Nice vid, and first I’ve seen compare the two. Glad to see you’re able to differentiate yourself amongst the sea of gun vids

Thank you for doing this video. I've been debating my next purchase between these two rifles. Seems PSA has done an amazing job on the 103.

Great job. I’m really happy with my 103 so far.

Very well presented and articulated & comprehensive to boot!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Finally scored a folder 103 from PSA a few minutes ago...they last just a few minutes every time they come up!

PSA got to hand it to them especially these days there QC has been excellent no complaints have purchased a lot of items from them.

I definitely enjoyed the video! Got u a sub!

Excellent video and detailed comparison! This very video is exactly what I was looking for as I myself just ordered a PSA AK-103 last night. I had heard that it's a 107FR clone not a true 103 clone and this helps confirm that. Thanks for making this video, you've got a new subscriber for sure!

Sweet comparison! I think PSA definitely offers a great value. So glad they’re doing what they do. Glad to have you back by the way... was wondering where you’d been.

Great video man thanks! Congrats on getting the PSA 103 they have been sold out!

I got a 103 and am very happy with it. It’s fit and finish are excellent. Haven’t shot it a lot but when I did it was flawless. Thank you for this comparison. It’s nice to see the PSA right up next to an Arsenal. I see so much hate for PSA. I have been really happy with them. My AKV is excellent too. I also want to comment about the mags on mine. I haven’t tried any drums but my magpul mags fit perfect. My US Palm with metal lips were extremely tight and I had to put the mag in and out several times to rub the plastic down. Now they fit great. I have some Bulgarian polymer mags with metal lips and they fit great.

Good video thank you.

I’d take Arsenal because they’re true imports. I love my SLR-104FR. I’d buy a safe queen but they’re impossible to find and thousands of dollars NIB if you’re lucky

Just picked up a fixed stock PSA 103 today for $919. I Don't have it in my hands yet but pretty excited. I do already have the AKV and AKP and both are pretty awesome. I saw some Arsenal SLR107FR the other day for $1800.

I love you for this. I'll wait for the gen 2 version.

great video sir!!! 👍👍👍 PSA seems to be a good ak variant, please do a 30 round mag dump and an accuracy test when barrel is cold to compare accuracy between both variants.

Thanks for sharing. I don't see any other reviews about this one on KZfaq yet. I think this is the only one out there.

I was surprised to see that the FN barrel is uncrowned, I hope they change that ASAP.

Do a review on the zpap. I am considering purchasing one and would love to know your thoughts.

Just ordered the PSA last night! Pretty darn excited!

Couldn't get a FR but I did get a 107R and added an adapter and 74 style brake and it looks pretty close enough without replacing the front sight block and not being a folder

Nice comparison. I have the Arsenal Mill AK47, I did see the stamp 107 available at Atlantic Firearms a few days back. Which ever ones becomes available to purchase 1st, I will probably get either the KUSA AK103 or the PSA 103 Side Folder.

Love my PSA 103! Very nice quality and great budget friendly.

Great video

Looking forward to seeing how it runs and holds up. I'm hoping PSA has made a keeper. 👍

Between them, I would choose the Arsenal since they have a more proven record of providing quality rifles.

My PSAK-74 SF is just like your PSAK 103 except that it has the same recoil spring hook that the Bulgarian 103 has. Very interesting.

I have this same optic, with over 5000 hours on setting 5. And still going. PK-01VS is a good optic.

Good side by side comparison Brother.

Thank you so much for the comparison! I ordered a PSA AK 103S on the first day they were released. No mag fitment issues with the few varieties that I have (PMAG Gen 2, Bulgarian new commercial steel, Polish new commercial steel, Romanian surplus steel, and Bulgarian surplus steel). Everything looks very nice on mine, rivets, finish, etc. No blemishes or scratches anywhere. One other difference between the PSA and Arsenal is that the reinforcement plate on the PSA (between the grip and receiver) is sized to fit a larger grip such as a Magpul. Whereas, the Arsenal is sized to match the stock pistol grip. On a number of their folding rifles, they equip them with Magpul grips, so it looks like they remained consistent with their other rifles and used the larger plate.

I walked into the psa store in Columbia and they still had the 103 fixed stock display model up on the rack. I about shit myself. I really wanted the side folder but there was no way I wasn't buying that on the spot

Question, since you have so many folders, is it normal to have a tiny bit of wobble or should they lock up tight like fixed stocks?

How are the stocks fit and finish? Want to get one but want to see whos is better quality? Psa stock is lower on the price as well

The dimple on the PSA seems to be way smaller than the dimple on the 107fr.

Damn its about time haha thought I was watching a ghost 👻 glad you were able to get one of those i want one so bad along with there krinks

Something you didn’t mention that another youtubers video mentioned was on PSA rifles there is some sort of rivet or bump that protrudes inside the mag well area that interferes with magazine fitment. I’m not sure what he was referring to since I don’t have one to look at but something to look into.

Thanks for the video.......

That optic is sick! Unfortunately for me I can't use due to astigmatism. Wonder if there's any etched reticle ones that are similar.

If these hold up ill get one for sure

What's the word on changing out the muzzle device on the PSA 103? I'm trying to change it out but there's a threaded shroud and it looks welded on. Is it dremel time, or is there only a specific device that the PSAK 103 will take?

You mentioned the price on the PSA but what about the Arsenal? Accuracy differences at 100 years?

Thanks

I was really torn between this or the K-USA 103, but I chanced on too good of a deal on an SGL-21. I'm happy with the SGL-21

NICE

I had the same blemish on my 103s near folding trunnion button. I also had a lot more blemishes all over the rifle (scratches on the left of receiver, top cover, barrel, and a huge gouge where the muzzle brake was over tightened). The “quality control” sticker was blank so it was obviously not inspected before leaving the factory. I contacted PSA and they got me a overnight label. They said the refinish would be complete tomorrow. Very irritating but I can tell the parts are high quality. I also have a 107fr and purchased the 103s to help limit the number of rounds I put through the import.

I just purchased an M+M M10-762 AKM. I'm in love. And she's Romanian.

Nice rifles comrade 😀 My psa103 runs great. Love the barrel, very very accurate out of the box. Dare I say more accurate than my ar. The cons: those baby sized pistol grip and I wouldn't call it a clone. More of a inspired 103.

The FN CHF barrel from PSA not being crowned really surprised me.

I have the old century M92. Do the new ones accept magpul furniture? I bubba’d the shit out of a magpul handguard and you it to fit. It was a hilariously stupid amount of labor but it’s good to go! Other than the improvements mentioned I’d be interested.

I have the psa ak-103, only complaints are a gap between the back of the safety & dust cover but yours doesn't seem too have that issue and their not using flat rivets on the optics rail so there is some interference.

Nice comparison. I have many Arsenals both milled and stamped. Always been happy with the product and never felt like I didn't get my moneys worth. Of course I bought all mine at least 4-5 years ago when prices weren't absolutely crazy like they are today. The only American AK I own (that ironically wears the Kalashnikov name) is the KP9 9mm from Kalashnikov USA. The only reason I bought it is because it's just about an exact clone of the Russian Vityaz and there is nothing like it available on the import market. I also own a couple Romanian WASR's (which I hold as dear as my Arsenals) a Draco and a few others. I'm just partial to AK's that are made in countries where the AK was their "defend the motherland" rifle many of which still use the AK in some capacity in their military. I don't see the PSA as being much of a deal at $1000. It LOOKS like a good rifle but only time will tell if it actually IS a good rifle. There are plenty of import AK's for that price on the used market if you shop around and buy wisely.

What's that booklet on your table?

I bought one today(trying to get a 74 and a AKE as well). They have been in stock about 5pm eastern for around 20 mins usually. These psa's are really good I have beat the crap out of my gf3 with zero issues. My gun range has one converted to full auto over 8k down the pipe with zero issues. I've never owned an arsenal but I do have one of the New m70 zpap's with the rpk receiver. The fit and finish is as good on the psa if not better than the zpap. The zpap does feel really well put together and strong but I bet the psa will last just as long. only time will tell. If you are debating on picking one up do yourself a favor and grab it. They are really doing some good things at PSA.

The Bulgy hook on the spring/guide rod assembly is accurate to the AK103 spec. That's something that I'd guess might roll out to the PSA at some point in time. But it doesn't make or break it for me. But it is worth calling out.

Does the 103 Classic have the FN barrel? Kris from PSA said only the 103 Premium has the FN.

How has it been holding up?

How did you get your hands on the psa 103 I've been checking my emails hoping it would be in stock when did it get release and I never get notification of that tell me how did you get your hands on it did PSA gave it to you

gap I notice I don't like though on the psa., I know they're ak's but I guess my OCD is catching it. the gap between the rear of the front trunnion and the front of the top cover. finishing on psa looks better though for sure

How the psa able to have the third stamp marking if that's what I'm thinking ur saying it is how does the ATF not say it's a machine gun like ever other dimpled or scribed or etched third pin position

Well good luck getting one PSA never has AK-E on stock pretty sure the PSA-103 will be out too. By the way PSA puts its inventory of AK platform available around 2pm to 4pm central time.

I have magazines that initially didn't fit my Serbian m70. I guess you could dremel your rifle so magazines fit. But I choose to dremel my magazines to fit. Just another option.

I believe your arsenal break is US made. On their website they offer a US made and and Bulgarian made and the Bulgarian made one is Chrome lined and less cost than the US made version

Hey do you know when the public will have access to these? Id love to see more videos on this subject!!! Thanks!

They're similar because the psa seems to be based more off the ak74 and not the ak74m.

Nice comparison. The extra $500 is for the Arsenal name.

I just bought a psa ak-103 and my claw button on the other side of the stock looks just like your Arsenals button so they must have changed the design to match the Arsenals.

Does the PSA hand guard have the stainless steel heat shield like the Arsenal?

I hope psa keeps goin

Honestly, just from the early glance, the fit and finish looks superior on the PSA model. The pressings in the receiver look to crisper on the PSA. And the Rivets (haven't see up close yet) appear to be of higher quality on the PSA.

Properly built AK's should not be picky with mags. Therefore, the PSA is a no go

How much was it?

Looks great, but not an ak103. Just like the slr it's got a thick stem AKM bolt, as well as the AKM style extractor, and several other AKM features. If being clone correct is important I'd go with KUSA.

I like the PSA AK 103 but I really love my PSA AKE. And for anyone wondering the PSA GF3 is a very good rifle also. Extremely accurate in just the overall great gun especially once you throw ALG trigger on there. So if you see the GF3s online I would go ahead and pull the trigger. Because the AKE and the 103 are basically myths seeing as they're never in stock. I honestly don't even know how I got my AKE I just happened to run across it at an actual dealership not even online.

There's a slightly different shaped magwell dimple

perfect timing since i was looking at getting a SLR107R to pair with my 107FR but can't see paying the 1300 they want. i'm hoping these hold up and get back in stock soon.

No comparison, ARSENAL BULGARIA is leaps and bounds better but PSA is not bad actually a good value.

Are the dimples different? I might have missed it in the video.

If PSA had just gone the extra mile and made their clone with a 103-style thin stem bolt, then I'd def snatch one up. I'm curious to see how Kalashnikov USA's folder compares. (Assuming it ever makes it to production lol)

It's a bit sad that the USA can't have the Izhmash like us in Europe. I'm considering buying the Saiga TR-3 (AK-15) soon.

No barrel crown? They gotta change that

Not all PSA 103's came with enhanced safeties. They ran out of standard safeties and didnt want to stop production so they put on the enhanced ones. My 103 has a standard

Lighting cut absent on psa bolt carrier Atleast quite faint

I had a slr-107fr and cr and sold them... bang my head on a wall

Well I got my psa ak 103 yesterday and unfortunately the headspace is so bad the rifle cant close the bolt completely. This was very surprising considering all the good luck I have had with psa. You would think for 1100 dollar rifle it would at least be able to chamber a round before it left the factory. So be careful if you buy one people. Just wanted to warn everyone to check these early production rifles( mine is 1016) out really well before you start shooting them a lot.

PSA 103 , What is the prodused country ?

You can always tell a new school ak guy from an old school ak guy when they talk about mags. You have to modify your rifle or mags to fit. All aks have their own spec, same is true with mags. 5 min with a file in my magwell and all mags fit.

I'd like a video showing the PSA not fitting mags

The PSA was looking good until you got to the bolt. That is NOT a 103 bolt. 103 bolt is thin stemmed with extractor flexing outside the bolt head. Call it a Franken AK, but don't call it a 103.

Ill buy 2 PSA AKs for price of the Arsenal

This is like comparing a ribeye to a roast beef sandwich

Why is jungle recon reviewing aks now lol ...sub

So in other words... The Arsenal is better. Got it.

My Arsenal 106F is the worst AK example I own. Double thumb? Meet Brass hammer. Sight alignment? Arsenal is a Spaghetti noodle. My PSA 103 is perfect.

Is that the South Caroline flag symbol on the side of the receiver?

as always....ARSENAL for the win, not the knock-off

This is the son of Mischao

You failed to mention the PSA has a F/A carrier.

Can’t shoot the Arsenal with the stock folded without the stock flying loose, can’t speak on the palmetto. Having that said everything else on the Arsenal is flawless

Ну и как тебе?

SERIOUSLY, the PSA is NOT crowned?!? Wtf....