AK47 USER GUIDE - PART 1

[@jmoral4494]

I’m 3 years late but the quote of the year is “Make sure, don’t be stupid, that there is no cartridge inside the chamber, otherwise you will be facing ah’ natural selection”

[@crabwalkarms7347]

His accent makes its some much better too.

[@renzmargadant]

Best Quote EVER!

[@SlavUnion]

“Make sure, don’t be stupid, otherwise you will be facing ah’ natural selection”

[@larkinoo]

I caught that too, and was laughing out loud ! " Guys, he are a funny guy ! " Sept one thing......he had you moving the front sight in the wrong direction. And I know he knows what the correct direction is to align the sights as he is truly all knowledgable RE AKs.

[@Heypistola]

@@crabwalkarms7347 His command on the English language really accentuates it all.

[@Samcf9]

"otherwise you will be facing a natrual selection" wise words

[@timkc1638]

“It looks differently than your AR 15” No doubt. It’s so much sexier.

[@reggiechabassol628]

I'm a weapons tech for a NATO member country. We're expected to be knowledgeable​ about foreign weapons we're expected to encounter on the battlefield, although my particular country doesn't offer much, if any, training. AK's are banned in my Country so I find this series very useful and informative. Thanks for the good work, keep em' coming.

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

+Reggie Chabassol I'm glad I could help. More videos coming man.

[@kayok07]

Reggie Chabassol Welcome California ;)

[@reggiechabassol628]

kayok07 It's not that bad lol

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

Reggie Chabassol only NATO member country I know of which bans the AK pattern by name is the one I'm living in... Canada. you also Canadian by any chance?

[@reggiechabassol628]

Canuck GunNut good guess lol

[@seanstrickland4970]

AR guy thinking about giving the ak a chance. "Bend the saftey" "Take a knife and put wood in it" Im sold lol

[@jamesdigriz7971]

AR discrepancy: A control is too heavy/light. AR solution: Buy new parts for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. AK discrepancy: A control is too heavy/light. AK solution: Just bend it with hand, komrade!

[@JC-ye9gp]

I own both but AK is my favorite

[@TommyTombstone]

Same

[@stevewilliams5498]

Lol the ultimate apocalypse weapon

[@maxfalconi6995]

I love it! AR and AK are both fun to shoot and each one has it's own advantages

[@cid3593]

30 years of playing with AK's, and I'm just finding out about the bolt carrier slot/handguard lever interface. Rob Ski rocks.....

[@bryananderson3772]

30 years.... Just learning.... You drunk

[@cthulhu6697]

@@bryananderson3772 You say that like it's a bad thing. I bet you rag on junkies too ;)

[@bryananderson3772]

Actually, since I wrote that comment I've become a drunk too

[@cthulhu6697]

@@bryananderson3772 Hey, it's never too late to join the party ;)

[@bryananderson3772]

@@cthulhu6697 now I watch two and a half men every night and drink the whole time. Life's good

[@1888CHAD8881]

When I seen him using a log out in the woods as a workbench, I instantly Suscribed

[@ramblingatease4402]

100% bro

[@Nobody-eo7hh]

Yeah

[@jamesaustin1864]

I recommend www.sigsuaers.com/ for your best ammunition I just got my order from them. 😍💯💯..

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I have been shooting for almost 50 years but I am only now getting my first AK. This video was a great version of "AK's for Dummies". It is straightforward and simple and will allow a new AK user to be comfortable with their rifle whether they are an experienced shooter or brand new to firearms. Well done. Thank you.

[@hag32581]

This dude is always on point.

[@robertbowen646]

My first AK and I really enjoyed this video. Learned a lot!! Loved the "close-ups" that define what your actually looking at. Very well done!

[@holgermeinicke427]

Grew up with an HK G3 (loved it) in Germany, but then spent 30 plus years in America and build many AR 15's to meet my requirements. Absolutely love the AR 15, but just bought my first AK 47 (M&M out of Colorado). Well, what can I say, AR's are are just like a BMW, Audi, Cadillac, GMC or Lincoln and an AK 47 is just like a tractor. But, I totally love it, simple, always works, never let me down, no hick-ups (5,000 rounds of the cheapest ammo I ever bought, 16-20 cents a round). This video told me more than I ever hoped to learn in 30 minutes anywhere. Great channel, love this guy, and no, I am not related to him!

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

+Holger Meinicke thanks for being with us!

[@AnthonyBoettcher24]

It's nice to see other German immigrants living their love for guns in the U.S. Couldn't agree more with you that the AR-15 is much more refined but sometimes there's enjoyment in the crude and simple things.

If AR15 is a Cadillac, AK 47 is a tank.

[@cthulhu6697]

@@AnthonyBoettcher24 Yes, the AK is a way more reliable, rugged, powerful, lots of everything I like rifle. I personally hate the AR-15/M-16 and the round it chambers. So, you are a German immigrant? Cool, we need more German minds here in America. Such a smart, inventive, and innovative people and country that has brought the world so many great things, many of which I rely on ( Oxycodone and Morphine for my nasty chronic, lifelong pain ) so many great guns that I enjoy and defend myself, family, property, and business with, the jet engine, and much more, so many things. I have to ask since it seemed to be mentioned, are you guys not allowed to own guns ( I assume you can own hunting rifles and shotguns in pretty much any country ) in Germany besides hunting rifles ( bolt actions ) and shotguns? That would be really odd because some of my favorite guns are made in Germany and Austria : H&K, Sig Saur, Glock ( Austria ), and many more. My daily concealed carry gun is usually a Sig Saur P229 in .40 caliber, a .40 caliber Glock 23, sometimes a .45ACP caliber Glock 30, and I prefer Glock, H&K, Sig Saur pistols, AKMs of various nationalities for rifles ( and the AK is basically a copy of the STG 44 used by Germany in WW2, primarily by Waffen SS units ), and I really like the H&K-G3 .308 rifle ( I had to buy the Spanish copy, the CETME, because I couldn't afford the H&K G-3 way back in the early 1990s ). It would be weird, to my way of thinking, if Germany, the producer of so many great weapons, didn't allow it's own citizens to own those great weapons. So what can a regular civilian own in Germany?

[@TexasChilliMassacre]

@@cthulhu6697 Well, here in Germany we can buy almost the same toys as the US citizen. We can't get full autos, unfortunately. And some guns are only available for hunters and collectors, not for sports shooters. Such like AK 47 in 7,62x 39.We can get them in 308 and 223. I have a Zastava M2010 in 223 and in 308.Both are fine toys and it's so much fun shooting them. Another fine toy is my K98. It's a german one that was captured by the yugo in 1944 so it shows the former yugo sign. But they couldn't remove all the german stamps so one can see its actually a german gun. That's also one of my favorites. And as a side gun I got a Ruger GP 100.I absolutely love the Ruger. Greets from Germany.

[@phillipriggs3375]

He talks like foreigner but calls USA "OUR" Rob is Great Patriot

[@Robertthachickenwrangler]

Phillip Riggs he’s a real American!

[@terrelljohnson4123]

But you guys are the same people who hate blacks that build this country

[@phillipriggs3375]

@@terrelljohnson4123 hope you find out different someday. I hate sin and the damage it causes. Ephesians 6:12

[@ironsharkpa1026]

@@terrelljohnson4123built the USA?😂 lol you guys would still run away from lions if it wasn't for the white man.

[@unsainted2240]

@@terrelljohnson4123 What exactly did you build?

[@troubleshooter12z]

I just bought an Wasr-10 and I could not be anymore happier lol, literally got home 30 minutes ago and this video has been helpful.

[@d.will9359]

Childish Seanbino I just got mine two days ago bro

[@troubleshooter12z]

Derreon Hunter Enjoy it man took mine to the range the other day, extremely satisfied but I already bought a retaining plate because that Shepherd pin in the rifle is annoying as hell to put back in.

[@bobbyjohnson7069]

As long as you got it for under $600 you did okay- the Yugoslav N-pap series is totally better quality as is the Saiga pattern It’s akin to buying a Del Ton compared to a Colt AR-15...

[@d.will9359]

Bobby Johnson ok i paid 500 for mine it was used but still has lots of life. The brand new ones run 650-850. That’s a lot for a start up AK

[@davidbates8295]

I have owned an Wasr-10 for a few years now. It still performs flawlessly and makes me laugh when i hear ar haters say how bad they are.

[@yankeesuperstar]

Rob is more American than most born and and raised- our brother.

[@samwalker1461]

Fuckn a 👍🇺🇸

[@yeshlezcano8567]

Facts 💯

[@Heypistola]

Serbs are the Americans of the Balkans, which is usually not a compliment. However, Rob knows his shit regardless.

[@jayjaytheprince7724]

@@Heypistola you have no clue what you are talking about man.

[@richarddavis9028]

Natural selection great comment

[@jeremyorr8732]

boy I miss the days off $300-400 ak's lol found a old magazine from 2007 maid me wanna​ cry seeing them cheaper prices lol

[@PracticalTacticalFedeli]

Jeremy Orr wasr3 for 270.00 uhhhh the early 2000's were pretty decent

[@Paid2Win]

Dude you're telling me. By the time I was knowledgeable and responsible enough to purchase a long gun they were anywhere from 700 to 1400. I remember when I was just a kid, gun stores with my dad, the price tags were half that! The pain is real my friend.

[@scottwilliams7726]

My dad bought a Maadi AK for 149$ in 1996

[@doomermeme9975]

I told my stepdad to buy a mosin when they were less than a hundred bucks. Didnt listen. Now they're 4 times as much. You live and learn...

[@t436]

I saw one that price and was like nope that gun is gonna be crap. All these years later I wish I did it.

[@dennisbarrett6148]

Walks through the woods, stops at a log and makes a half hour long presentation that was fluid and informative. Very nice.

[@whydoyougottahavthis]

I love how passionate he is just like me, he's holding back being giddy on many sentences just excited and wants to talk and shoot more =)

[@brianmorrissey3746]

There's something about his accent that just makes this demo about breaking down an AK sooooo satisfying

[@mcpig3240]

Haven't touched an AK since 1971 in Nam and just bought a PSA 47 Gen 3. So this was a very instructive video that brought me back to speed along with useful insights from a guy with some pro time on the platform. Watch Rob shoot the vest drills, he isn't some bs"er he's the real deal. Bolshoe spasibo!!

[@TheWolfElder]

Thank you for your service! My dad is also a Vietnam vet!

[@foxy126pl6]

Great comment! Rob is from Poland, not Russia though ^^

[@Gator69420]

How’s it holding up?

[@Somnio64]

I think I have an AK problem, I haven't even built my 3rd AK rifle yet but I am thinking about buying parts for my 5th!

[@maddi01hgr]

Where do you buy your parts?

[@philippefrater2000]

Sounds like addiction... 🖖🏻😎🇫🇷😇🖖🏻

[@Paid2Win]

@@maddi01hgr Pakistan ;) Jokes aside have you seen their weapons bizarres? Incredible stuff.

[@shitfucked]

one does not simply have one AK only a first one!

[@cthulhu6697]

@ Somnio 64 Hey, I'm getting ready to buy my 3rd AK here at 46 years old ( I guess I'm getting slack in middle age ). I have a MAK-90 ( a good one, after they fixed the initial glitches ) and a Romanian Romak that I bought way back in the 90s when AKs were affordable to just about everybody. Trying to choose between sweet deals from 2 different people who really need the money because of being out of work due to covid ( which has been good for my business ). Between a Yugoslavian M-70 rifle ( which I've wanted for years ), and a Serbian Zastava ZPAP. Which rifle would you buy?

[@RonStockwell23]

Great video!!! Got my first AK (used) about a month ago and have gotten it cleaned up, upgraded furniture, and feel I'm ready to take it to the range now.

[@brendanjones840]

Dude you’re awesome and very informative. I’m a new gun owner and my first gun is an AK. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I learned a lot about AKs and other rifles. “Natural selection” had me 😂😂

[@dbmail545]

The AK Bootcamp book is terrific!

[@bt4839]

As an LE Armorer I find your video expertly well done and very informative. Thank you

[@brianmead7556]

Trying to imagine how people would react to a police force that uses M 's and 74's. I think it would be hilarious.

[@mirwaisayazi2886]

Brian Mead Theres a police dept in Alaska that uses Kreb’s AK’s

[@MISERSTYLE]

I've owned Ak for years now and seeing a video like this is STILL refreshing and helpful. EXCELLENT VIDEO!

[@KonaLife]

This man is simply THE AK master. Thanks, Rob, for your informative video. First time AK owner here of a Zastava ZPAP M70 and this was very helpful.

[@gordotortuga8748]

Good choice!

[@686787eohat]

Robski you rock. I am on my 3rd ak but watched anyway. Keep up the good work.

[@brazenbull636]

The Slavic accent really adds to the edutainment value and holds my attention in this wideo 😄

[@jamesdigriz7971]

Da, tovarisch. To make best Kalashnikov video is recommended to take some Russian classes at local college to practice proper accent. :-D

[@fancyultrafresh3264]

I couldn't imagine a better AK47 instructor than a Russian-American veteran.Excellent video.

[@magdump4456]

He's not russian American, he's Polish American

[@oszyrns]

Rob Ski, I just bought my very first AK over a week ago, and I 've been watching your videos since then everyday. BIG thanks for your work ! Greetings from Poland :-)

[@jkevinf5091]

In Poland right now you may have much need for an AK-47. It is good to know everything about one.

[@oszyrns]

@@jkevinf5091 the main thing to know before buying an AK in Poland right now is that there's no 7,62x39 ammo available at gun stores 😞

[@JohnnyBGoode215]

Robski, I share your videos with all my friends. I've owned AK'S for over 30 years, built some from kits, and prefer them over almost every other platform. I continue to learn from your videos and have bought from your store. Please keep up the great work. Your honest appraisals of various manufacturer's products help me spend my money wisely when adding to my collection or making improvements to existing platforms. Thank you for all your hard work. Have a happy new year!

[@rspurdie]

Ah geez this was so perfect. Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been researching the AK platform for a while and this video is by far the most complete and simple instruction on the function, field strip, and zero of an AK. I believe the AK is the best rifle available today even after extensive use of the AR platform. I’m excited to see how I can perform with one soon.

[@Sapphireleadershipadvisors]

This is just what I was looking for. I had an AK47 from a while ago that I never shot and finally pulled it out and just recently started tinkering with it, then I find this video. Perfect timing and a testament to the value you present as it still brings you viewers over 7 years after you posted it. Great video.

[@RARufus]

You're the best Rob! I've gotten into AKs this past year because of your videos. It helps that at least some 7.62x39 is still available through all of 2020 and so far in 2021.

[@michaelschmidt4192]

This guide is the first thing I ever ‘liked’ in my life. Your delightful combination of comfortable Western idiom with a fairly thick accent made me laugh out loud, but I was gripped by your explicit presentation of safe & sensible handling. I thought your earthy dialogue, CDF and knowing smile was like a typical Australian Army Corporal, and that’s the best compliment I can give. I was also astonished at how steady the muzzle was during auto firing. Nice one.

[@benrosborough5915]

New AK owner here. Thanks for the video Rob! Very well structured and very informative!

[@Fudi-La]

the simplicity makes the weapon awesome. Thanks for the clear explaination

[@petesheppard1709]

PLEASE do a video on all the ways you can use the cleaning kit--especially the container! It's amazing how versatile it is!

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

+Pete Sheppard , yes, this little thing is like multitool on steroids. It's shame that many new rifles don't ship with them anymore

[@stevenkeegan6260]

My first AK is on order after a life time of AR’s. This video is so helpful to a first timer. Thanks for posting it.

[@RG-bw6wz]

Very good video ! I learned everything I needed to know about my AK 47 NPAP ! Excellent instruction, very clear and precise! Keep up the good work !

[@victorglaviano]

Great explanation and breakdown, as a man who has built 47s and 74s (Saigas of course!). I was also a combat advisor and been through foreign weapons course (Eastern Bloc), AK and AR two entirely different weapons, different Rifleman philosophies, both good in their own right. If you want a weapon that can take any type of environment and function then an AK is your choice, just don't expect accuracy past about 300 meters. The AR is a trained Rifleman's rifle that offers standoff of up to 600 meters with little/no recoil. The whole Eastern Bloc philosophy of conscripted military, lots of firepower downrange not concerned with pinpoint accuracy. AR is for western, mostly US, militarys that put emphasis on Marksmanship and one shot, one kill philosophy with standoff. Not saying which is better or not, they both have their place, strengths and weaknesses. I own both the 47 and 74, along with AR style rifles. One big difference that gives the AR platform and advantage is its modularity, especially with the M-4 variants! Thanks again for the great presentation!

[@Liam-op7dz]

0:24 is the face of man who loves his AKs.

[@johnniewasr5740]

That a good shot of Rob

[@RonStockwell23]

KZbin must be hiding part 2. I can find your list, but part 2 isn't showing.

[@sullybiker6520]

Rob, your videos are seriously good. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I only just noticed you've covered the zero topic more than once. Cheers.

[@Hothenrik]

I just field stripped my Zastava for the very first time (only had it for literally 3 days), and I used a small rubber mallet with a rag placed over the hand guards to protect the surface as I moved the lever up. It did take some effort but once I got it knocked loose, it was very easy to remove the gas tube. I did also have to "tap" the lever back into place; however, it went back a lot easier than it went up! I would never try using pliers for something like that! Glad I got educated on how to do it. This method looks fairly simple as well, and the simpler the better! 👍

[@sinopepino4652]

7:35 you'll be facing natural selection xD

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

I snorted my coffee at that.....

[@vigalantyleyba]

Perfect lol

[@raajmata]

Lol thanks bro ..😜

[@jonbocz]

Two comments on sighting in: you can't adjust the cartridge, so you move the sight to where the bullet strikes the target. Same thing he said but a different way to remember. The rear position of the slider on the rear sight is actually a battle site, not zero elevation. I like to sight in at 200 m. Aim at high chest position and the bullet will strike a man -sized torso at anywhere from the muzzle to 250 m. You can re-sight when shooting targets.

[@1303russ]

I've got to say, This video was awesome. I'm an AR person trying to get into the AK world and this video was really helpful. Specially the using the AK parts to disassemble the rifle. I would have been that idiot with pliers. Also watching rob put together that rifle, You can tell this man knows his rifle inside and out. Thanks for the video, Rob!

[@TiborasaurusRex]

Nice overview bro. So simple that even a little Kutas can understand :-)

[@DitchDoc35]

TiborasaurusRex ive watched all your videos too lol

[@washimeshafodino6851]

TiborasaurusRex the cleaning kit is on the hole under the stock butt.

[@format.7315]

Just found this guys videos today. They are great. Love your vids too rex. Been watching for a couple weeks.

[@chizzelfingers]

dude. u helped my son hit a 1000 yards atc12 yrs old. I mean he has my natural talent 😌 but ur awesome. he's now in the military doing classified things. but I'll always be thankful for ur teaching techniques thank you rex

[@bearfoot100]

Another great video Rob. To tighten up loose wood screws in the stock, try this. Remove the screw and place a few drops of super glue in the hole. Let it soak into the wood. Let it dry for a few hours. The glue will toughen up the wood. DO NOT put the screw in, if the glue is wet. If you do, the head will snap off, if you try to remove it.

[@GoreTorn16]

Who else flinched on that bug @21:50? I about got my fly swatter!

[@Dusty2455433]

Scared the shit out of me

[@przsoi2249]

that was crazy

[@rickreinke2053]

I started watching your series, until 3 am came around. You answered all those little questions I had and corrected a few things I had wrong.... you have a new customer...

[@flanman1905]

Who else watched this even though it's like a "how to drink water" tutorial

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

+Kory Flanigan you would be surprised, how many messages per day I have with questions about basic field strip only...now I can just copy and paste link...;-)

[@cesarflores8450]

Kory Flanigan hahahahaha.....middle school health film you had to get signed permision to watch... Your Changing Body And How to Respond..."Johny feels something odd in his groin hes never felt for Suzy" later she calls him a little bitch and johny goes home to beat off. lol I stop the vid at 50 secs. This is a good intro film for the new to the AK types. Good job again RobSki.

[@nightfury6836]

This is a great video for inviting new AK purchasers into our community. It takes the mysticism out of the weapon system. Excellent work ;-)

[@Mak-Daddy]

Never hurts to go over the basics. Even for the most trained riflemen often times mistakes are made on the simplest concepts and procedures.

[@mulekicker-ut5jl]

For someone that is brand new to ak this was very helpful. I think most guys don't get involved with ak because they are uniformed. I'm all over them now all ready have plans for my next one.

[@nicknack8459]

7:03 - KEEP THE GAS BLOCK/TUBE DRY!!! I accidentally left oil in the tube of my SKS and when I fired it *BOOM* Huge splatter, smoke, like an explosion went off inside my rifle. Scary! Always keep this dry. Couldn't agree more.

[@generalwyf]

"it is a new machine, because it is different than your ar15" what a Shakespearean master

[@williepete5585]

This is a most useful video. Thank you. Sometimes the most basic things need to be taught, retaught, learned, and relearned. I always lived the gas block, to prevent corrosion, but I think I will stop that today.

[@wernerfroneman7248]

Please give us the link where we can find your AK47 USERS GUIDE Part 2, which was deleted? Where can we view your new videos?

[@TechNWRO]

Rob, if you use Brownells Acraglass gel on that stock screw it will be stronger then wood will ever be. you basically mix the gel and let it run into the hole. YOU DON'T USE VERY MUCH because you don't want excessive squeeze out. The next step is painting the release agent on the screw and the entire tang before slapping it together. When the gel dries (per instructions) you disassemble and you are better then new. I can't stress enough to not apply too much Acraglass! It will cement that stock onto the action and you would need to grind the stock away to clean up the horrible mess you will have.

[@dillonhowells8007]

A nice introduction to the AK-47 Rob. I am going to get one in a few years, and this will help me adapt to this type of firearm.

[@dillonhowells8007]

As far as I know from the comparisons that have been made, Russian AKs are the best, then Finish, then Polish, then Chinese, the Romanian. But those where contemporary tests, made a few years ago. America did not have a sizeable AK market back when the tests were done. But as with all things, my home nations products are more expensive, so I will avoid buying one made here, for multiple reasons, that being one of them. But I also cannot buy Russian ones because of import laws, so I will probably go with Finish.

[@4pitts1burgh28]

if it's your 1st AK get a WASR 10/63. cheap and reliable. Once you get a good feel for the platform you can either sell it or keep it and buy a new one. I've had mine for 7 years now and I love it. Just check the rivets and make sure they're OK. I can pretty much guarantee the front sight will be crooked but you can fix all that easy. I guess welcome to the AK family. Lol

[@4pitts1burgh28]

Lobster Lips lol that's what our great great grandparents said when WWI and then again in WWII then Korea and Vietnam and etc etc etc.....

[@dillonhowells8007]

Thanks mate, also don't Yugoslavian and Romanian AKs have issues with the barrels?

[@caseyjoanz]

Dillon Howells -- Yes. Neither of them are worth a shit without barrels.

[@MatisseStLaurent]

I'm a new owner of a Kalashnikov USA KR-103 and your video was very informative. I want to put the wood furniture on it at some point and this should help. Thanks Rob!

[@CelticBloodGaming]

Welcome to the AK family

[@MatisseStLaurent]

@@CelticBloodGaming thanks!

In “Tales of the Gun”, Kalashnikov was interviewed and claimed that there were no similarities between his gun and Schmeisser’s. This was in the 1990s. Around 2002-2003 he said he drew “a little bit of inspiration” from the Sturmgewehr, negating what he said a few years earlier. Then in 2009 he admitted to working alongside Schmeisser and that he “helped” design the AK But Schmeisser couldn’t simply “help” him. Schmeisser was working in Izhevsk while Kalashnikov was supposedly developing the AK-47 from 1945 to 1947 in a different plant, in the city of Kovrov. Russian experts admit it is hard to determine Hugo Schmeisser’s contribution to the design and development of the AK-47 assault rifle because all official documents pertaining to his time working alongside Kalashnikov as a gun designer are still classified (suspicion increases). In 1945 the USSR made 50 StG44s from parts and confiscated 10,785 sheets of technical designs. In October 1945, Schmeisser was forced to work for the Red Army and instructed to continue development of new weapons. He worked for them for 7 years, then died the year he moved back to Germany. The early AKs were stamped, but came apart forcing the Russians to use a milled receiver. Ok, so the facts can make even the most stubborn AK fan raise an eyebrow. Also, If you’re familiar with how the USSR did things, then it all makes sense that Kalashnikov would make a great poster child for designing this symbol of national pride. They put this “common soldier” with a humble, agrarian background on a pedestal as an example of how great and excellent communism was. If the above facts are taken in to account, he may for all we know have been Schmeisser’s errand boy. He never spoke like a humble engineer deserved of respect in interviews, and even lied about Schmeisser being involved in the project at all for many decades.

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Doc No royalties in Russia they give you a better apartment and pats on the back sucks over there🕶"

[@AshGreen359]

And Nazi rocket scientists put us on the moon too.

[@whydoyougottahavthis]

@Doc I'm definitely not starting a fight but Kalashnikov spoke engineering, he did design an optic for the T34 that's non-disputable, he talked at length on differences of the Stoner design which he knew quite well to my shock and though by the time they met and talked the 74 had long ago come out and fixed the recoil and cartridge problem, if you can call it that, and it was Stoner if I recall that humbly said great things about the AK but I think it was undeserving as they only discussed his AR and not his other fascinating designs which probably outdid the AK in terms of engineering originality and brilliance but now I'm just rambling, but are you saying Schhhhmizar designed the AK in whole and credit went to Mikhail? I think if so that's a crack pot theory, Mikhail DID say he was wholy unaware of the STG the 44 or 45, and other times he has talked as though he had his design laid out and compared it to the STG like he was in 1944-45 because he has stated my favorite rifle and designer Sergei Simonov and his SKS competed with the AK and due to long standing political influence Sergei's won out, it's very confusing and even a great book series I have on engineering behind Stoners and Mikhails and so on so forth's design makes it admittedly muddy where and when and what version of the AK comes when and where, timeline is all fucked up but I don't blame Mikhail at all, he was ancient when all this timeline stuff got serious and he has indeed retold his story so much that he gets facts wrong, but I am certain the AK came from his mind, tweaked and influenced by others but I don't think someone else as you claim wholly made the design up and he was shoved in as a Patsy, that's just kinda crazy and I'm not an AK crazy fan boy, I'm an SKS crazy fan boy lmao so no feelings to get hurt if you can clear your statement up or give more information

[@jellyfishedx]

I've been watching for awhile but just bought my first AK last week and waiting for arrival. Excellent video, answered all my questions. Thanks Rob.

[@nightfury6836]

The pirate!!! YESSSSSSS ;-D

[@hp9mm]

aaaaarrghghghghghghhh

[@jylbo]

Ohh ok, 6:26 was humour, right? Easy to miss XD

[@hp9mm]

hehehehe you got it ;)

[@cavscout62]

I’m an old guy so I do this with every weapon I acquire as a rule. Being an old guy I’m simply gobsmacked that ANYONE would whine about the recoil impulse of the AK! Good stuff Rob.

[@grant9939]

Well... they could try 8mm, or 30-06... then they'd see 😂

[@NDSMD]

when I was new a shooter(zero experience) looking my first rifle(gun ever), I chose the AK because if kids use it, how hard could it be?

[@ER-ht4pq]

Lmao bro I literally just bought one (my first gun as well) I told the dude the same thing if a kid can use it so can I!

[@FyremaelGlittersparkle]

That's what I said about skateboards. It uh, didn't go well. The foray into the word of skateboarding, that is. Turns out I'm a better shooter than skateboarder; my back and my knee and ankle joints agree.

[@jamesaustin1864]

I recommend www.sigsuaers.com/ for your best ammunition I just got my order from them. 😍💯💯...

[@crypticmind03]

Just picked up my first ak today. Got a wasr for 400 bucks from my lgs. Been watching your videos to double and triple check everything.

[@BrassBashers]

8:10 speaking about cleaning the barrel, I follow Reid Hendricks advice and don't do it. Run a patch through, and done. The rifle will be fine, and become more accurate. It's an AK, not a safe queen...

[@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM]

If i may give my 2 cents, i've worked on a lot of old guns with wood screws in the stocks that have started to come loose, a good fix is to pour in some wood filler (or glue with sawdust mixed in) into the hole and rescrew the screw while it's still wet. Don't need to fill the hole completely just a little bit, and what happens when the screw goes down the filler flows up and creates new threads on the screw. This is a better solution than super glue as some people do, because the screws are still removable after this, and the wood filler creates new threads which can be screwed back into too.

[@Carnage_Lot]

" Make a sure the cartridge is not in the chamber, otherwise you will be facing a Natural Selection™️"

[@richardlawrence-brown2585]

Thankyou for this video. I was an Armourer in the Royal Marines but never had a chance to work or fire one of the icons of military weapons. Once again thankyou. 8

[@quincychavez]

“..facing natural selection..” 😂 👍🏼

[@beardedpriest9715]

We are lucky to have someone like Rob who is so knowledgeable about these rifles, teaching.

[@neo223]

YOU ARE THE BEST my friend. Hello from Arizona.

[@borieseng7534]

Came here cause of the damn dust cover and with one try your tip work thank you for your service to the ak community !

[@imatreeguy1143]

How do you fix the safety? "You bend"

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Clayton Kennedy I just the bent so it secures but not really hard that really loose snow would be the word🕶"

[@jamesaustin1864]

I recommend www.sigsuaers.com/ for your best ammunition I just got my order from them. 😍💯💯...

[@dricklorenz9340]

great video. i never realized how much i wanted an AK until i watched this.

[@philippefrater2000]

7:36 "Natural Selection" That's why i love your channel! Lots of humor! Anyway you know, (sure not yet) a guy at our range has been swiping a 300 (Fully loaded) Win Mag semi-auto riffle at us. This was the last time he came to the range... Natural born idiot exist! Best regards from France! 🖖🏻😎🇫🇷😇🖖🏻

[@abrb1223]

This video did not teach me anything new about the operation of my Ak, but it definitely taught me to stop babying it. I was afraid of small scratches but now that I've see Rob using the dust cover as a prybar, I'll be less worried about scratching it. Thanks Rob, great video sir! Earned my sub for sure!

[@blueblood7610]

What kind of girlie man complains about the recoil from an AK47? It is nowhere near as much recoil as a deer rifle

[@ffnovice7]

Blue Blood child soldiers

[@ffnovice7]

just kidding! If they grumble, they get raped and eaten!

[@darlenevizzini8629]

lef

[@bobbyraejohnson]

Blue Blood well usually don't have follow up shots on a deer.....

[@VCBird6]

M1 Garand operator here (or whatever you'd call me). 7.62x39 doesn't scare me 30-06 in an M1 is getting there 7.62x54R out of a Mosin on the other hand...lol

[@jamesriley3112]

I really appreciate this video. I just purchased my first AK today to add to my gun collection. I've always collected AR type rifles, lever action rifles, bolt action long guns, pdw's and pistols/handguns. For some reason, I've never been interested in the AK rifle. I recently decided to add one to my collection and I'll admit, I knew very little about them. I did a lot of research about purchasing, but didn't know much about owning one and how it works. Some will say this is basic knowledge of operating an AK, but when you have little to no experience owning one, it's nice to have a detailed video like this! Thanks for taking the time to make this series and I'm excited to watch the rest of the videos you made on this type of rifle. I'm quickly falling in love with the AK and I am excited about learning all about this rifle. Thanks again. You've helped to take out the whole trial and error that we are presented with when making a purchase of something that we know little about, but are interested in knowing all about!

[@AkOperatorsUnion]

Thanks for being with us!

[@jamesriley3112]

Ak Operators Union, Local 47-74 Thanks for having me! Your videos came in huge!! I stripped my new rifle down today, cleaned and lubed. Never had to open the users manual, because of your in depth videos. It was really easy after watching the videos you put out on AK rifles. I went to the range and put 200 plus rounds through the rifle. No malfunctions with steel cased cheap ammo. I'm really not surprised though. These AK rifles have such a history, it was just nice to see it live up to the hype. Iron sites are solid. Your tips on sighting iron sites was awesome. Really made it easy. It helped me to know exactly what to do when I saw what I saw. Just ordered a Midwest Industries side mount to mount an optic. Really excited to test precision with a RDS. Maybe I'll test a magnified optic too, but I'm not really interested in using it for something over 100 meters. Thanks again for the videos. You really made getting to know this weapon system easy and really fun! You've helped me become a big fan of the AK type rifles and helped open a new door for me. Keep up the good work!

[@raylast3873]

Me before trying AK-47 for the first time: Me after: I serve the Soviet Union

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

I have and use a SAR-1 that was made in 1999 and I love it , videos from Rob are useful and always entertaining 👍👍👍👍👍

[@7N6ballistics]

Just FYI..Army testing has proven that generous lubrication is more effective in dusty environments than light lube.. Living in a desert environment here in the U.S for over 10yrs, and being deployed to a foreign desert environment..I have found this to be true.. TMs should have been updated by now...

[@robertwilson9999]

I feel so out of date watching this from 6 years ago. Looking to purchase my first AK very soon . Thanks for this series of videos.

[@komranbehbehani6379]

Most all Immigrants make America great! Specially him 🤛🏼

[@gh0st556]

Toothpicks work great for loose screws in wood

[@tylerl6589]

My wife says the same thing "this is the big hole and this is the small hole"

[@bernardperry4687]

thats the funniest thing I heard in a long time !

[@DavidNoach65]

Having started with 30-06 as a larger caliber, when I made the move to 7.62 I had no issues with the recoil. If you started with the AR, it would definitely be an adjustment.

[@sebastiancalin7045]

I am Romanian, Putin will probably attack my country after Ukraine, so I am here to learn, I hope to see this comment in 10 years and laugh 😂

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Two days left in 2023. You can laugh now. Stop watching the 'news'. In fact, throw away your television.

[@Akac3sh]

i love you guys you guys make great ammo peace and blessings brother

[@mercedeschocolate6642]

What an idiot... You're a part of the EU?? Plus Poland is way better in every way if they kept advancing

[@TheATFcanSuckmyDicc]

Man.. i wish you and your family the best of luck brother

[@joachimschreiber7835]

Don't believe all the NATO Propaganda bullshit. Putin did not even want to attack Ukraine Batterie only could not tolerate the festering shit and gun under his nose

[@daniellamory2567]

Just bought my first AK. Knew I was making the right choice for simplicity. Thanks for the awesome break down and functions. I will be watching more on this series. Great Job!!!

[@2acalvinist186]

I have been an AR guy for a while, but I recently got my first AK. It seems to me that the recoil is almost nonexistent because of the weight of the rifle. I love it.

[@killermed95]

You'll be facing natural selection....i love it. Bro, you are awesome. Great video. I just bought an AK and needed this. Thank you.

[@gapster46]

You and every one else I’ve seen put the dust cover on always make it look so easy. I struggle with the dust cover of my WASR 10/63 so much that I absolutely hate taking it off. I stopped the video after you put yours on and took mine off in ½ second, but must have struggled for 3 minutes at least to get it back on. Otherwise, the take down of the AK 47 is a piece of cake.

[@vemonguy686]

Thank you for making this. I’m ex military but very ignorant to guns in general (Navy) and have been really concerned with how things may be looking in the US in the near future. I ordered an AK because I know how reliable and easy they are to use, but thank you for making videos like these for complete noobs like me.

[@davidschaadt3460]

I bought a new Brown Bess from Pedersoli ,and it too had some metal chips in the lock. So go over every gun before you shoot it. Great program.

[@scudzuki]

wood toothpicks are great for "heli-coiling" a stripped out hole in wood, been using this fix for years on any stripped out wood screw hole. Break off the tapered part of the toothpick(s) and dip the straight section of the toothpick in wood glue before inserting then breaking them off flush in the hole (you can use more than one if required) then install the screw before the wood glue sets.

[@Mak-Daddy]

Good video as usual, Rob. I'll also add you can use the cleaning kit (slot on side) to move the gas tube lever.

[@reneelacewell5496]

AK Operators---- I found the answer to my dumb question in one of your other videos, concerning the 550 paracord sling mounts. Thank you for your expertise on this iconic weapon.

[@OasisTypeZaku]

The furniture on that AK is beautiful. The dark color makes that wood grain pop! Rob was one of the top 5 information centers I went to to find my rifle. You *cannot* go wrong with that man's knowledge.