20 years, and the only thing I've added are a folding stock, the original stock was a finger hole stock from the clinton ban years, and russian forearm because I like they way russian furniture looks. As for the sights, I shoot a 2in group at 200 meters, I wear trifocals now, so don't need a scope or reddot.
@3rd00l4 жыл бұрын
It's your property, do what you want with it.
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, purist are just another form of fudds.
@iiiiii76804 жыл бұрын
@@BoogalooBoy honestly, if you want to keep your ak stock go for it, if someone wants a red dot or whatever let them do it. Sometimes it may hurt seeing people do stuff to really old expensive rifles but at the end of the day its theirs and not yours.
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
@@iiiiii7680 Exactly, that's pretty anti 2a if you want to tell people what and what not they should put on THEIR own gun.
@ringingsteel87294 жыл бұрын
The only thing I require on every rifle is provisions for optics. On an ak give me an ultimak or an RS regulate mount, and that’s about the only thing I need other than wood furniture.
@jonathanrogers99614 жыл бұрын
Depends on the purpose and how its done. What do you need out of the gun, user or collectable? After that make sure you only do what you need to and do it with thought. Don't mall ninja, tacti-cool, Bubba the gun up. Make it streamlined and functional.
@billmelater64704 жыл бұрын
Makes more sense than dragging an SKS through a Tapco catalog at least.
@Verdha6034 жыл бұрын
Only time I’d tell someone they shouldn’t be messing with an AK is if it has legit collectors value and it’s value is going to drop if they make an irreversible modification to it. If it’s a WASR, PSAK, Z-PAP, go to town on it. If it’s one of the Norinco’s or Valmet in original shape, I’d be warning them to go find another AK to start modding just because it’s a collectors piece at this point.
@KretinD4 жыл бұрын
Optics and a kns piston. If your ak doesn’t have a side rail, Sabrewerks makes the best mounting option. I can’t wait to get a kns piston in my vepr54.
@wesleyfrix79794 жыл бұрын
I built an amd 65 from a classic firearms kit. Other than it coming pre headspaced, I built it from the ground up so I made it the ak I knew would work for me. I dropped the sheet metal hand guard, added a Magpul. I put a us Palm grip on it for ergonomics. It's not an original import so I guess no body could really say much about not keeping it the way it was intended? Most ak "upgrades" could be swapped back to original pretty simply, unless you have to drill out rivets and change trunnions. I wouldn't buy anything that I'd feel like I couldn't modify to my liking. I know that's just me. Love the topic.
@funkyzero4 жыл бұрын
I'm not necessarily a "purist" unless it comes down to a rare firearm that really shouldn't be molested. But when it concerns a properly functioning firearm that is doing it's job well and as intended, I see no need for wild modifications outside of maybe sighting systems to help when you get my age and iron sights just don't work for you anymore
@cheeseburgerwalrus4994 жыл бұрын
I bought my first AK about 2 months ago and I'm kind of in the middle. I put an RS regulate mount on it with an LPVO, but as far as aesthetics are concerned, I'm keeping it with wood furniture and not decking it out with quad rails and whatnot. I did swap out the furniture for better quality USSR wood furniture, but in the end I want it to look like an AK. Although I am contemplating SBR'ing it, and if so I'm putting a triangle folding stock on it just because.
@maxfalconi69954 жыл бұрын
I am slowly falling in love with the rough beauty of the Kalash
@WhiteDwarfVR44 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, not an AK virgin, but I just picked up an slr95 for my girl. Definitely making a handful of tasteful mods before I give it to her. The action is slicker than snot so I'm pretty much just going to give it the blond Furniture treatment, maybe a pinch of engraving in said furniture and call it a day. That Texas weapon systems top cover sure is alluring though. LOL
@dwaynewalker9864 жыл бұрын
The AK format is great for customization. KNS adjustable piston de-gasses the rifle, TWS railed cover allows night sight capability and quick accurate shots for hunting, muzzle break/ flash suppressor....why not ?
@apass28033 жыл бұрын
I say u can do anything to ur ak as long as you keep the wood handgaurd but just don’t mix wood and plastic it bothers me but the magpul stocks in plum are very nice
@1970HondaCL1004 жыл бұрын
Hawaiian shirts have been sold out for awhile. When can we expect more?
@CptainCrunch4 жыл бұрын
Unless its a collector piece or something memorable, It's my AK, I'll do what I want with it. Thanks to my updates people LOVE shooting my AK and it no longer rusts easily. You guys want a great AK, but not change the look much, get an ALG trigger and recoil spring, Fighter muzzle break, and a trigger pin retainer plate (If you have the paper clip) and you just turned an OK AK into an awesome one. Believe me, you're just replacing junk parts anyway. Get a baggie, spray oil into it and put your pieces in it and keep it if you must.
@1LouSassel4 жыл бұрын
I just put 2 Fime triggers in a buddy's ak (already have them in my Veprs), those triggers cleaned up just a bit* are on par with the algs.
@CptainCrunch4 жыл бұрын
@@1LouSassel Are those the completely assembled drop ins? Those look like they'd be a really nice option as well.
@M249king3 жыл бұрын
Best AK upgrade is the ALG defense trigger. Best $70 you’ll spend.
@richard.schmelz56204 жыл бұрын
That is a terrible pineapple grenade shirt, I love it
@beardbroadhead17354 жыл бұрын
*Rob Ski shakes head*
@Iiemp4926 Жыл бұрын
Its almost always those tactical dudes that want their AK kitted out like their AR.
@zinvalis4 жыл бұрын
3:40 thats a myth. line up your AKM iron sights to your M4/AR carbine iron sights. basically the same sight radius.
@emerson76294 жыл бұрын
The ironic thing is that I bought an Arsenal Sam7r and converted it back to a classic Type 3 AK while everyone else is buying classic style AK’s and modernizing them.
@abitofapickle62554 жыл бұрын
Yes. I love my wasr 10. I added magpul furniture and want to get a adjustable gas piston for it. Like you said certain guns you dont want to touch or "Bubba". The wasr, psa, and Arsenals are begging to be tinkered with.
@502stingray4 жыл бұрын
As I just got done watching Brandon’s videos, this is next on my playlist LOL
@Kuultyc4 жыл бұрын
Nooo, when will you have more PINEAPPLE GRENADE HAWAIIAN SHIRT???
@TheoriginalPhilGood4 жыл бұрын
Trick that pony out like LEGO’s for grown men! Now for the video :)
@adamarens35204 жыл бұрын
Older small arms platforms often need to modernize to stay relevant. But the older are often historical and collectible. Use discretion when customizing.
@hydroplaneconvoy81304 жыл бұрын
I am looking at the iwi galil Ace as a 1st rifle. Don’t see customization bc I wouldn’t know where to start.
@hydroplaneconvoy81304 жыл бұрын
Bud T - thanks. I appreciate the advise
@bwilliamstown4 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if you guys could do an episode about the ridiculous "assault weapons" ban that was just passed in Canada
@tomszrodak4 жыл бұрын
My favorite modification on AK is just adding a sling 😁
@travisbarstow92794 жыл бұрын
The best mods are funtional. I Tied some twine to my wasr to sling on my back. Works like a champ.
@mikepanda1174 жыл бұрын
Its sacraligist to not have brandon h guest starring. He is THE ak guy
@icantsaywhat4 жыл бұрын
I like that psl always wanted one I think I would still rather have the full length . But if I had 2 of em like he does I would definitely modify one of em
@zack99120002 жыл бұрын
Depends on usage, my has some upgrades but nothing crazy
@benmercer29824 жыл бұрын
Hmm... an optic and vertical foregrip, certainly. A tac light if it's for home defense. Railed upper handguard if the optic turns out to be a scout scope.
@vrylander4 жыл бұрын
Please do sight that PSL and show us some more! Very nice.
@johnjones27624 жыл бұрын
Nice AK review. I have 2 blacked out Vepr's in 39 & 54r. Still have the Russian walnut furniture in the factory boxes. Others don't like the tactical set up, but I built them for my sons & myself not others. Love your channel, keep up the great work.
@InexorWoW4 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of the 'keep one pure and trick out another'. I'm about to buy another AK myself that's an underfolder and probably only changing out the rear sight for the peep sight one. AK stock sights are fine but peep sights are OP
@vengenaceearly2554 жыл бұрын
Sure do what you want. Ray at Moss customized mine a few years back. But if you are really into an OG AK then buy a real OG AK from an auction house like Rock Island etc.
@huckleberry6024 жыл бұрын
I bought my AK as a modern battle rifle and thus I treat it as such. If you’re buying one as more of a milsurp / collectible, then yeah go ahead and leave it stock.
@thomaspayne46164 жыл бұрын
The Hanson brothers of guns!!
@soggybiscuits93994 жыл бұрын
There is a middle ground. I will modify and modernize a newly produced AK, like a PSA, but would never consider doing that to something like an original type 3, maadi, tantal, amd, polytech, etc. I’ll always take an AK over an AR, but even the spetznaz throw some zenitco furniture in theirs from time to time.
@JM-xi6yn4 жыл бұрын
Eric I love the boog shirt!
@strongtower11624 жыл бұрын
Pfft! My beloved Shortie M92 has Hogue furniture, pic rail gas tube with Holosun 503 on a QD mount, InForce weapon light, Tapco trigger group, extended charging handle, MI flash hider, SB Tactical brace. Nothing fancy, fully functional. Let the purists go *bleep* themselves. :-) It's super accurate at combat distances AND fires a serious projectile. What's not to love?
@slightenigma4 жыл бұрын
Some mods are smart. The KNS makes the AK so much more smoother.
@brando1042 жыл бұрын
Look into jmac they have very cool ways for mountings suppressors to aks
@nasibars45754 жыл бұрын
AK is okay, shirt.... smashing!!!!
@joshuadavis24753 жыл бұрын
I need one for the PTA meeting.
@seasideshortt73404 жыл бұрын
In Soviet Russia rifle customize you!
@clutchcargo12394 жыл бұрын
Your gun, your choice. I like them stock... Same with the SKS, but my reason is purely because I like the wood furniture, especially when it's in great shape. That said, I have been tempted to replace ugly wood, but never have. I think whatever floats your boat is fine.
@kingboom7774 жыл бұрын
13:00 they sure as heck will if you customize that barrel under 16" without their blessing. they'll even be so kind as to kill your dog.🙃
@Kyks22444 жыл бұрын
you have one go for it you have 2 leave one alone. unless it a really rare/collectible. There is also the option of mods that can be reverted back to original
@blockaderunner4 жыл бұрын
I "throw" a $1400 ACOG on my 74.
@slightenigma4 жыл бұрын
The Texas Weapons Systems dogleg improves the rugged nature of the dust cover and you get a pic rail.
@CharlieMikeNS4 жыл бұрын
First cool vs second cool. For me it really depends on it's purpose. If it's slated for any kind of serious or defensive use, I say modernize it. WML is mandatory IMO, and a red dot can be very helpful. If it's just for fun, there ain't much cooler than a bog-standard AK with wood furniture and iron sights.