AK Platform vs SKS

[@curlyjc]

RIP Paul you were a legend sir. I predict this video will get some more more views in the near future... a lot of folks have suddenly become interested in what the difference is between the AK and SKS platforms

[@DYLANKNAPP94]

Bc of the stupid media reporting on the 2nd Trump assassination attempt ? I don’t care what side anyone is on, but the media sounds like their basic research and journalist teams couldn’t be any worse then a high school kid doing their job lol

[@genericfakename8197]

Paul's being modest in the beginning. We all know he can conceal carry full sized rifles in his marry poppins pockets.

[@CheeseDanish85]

"I'M MARY POPPINS, Y'ALL!"

[@Sparky6string]

They're like Narnia.

[@edmundscycles1]

If it can hide a 2 gallon soda jug ......well.

[@PerfectTangent]

He coats his bullets in sugar.

[@randalmorgan625]

He's like a grand Theft auto character

[@CrawldaBeast]

Now 4 years later we mourn the loss of the great Paul Harrell and the SKS is considered an AK-47 style rifle. Maybe the news outlets should watch this video.

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

I think the fact that the SKS in question, had been extensively modified (Polymer stock and AK type Magazine Adaptor) played a large role in the Media's confusion. I agree though, by and large the Media is ignorant to the point of idiocy when it comes to firearms in general, as are most of the Politicians across the country I would also note that in both shootings, Butler and Palm Beach, both shooters chose weapon types that are not Sniper Weapons. Neither have been traditionally used as Sniper Weapons because both are intermediate cartridges intended for Close Quarter Combat not long range precision Sniper shots. Holdover on the SKS in Palm Beach at 300-400 yards would have been somewhere between 18 to 22 inches. Nearly 2 feet above the intended target. Personally, and this feeds into the conspiracy theories, an AR and an SKS were chosen because their recovery feeds the Assault Weapon Ban phony narrative of the Anti 2A crowd. You'll never convince me that these shooters weren't Groomed for this, by rogue elements entrenched in our own government. Just about every Shooter since the Columbine Massacre has "Been On the Radar," and the Uvalde Shooter shows that A-Hole had outside help from individuals within our government.

[@danielcurtis1434]

Pretty sure madman reviews is more the media’s thing.

[@Jeffersoniananti-federalist]

@@ClarenceCochran-ne7du I don't think the confusion was genuine; they had plenty of incentive to change the story.

[@Destyvirago]

I remember back in the 90's during the balcan wars some mercenary instructors that would help organise self defense forces would prefer to arm the militias with SKS's over AK variants. The reason was that the SKS did not fire full auto but the AK's did. With limited instruction time most militia armed with AK's would spray the hillsides at first sign of contact, but those with SKS rifles would generally always try to aim as they did not have the option to go fully automatic.

[@herpderpens4964]

I'm not sure how true that is since Yugoslavia had mandatory military service for all men after they finished their education, most were trained to use weapons.

[@DjDolHaus86]

If you give poorly trained soldiers full auto firearms they'll spray all of your limited ammunition reserves into the bushes before they've even encountered the enemy. Even highly trained armed forces have strict doctrine about when you should use full auto (basically never unless you're laying down suppressive fire to cover an advance/retreat with an MG or doing room to room clearance where it's hard to miss and you need to ensure targets go down quickly).

[@farmdude2020]

This is an issue with most armed forces. Even our troops in the US military would need a constant reminder to positively identify their targets, before putting their booger hooks on the trigger

[@dwaneanderson8039]

@@herpderpens4964 Being trained to use a weapon and keeping your cool in battle are two different things.

[@pulaski1]

Full auto is rarely a good technique, unless your goal is to cause fear, rather than actually hitting a target.

[@johnski4709]

Thanks Paul, Godspeed.

[@Zorro_c.s.]

SKS’s are usually sitting in crates for 50+ years so there often covered in cosmoline to be preserved. Cosmoline can make the firing pin in the bolt to stick forward, causing slam firing. Best to totally disassemble the bolt and throughly clean off the cosmoline before firing the SKS. The SKS and AKM are both historically proven reliable, durable, and easy to handle. As long as you train with either one you decide to buy, you should be fine. Learning the history of them will also help as well.

[@chadivanbober4026]

Lots of complaints people have with surplus usually boils down to not properly cleaned of cosmoline or mismatched parts "last ditch" guns like 42-43 mosins and 45 k98s and arisakas. Boiling water and mineral spirits is the best thing to remove cosmoline

[@Slaythehippies]

This here is what I was looking for. If you completely disassemble the bolt and get all the Cosmoline or Corrosion out of the firing pin channel, slam firing shouldn't be an issue. Also, they make aftermarket spring loaded firing pins for the SKS, which completely eliminates any chance of slam firing, but I'm not a fan of spring loaded firing pins.

[@polaris6644]

@@chadivanbober4026 Mineral spirits for sure. You can let the majority of the parts just soak and watch the grease come off on its own, then get after it with some brushes

[@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917]

​@@polaris6644 I'm sure any non-polar organic solvent would also work fine seeing as cosmoline is just a mixture of heavier petroleum based hydrocarbons. The stuff that would be in the bottom of an petroleum refinery distillation column. Sort of like Vasoline, which I would bet my left nut is extremely similar in molecular makeup. You could honestly probably just use gasoline (which is mostly heptane). Or something like naphtha or any other paint thinner, or vodka if you wanted to keep to the theme lol.

[@iameatingursnack]

my russian sks was coated in cosmoline!!!! they were considered junk rifles......................... i have more fun with them than i do the ar15s

[@GreenMosin93]

I don't even own an SKS or AK variant. Just here for the no-nonsense presentation, and education.

[@austinado16]

Exactly

[@stunitech]

Harrell is a legend. I love his no shit take and slightly awkward style. When he cracks the occasional joke while staying totally deadpan kills me every time.

[@The-Captain117]

Indeed.

[@bishopm4401]

I’m just here to be the judge. And it’s just interesting that these rifles were introduced around the same time for the soviets and so many countries just seems odd to me why you’d do both

[@bigeyetuna6228]

Same here, I now realize i need both, immediatel, he knows this shit in and out

[@Jimrahh]

I've always told my friends at the range about the possibility of slam fire and it has happened! It is so important to keep it pointed in a safe direction when charging it. Thank you for stressing that point.

[@Scybren]

Good idea to keep an eye on the firing pin when cleaning

[@JKC40]

@@Scybren and makign sure the internals of the bolt are free of cosmoline

[@treborkroy5280]

Happened to me. Only ND I've ever experienced. Just loading the chamber.

[@silentdude56k]

Old cosmoline is the main culprit here - it can sometimes hold the free-floating firing pin forward. It's extremely important to separate the bolt from the bolt carrier and clean them both thoroughly before loading a new-to-you SKS.

[@williamcooper126]

I had mine slam fire because I did not know frog lube turns to glue after a year or so Yes it was my fault I should have take it down after storage and checked the pin but never expected a lube to turn to glue either.

[@jameswrobinson]

I’ve been through two SKS vs AK47 videos and both were doing a bad job explaining, too much joking, not clear enough….. and then Paul’s video shows up, and it gives me exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Paul. RIP

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

i'm really beginning to like this Paul character.

[@swayback7375]

Interesting

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Beginning????

[@forestcampbell8962]

Sounds good to me,however "you be the judge."

[@MrJherime]

He grows on ya. His videos showed up in my recommended for years before I really gave him a chance. Presently, this is my favorite gun channel and community on tube.

[@SGTGGeorge]

He's the best of the best on KZbin

[@factsoftheconfederacy7151]

Finally, a mainstream guy comparing these platforms.

[@OKWqc]

Thank you for being there Paul!

[@Paskus]

14:47 Opening up the internal magazine on the SKS will let you release the bolt as well so you don't have to hold down the magazine follower with your thumb.

[@robertfleming387]

My practice also.....👍👊

[@Quillyik]

@weebles These are all fair points. I'm sure he knows but will make a point of mentioning it in one of his talks :D

[@nunya3163]

Can't you also lock the bolt back to eject the round in the chamber, and then open the internal magazine to unload in one fell swoop?

[@jasonmyers1002]

@cjhyde78 You don't know the difference between "there", "their" and "they're"? How old are you and what is your level of education?

[@nicktrue7915]

Jason Myers who shit in your salad? Statistically, 50% of Americans can’t read a book past 8th grade level. “Greatest Country In the World” You should try and take a step back and chill.

[@GatCat]

In a perfect world, Paul would be the guy to go from school to school teaching kids about ballistics and defense.

[@brianstacy4595]

Yes, 10% would say "YAUHHH, this is boring." 80% would say, against any right wing propaganda, " WOW, I've gotta learn this." The other 10%, "I WANNA BE HIM."

[@midgetman4206]

@@brianstacy4595 who wouldn't want to be him Always calm, and his stance alone screams testosterone

[@brianwyters2150]

In a perfect world, we wouldn't need to defend ourselves from each other.

[@brianwyters2150]

@Paul Martin Perfect usually doesn't happen. I never mentioned weapons at all.

[@vincemcmahonreadskoran3120]

@Paul Martin I think we can all agree in a perfect world there’d still be soda bottles to shoot and plenty of guns and ammo to do it with.

[@lawrencemick1665]

Does anyone else remember the days, when you could buy SKS's for $ 69 all day long?

[@charleswade2716]

I paid $89 for my Chinese Type 56. Bought 2 of them and converted one to 30 rd removable, synthetic folder, and 4x scope. Poor-man urban tactical.

[@peternorton5648]

Charles Wade I did the same thing but didn’t care for the reliability of those magazines so I left the new stock on the rifle and went back with the attached magazine. The adjustable stock fits me a little better. My daughter is 5’5” and she claimed one of the original setup for her deer rifle we mounted a 4x scope on it and it fits her perfectly.

[@epickett63]

I *wish* I could remember those days. I got into firearms WAY too late. My first was $469, my second was $319, and COVERED in Cosmoline...still haven't cleaned it yet..

[@ogivecrush]

@@peternorton5648 Same here. Became convinced that the SKS operates most reliably when used with the original fixed box magazine as it was designed to do. Cut the barrel down a bit, threaded it to accept an AK-style flash suppressor, got rid of bayonet lug, replaced front sight with paratrooper-style sight, rear with Tech-Sight and a most excellent Tapco Timbersmith laminated wooden thumbhole stock.

[@newdefsys]

I wish I would have bought crate loads of 'em

[@scud553]

My man Paul just low-key roasted Brian's marksmanship with both the AK and sks

[@colinmackay92]

Lol ya maybe a bit. He seemed to be just not as good of a shooter as Paul. Certainly not anything to be ashamed of Paul is in like the top 5% of shooters in the world I would think. Also the Brian guy seemed to be hurting his own face while shooting lol.

[@csm5040]

The whole video was a roast of Brian disguised as an SKS vs AK video.

[@oldsoul8429]

*KZbin notification: “Paul Harrell Uploaded” Gather ‘round, folks. Time to learn a thing or two.

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

Yup, always something new to learn! And Paul is a WEALTH of knowledge and information!

[@USPCoolAid]

Amen to that!

[@USPCoolAid]

Make that 3 sir ))

[@thirtyyott-6762]

Old Soul yes sir

[@tylerbrass4002]

Inherited most of my Grandfather's guns, and among them was an SKS. I hadn't been able to shoot it until today, I just got some ammo for it in the mail. This was great to listen to while I tested it out. RIP Gramps, I miss you.

[@nunya3163]

You forgot to mention to most important feature of the SKS, the integrated spear mounted below the barrel.

[@murphy4yt]

Nun Ya I would imagine that the grenade launcher would limit its utility somewhat. Anyone know if it’s A QD item?

[@militantfascade9176]

@@murphy4yt The Yugo 59/66 bayonet is hinged, attached at one end by a screw and hooking onto the ring between the front sight and the grenade launcher instead of directly on the barrel itself using a sliding, spring-loaded collar with a hook on it for that purpose. The bayonet extends 8" past the grenade launcher, and only has the (fairly blunt on mine, like a butter knife) blade past it. It can be folded or deployed in a second or less, if you practice. And it's latched in both positions unless you slide the collar.

[@jshicke]

@@militantfascade9176 If you push hard enough, the barrel enters the wound cavity and you get the full use of the 11 ½" bayonet that way.

[@imgladandrewgillumisnotmyk5787]

Ak is better

[@redheadmetalhead247]

@James Harding They're not meant to be sharpened

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

The only times I have seen an sks slam fire was a “brand new” one whose only cleaning consisted of scrubbing the bore of cosmoline, and my fathers that had never seen a cleaning since (I can only assume) before he bought it. In both cases the firing pin channel was so gunked up it froze the firing pin in the fired (forward) position. My dad always dry fires and relieves tension on his firing pin springs and I can only assume the “new” sks had the same thing done before storage so I think that explains why the firing pins stuck in the forward position

[@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader]

Only early production Russian models and upgraded sks came with a firing pin spring. The cosmoline tends to harden on the firing pin keeping it forward. All slam fires are from people not cleaning the rifle.

[@TheVicVance]

I had one that was not due to bad cleaning butbduento a chipped firing pin that bound on its retaining-pin. The issue only manifested after a couple of rounds, sending the rest of the magazine down range as a runaway machine gun. And no, I do not live in the US, thus this kind of thing will only involve a gunsmith to fix.

[@armstrong2052]

It's good to release spring loads if possible. I've worked on a few guns that incurred damage that way. Mainly cheaper and older one's.

[@reloader7sixtwo]

I have three SKS rifles that I've owned for around fifteen years one being a Yugoslavian as pictured, a Chinese and a Russian. Slam fires can happen with almost any military style firearm that has a free floating firing pin if it allows the firing pin to strike the primer when the bolt travels to the home position. If one reloads for these type rifles a high primer or a primer with too soft of a primer cup material can cause a slam fire even if the rifle is in excellent working condition. Also, with these type rifles always allow the bolt to strip a round from the magazine as it slows down the bolt speed as it travels home, never put a rd. in the chamber and just drop the bolt on it.

[@colin1818]

@@reloader7sixtwo - You can replace the free-floating firing pin with a spring-loaded one for about $25. Replacing the part is easy too and only takes about 5 minutes if you're already familiar with SKS takedown and reassembly. Frankly, every SKS owner should do this as it's a cheap way to make the rifle infinitely more safe.

[@oscardelta1257]

The real question is are these tests being done by the real Paul Harrell or the Paul Harrell action figure

[@jorgepablolopezmola4684]

He's Race Bannon of Jhonny Quest xD

[@j.t.cooper2963]

He sure looked like an action figure with another person in the shot.

[@clementgeorge6522]

He deserves to have his own Action figure for sure. Complete with shooting jacket.

[@DrEpicPhD]

@@clementgeorge6522 He has one.

[@noetrevino7055]

@@DrEpicPhD next video he's going to be comparing action figures .

[@jasonhopson7280]

R.I.P. , sir. You will be greatly missed , brother !

[@robertbates6057]

LOL Paul. You brought the .30 30 in just to start some crap. Love it!

[@jnsc104]

The more I watch Paul's older videos the more I'm comforted but still can't believe he's gone.

[@twilight1973able]

I am beginning to suspect that he has a Bag of Holding sewn into his pockets.

[@Drillbeast1]

I think it's a portable hole...

[@gscop1683]

I was waiting for Paul to pull the 3030 from his "magic" shooting jacket pocket !

[@louisbecker5941]

Paul does it again... telling it like it is, with matter-of-fact demonstrations to back it up. That's why we watch.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Because that's all that is really necessary, isn't it?

[@videodistro]

Matter-of-fact fumbling around. :(

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@videodistro He shows the good and bad, the smooth complexion and the warts. Would you rather he show only perfect video demonstrations?

[@chrisvolckening9248]

Yeah straight forward and strong 😁😁

[@Thetruth599-1]

Bought the first pop tarts ive had in decades in homage to sit and watch paul. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace my freind.

[@earlmcmanus194]

Paul Harrell+7.62x39=Instant like

[@pagnedaman3777]

Paul's accuracy is excellent. That was great to see him and what appears to be a mere mortal standing next to him, firing the same weapons.

[@darthkek1953]

Mere mortal? He's part of Paul's crew. That makes him either a god, or at least god-adjacent.

[@swayback7375]

I have a feeling that being self aware and humble and requisite for being friends with Paul... I dont hes the kinna guy thats going put up with BS embellishments Friend: "I can shoot a fly of a dogs back at 100yrds" Paul : "let's go to the meat target"

[@kevinh1858]

But remember that mortal shot the same score as Paul in a shooting contest. He may be mortal, but he was touched by the gods.

[@Mike-sy6oy]

@@kevinh1858 I remember Paul saying that in the video with Chuck.. Did he say that in this vid as well? I'd go back and rewatch but I've got other Paul harrell videos I need to watch

[@shawnr771]

That mere mortal appears to be at least a foot taller than Paul. I think he is a giant. He can also shoot quite well. Not a mere mortal I want to tangle with.

[@BaboonsRus13]

Paul didn't hold the AK up and yell "WOLVERINES!". Missed opportunity. 😢

[@spiv_gennedy]

10 seconds in and I'm all "WOOOO YUUUUGOOO!". Also: people seem to keep forgetting that .30-30 is no joke.

[@nolanmacpherson9880]

My first center fire rifle was a marlin 336 in 30-30 second was an SKS. This video checks my boxes.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Give me a Marlin 336 all slicked up by Grizzly Custom Guns any day, over the 7.62x39 autoloaders.

[@jamesm1297]

Well also a lever action isn’t a semi auto. Similar to a bolt action, All the force is going foward. If you turned off the gas setting on the sks, the numbers would be higher

[@spiv_gennedy]

James M ehhh. I've chrono'd my sks with the gas off. Some difference but not a lot. By the time the bullet is to the gas port she's already scootin' near 90% plus. Mostly said what I did because so many people dismiss .30-30 as not being any better than a pistol caliber lever gun.

[@scarlettacres]

@@nolanmacpherson9880 Same here! Day I turned 18 I bought my 336 then two weeks later my Norinco SKS.

[@jrdeckard3317]

I was at a gun show some years ago, where a dealer had several crates of SKS rifles; all new, in their packing grease. I wish I'd have bought all of them.

[@russellsandidge4210]

Yep!

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

700$ a piece easy currently. i let a handful of them go recently for extra room. dont really need crates of them anymore, lol

[@sunderbans]

You can still find boxes of SKSs in cosmoline on GunBroker

[@danstinson7687]

Yep, the days of crates of SKS rifles at gun shows are probably gone. In 2000 I picked up two Yugos just like Paul's in the video - $159 each - Knoxville Tennessee gun show.

[@countblemula9383]

What year were they? the one I have is a 1951 soviet Russian one.

[@NotiOkchamali]

Thank you for another awesome video, Mr. Harrell. As a trained user of the M59/66, I was glad to see my old darling in action. One additional note on unloading, though. As you very well know, in field conditions, the hands holding the rather slick bolt handle do get muddy and wet. Over the years, some guys would get their fingers busted by the escaping bolt when pushing the mag follower down in order to disengage the bolt forward. I have found the best way to avoid that is to release the magazine open while the bolt is locked to the rear, pull the bolt and let it fall forward. No fingers inserted anywhere, and a whole bunch of crying avoided. ;-D

[@hell_march6652]

SKS stripper clip reload technique: Once the stripper clip is slotted, place your thumb on the base of the stripper clip and use your index finger to lift up the tip of the 1st round and push down at the base with your thumb. This allows all the pressure to be at the contact point ( base of the stripper clip ) instead of unevenly distributing the force elsewhere.

[@GideonWallace]

Unless you're Paul.

[@russmonte5176]

I'm still surprised how many people dont know that

[@badcornflakes6374]

Sounds way too complicated for my big brain

[@goldenhide]

Almost universal for easy stripper clip loading no matter the weapon.

[@1978garfield]

I prefer this one (check local laws first) Remove fixed mag Start using detachable mags.

[@nicojuro]

Didn't mention: SKS is much easier to shoot prone than AK. I think its worth mentioning for alot of people.

[@n0tquitesane]

And comes from the factory with a monopod

[@vincentlok8894]

You can get 5 and 10 round AK magazines though, which would make the AK easier to shoot prone. Unless there is some other ergonomic issue.

[@newdefsys]

@@n0tquitesane Monopod ? I thought that was a serving spoon

[@sargintrock2538]

Excellent point for combat operation!

[@maxlienenlueke1481]

@@vincentlok8894 top loading could be advantageous in a prone position

[@PolesAreEverywhere]

"Now, when I empty this magazine" **casually dumps whole magazine into the ground**

[@lloydsims1573]

What? He caught the ammo in his hand and put it in his pocket. Or were you jestin?

[@TheDiameter]

Lloyd Sims I could be wrong but I think that was self-deprecating humor.

[@SavageGerbil]

@@lloydsims1573 It was referring to the beginning of the video, where he emptied the magazine via the trigger method, to demonstrate the bolt locking open

[@djb3v]

Yeah saw that but thanks for the point out

[@RebinRed21]

That caught me off guard 😂😂

[@robpetry84]

Paul's review of sunscreen: Now we'll try the "capri-sun spray tan 12 SPF" 10 oz. pump model to the "sun-stopper lotion" in a 24 oz. Squeeze top platform. Now we all know that the CDC has been telling us for decades that the average range of sun block effectiveness for spraying is 7 inches, but let's see how that translates into real world effectiveness. I like to use an old fashioned concoction of goat butter and raccoon grease as sunscreen, and do you know why? Because I like the classics. Now, I could bore you for hours with anecdotes for why I prefer that combination, but suffice it to say, it's what works for me. Now the big take away from all of this is, the capri-sun bottle simply fits my hand better than the other sun screen does. Is it enough diffrence to make a difference? Will you experience these same results? You be the judge.

[@dustinhudson933]

Lol this is priceless

[@treborkroy5280]

Copypasta material

[@noroadz3251]

That's not a fair comparison! Testing a 24 oz. versus a 10 oz. skews the results.

[@danprudholme1733]

And there went my coffee all over the screen....

[@exothermal.sprocket]

You've been around this channel a while.

[@KiithnarasAshaa]

Paul Harrell uploads a video, KZbin craps itself for about 15 minutes. His videos are just that powerful.

[@elsullo2]

It is TRUE! My Favorites section froze up completely for about fifteen minutes! KZbin said "try later."..................................elsullo

[@barryolaith]

There's something about Paul and his video's that is straight out of the '70's. His dress code for one. If we ever get a video filmed in his living room I'm pretty sure The Rockford Files will be on TV in the background.

[@modacare4546]

More like Starsky and Hutch.

[@patrickgriffitt6551]

And that would be a bad thing?

[@richiet6381]

I am always so intrigued by what Mr. Harrell has his coat I’m sure somewhere in there is the antidote for beer

[@thomasraahauge5231]

His coat is the tailor-made equivalence to the TARDIS . . .

[@Hanzer-ns5bh]

And enough room left over for at least three full-size handguns, a bottle of Shasta, several boxes of Winchester green-and-white-box ammunition, and one (1) 12-inch limited edition Paul Harrell action figure (with Kung-Fu Grip and Ejector Rod Slap Action!).

[@colin1818]

No Shasta today :(

[@tbohn10]

@@Hanzer-ns5bh Paul: Now you heard me say hit, and I mean hit it! That whiney guy: B-b-but that's how you get a rod shaped scar in your hand Paul: Did I stutter?

[@richiet6381]

Colin right!?!?! Or MEAT TARGET!

[@karas3248]

This is the paul harrel video I needed, but not the one I expected

[@retubeme]

I come to this gun pasttime later than most. But I find no one doing this better. Necessary jargon, names and techniques are all passed on to me efficiently and with good humor. Thanks Paul. I really appreciate it.

[@RolandsDad]

Back in the day, I had a friend who was incredibly broke and he and his father hunted for meat. As in didn't have it if they didn't bag it. They had an SKS that had come from Vietnam and had check marks on it from presumably heads taken. I noted it aloud and he said "Now I just use it for deer. Wanna come help me track some deer sometime?" to which I naturally obliged. Surplus guns are bad ass, they always have some story buried in 'em.

[@HugoStiglitz1942]

I wish I knew more about the awesome history of this weapon. Imagine owning a real heros gun

[@wyomingptt]

Maybe a check mark for every time he shit his pants when a Huey blaring 'Ride of the Valkyries' appeared on the horizon?

[@williamrauch4464]

From PA and I liked the comments on the 30 30...progression went like this as a kid. BB gun, 22LR, Single Shot Shotgun then 30 30 for Deer. Never considered the 30 30 as under powered

[@additudeobx]

Oh Really? Well I know this guy that says there are a HUNDRED rifle calibers in the range of 30-30 that are SUPERIOR to it in EVERY way..... just sayin' ....

[@usa-rb5fi]

All depends on what you’re using said caliber for.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

I took my first deer with a laser-range-finder-confirmed 49yd shot with a 6" 357 mag revolver (with a 2x scope). With that as a base line, any rifle cartridge is ballistically superior at accuracy/range/power/penetration.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

The only problem that the .30-30 really has is the intended firearms. Hear me out, although the cartridge can be loaded with spitzers, you wont find commercially available pointed bullets because of the liability that someone will load them into the tube of a lever gun and sue when something bad happens. A lack of aerodynamically adapted projectiles leads to the idea that it's a 'short range' cartridge. It just has everything working against it, but it's hard to beat an 1894 or 336 for deer on the east coast. That and it's hard to get a box mag to feed it, but it's rimmed and we just accept that it isnt really a box mag cartridge. I think it would be neat to see a 'No.4 Lee-Enfield Jungle Carbine' in .30-30 with a mag adapted to work. Short, sorta light, appropriate caliber on the east coast, and a 10 round mag that was designed to feed rimmed cartridges. And it could take heavy-grain pointed bullets.

[@williamrauch4464]

@@additudeobx dont get your point...fact is it has been killing since 1895. Also everyone has opinions

[@floydteter4323]

Admittedly an SKS fan here. But experiencing one slam fire convinced me to switch to Murray's Firing Pins. Slam fires eliminated, but not responsibility to handle firearm safely. Great comparison. Thank you for putting this together.

[@ghostjohn2001]

Did the slam fire happen while using brass cased ammo?

[@nicholasmurnan6263]

Paul is the man. He's like the Bob Ross of guns

[@arcticfox6808]

With "happy little trees" in the background. :)

[@killian9314]

@@arcticfox6808 that he may shoot down accidentally. "Timber"

[@claudiodiaz9752]

Happy little soda jugs. We'll shoot the devil out of them.

[@VTPSTTU]

I remember when we could get an SKS for $90. I should have gotten several of them.

[@VTPSTTU]

@@triggeredsear5430 I remember seeing an M1 carbine somewhere for $110 in 1994. I really wish I'd bought that rifle.

[@krtacct]

I paid $75 for my Russian sks in mint condition.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Coulda Shoulda Woulda

[@laramiestephenson1143]

I remember those days as well.

[@tanman7879]

You beat me to it. That's what I was thinking.

[@blakedavis2447]

Little bit disappointed He didn’t mention the bayonet

[@sammyers8106]

I want him to charge at the meat target with that bayonet

[@Drillbeast1]

But he does have a freaking grenade launcher!

[@Imragnar1]

Why u roasting hot dogs

[@bigpimpin6085]

Spike bayonet is superior

[@ivanujkic5509]

While it's true that, apart from some older model M70s with specific magazines, most AKs dont have a bolt catch, it's worth mentioning that a lot of later M70 magazines and I believe also some aftermarket ones have a bolt catch as part of the follower and will work reliably in just about any AK. Also regarding the SKS, the flip-up night sights, rifle grenade adaptor, sight and gas valve on the rifle are unique to the Yugoslavian M59/66.

[@ivanujkic5509]

This kind of bolt catch, of course, only serves to indicate an empty magazine, once removed it lets the bolt go home, requiring the action to be worked again to chamber a new round. It doesn't make the actual reload faster, it just prevents you from lining up a shot only to hear a click.

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

check out Phoenixphoenix channel. he uses a safety with a cut out in conjunction with a bolt hold followers. gotta engage the safety before stripping the mag out but once the new one is in he just drops the safty and it chambers a round. pretty slick technique.

[@CaptainXanax]

I have the same setup, magazines with bho followers, and a safety with a notch cut in it to hold back the bolt. So long as you remember your order of operations it works prefectly. I used to be able to find those bho mags for $9 a piece. Now they're up to about $12.

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

yeah I'm looking forward to trying it out. i don't know if the holding followers work in xtechs but i ordered a ods-1775 and they come with a couple xtechs. i got the krebs extension safty as well so it should be alright even if i don't have bolt holding mags.

[@keithahlstrom176]

loading the SKS: Thumb on the rear of the top cartridge. Index finger pulls the tip up...and push down. Like Butter!

[@DaDaDo661]

It's also how good your clips are. The czech clips are very smooth, the Chinese ones aren't. Russian and Czech clips are the best to buy online

[@stefanh.5543]

@@DaDaDo661 You shold grease the stripper clip rail lightly with a smal paint brush (also the part where the cartridge rim is) thats day and night...

[@bobrowley4346]

Bad stripper clips require this method... good ones usually don't. The Chinese ones seem to be the worst offenders.

[@badgerrrlattin35]

Allow me to 2nd Keiths observation.

[@kirkwagner461]

An example of how the knowlege he made available will be informing us for years, if not decades, after his passing. RIP Paul.

[@mattcole2863]

R.I.P. i just found this channel after seeing his death announcement. This is my first watch here, i wanted to watch my first video before he got sick so i could see who he was. Ill be watching more for sure.

[@aussieshooter5358]

Definitely my favourite firearm channel. Paul doesn't claim to be an "Expert", but we all know he is!

[@philipdillon83]

He does claim to be a professional though. Tomato, tomato.

[@aussieshooter5358]

@@philipdillon83 good one ya funny bastard!

[@ObjectiveZoomer]

No he says he is a professional

[@Mrgunsngear]

Good stuff

[@Clipazine]

I'd like to add that you can get a spring loaded firing pin for the SKS from Murray's Gunsmithing that pretty much eliminates the chance of slam fires (the slam fires are due to a free floating firing pin that sometimes can get stuck forward with no return spring). SKSs also have a potential for popping primers on inexpensive Russian steel cased ammo (the most common kind), which Murray's Gunsmithing can apparently also fix, though I've never used that service myself. I'm not affiliated with his business but I thought people may want to know. And the malfunction when Paul was reloading may have been due to the quality of the stripper clips. The vast majority of inexpensive SKS stripper clips seem to be cheap chinese newly made ones that have very mixed reviews. The ones you really want are original Russian or perhaps Chinese military surplus ones, though they are more expensive (especially the Russian ones).

[@Haneix1]

Still I would never trust it.

[@acratone8300]

The good clips have the letters BXN stamped on them.

[@RequisiteFunction]

They also make bigger magazines for the sks, and the stripper clips are only to facilitate a faster reload. It takes forever to load them one at a time into the mag, but that's what you are doing when you load a stripper clip anyway. They dont come pre-loaded.

[@Drillbeast1]

@@RequisiteFunction I have 2 detachable magazines, 37 rds each, US made for my $100 sks (cir. 1994)

[@VikOlliver]

I had an SKS - the NZ government took them all away. I was warned of slam fires because the firing pin was free-floating. I could not help but notice that my AR (they took all those too) also had a free-floating firing pin. Anecdotal Googling suggested that modified firing pins with.springs on actually increase the chances of a slam fire, which I dismissed until my mate's 44-40 with a similar spring mechanism slam-fired out of battery. Moral: keep the gun simple and keep it clean.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Your presentations are so unbiased and while informative to both novice and experienced gun owners or those who read about firearms, it never feels like you are dumbing things down or assuming knowledge. You have a perfect balance and great presentation of the information. It's nice to learn about firearms without first labelling them ad either good or bad or everything being inferior to someone's weapon of choice.

[@lowkey1969]

Bless you Paul. Godspeed, and thank you for your care to us all.

[@keatonmcglothlin6637]

Never thought the day would come I see Paul holding two of my favorite rifles.

[@Drillbeast1]

Kinda like dating fraternal twins.

[@TheDiameter]

The AK and SKS are my favorite as well. ARs are soulless rifles IMO.

[@coppertopv365]

Paul's Friend needs A few pointers. But I love my SK

[@dgilly6704]

Paul and his crew are like the members of the Justice League for adults. As always outstanding video fellas.

[@DTMWTD]

Who would’ve thunk this would be important for corporate media viewing four years later. RIP Paul

[@spvillano]

Why? Trump's people put out that the rifle is accurate to 800 yards. Hysteria and hyperbole rule, not silly little things like facts when *issues* are at stake!

[@copo2835]

That was a great comparison video, sir. As you said, the SKS is a bit sensitive to proper technique during reloading with stripper clips. The best way to do it quickly and reliably is to run your clip into the guide, and then use your index finger to lift the tip of the top round up slightly. Then, using your thumb and keeping the tip of that first round up, push the rounds into the mag. Much quicker than trying to just use a thumb across the middle of the cartridges

[@TheKingOfJordan1]

New Paul Harrell video always makes my day better. Sidenote: what furniture set is that on your AK? I really like it.

[@beanhavok2287]

Yep. Tapco galil

[@sgrombus3447]

it's tapco. unfortunately they're dead

[@censorshipisbookburning3235]

Looks like a Manticore Renegade handguard to me

[@Alraygun]

its a tapco galil or som

[@Formerlytrouserttrout]

I prefer Romanian dong

[@jeff68camaro]

This is an excellent video. It gives a fantastic and clear presentation, as well as fair and unbiased conclusions. I would have liked to see a comparison on recommendations of these rifles for buyers in different situations, but there is still plenty a buyer can gain from this video to help make a choice. Well done!

[@AlfredFJones1776]

I’ve seriously been considering getting an SKS because I can’t have a traditional AK or AR here in New York.

[@petergriffin383]

SKS is an excellent platform if you're not able to have AK. Palmetto has them for around $300 last I checked. If I couldn't have my AK I'd absolutely settle for the SKS.

[@worldoftancraft]

Better buy the scout rifle. From Steyer, for example - it is a "ready to go" rifle: included in package sights, two magasines, integrated bipod They will not take her away from you in 50 years. Because, as practice shows, they can, they in position and power to grab away and cause any shit with any of self-loading weapons

[@BandAid350z]

Солнцевская Братва should be a 2A sanctuary state.

[@ritterbruder212]

I have both and they’re both great guns. The SKS is a better-made rifle for sure. If you ditch the bayonet, cleaning rod, and buttstock cleaning kit, it becomes a handy 7.5lb rifle.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

I was just thinking of one for the models with the integral bayonet's :P just because, hehehe Good luck up there, behind enemy lines...

[@nicholasfoldes2970]

the wilderness around the ranges You go to is just lovely, must be quite relaxing out there after a nice shoot with friends. Oh and nice content man.

[@nicholaslittlefield4424]

Looks like the blue mountain area in Oregon. Not entirely sure but it is beautiful. Oregon for the most part is a gorgeous state.

[@konstantinliapunov9594]

Thanks, Paul, for your great content. It is always a pleasure to see thorough covering of a chosen subject in video.

[@vanillagorilla6845]

I love my sks. Partly because we can’t have ak’s in Canada, and our supreme leader is in the process of grabbing our ar’s. But stand alone the sks to me is a fun plinker and an effective Bush rifle for deer hunting

[@treyspencer1659]

Vanilla Gorilla sorry about your tyrant leader bro. But the SKS is a awesome rifle. I got mine when I was like 15 and love it.

[@TTiger86268]

Ridiculous how everything is the "Black rifles" fault, never the person using it. They know its like a drunk driver, they dont blame Ford, Chevy etc.. They just use it as an excuse to disarm.

[@andnorr7738]

@@TTiger86268 Exactly.

[@hooshangmaster]

bad news it's gonna be grabbed soon

[@vanillagorilla6845]

hooshangmaster probably, silver lining is it can all be reversed as long as we vote him out next election.

[@Hanzer-ns5bh]

I remember the days when I was a young lad window-shopping for my eventual first rifle. SKSs were still being sold in barrels at the local shops and you could get a WASR for five hundo, versus your Bushmaster or DPMS ARs, which ran $150-200 more easily. Now I can have all the complete uppers, complete lowers, parts kits, muzzle devices, handguards, grips, charging handles, optics, greebles, Macguffins, bits, bobs, doodads and whirligigs I want from a dozen different manufacturers, amalgamating into two or three complete and functioning rifles of varying caliber and configuration, for the same price as an SKS and AK that don't have headspace issues or crooked sights. I am in a shooter's cornucopia, and I feel... empty. ... ...is it too late to go back?

[@peternorton5648]

It’s never too late. lol

[@copo2835]

I dunno, a 400 dollar SKS that somebody hasn't bubba'd feels safer to me than a 400 dollar AR. I've seen a couple of those el cheapo plastic lowers fail, and that kinda puts me off.

[@TheDiameter]

Go buy a new PSA or Zastava AK for $600-$800 and get a rifle on par or better than a $1k at and be a happy man!

[@karelzuzak1839]

Paul, certainly fun watching you shoot with another shooter. And love the "on your command".

[@derekbotha9508]

Rip Paul rewatching all your clips because they are great. The AK platform distinctive click when releasing safety could be a giveaway in certain circumstances.

[@horusfalcon]

Thank you, Paul. Very informative and easy to watch. I wish you had an SKS Model D or M (Sporter models that accept AK mags) to try out. They are an interesting solution.

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

That is a really nice Yugo SKS. Interesting that the rifle came w/ all the 'extras'. From what I can see the wood looks in great shape. Love my 1950 Tula. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@microfarmers]

I like watching you shoot, what a pro. Definitely the best posture I've ever seen! Keep up these great videos.

[@oscarshen6855]

This demonstration perfertly shows "accuracy" tells you more about the shooter than the firearm, as least not at extrem distance. Any firearm that ever put into service should be sufficiantly accurate for intended distance, and in most case, more accurate than YOU.

[@ianmedford4855]

Very true. Most decently made rifles can out shoot the shooter... Paul's AK is a WASR too, which doesn't help matters at all. They will never ever break and they always go bang, but its pretty much the bottom of the AK barrel as far as accuracy goes. I have a couple AK variants that shoot around 2 MOA no problem.

[@juliusfucik4011]

Inaccuracies simply add up. Bad aim with an accurate rifle is the same as good aim with an inaccurate rifle.

[@Leo___________]

Reminds me of the people that complain about glocks being inaccurate. Sure buddy, I bet you do a lot of +50 yds shooting with handguns. Which is where any difference in mechanical accuracy between service weapons start to show up. Better buy that marksman barrel.

[@PeaceManBro]

@@juliusfucik4011 I get your point but not true at all, in almost all circumstances the gun is more accurate than the shooter can accurately shoot, so a bad shot with an accurate rifle will always be worse than a good shot with a less accurate rifle.

[@brandonbennett3082]

​@@juliusfucik4011 Not at all. "Bad aim" usually results in missing your target, while an inaccurate rifle means having a few inches of give at a few hundred yards. I can't imagine there's any sort of successful or ubiquitous rifle platform (i.e. the SKS) that can't hit man-sized targets up to 400 yards- which is all you need for many purposes.

[@bluesdad54]

Paul, I think you do some of the best comparisons of guns on the internet. Big fan here. Sorry that some dont know when to let a body do it their way. Ill keep watching! Stay safe.

[@capella95]

Chris Hemsworth’s “Extraction” would be whole lot easier if he had Pauls jacket.

[@nokoolaid]

It would a lot better if Paul did it.

[@bigbaby8533]

@@lukwyns2279 ive seen the movie but cant seem to recall what exactly you are referencing.

[@killian9314]

Besides the parts that were a tad too john wick "inspired", a pretty solid action movie with killer action direction. That chase scene was something to gawk at.

[@bacon81]

Surprisingly good movie. I recommend it!

[@Bule-farang]

Turned it off as soon as I saw him with elbow pads. Cringe reminder when I watched Jack Ryan with Kevin Costner head to toe with padding and standing around like a dumb dumb.

[@jamescalhoun4588]

The SKS is one of my all time favorites ! When comparing the dirty thirty to the thuddy-thuddy you have to take into consideration the ballistic coefficiency 30-30 150gr = .193 7.62x39 154gr = .320

[@ObjectiveZoomer]

Interesting point!

[@nova68cutie]

@Nick whats a 761/39? I'm guessing you meant 762/39?

[@sarge12212]

Actually, you have to take into consideration that the SKS and AK-47 are semi-auto rifles. They use some energy from the powder to power the action. 30-30 is lever action and ALL the powder is used to push the bullet downrange. So, that part of the video was complete BS. I'm surprised he didn't point that out.

[@edgarburlyman738]

It uses like 10 fps worth of power to do that you absolute Fudd

[@lardomcfarty9866]

@@sarge12212 idiotic opinion. The difference in power is negligeable

[@mattygunn3852]

Another fabulous, educational, well-produced video by Paul Harrell and his team. Yawn. Thank you to you and your team!

[@regularfather4708]

Paul Harrell drops a new video, turning a good day into a great one!

[@Eric-ts4gi]

Love that you made this video. I have a Yugoslavian SKS.

[@ebblue81]

Thank You Mr. Harrell, slamfire is a real danger! One of the harshest but important lessons i've learned as a new shooter. Always point in a safe direction!

[@michaelhoward8332]

Paul, I've been meaning to AKSKS this.

[@EvilGNU]

oooof that pun hit hard

[@eckelrock]

I know I'm Stalin for time, but I'm just Lenin you know for your convenience.

[@allsaidndonefer7654]

Aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!! Hahaha

[@CSSVirginia]

@@eckelrock You make me laugh...... Go to Gulag...

[@grootsChannel]

Haha that made me GULAGH

[@Antholography]

This is going to sound like..."Fuddlore" but here goes. I like the AK. I like the SKS. I prefer the SKS when I am in unfamiliar areas and hunting or shooting. It has a much "lower profile" to John Q. Public because it has a traditional wood stock. Being that it doesn't have a large protuding magazine - it also makes it handier for carrying. The SKS is to the AK47 as the Mini 14 is to the AR15. They each have their pros and cons.

[@5000rgb]

You are not the only one who appreciates the "lower profile" of a more traditionally styled gun. In Paul's best guns for home defense video he mentions that he likes the Winchester 1897 pump shotgun for that reason. If you do have to discharge your weapon the cops and the jury may view you more favorably if they see you with an old pump shotgun than if you have something a little more tacticool.

[@MrBearyMcBearface]

That's why I want an sks. Also you don't need mags. You don't NEED clips either. I watched Jerry miculek load his sks by opening the mag and dropping bullets in and going to town.

[@trevors8577]

@@MrBearyMcBearface And one can always pull the box off and use a detachable mag. A little bit of a pain though as the bolt has be locked back to insert the mag as the bolt goes under the feed lips of the mag.

[@copo2835]

@@trevors8577 And half the time the Tapco detachable mags don't lock the bolt open on empty

[@Moroni108]

Good Lord, I can not for the life of me understand who could dislike the videos from this channel. I have worked near and around firearms for over 30 years. Being a certified firearms instructor with the Federal Government and having worked around some of the best firearms instructors, some rated as Grand Masters, I have to admit that Paul Harrell's videos are top notch. His videos are very informative, interesting and without a doubt, very professional. It's my opinion that the negative comments or dislikes are just being done out of spite, because why would you keep returning to a channel where you have left negative comments or a dislike in the past, just to do it again and again? Anyhow, thank you for the videos Paul Harrell! Very professional.

[@Quadrenaro]

I love my sks! Was my second rifle. More forgiving than my 30-06 in recoil and price per round. I stained the handguard black to match my tapco(It was 2010). Wish I kept it original, but I refinished it a year ago and its alright. That's my sks story. Oh, got it for 200, packed in cosmo.

[@CtrlAltRetreat]

Pretty much the same story, Garand into sks because 30.06 is not cheep. I take it you're behind the lines in a gun hating state too?

[@Quadrenaro]

@@CtrlAltRetreat Haha, not at all. My state allows permit-less carry. Though I did live in California for 3 months once. I kept my SKS behind a false wall at my father-in-laws. I actually just ordered a Garand from the CMP a few weeks back. Reloading, I got my 30-06 cost per round down to 40-50 cents.

[@joshy7759]

Still smell like delicious gunk? How'd you clean yours? I went the gun cleaner and 5 pack of toothbrushes route.

[@Quadrenaro]

@@joshy7759 Gasoline, followed by gun oil. A few places still have that sticky sound. Such as the grenade sight. I accidentally made napalm using a styrofoam cup to dip the magazine in.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

If you want to get rid of grease fast use a heat gun/paint stripper. Wish I'd figured that out 40 years before I finally did.

[@amorphoussolid8512]

When I first watched this video the server was down. So I came back to rewatch it and leave my like. I want to make sure KZbin knows how liked Paul Harrell is.

[@CheeseDanish85]

Thanks fellow human. I too liked Paul Harrell's video and made sure to leave my like.

[@cayman9873]

Ok paul.. I just purchased two sks chinese type 56 rifles .. military surp from a classic firearm source.. about 420 each shipped and transfered.. i am still chucking cosmoline but I owe watching your video for my checkbook dent... I have garands and mosins and one mauser... I think these old dented well worn rifles have great history. I love feeling the old wood and wondering what history the rifle has been thru. I really enjoy your well written reviews and tests and the questions your ponder. I respect your knowledge and your straightforward comments. In this time of " beer " your work has given me much education and perspective. I thank you and your crew.

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

I always loved that big lump of a wood stock with the metal plate at the end of the SKS. Both ends of the SKS are weapons if the need arises. That might help since the reload is a bit slower

[@dynmicpara]

Use detachable ProMag quik-detach lever SKS 35-round magazines; this bogus Luddite comparison ignores the reality that the SKS can use Pre-Loaded Magazines (PRELMs), too. Stock can be also improved with a pistol grip. Mr. Paul know-it-all-gyrene should do a comparison of an AKM with EMPTY mags versus a SKS with 10-round stripper clips.

[@TheBuster0926]

@@dynmicpara I hear those need alot of coaxing to work. Could you drop me a link to these. As an SKS owner you've got me interested.

[@sheeesh8978]

@@dynmicpara you’re really mad Paul Harrel didnt fudd out his sks to pretend its superior to an akm? Lmao

[@googlepissoff5776]

@@dynmicpara Those magazines are dogshit. They are slow to load, bulky, and unreliable. The AK would still win with due to the janky reloads ;)

[@dynmicpara]

​@@googlepissoff5776 YOU ARE TALKING DOGSHIT. STFU AND SHOW TIME LOADING ON A VIDEO. Not your civilian normie ignorant opinion. YOU haven't done the WORK to be authoritative on this. You are just an AKM fan girl. I resent your lying lack of integrity. The USMC know-it-all who made this video didn't even FIND OUT the Russian SKS stripper clip loading technique to DO IT THE BEST. You, obviously have not figured out how to best load SKS duckbill PRELMs, either. Moreover, SKSes can be made to load the exact AKM mags, making the point MOOT. Know what that means? No. You don't. Moreover (AGAIN) you miss the whole important CONCEPT that the BEST rifle should be able to BOTH STRIPPER CLIP LOAD (SLC) and load mags (PRELMs) like the M14, Mini14s modified Zv58es etc.

[@lyrooo326]

Paul Harrell post a video. I immediately stop doing what I was doing.

[@concernedcanadian8460]

Early models had a spring loaded firing pin (prefered). Later models a floating firing pin. Slam fire is due to a stuck firing pin. The pin can get stuck if it's overly dirty, or the cosmoline wasn't cleaned our properly after storage. It can also get seized up if you're shooting corrosive ammo and don't clean every time you shoot.

[@KineticsReborn]

That AK bolt racking sound is heaven

[@CC-oi8gr]

"That man had no regard for lawn maintenance."

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Thank you SOOOO much for including the .30-30 comparison.

[@clemfandango7175]

While his friend might be a good shooter there’s a night and day difference in his grouping Paul can really shoot well given any firearm I’d love a days training with him

[@g.w.7893]

Without sounding like a perv, I do get excited when Paul reaches into his pockets.

[@eddyflo2978]

You definitely need to see his explanation in the lake than. Enjoy

[@docbailey3265]

You sound like a perv.

[@kennethbillman5701]

Absolutely love all your videos and learn much from them. I would love to see you make some videos on the type of military rifles and handguns that you like both older and newer. Also if you have AR15's in different calibers that you like. Thanks so much for everything that you do, you don't only educate people about ammo and firearms but also just plane manners and love. Thanks Paul again for everything you do.

[@2ahdcat]

C'mon Paul! Release those Paul Harrell dollies already! :)

[@michaelblacktree]

Legend has it, only one was made. And it was sold to Chuck Norris.

[@jackd2083]

michael blacktree 🤣

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

they're not dolls, they're action figures....like i used to say about playing with the classic G.I.Joe's when i was 13

[@thomasraahauge5231]

. . . but they were all of them deceived, for another action figure was made . . .

[@jacka55six60]

But the one he showed us has a major flaw. No magic pockets!

[@permanenceaesthetic6545]

Now we just need to get his hands on a Makarov...

[@Hjerte_Verke]

MACK er roff!

[@housebaelishgaming]

Lmao

[@borismarkov1141]

When it comes to slavic names, the emphasis is almost always on the second syllable, its a common mistake. boRIS not BOris ivAN not IVan MiHAil, naTAsha, naTAlia and so on In general its not a big deal. I would love to see a .380 vs 9mm Makarov comparison on the meat target more that I care about how he says it.

[@hairy_putin]

Dick Grips

[@jr1001jr]

Screw the Makarov... let's see a Tokarev 7.62x25

[@jameshannon7162]

Top notch. Answers all my questions.

[@celebmrk9]

The big advantage of the SKS is, of course, you have a knife and a bomb thrower!!! 😎

[@spartaninvirginia]

you can have those with an ak too

[@Adiscretefirm]

Zombie gun confirmed.

[@chlebowg]

Chicom AK had a folding bayonet and the Polish AK had a grenade launcher

[@Troy_Built]

It's also long and heavy enough to be an effective club.

[@SteveSmith-wm4qy]

All Yugoslav AKs have that Grenade launcher too. Also you can mount a bayonet to them as well