AK 103 - The last 7.62x39 by Mikhail Kalashnikov (Feat. Vladimir Onokoy)

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The AK 103 is the last full length 7.62x39 AK 100 series rifle designed by General Kalashnikov himself. While many may contend that the AK103 is just another modernized AKM... that could not be further from the truth.
We delve into why the AK 100 series was a significant step forward for Izhmash (formerly Izhevsk Arsenal) to take, why it has been such a commercial success, and how it further's the Kalashnikov's reputation of a legendary durability with prominent Russian small arms expert, Vladimir Onokoy ( / machaksilver .
50,000 round performance of a Saiga 7.62/ AK103:
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[@9HoleReviews]

guys I made an error at 1:36... Should be 5.56x45 NATO.

[@machaksilver]

The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.

[@machaksilver]

@Василий Быстров в мире как минимум 400 миллионов человек, говорящих по-английски лучше меня. Так что ничего выдающегося.

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

Mistakes happen! Correcting it is all that matters and all you can do, Thanks for sharing and doing what you do man, Appreciate the info and content! Never dissapointing !

[@chrisgabbert658]

🤷‍♂️ so you’re human. 👍

[@ihatemaybachs2217]

Do an AK-74 review pls :))) the same 74 seen on this video :))

[@J0KER1392]

Henry: *speaks with hard Russian accent * Vladimir: *speaks English better than Henry*

[@iloveindomienoodle]

I genuinely surprised when i hear him, a Russian, speaking in a perfect American accent.

[@machaksilver]

@@iloveindomienoodle I wouldn't call it perfect, but thank you.

[@a1rb0rne502]

To anyone who's been abroad, you can tell he has an accent, but most Americans wouldn't notice.

[@iloveindomienoodle]

@@a1rb0rne502 well i do notice some differences from the usual American accent, but it's quite minuscule to your average joe to notice.

[@wk3818]

Vladimir speaks better than I do. I figured he was from Ohio

[@jean-pascalesparceil9008]

The civilian version of the AK 103 is very popular with the French maritime escort teams aboard merchant boats where piracy is a real threat. They have to carry non-military firearms, so the Saiga is their choice by default as the closest rifle to an AK 103, usually mounted with an optic from Belarus or Russia.

[@9HoleReviews]

That's really smart.

[@echodelta2172]

thats fukken cool and very interesting

[@kotarichards5218]

That is extremly clever and very intresting.

[@stevenx399]

Why non military

[@Aslan-Bogatyrev]

Ак - 103 хороший и надёжный карабин, но по мне для самообороны брать ак - 74 в калибре 5,45. У нас в России военные и полицейские используют в основном именно калибр 5,45.

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

Shared! 🔥🔥🔥

[@currentriver4951]

Love the name!!!!!

[@machaksilver]

I think many viewers will question the opinion I expressed in the video about the reliability of the AK103. I understand why, but I am just talking about my own experiences. I watched InRange mud test video and I think every AK owner is obligated to do some form of reliability testing on his gun, that is part of the fun when you own an AK. But there is a reason the term "NATO mud" exists in a professional community, there are many variations of this test, and in my personal experience, AK haven't failed reliability tests when everyone involved was following the procedures. Nevertheless, I think InRange mud test is an interesting idea , and without any doubt, Ian and Karl are doing great work.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

I’ve said it on other post. If you’re putting yourself into that situation then you’ve already made several mistakes. There are ways to avoid such problems no matter what rifle you’re carrying.

[@dbmail545]

The dust test showed the AK74 platform was the best! FWIW I am more likely to be in a dust storm than a muddy trench.

[@Vadim3814]

Владимир, добрый день! Подскажите, а не было идеи пригласить Йена из Forgotten Weapons в РФ? Я думаю, что получилась бы замечательная серия видео про экспериментальные образцы

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

You're my favorite TFB writer. Love your work, especially the very rare love given by literally anybody to more obscure weapons, like the Indian underbarrel grenade launcher for the INSAS.

[@machaksilver]

@@Vadim3814 да, была такая идея. Работаю в этом направлении.

[@MaverickTangent]

It kills me that people say the AK is outdated, because Russia modernized it at the same rate the M16 was moderized, we just never got them in the US, we only saw Hungarian, Chinese, and Egyptian surplus for decades.

[@brandonsjsj]

The iwi ace (I think) is peak ak clone family. I actually like running it more then my sr25 or other ar Variation

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

Just show them a ak-107 or an-94. Basically russian space magic.

[@brandonsjsj]

n I don’t think there are any functional versions in the US.

[@yulusleonard985]

Because people in the US get their AK second hand. When you check Russian gun market for AK you will be surprised they have many variants including left charging handle. They even have their own California version.

[@Alen725]

In Europe you can get Russian AKs, they are so fucking good it destroys competition. There are many subtle changes to various parts even those functional, materials too. You can feel difference between old standard AKM and something like Russian SAIGA 5.56 from like 2018 production lane. My Saiga feels more like AR15 than AKM in shooting, smooth as fuck.

[@stevezee5568]

AKs are amazing. I’m a former Marine and veteran of the war in Iraq and the ones we captured looked atrocious and beat to hell but every last one of them still functioned.

[@victorglaviano]

Indeed...same in Afghanistan, looks like shit, but always fire!

[@TheTeamauld]

A comment from the future-"my" first AK was a battlefield pick-up during Desert Storm. Since then I've owned a number of AKs in 7.62 and 5.56mm from different countries and manufactures. The only one still in my collection is a KUSA KR-103 SFS. I'm totally sold on the AK-103. Keep up the great work guys.

[@ImperialGuard322nd]

"What Problem is?" I literally teared up from laughing, that was hilarious.

[@dmorokov]

Да, было неплохо)

[@timbaskett6299]

"Problem is not enough -103 in America"

[@dmorokov]

это ты ещё не видел новый TR3 от концерна Калашников. на ка, посмотри - shop.kalashnikov.com/card/samozaryadnyy_karabin_tr3_5-45

[@timbaskett6299]

@@dmorokov Great share, thank you.

[@robertthomas1828]

Какая проблема?

[@Las3r_Cat]

Had I not spent 11 weeks in Russia, I wouldn't have been able to notice Vladimir's ever so slight accent. I've never met a Russian who spoke English so well

[@MrBirdonawire]

I spent 2 years in Moscow and Peter, and his accent was extremely difficult to pick up. I have friends in the US, who have been living here for 15 years and their accent is extremely noticeable.

[@iamkronix3422]

Man I knew I heard something

[@egertroos1691]

@@MrBirdonawire So russians living in the US for 15 years still have an accent

[@olivialambert4124]

I love Vladimir Onokoy! Very surprised to see him in a 9 hole review episode, but the marriage of two of my most trusted firearms consultants is something I'd love to see more of.

[@salmanali-cm8rk]

Your a few years late.

[@olivialambert4124]

Probably. Still, I got there in the end. He's great.

[@tullo5564]

Olivia Lambert who married who??

[@samy7013]

@@tullo5564 : She’s not talking about a literal marriage, but rather a collaboration.

[@unclesamuk8687]

Vladimir Onokoy speaks really good english for a russian.

[@machaksilver]

Thanks.

[@tunisiandom9318]

not for a Russian ... he speaks better than many americans who say "aks" instead of ask and "questen" instead of question etc or those who say "like" 30 times in 30 seconds when talking ... XD

[@veisslie_4880]

A lot of Slavics speak strikingly good English tbh

[@PapaCarloer]

It was a big surprise to hear english speach instead of russian. And I was more surprised with how good was his speach. O_o

[@otikkk7076]

VeissLie_ thanks to the russian bot factories 😂

[@Excalibur01]

HK: you can't have G36 Tommybuild: hold my beer

[@snackette]

Just purchased my KUSA 103 today. I'm excited to try it out. I chose KUSA over PSA because the PSAK103 uses an AKM bolt carrier group and is IMO an AKM that looks like a 103 whereas the KUSA is almost an exact clone of the AK103.

[@gobimurugesan2411]

Why not Bulgarian AKs. It's very similar to ak 103

[@thevally6127]

​@Gobi Murugesan bulgarian AKs are not as easily obtainable anymore nor are they worth over 2k.

[@vaskodegammo]

I hope that one day you will go to Russia to film some rifles, that rare or unaccessible in USA. Maybe Vladimir and Concern Kalashnikov will help you in that.

[@9HoleReviews]

likewise, lots of interesting ideas in Russia.

[@hippoace]

Gotta try the AK107

[@tunisiandom9318]

they did just that with Larry Vickers

[@joelerk6298]

I hate import bans

[@pitergrait753]

Don't take your ukrop t short in Russia 😉

[@Axemantitan]

16:48 Will never give up and never let you down. Clever rick-roll, Vladimir. :)

[@machaksilver]

Thanks! I am upset very few people noticed that.

[@randybounds2244]

Vlad speaks better English than I do. { Im from East Tenn. so give me a break.}

[@randybounds2244]

​@Magnum Mountaineer Yup, Cleveland is just north of Chattanooga. When you drop off the hill that is the Sequatchie Valley off to your right. Pretty part of the state aint it.

[@dbmail545]

English is not my first language. I'm from North Florida.

[@johndaugherty4127]

@Magnum Mountaineer Go Cats!

[@user-ii5im7zm2t]

Henry: "You cannot buy this!" Me in California: "Thanks for rubbing it in, man."

[@3rdgr2t11]

Frfr RIP us people in commiefornia

[@PaulOfPeace54]

Recall Governor Newsom!

[@linearswitchguy9593]

Just don’t comply lmao

[@alz.7716]

Great video, and guest appearance by Vladimir Onokoy.

[@MrPovsekakiy]

2:45 Ak 103 - made by "babushka" with love! Appreciate it.

[@StrangerOman]

Wow, not gonna lie, you keep surprise me with the production quality of your reviews. Getting Onokoy on the episode was a nice touch since he is pretty good source of knowledge on Kalashnikov development.

[@MrBirdonawire]

I love the ending. It’s so true. It’s true in American consumerism, as well as our ideology. When you tell American’s they “can’t have something” or “can’t do something” see what happens. The British found that out pretty early on. Great content guys.

[@mannfred1440]

Holy fuck the cringe is real with this one

[@toothlesstherussain]

And the Americans found out in 1812 what happens when you try to throw your weight around. And again in 77, 2021.

[@MrBirdonawire]

@@toothlesstherussain Yeah 1812 tried to take back a country that threw the British out of. Look no other country yet can even fight 2 wars at the same time. By the way have you every taken a brief look at our military? Perhaps how many aircraft carriers we have. Who bought the F-35? And who could barely take the Falklands back? Look I’m not trying to start a new fight, just finish the one you began. Did I mention how the British did in their early expedition in to Afghanistan? Now I will leave it at this. I love the British. Fought side by side with them. They can really bring hell with them. You ever fight by an American? Because we are tough as nails too. Actually did you even serve at all? If not, you would understand the comradely and respect we have for one another.

[@andrewgates8158]

Didn't read up on USA raiding the British Isles in the war of 1812?

[@YuanMizzle]

Probably one of my favorite videos you guys have made precisely because you've focused on the manufacturing and the differences most reviewers overlook. Huge thumbs up!

[@TXkid124]

Man the Russian guy had absolutely zero accent

[@oteliogarcia1562]

He's the guy from The Americans

[@TheAKgunner]

He learned to speak English from an American who didn't have an accent, so he doesn't have one.

[@TheAKgunner]

@cmiller8492 Do you live in an area where people speak Spanish with a Guatemalan accent?

[@shooter2055]

Good Spetsnaz guy. Henry should have overdubbed him with FPS Russia. ;-)

[@wishuhadmyname]

His accent sounds mildly Norwegian to me

[@StephGrobler1]

Not all Saigas are made in the "sporter" config. Where I am, not the US, they come in standard AK format from the factory. It's a shame that the US Gov implemented crappy import regulations.

[@ownageeagle]

@Benghali In Platforms Probably Eastern Europe

[@Ju5-I-S0m36UY]

@@ownageeagle maybe Switzerland? or poland

[@moistjohn]

guessing swiss because 50% sure the name is german

[@TheWilferch]

...no problem.....use 922r regs and convert.....I did that to my 5.45 Saiga and don't regret having a true Izhmash-based AK......

[@polskipolak9073]

@@Ju5-I-S0m36UY In Poland we have standard Saiga 103 rifles with folding stock and pistol grip for about 960$

[@XxxAtlantaxxX]

This is the best video I have seen on the AK-103. Thank you. Please make a part two once Kalashnikov USA and Palmetto State Armory final release their rifles. This is legendary for me.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

That’s easy, get the kr-103, it’ll be the closest clone!!

[@StryderK]

Bought a KUSA KR-103 SFS, basically a semi only AK-103. The only thing I changed out was the pistol grip with a Tango Down one. 180 rds through and no problem at all. Probably the only AK I’ll ever buy.

[@dbmail545]

Love converted Saigas! The ammunition issue is not recognized by many shooters. Took me six months of bending ears but a more accurate 65gr loading of the 5.45x39 is finally available.

[@TheWilferch]

Can you identify this load for us please...thanks.

[@dbmail545]

@@TheWilferch available from SGAmmo Wolf branded mil-spec and available from Cheaper Than Dirt as Silver Bear. Both made by Barnaul Cartridge Plant.

[@TheWilferch]

@@dbmail545 ...ahh.... I see...I have large quantities of 5.45 Silver Bear....just didn't recognize the referenced connection.....thanks

[@user-ph1ru9kh9b]

so cool that you know Vladimir Onokoy! hope one day you'll come to visit Izhevsk. there are waaaay more cool guns waiting for you to review))) PS Long live the memory and ideas of Mikhail Timofeevich! I had a great honor to shake his hand

[@ShootAUT]

Kalashnikov Group themselves tried to destroy the 103 two times now, and failed. XD PS: Misha = William? I did not know that. o.o

[@comrademcsalty7676]

RIP that brave table.

[@multihunteroable]

Misha=Michael

[@williestyle35]

Mishaco * = William. Mishaco is his youtube channel, William is his name. (:

[@yno123]

Henry's name written in Russian on the side of the magazine is priceless. Great video, thank you, guys!

[@HELLnnan]

Dude. These videos are ART! You have a clear notion of what is aesthetic. Impressive! Keep it up!

[@christopher7416]

Love this type of in depth review with the history and all. Would love to see something like this for the block II M4 or perhaps the KAC PDW

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Much better than the AK12. What a shame.

[@alpenschatz]

I personally own a KUSA KR-103 that I’ve shot a number of times, and I have to give it to Izhmash and M. Kalashnikov on this one (and to KUSA for making a very close clone of the milspec rifle, sans folding stock trunnion etc). Before I had bought it, I’d tried AKMs and an AKS-74U before, and the discomfort from shooting them made me hesitant to buy an AK platform gun. I mostly shoot big bore milsurp bolt action rifles (.30-06 and 8mm) for fun, so I’m used to getting kicked like a mule, but I anticipated the 103 copy to be very uncomfortable after prolonged shooting. I couldn’t have been more wrong if I had tried. The action is as smooth as butter, the furniture is comfortable to use (though I caught the Zenitco bug and ended up replacing the factory furniture on mine), and the recoil is incredibly mild for its calibre, such that I couldn’t believe it was chambered in 7.62x39. Slapping on a smaller tube type red dot (I use an NPZ ПКУ-2) with a side mount adapter or a TWS Dogleg rail cover makes instinctive shooting very comfortable. Definitely would have to recommend it.

[@timbaskett6299]

Absolutely awesome, I was impressed by how flat the recoil was shooting from the standing position.

[@rubennasser6907]

Excellent review, and Vlad we want to hear more from you...

[@Maelstrom8]

Ending literally made me laugh out loud! Great review as usual. Loving the long form content. Any chance we can see a Practical Accuracy with the new 103?

[@Johndoe-sy2bu]

I think they did.

[@Maelstrom8]

@@Johndoe-sy2bu I meant out to 500 like they do in the Practical accuracy video series.

[@Johndoe-sy2bu]

@@Maelstrom8 I just checked, they did it with a 2X optic about 3 weeks ago.

[@Maelstrom8]

@@Johndoe-sy2bu My apologies. Thanks for the heads up! I'll check it out now.

[@jonthannewman9941]

Ak operators union video, the psa 103 makin hits at over 600yds!

[@lorrewatkins5925]

I really love when you explain the history and origin of the rifles, and where it is today when you do these vids. Great job !

[@Ostenjager]

I had a Romanian SAR-1 for a long time, and even with a Romanian knock-off, I can say that after 30K rounds (seriously, I shot that), the barrel had no noticeable degradation of accuracy. Granted, it was a 2.5/3 minute gun, but that's perfectly acceptable for a rack grade service rifle.

[@jshaw1503]

Sar gang

[@blueduck9409]

Ah, back in the days when 30k rounds were affordable ....

[@Dragunov38]

This video is a gem, for all AK enthusiasts and users... All the prompts and honors to the 7.62, however I am a 5.45 guy. The round in my humble opinion has round has the best balance for home/self defense scenarios. Thanks for the upload 9-hole.

[@albmartinez314]

Great video! It makes me even more grateful to own a Saiga 7.62!

[@godzilla1463]

These are my favorite kinds of videos from you guys. In depth analysis of different firearms.

[@tacticalbuddies]

And Thank You for including our little clip in this video too 😊😍🌹

[@iananderson1848]

A fascinating and scholarly analysis of this weapon. Well done to both guys. From an Aussie fan

[@mutatedgenome]

Great collab with Vladimir. I love my SGL-21.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

the graphic really makes it easier to understand. thank you for adding them to the video

[@celezi]

The ending really cracked me up! Awesome and interesting review, good job guys

[@Qsaws_]

I can't wait for my AK-104(or rather MKK104 since it is the civilian version name) to finally come out of the proofhouse. I plan on buying an AK-105/MKK105 too. This video comes at the perfect time to help me wait.

[@tacticalbuddies]

Really a thorough, brief, detailed & an excellent review. Now waiting for the review on AK-101 if possible Pls.

[@darkwolf38]

This is the last place I'd thought I'd get Rick Roll'd

[@bricketdabrown9607]

Really love these in-depth videos on the aks.

[@JP-ec7hz]

Wow, you guys knocked it out of the park on this episode! Can we get more Vladimir and Russian weapons?

[@cowbizzle9677]

Absolutely love these historical videos. Plus I’m a AK guy so yea. Great video guys!

[@ghengisswanson3923]

The production value of this video is awesome How have I not watched your videos previously Damn algorithm

[@Shilnath]

A very enlightening and interesting video. Thank you to Vladimir Onokoy for taking the time and explaining the rifle so nicely. Heh, though I would like to see an AK-103 rifle try and take on the dreaded InRangeTV mud test. I still think it would not live through it.

[@jr.daniels7750]

Psa Ak-103 “klone” is basically their ake rifle with forged internals upgraded with a fn cold hammer forged barrel and some extras such as the folding stock, different front sight block, a cleaning rod (they weren’t putting them on it before), and the muzzle brake. It is not a true 103 internally but it scratches the itch deep enough that I’m sure it will sell quite well.

[@bowlofrice8]

Makes me miss my 107fr arsenal. Traded it for a Winchester m1 garand probably 5 years ago...

[@Desert_Yota_]

Excellent Video thank you for posting 👌🏽

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

Great episode!!! I loved it. Thank you.

[@whiskeyactual.]

Another great video, love this channel.

[@billpojas7126]

I can't wait, I can't wait:)

[@luckyomen]

But you are, but you are:/

[@ArcturusOTE]

I can't wait :)

[@michaelvaldez2966]

Awesome. I've had my Romanian ak variant for jeeeesh idk how long at least 15 years and it's great I love it, now I want one of these. Thanks guys great video

[@blob_87]

this is the only gun channel i'm subbed to. one of my favorite episodes to date. keep up the good work!

[@andrewgates8158]

No Forgotten Weapons?

[@tuck234]

Ahhh, the AK 103. My first AK ever and smooth shooter. Lot of time sourcing those parts and couldn't have been done without a great friend's help. Mines maybe is not 100% correct, but it's def close enough to say it's AK 103ish. lol Love the editing and the great info on this video. So nice! Makes me want more AK... And more MLOK panels... XD

[@Samuel_Liendo]

love this video, I am Venezuelan, I grew up watching the military parades and the national guard patrolling the streets with this rifle, it was recorded in my mind, when I saw the videos of the jungle commandos and the national guard it reminded me of when I was a child and I saw them for the first time sitting in front of the TV, for me the Kalashnikov rifles are among the best in the world

[@ratagris21]

Another great and excellent presentation by 9 Hole Reviews.

[@jimfoster2909]

I just absolutely love your guys's videos

[@olegkrikunov5218]

Хорошее видео, спасибо!

[@_b_x_b_1063]

Онокой становится медийной личностью, где только его не увидишь)

[@machaksilver]

Не хочется лезть везде, это лишнее, но иногда поступают вот такие вот прекрасные предложения

[@Po6om_Bepmep]

@@machaksilver Конкретно от таких предложений грех отказываться :)

[@kirillkrugliakov1463]

Лицо бренда. Можно только порадоваться за него) Это намного круче чем быть ипсишным инструктором на МКАДе.

[@machaksilver]

@@kirillkrugliakov1463 не всё так однозначно. Я те времена вспоминаю с приятной ностальгией. И замечу, лицом меня никто не назначал, просто какое-то аремя снимался в видео концерна, и не более того.

[@Nikowalker007]

@@machaksilver Владимир, очень приятно вас видеть на этом канале. 9 Hole Reviews и Forgotten Weapons пожалуй одни из самых лучших и моих любимых англоязычных каналов об оружии, где упор ставится именно на техническую информативность и историю, и меньше на развлекательную попсовость. Надеюсь вас видеть здесь почаще, ребята из Forgotten Weapons тоже очень крутые, те самые которые прославились своими Mud Testами) , надеемся вас там тоже как нибудь увидеть в комментариях или пояснениях. Еще рекомендую Brandon Herrera, самый известный фанат, блогер и энтузиаст системы Калашников в Америке, хоть у него и упор больше на развлечение. Владимир, вы самый лучший эксперт и специалист по Калашниковам, очень круто было бы видеть вас почаще в англоязычной части Ю Тьюба в колаборации или просто как эксперта. Я живу сейчас в Америке и надеюсь, что когда нибудь политика уйдет на второй план и можно будет наконец купить в американском магазине именно настоящее российское оружие, а не копию( Сайга, СВД/Тигр, РПК) Это истинная мечта всех американских любителей Калашниковых, а их здесь в США очень даже не мало... 👍

[@samy7013]

The AK-103 and related variants (such as those made by Arsenal in Bulgaria) is such an excellent rifle. Thank you for making this video!

[@stefannilsson2406]

16:05 that is a pretty good video. It is called "GunBusters: AK-103". The shooter ended up having to hit the gun against a table when he loaded a new magazine because the ammo they used had some sort of primer sealant that made the bolt "sticky" after a few hundred rounds.

[@Max_Da_G]

Laquered steel casing and laquer seal on the primer and bullet/case join. This is to prevent moisture ingress and corrosion of the case. 1000-round cases of Russian military surplus 7N6 5.45 are still sold in USA in different places, and that round is from 1970s. Some cans ARE that old and still noone has problems with those, apart from corrosiveness, but that isn't a problem if one simply does due dilligence by cleaning the rifle after use. As even soldier in military does.

[@davidkatz1503]

The next Russian practical accuracy should have «Группа крови» as the intro song instead of the standard one

[@juvonen1000]

After this I really wanna see you guys handle a finnish rk/ak variant

[@grantdeason9261]

what a great video! thank you, so educational and informative.

[@pope86pope25]

I was fortunate enough to visit the museum in Ижевск 2 weeks ago. Well worth it

[@SmallHandsBigBite]

Lmao, I love you guys...I mean your content! Whatever, both. Love seeing all this information presented in such a palpable way.

[@elitetrader5468]

Mike sounds crazy talented!

[@Reginvalt]

Finally someone brought Onokoy to wide public. I don't know a person who combine theoretical and practical knowldege about russian guns, being good at communicating and fluent English better.

[@machaksilver]

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

[@hrldp4394]

one of my favorite rifle series introdce by my favorite you tubeurs. thanks very much for that

[@Mrgunsngear]

thanks

[@cz-bundy6896]

That was great. I may start being a ak fan now

[@dbmail545]

Better late than never

[@surfingtothestars]

just don't get an IO AK haha

[@humanoidwolf]

Awesome content 9 hole review

[@igamewhenimbored7696]

Awesome to see videos on this gun! Especially considering k-usa kr103 and PSA 103 clones announced for market. Really hoping mfg gets established for this. Honestly just waiting for kr101/kr102 or reimport of wasr-3. Who else waiting for 5.56 AKs here?

[@MrBigJake75]

Must have Henry's ak103 he said i can't have it so now I really really want it

[@abwoturab29]

11:33 What!. it is that guy from kalashnikov group

[@YouCaughtCzars]

This video popped up in my recommended feed and I thought it was new, turns out it's 7-months old. I'm disappointed I missed out on the early comments discussion. Vladimir was such an informative and interesting guest, I'm going to have to see if he has KZbin content.

[@machaksilver]

Well, I do, but not on my own channel.

[@bmcg5296]

Thank you Henry from the correction that when people see a Ak series they always call it the AK-47 when it 🤬 isn’t in any way! Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you for this!

[@tschebooreque]

Лайк, если ждёшь от Владимира курсы по английскому языку.

[@muhtasimfahmid7844]

Henry, what are your thoughts about the Indian Army's decision to select the AK-203 as their main service weapon? Is the 7.62x39 still a dependable round in near-peer conflicts? Or should they have gone for a full 5.56 setup? This is my first comment on your channel, and I've absolutely loved your reviews. Any response would be appreciated.

[@Predalien195]

Thought they were going with the SIG716 in 7.62x51 instead? I mean they've been talking about this forever and testing things for quite some time but that was the last official news I saw.

[@bitopandas4172]

@@Predalien195 The SIG 716 is for frontline infantry and for troops engaged in COIN operations. The rest of the army gets AK-203s. It's possible that once we get domestic production of AK-203 up and running, the bulk of the army will be equipped by those rifles while the 716s would be sidelined into a DMR role. But of course, that's just a speculation.

[@Max_Da_G]

AK-203 is accurate enough for most uses by modern infantryman. It can mount any and all accessories available. 7.62x39 is a good round for within 300 meters where vast majority of the infantry engagements take place. In fact the winner of the engagement is decided more by the terrain and tactics than by firearms themselves.

[@borkwoof696]

@@Max_Da_G just strange because they previously used 5,56

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

@@borkwoof696 Probably because the 5.56 is inadequate in the mountainous terrains, hence they switched back to the good old 7.62x39 round.

[@quentinxtrem8357]

I have got one, saiga version, with gp stock pad and 4x24 posp. I love it !

[@cattalkbmx]

Loved the history of the rifle at the beginning, really cool.

[@richardmartin3243]

I need to make 1 in 6.5 Grendel or the in 6mm Arc The 18" to 20" barrel in 1/7 twist maximum range

[@sodinc]

zastava is doing it nowdays

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

I hope in my lifetime, I could see Russian 5.45 AKs return...

[@Max_Da_G]

It never left since its introduction in 1974. Unless you mean into US. But even then there are manufacturers making those rifles in USA. Illegally of course.

[@johnpa9326]

Just picked up one of the first released PSA 103’s. Only have 100 rounds through it so far. I never realized that the 103 came about as a simplified manufacturing method that shares more common parts with other cartridges. With that being said, the PSA 103 does use a standard 7.62x39 bolt with the thicker stem and AKM extractor. More testing needs to be done with mine. After zeroing, I was getting 100 yard groups like Henry’s. My rifle did have some FTF and that’s why I stopped after only 100 rds. I Removed the firing pin from the bolt and a little piece of steel slag fell out that I’m guessing was left from when the hole was drilled. I’m sure this will fix the FTF problem as the rest is in spec. Disregarding the FTF and taking that out of the equation, this rifle is an awesome alternative then “converting” something. The FN chrome lined CHF barrel, forged trunion, bolt and BC is the heart of the system and should easily last 2 or 3 lifetimes. The folding stock on mine is very tight when locked open or folded. Definitely shoots flatter then my other AKM variants with the 74 style brake attached. Very pleased with what PSA has been doing and I can’t wait to try out one of their 74 models. Finally, a 100% American made AK that works!

[@Randys138]

What a great video guys thanks a lot

[@SuperMarshall2009]

I'd like to see a K103 clone evaluated (Its the clone from Kalishnikov-USA) with a decent comparison of what is the known specs of the AK-103 - supposedly the KUSA is American made with the technical package from Russia.

[@alcodelcololex5327]

Just bought a k103 by KUSA, Im also curious.

[@muffty1337]

Now i want it!... And I am not even Amerikanski. :D

[@denyspoyner8815]

When Henry made the comment about the WASR's gritty action, took me back a few years to my very first AK. A WASR 10-63 , if you pulled the bolt carrier all the way back and very slowly eased it forward, the BCG would hang there on the hammer. Give her a slight tap on the charging handle and it would go into battery. Ah, the good 'ol days of 300 AK's. 🤣

[@patriotenfield3276]

Such an Excellent Detailing of AK Family 👍.