AK-50 Update: September 2023

[@BrandonHerrera]

Thanks for watching guys! I’m stoked to be back to work on the AK-50, and I can’t wait for the test fire 😈 Thanks for Gunspot for making this video happen! Thanks to SDI! Again, it’s SDI.edu for more info!

[@JacobHGamez]

Ak 50 time

[@thesneakymemedealer]

Finally AK-50

[@DramaticBatu]

#akgnotificationsquad

[@eliiswatchingyou7257]

Ok and

[@t0x56]

Love brandon

[@GDLean12]

It's amazing that Brandon has gotten this far on what was essentially a dare.

[@Jin_Kai]

Right lmao

[@JoeAlbright-o2v]

If you can think it. It can be done. It's just a question of time.

[@NoNo_IStay]

​@@JoeAlbright-o2v with modern machinery, 3D printing, computer tech, AI, it's literally true

[@RoyleEagle83]

When does it go to market?

[@thethatone2166]

@@RoyleEagle83 after Brandon's US President arc

[@phantom_nuke7423]

I am a simple man. I see AK-50, I watch AK-50.

[@GHOST-cs5gz]

Yes

[@hmmtaco9739]

I'm at school and even I agree. My teacher looks at me odd though

[@tylerjohnson3433]

Real

[@KorokHaze93]

Simple is reliable.

[@KorokHaze93]

​@@hmmtaco9739😂😂😂😂😂

[@rhysgoodman7628]

If Brandon doesn’t win I’ll be surprised. He’s clearly proven that he genuinely cares for 2A.

[@ICantThinkOfAFunnyHandle]

Honesty is a quality that doesn't get politicians elected. That said, I'm really hoping Brandon breaks the chain and wins

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

If he "wins" it's only because he was selected. 🎭

[@gratefulguy4130]

I like the junkie scratch when he says "replacing my gunbroker addiction".

[@jonathanbrooks9768]

he also cares ab ak50 and that's enough for my vote (I live no where near north carolina)

[@coSocks]

@@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. cope more

[@wealthybone2990]

Y'know it's gonna be a great day when Brandon uploads a video on the AK-50.

[@tuscatheiso9198]

Nah hear me out, he gifts the youtube channel to his younger son, who makes a video on the AK 50

[@jerrytuerke6950]

Puts the first run of Ak-50s for sale to the public.

[@mcinteer19]

Maybe he can set up a range on the National Mall and shoot it from the steps of the Capitol!!

[@taco-bellleftovers1816]

I love how people think it’s as simple as just changing the receiver and barrel. Wonderful work Brandon!

[@ruger8412]

It's not?😂

[@taco-bellleftovers1816]

As in making the AK50 itself. Some people think that you can just rechamber an AK47 into 50 BMG

[@garageofscrap]

@@taco-bellleftovers1816well I mean you just use a saiga for the swap right? **flashbacks intensify**

[@hashira9223]

I am the aglibator

[@dongatello6969]

Because it is

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

Honestly, I prefer having good and proper updates about the AK-50 like this then have an update that's just "Yea, we are still making it."

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

I like the in consistant updates as well, I don't want oh yeah we slapped in this pin guys, now time to wait for the hanguard again.

[@Yuural]

WELL MET!

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

@@YuuralTo battle!

[@spadej791]

Speaking as a metal fabricator, machinist, avid gun lover, huge supporter of 2A rights, & massive lover of you're channel, I've been following you're progress on this project since you're first post about it and love seeing all the progress on it. I've even watched Titans of CNC's videos of fabrication on the parts. I can't wait to see the V3 fire for the first time. It's been a incredible journey and I'm glad to have been here for the whole thing.

[@Locahaskatexu]

Honestly, as only a casual observer, I love projects such as these. Just freewheeling something that no-one has thought of before and going "You know what, why don't we? We have the means, we have the technology!" and then get stuck in on actually making that thought a reality. I'd also love to know what Kalashnikov might have thought if he were still alive (well OK, he'd be well over 100 years old by now, but still, if he was hale and healthy I mean), I'd like to think his eyes would have lit up with the thought of an engineering challenge, and he'd have gotten stuck in and come up with all kinds of suggestions and potential solutions to engineering problems.

[@whiskey_icarus]

Loving the progress on this and how careful he and the team are about every single part. he wants this to be a success right out the gate and my patience is renewed! Love your work

[@anthonyhayes1267]

😊ĺlĺlĺll

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

I work in a sheet metal workshop. We laser cut, and bend the cutouts into shapes according to plans for companies that make stuff for the Defense industry. We generally work at 1/10th mm tolerance. We also have a CNC park working by the 1/100th . It blows my mind that they sent you pieces in such a state lol

[@camilorodriguez5603]

Brandon we always appreciate your transparency it’s one of the reasons some of us look forward to seeing you in congress

[@FuriousMess]

your dedication, raw $$$$$ and desire for the AK.50 is inspiring Brandon. What a crew you have. Good luck with the boxing and especially your run for The House. Lets Go Brandon!

[@madmanmancuso4827]

It's great to see this project coming along. Getting things done right has always been the problem with new innovations. Up scaling things is not easy but necessary, as shown by your AK-50 Builder long rivet tool. There may be a market for these manufactures parts that partnered with you. Thanks for the videos..... 😁

[@SliceyMcHackHack]

Here we have 20% AK50 and 80% Brandon trying to stay coherent while he's so close to a near finished AK50

[@luislinter6609]

Next video?😢😢

[@mdog11400]

Today 😈

[@gkipp3924]

The memes and jokes about joining the government and being an undefeated boxing champion rather than finishing the AK-50 are funny, but you making a gun from scratch and watching the progress is awesome

[@freakencarnage5477]

I cant even lie, the more I watch Brandon’s videos the more and more I get interested in gun smithing and might even start to look into SDI.

[@Adam-hs9ft]

Petition to have this thing added to videogames when it's finished

[@Jul_Vy_Mdama]

A work of art takes time and dedication, so take all the time you need Brandon and team!

[@genius0o07]

New drinking game - take a swig of beer every time Brandon says "Trunnion"

[@JohnDoe-zq5qe]

I’m sure Brandon is happy when he started this project that the Barrett’s mag is a rock and lock mag

[@agentduke2]

Ok, I actually got that obscure reference …. Haha!! From that oil spill where the ship itself BROKE IN HALF. Kudos to your editing team, B. That was hilarious.

[@Thefantatruc]

It truly is great seeing your progress and your troubles on this project. I work in the mechanical industry as an industrialization engineer and the same exact supply problems are shared with little shops like yours and big ass companies. Truly an amazing project, can’t wait to see what’s coming next !

[@coreymerrill3257]

Use the failed receiver anyway , make a .416 Barrett ,.460 styre ,.408 or .375 cheytac , .338 Excalibur, .338 lapua , .378 weatherby, .375 ultramag...Or something in that range . Less pressure, the long bolt travel will smooth recoil if not lessen it . New lessons will be learned and you'll have a second unique ak.

[@JerrySaltoon]

I've started airsoft version ak 50 using aeg Barrett base project jus cut barrel shorter now power tool

[@ynckayeneytb761]

This is history made right here,always so enjoyable to watch

[@Cmensailing]

I love the fact you used an Australian cut scene

[@HozNickle]

I know this project has taken many many man hours of work and even more on waiting, but I believe good things come to those who wait. I am very excited to see the finished build and results, and I only hope for a flying success.

[@dyldobaggins8173]

Was not expecting old John Clarke skits in an AK50 vid

[@southernson1987]

Dont worry Brandon. It took 5 years for the Colt 1911 to go threw design before production. Then took it another 5 years to see combat. You got time my brother in Christ.

[@ryanresch6925]

Comment Cop here, through not threw.

[@RyuusanFT86]

​@@ryanresch6925Grammar Nazi*

[@ryanresch6925]

@@RyuusanFT86 🥲

[@RyuusanFT86]

@@ryanresch6925 Sorry I'll see myself out 🚪🚶‍♂️

[@ryanresch6925]

@@RyuusanFT86 no stay, I’ll leave 💩 🚪🚶‍♂️

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

Good luck to the makers of with the AK50, they have come so far.

[@Killerbot-jn6xi]

Brandon is the type of man I aspire to be.

[@timecubed]

Finally a new update drops. A new Kalashnikov, beautiful

[@TiocfaidhArLa34]

you need to make the AK 50 updates a weekly thing. people will stop bitching when the majority of the updates are stuff like "so this is one week into waiting and we got an email saying that due to a large influx of requests we will have to wait an additional two weeks before part is done." "ok its been two weeks and the part is being shipped." "ok its been a week and we finally got the part, but it was damaged during shipping so we need to make another one."

[@peterbennett4884]

Man i wish i had your job. Looks like you have so much fun

[@legionshaman9465]

3 minutes untill I've heard the word "tronion" for the first time! Good job :)

[@johnhiebert2089]

I was a former Press Operator and was wondering if your plans had a hold on the ID for that channel. This was a spec that had to be the correct measurement and the others could be the standard ISO9001 spec. +/-.030

[@oOWaschBaerOo]

just for fun, and to have a giant like shaq carry it, make a default ak style stock, an dnot the grip integrated stuff, even if its just for show

[@tommyspann8852]

I'm looking forward to this beast, like a little kid looks forward to Christmas! Love it, man!!

[@drewrobinson9120]

Can't wait to see a finished product, and possibly add one to my collection.

[@hvacbeast809]

I knew you would do this shit I have stuck around start to finish you are inspiring

[@thejoethathates2324]

Were-ak-50 sounds bothawesome and amazing

[@iamhammerhead7491]

Oh fuck yeah you should also have some wood furniture built for it that would be badass

[@loganr5783]

Okay cool very cool project an love the process... but where does the bayonet attach?

[@tacticutelife]

Interesting to see how this plays out! anxiously waiting and prayers to the gun gods!

[@willidergnadenlose3870]

Love this Project! Greetings from Germany.

[@theconvictedquokka]

I love how you used that old aussie meme

[@pac2267]

imagine this works out so perfectly the u.s army makes a buy order request for testing LOL

[@orang3k]

Why would the govt put an ak platform gun into service

[@TheBarrettCompound]

Ak-Fiddy gonna be badass 💯💪🏽

[@varvarith3090]

The real pro move would be to have standart Russian siderail "swallow tail" on the reciever.

[@noneya135]

I hope Brandon has patents on everything that he is making, to include the tools. The man and his team are literally making a new gun platform. They should get every red cent coming to them.

[@otrpatriot1980]

Brandon, all of this trunnion talk is so riveting!!!

[@justinjones9042]

That's barrel is emperoress phalic majestic. 😅

[@tedvoskuil2827]

The GRR Martin of AK50s lol

[@macgyver4269]

Cant wait to see it finished

[@simplygarza8511]

It's not often Brandon wears a hat in his videos... But when he does, I appreciate that it's a @financeandmaneuver hat 👀

[@justforever96]

Kind of curious now if the issues were bad work, going with the lowest bidder to save money, bad drawings or specifications, or just a failure to draw up a suitable contract that ensured the delivery of the part they was wanted. I gather these things aren't that simple for those who aren't experienced in them, you need to know exactly how to ask for what you want and to make sure that's what you are going to get per contract. I have heard worse stories of contract failures.

[@charlesrussell8557]

I hope your constituents vote you into the Congress and you remain a blunt sarcastic at times individual and a patriot to the Constitution and do the will of the people that put you there and don't sell your soul

[@elijah1082]

Very cool Brandon. Keep up the great work.

[@BrianSeabas]

Rifle harmonics will matter due to design.

[@gregoryhines7]

Id love to just be able to find an AKG - AKM for sale, let alone the AK50

[@mogadeet6857]

Jeebus. Clarke and Dawe ref. Am I awake?

[@johnphillips4776]

On the bright side, you can use the shit parts to make a non-functioning replica, just for show

[@lws9417]

Ak50 Assemble!!!!

[@G-WOTE]

Hurry up with this build I’m getting impatient

[@sdsdfdu4437]

If Brandon is elected he will be the only congressman designing his own .50 caliber rifle. If that's not what the Founding Fathers intended then I don't know what is

[@mikek9297]

And if he's not then the true AK50 will be the fuckups we made along the way...

[@Gotohelenbak]

or fucking Chinese spy's apparently

[@epgamer1145]

God bless America

[@InCompet4nt]

as many muskets were 50 caliber, that is exactly what they intended

[@epgamer1145]

@@InCompet4nt hell yeah

[@coltpiecemaker]

I can't wait until the day that, instead of people asking Brandon for the AK-50, we're all asking "where's the repeal of the NFA, Congressman Brandon!?!?!"

[@cobblerama]

I can't wait until I ask "when will my AK50 be shipped to my local FFL?"

[@JeremyBertram-nd3wj]

Yes!

[@a2rgaming863]

Effective immediately, we are repealing the authority of the ATF and turning into a convenient store that sells are those items and more. -Congressman Brandon, probably within the first few months.

[@kennethb6211]

He's running to get handys from boebert!

[@maddensowell4926]

Tell me I’m not the only one that read this in Brandon’s viewer voice

[@mattorama]

It was twelve years from the AK-47 to the modern AKM and that had the whole Soviet Union behind it. Progress on the AK-50 is incredibly rapid when put into perspective.

[@bigredwolf6]

Gotta love modern manufacturing and design methods.

[@Klovaneer]

You have to remember that AKM is mostly type 1 refined for mass-production so let me put it this way: - AK"-46", worked on by three people on drafting tables against much more established designer teams - AK-50 is now arguably here, still in design phase - AK"-47" as accepted for production and service - AK type 1 QC problems driving costs up - AK type 2 and 3 production - AKM finally accepted, and it still wasn't "whole soviet union behind it" but a dozen people with drafting tables while the rest of izhmash were busy making machined AKs Modern digital engineering and manufacturing techniques make prototyping vastly easier but driving it to the point it can be produced to an army's demands of cost is a whole another story. If some day AK-50 in some form ends up being accepted as a replacement for M2 then yeah, it will be a straight up comparison to AKM's story. No disrespect for this awesome project of course.

[@MrSomebodyStrange]

@@Klovaneer Yeah, it's basically a custom gun involving a lot of calculations and not designed for mass production. Basically this thingy can be compared to experimental weapon designs because it's a cool experiment, but it's not a military combat weapon. As for people who talk about ASh-12б 12,7х55 is no way a .50 BMG and is a totally different boi. It also moonlights as a revolver cartridge for one of the cyberpunkest guns ever, RSh-12 which is basically Mateba Autorevolver/Chiappa Rhino on steroids, perfect for decomissioning rogue androids and using it as a conversation starter with your colleagues in a van, using it as excuse for a long winded conversation about the nature of life and death and survival as a special police officer in an urban environment.

[@Klovaneer]

@@MrSomebodyStrange Russians had a rude awakening with crime and terrorism rampant after the dissolution and dished out dozens of funky designs. There is actually a direct counterpart to AK-50 - 6P62, a 12.7x108 mag-fed machine gun proposed for military police as a car-stopper iirc, straight up a freaking bolter.

[@TheStiiizyAvenger]

Cool story bro

[@danielboudreau8404]

I am part of the underwater robotics team at my college. We once ordered a custom CNCd part for one of our robots that would fit over and hold the navionics and hardware compartments to the frame of the robot. We found out that the inside diameter was machined just wide enough to make the part totally useless. It now lives on a shelf in our workshop. It was 6,000 dollars.

[@JukaDominator]

Can you do anything with that? Maybe melt it and sell the metal? Idk

[@greensike8516]

@@JukaDominator for probably less than 20$ worth of metal? nah so, 6000$ reminder of our failures.

[@reed785M]

blame it on the machinist and not your measurements, typical

[@user-ih7hc9ey6k]

'spensive paper weight

[@TheMarcosvolta]

you didnt get a refund on a part that the manufacturer fucked up? maybe you guys arent cut out for college. you didnt fuck up the part, the company providing the part did, they have to pay for it. wtf 6k reminder of failure? reminder of whose failure? "we forgot to get a refund!" smh...

[@AndorRadnai]

Gunsmith, Boxer, Politician… Brandon is speedrunning Teddy Roosevelt‘s life!

[@HighOnPoint412]

Boxer? what cuz he did a match? I take out the trash sometimes but I don't call myself a trashman also I've played a game of basketball I don't call myself a basketball player.

[@MarioAPN]

Just a politician, imo.

[@HMMR03]

Brandon is running for Congress, reviewing memes, doing deep dives into guns, becomes a full on boxer and building/designing a full on 50bmg gun at the same time. What a fucking legend!

[@thunderspear2251]

I feel like Brandon's going to be our generation's Teddy Roosevelt.

[@beanlord552]

​@@thunderspear2251He's playing life like a bethesda rpg

[@NephritduGrey]

@@beanlord552 Maybe less bugs though? Though...yeah nvm xD

[@withershin]

First AK-50 in the Whitehouse? 2028?

[@grahamefird2941]

Can't forget about that 67 impala hes restoring

[@arifchowdhury881]

This whole project is like a love letter to the AK family of firearms. Imagine if the gun that comes out of this actually became mainstream?

[@loquat44-40]

That will be dependent on price and future laws.

[@ronjones-6977]

@@loquat44-40 I see both those numbers being very, very high.

[@hunglikeahorse120]

I mean its an AK and a .50, two of the most popular things to put into combat centered video games. I have a feeling a year or so after the AK50 is finished it will be showing up in CoD and stuff like it.

[@arattactician5697]

@@hunglikeahorse120 Pretty sure when Brandon and some others talked to Nikita from BSG, it was brought up and Nikita might add it to the game if they can 3D scan the parts or some-such. This was a while ago so I might be misremembering, so feel free to correct me.

[@CircaSriYak]

It will be the Desert Eagle of AKs

[@w1ll14m5]

Imagine the legend of Brandon Herrera if he became a Congress member and also researched, developed, and manufactured the AK-50 that would then become part of the American arsenal. God, I love America.

[@thomasmorse4678]

He would need to bring it with him to ATF hearings 😂

[@Meyer-gp7nq]

cOrRuPt CoNgReSsMaN funds own weapons company with government contracts!?!

[@roseblite6449]

Agreed. God Bless America, and God Bless Texas. When he gets it done and starts production I'll take the drive down there to pick one up. I'd vote for him as well, but I'm a little too far North of the district that he's running in.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

@@roseblite6449 He's stated multiple times that the AK50 is never intended to go into production for public sale.

[@kriz_games7087]

​@@theKashConnoisseureverything is for sale if you offer enough money

[@PR0MARK1]

As a former machinist I always recognized how difficult your project would be. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Don't compromise. I love this project.

[@jimvac77]

I'm interested in your professional thoughts here. In a world of CNC, how is having a part out of spec still a thing?

[@tgi3d881]

Tolerances specified on the prints and datums are a big part of what contribute to what is and isn't out of spec. Also process. What helps for sheet metal parts is to have an engineering team design the custom tooling for fabrication. There are prints for tooling used to make firearms that you don't see unless you are fabricating. I haven't seen the AK50 prints, but where I work engineering sends us stacking tolerances. Other processes to think about is depending on material thickness, warping happens during cutoff. Meaning inspection needs to happen before cutoff. Machinability of the prints is important. Again I haven't seen the prints, but where I work we receive prints with non standard dimensions for features. Meaning we have to custom make tooling instead of ordering. Designing a print from a fabrication/inspection perspective reduces these issues

[@feez357]

@@jimvac77 I'll try to answer your question. CNC is very repeatable AFTER the part and whole procedure is proven. After that, things like worn tools loose fixture etc - etc can cause a bad part. The problem with the AK50 project is he only wants one, at least for now. So each part is trial and error just like the old days, In the case of the handguard the machine shop should have owned up to the flaws and either tried again or gave up.

[@jimvac77]

@feez357 thank you. You'd think the manufacturer would still verify specs on the finished part prior to shipping to the customer though.

[@pauliewalnuts240]

​@jimvac77 it's very common for a first batch of parts to be slightly off. Usually, a contract for x amount of machined parts is agreed upon and your not paying for the first 1-3 prototypes while manufacture is perfected. When something has to be so precise, a test run or 2 is common. Huge companies outsourcing manufacturing go thru the same thing. Hornby in the uk, a large toy company which makes scale model train replicas for hobbyist, when thru the same thing on their latest train and there a huge company. Think about going down to your local fabricator and asking for 1 custom car part. You'll pay for that 1 and it's unlikely to fit properly.

[@AviatorsMan7540]

Brandon, you have motivation, you have power, you have done the impossible, you made a AK in .50, Based.

[@DxBlack]

2:39 Pipe drop

[@bagelbite99]

Every AK-50 update just consists of “We received our ______ and after doing some ______ we realized that our ______ was literally unusable”

[@lorden3657]

Hammer and ,,,,,,,,,

[@InvokeZero]

And this is the cycle of progress that usually leads many to saying, "Fuck it, I'll (learn how to) do it myself."

[@elscoob2055]

This Sums up what I was looking for in the comments. Thank you I’ll be on my way now

[@Sean_XT]

@@InvokeZero This build was one of the reasons I decided to take cnc classes at my college, so yeah kind of what you said.

[@peternorton5648]

Well he isn’t lying.

[@RoofKorean1776]

Designing & building a firearm is a literal work of art and science. It's a delicate balance of action, pressure, reaction, balance, and precision. I've been following your AK-50 build for some time now and I really appreciate you sharing your journey with us. I've only built one AK in my time (I'd like to build more in the future) which taught me that the design is just genius. I truly hope that your design is successful and goes into production even though I probably wouldn't be able to afford it ha ha ha!

[@naxmorvigatore4168]

This has the same level of wholesomeness as a man building a train set in his basement, with a mountain and NPC figurines and everything, it's heart warming and adorable

[@mattsorr3027]

I just can’t wait to see Brandon on CSPAN talking about the history of the Trunnion in order to filibuster.

[@derekeastman7771]

Deep dive into the history of every AK ever designed

[@Firecul]

Ok now that I can support. If you are going to use the filibuster it should at least be interesting.

[@TannerSwizel]

Unfortunately that's a Senate thing, but I hope he's able to waste some useless House committee's time doing this 😂

[@marknarduzzi4137]

Where ak50 it’s been over 5 months. You owe us an update vid with rounds down range.

[@Ashrots]

Oh Brandon I am so glad you are still updating us while conquering the world! Love you bud

[@concernedamericancitizen4441]

Brandon Herrera gives congressional acceptance speech.... I'd like to thank S.D.I. for all their support...

[@baconbacon6893]

Brandon, you never need to worry about "Nerding out". Its awesome seeing someone with the knowledge that you have about these types of firearms go into detail about things.

[@tohaevoliss4381]

Мое почтение! Брендон, не переживай за нытиков. Сделай эту пушку идеальной, сколько бы времени на это не ушло! Нам главное знать, что ты не остановился, не пошел на уступки, а идешь к своей мечте! Будь примером для всех нас!

[@varvarith3090]

В армии прекрасной России Будущего АК-50 будет стандартной винтовкой пехоты.

[@tohaevoliss4381]

@@varvarith3090 Аве!

[@ИльяБогачёв-ж7ы]

А потом Мет возьмёт АК-50 на тест его с самым длинным глушителем.

[@tohaevoliss4381]

@@ИльяБогачёв-ж7ы а есть ли смысл ставить глушитель?)

[@MrSomebodyStrange]

@@tohaevoliss4381 Зачем смысл, когда можно взять и поставить!

[@thisguy5381]

I don't care if Brandon takes 20 years to finish this project, all I wish is for him to have fun and complete his passion project, here's cheering for ya Brandon!

[@saiprateek5779]

Maybe Brandon being a US congressman in 20years, maybe DoD could consider his AK-50 to replace the Barrett M107A1s😅

[@_Jaspy_]

Brendan? 😂

[@DinoNucci]

Wrong

[@Josiecel]

You misspelled brondon

[@jameskirk3]

I mean.... I do. Hurry up and get to market lol

[@Wicked_Knight]

Is it just me or does Brandon seem cheery like a little boy excited to be building his Dream come true?

[@BTtheDumfuq]

Because he is

[@chris.eskimo]

You JUST noticed??? Lmao!!!!

[@diglettunnel.kaneko]

New here huh?

[@Wicked_Knight]

@chris.eskimo No, it's called "stating the obvious." 🤣

[@edanpino-xt1ph]

As someone who works in a factory and sees how long it takes to get a gun into production, I try not to ask “bUt WhErE aK fIfFy?!?!???!?!?!?” very often

[@Hustler_state]

Production for certain parts can take awhile, but say a customer is shopping shops for parts runs, you run test part, and then a small batch. It really shouldnt take years to have custom parts machined. There's so many programs in the world to help make life easier. It's no simple job, clearly, but it's doable. Crazy noone has reached out that has the capabilities to design and run some custom parts

[@tallskinnygeek]

I too can appreciate the significant amounts of time this kind of thing takes. That's why I restrict myself to once, maybe twice a day.

[@edanpino-xt1ph]

@@tallskinnygeek Likewise. It must be asked daily XD

[@linuxguy1199]

Imagine if Brandon had his own CNC machine shop so that he could build more AK50s, also when are we getting the AK105? We need a 105mm AK!

[@ruger8412]

Did you not watch the titans of CNC video of them actually doing it? Even Brandon can't afford that type of investment & then he would still need to hire someone to do it because it takes decades of experience to manufacture cnc applications at that level. At those pressures you can't skimp on anything.

[@jamesbohling4864]

I want an AK 105. But that would require a suitable vehicle

[@shangsty]

@@ruger8412nah i bet i could make a halfway functional cnc mill for under 10k in my garage

[@ThomasHendrickson]

There’s already an AK-105

[@1bryanh1]

@@ruger8412At 2.9 million subscribers and paid sponsors...it's safe to assume it's probably a choice at this point...

[@bromazepam781]

12:21 is why we love Brandon Herrera, a man, a gunsmith, a poet and future Congresman

[@craftingclasher3791]

I was just starting college for mechanical engineering when I came across the AK-50. Now I have graduated and am working towards my masters in materials and manufacturing. It is cool because I was learning alongside this project and gained more appreciation for everything that goes into designing a mechanical system like this and it was inspiring to see the project come together. Having spent a fair amount of time in SolidWorks simulating things over and over again it is such a beautiful thing when you finally get to see the physical parts start to fit together. Can't wait to see this thing assembled in all its glory.

[@gothicbuzzsaw]

Brandon man don't ever apologize for nerding out about this I'm sure there's a lot of us nerding out with you hearing you go into detail

[@1leggeddog]

These gun engineering videos are why im subscribed. PLEASE geek out more over this stuff, im fully geeking out alongside you.

[@VintageWarfare]

Glad to see an update, but more importantly, Texas needs you, and would love to see you in Congress. You are an inspiration to many, keep it up! Can’t wait to see you win.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot3267]

Watching this with the boys at PT, AK-50 update is more important than 2 mile run anyways.

[@lgpa565]

Based

[@damoclesecoe7184]

Dirtbag Private approves!

[@Pieguy223]

>The military will never support libertarians in the event of civil unrest!

[@dakotareid1566]

@@Pieguy223maybe not the military entity but plenty of members would

[@FernandoChaves]

Thank you for the update. As a firearm enthusiast, daily carrier, and 2A supporter I really appreciate it. As a physician and surgeon that has gone through research, prototyping, proof of concept, testing, manufacturing, and post-release, I can empathize. Lots of people (most?) don't understand such things. In my professional world the urgency can be astounding.

[@techrev9999]

No matter what, yeah, he's doing pretty well. I mean, it's a process. One that's sometimes never finished. As a high level systems engineer, these things are just drilled into my soul. What's even more frustrating is when people purposefully inject themselves into the process and create fud.

[@KissMyGooch]

Is he going to also be starting a gun company as well as be a congressman?@@techrev9999

[@Thomass-yc7wm]

Agreed, I’ve dabbled in engineering and manufacturing my own rifle, but after graduating hs the project got lost to time. Always love to see how others do this

[@techrev9999]

@@Thomass-yc7wm I had a friend who liked to engineer .22s into radio controlled boats, when we were teenagers. I can remember working on engineering an automatic, lol. It was fun. I, never, actually got to build it, though. Looking back, it was, probably, for the best. Still, the pressures involved in building a 50 cal, probably also better to wait until you're out of highschool to actually build. Even here, he probably came up with this idea in hs, himself. I don't know. Pretty awesome when someone actually is able to build a project they dreamt about in highschool, though.

[@oniemployee3437]

I cant wait for this man to get his own episode of "Mad Lads" in about 50 years.

[@bluephoenix7565]

FIgures an Oni spook would be interested in future weapons technology...

[@eagleeye7166]

This entire AK50 project has been quite riveting. Gonna be awesome when its done! keep up the good work fellow Brandon!

[@BrokePrepper]

Yea, so much so he had to build a custom rivet press..

[@zheatwavez]

I’m a CNC operator and for your heat treat issue I would recommend sending a slightly oversized part to heat treat and when it comes back you can grind or machine the hardened part down to size. This will help reduce warping and give you better tolerances with the finished part with a much nicer finish.

[@rianmach9043]

Hard to do on stampings

[@Sean_XT]

I am not sure if it would work, but maybe a support jig would help with the bowing during heat treat issue?

[@rianmach9043]

@@Sean_XT Yeah, that would be an option. Or just have a homie stand on it and pray

[@agentmueller]

@@rianmach9043😂😂

[@averin5193]

Nothing better to cure my hangover than an update on the kalash-cannon. Good on ya Brandon

[@charlieseely3464]

THE KALASH-CANNON 😂😂😂

[@crocidile90]

​@FentanylFloydrotsinhellIt's noon somewhere so mid day hangovers are A-OK