Archangel AK Stock Review

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[@ArchangelDevelopment]

Great Review! Very informative and nice attention to detail! FYI... The recoil pad is removable for individuals utilizing armor, thick web gear or a heavy coat. This will shorten length of pull another 5/8". Best Regards, Mike Ballard Director of R&D Archangel Manufacturing

[@AFreakinProblem]

Old post, though I think Pro Mag should consider developing a 2 bolt version of this for ACE hinges since quite a few AKs have those.

[@LootDropShepherd]

What is the square piece below the stock release

[@John_BP]

5:21 yep this is how aks are assembled...

[@arielzuk3226]

he assembled the gun , went out to the range , and came back with a manly beard .

[@rajvosa71000]

And a few less pounds.

[@TheWavelengthStudio]

***** must be a pretty good stock

[@mrapple3702]

I'm not half as manly to be sure.

[@dmill6103]

he just moved the hair from the top of his head to his face, its easily done.

[@mikep4849]

It's cause he spent quite a bit of time shooting he said lol

[@mixflip]

Nice review. I actually filed down some material to get the buttstock to fit without any gap. Then I drilled the holes. Just my 2 cents.

[@joshuareed3415]

Where did you file down, I'm having the same issue, and I feel like I've filed everything.

[@billmusket2301]

I keep filling mine down and there still is a gap. I used a micrometer and measured the old and the new stock so it should fit perfect, the new stock is even smaller than the old stock. Still a gap, any suggestions?

[@billmusket2301]

What part did you file down?

[@joshuareed3415]

@@billmusket2301 I ended up filing down up by the neck when the lip meets the receiver and got mine to fit almost flush. Enough to satisfy me.

[@1985cjjeeper]

@@joshuareed3415 Just installed one. The tang had a radius on either side back at the trunion and the stock had squared corners there. I used a razor knife and scrapped a radius on it and it fit perfect. Also scrapped the mold marks off the sides so it slid in like the original.

[@MrHeteroErectus]

Great video. I add one extra step when insuring a weapon that can handle a dry-fire such as the AKM can and frequently does unless using a BHO magazine. I do the exact same thing as you did, except that I point the weapon in a safe direction and pull the trigger. It may seem pointless...but it adds one more very easy verification that it is not loaded. Started doing it after seeing a guy go through all the other steps, yet he somehow missed a chambered round and had a discharge when he rotated a Fully auto Safety up while attempting to remove it to grind it to be safe for his Semi-Auto.

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

I like the fact they give two hand-guard options. I have the stock for the mini-14 and even though its a mini-14, it brings that gun to a whole new level in my opinion due to the stock, adj. comb. and rail allowing co-witness capabilities,... very fun little rifle now..The Pro mag AA stuff seems to be fairly decent stuff for the $$ and even though it does add some weight its well worth the advantages it gives for those on a lower budget, and good heat protection too. Thanks for the review...very cool !!

[@matthewweigle2646]

I know this has been awhile , but I really like this review, and I bought this myself for my AK!

[@GambitVii]

Now that's one cool stock! When I get extra to build an AK, I'll definitely get one of these!

[@mrsandman3954]

Liked the Archangel stock..liked the way it adjusted and liked the riser, but in real world use repeated buttstrokes on a heavy bag jammed the extension release..just my experience as I use a weapon in all ways intended. Went with a Bonesteel folder instead..just my preference though.

[@trevorwray]

I prefer a folding stock and wood furniture, but this looks like a decent set from promag.

[@RUMSILL426]

just bought a mosin archangel replacment at cabelas. great fit can't wait to shoot it it take a magazine 5 or 10 rounds. awsome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@myggdestroyer6485]

You don't like the archangle stock? You must be an ARCH ENEMY!

[@yakovwilhelm9939]

please stop

[@kevinhardwaylv5270]

Can't get my cleaning rod to fit with this handguard. Help!!!

[@AutodidactEngineer]

the only thing that I personally dislike about the AKs is the outdated wooden look...I prefer something more tacticool!!!

[@spoke1183]

Bro your beard grows just as fast as mine. When i come back from range i cant recognize my self in mirror either.

[@theoverunderthinker]

his hair just migrated from the top of his head to his beard for the winter! ;)

[@darthtrader1027]

won't work on a Saiga 7.62x39 - unless you use some JB Weld to make your own bottom hand-guard retainer, and mold an additional one for the top, and then set them up so they are held together with a couple bolts and nuts.

[@travisdaye1977]

the second i saw a power drill come out i had t nope tf away from this.

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

? He had to drill the holes in the plastoc stock for screws. You do that to NEW laminated wood as well.

[@travisdaye1977]

@@Leman.Russ.6thLegion it isnt something I'm willing to do is all.

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

@@travisdaye1977 Huh? Im so confused

[@travisdaye1977]

@@Leman.Russ.6thLegion so am I. That initial comment is years old

[@Dr.Zoidberg087]

dude? you can't use a drill? if they pre drilled the holes it wouldn't be a guarantee fit on an akm.

[@MojoPup]

What the hell is that squarish part right below the stock release?

[@LootDropShepherd]

I have this stock on my m70 and that's actually what I came here to see if it would tell. Did you ever find out?

[@AF-O6]

Even more points for the NASA t-shirt, topping the Shelby! The only way to go up now is to wear your Air Force shirt tomorrow.

[@callofgeorge]

new sub.. you work at NASA facility?

[@toddmurphy69]

@ 8541 Tactical ..take off the rubber back pad to reduce the length of pull even further

[@ChargerusPrime]

I'm just getting a stock for my KR-103 and an AK-12 style grip and I'll call her good after that. May just leave the existing stock alone.

[@ptriq]

Nice stock. Looks like it even has flush cup attachment points.

[@ronp5755]

What is the length of pull for that stock? I am a tall guy with long arms and like a longer length of pull. How do you like the Bushnell TRS 25 optic?

[@caryr.7089]

I thought I was the only space nerd that loves to pew??????!!!!!

[@ethanmiddleton]

I dont like sticking my finger in places that it can get jammed up in (how ever unlikely). You should be able to clear your weapon visually. Thats the way you clear it when at the range or when running drills, it should be the same anytime the weapon is supposed to be safe.

[@inombo]

Why would some one thumb down such informational video ?

[@1985cjjeeper]

1. Because didn't fit it to the tang which has radiuses on either side where it meets the trunion. If you pause it when he goes to drill the first hole you can see the gap he left. That's there because the stock has squared corners that need to be shaped to make it fit. 2. Because he didn't remove the main body of the stock for the install and he beat it on a table trying to force it in place. He could have damaged the stock slider function. Also, you are supposed to fit it carefully so as to not bulge the receiver. In short, this is a video of how to do a bubba gunsmithing install on this stock.

[@MrGunman11]

Whats the length of the stock from the end of the receiver to the end of the buttpad?

[@ytmm9055]

good vids...i adapted Archangel stock for Pap M77 .308...........

[@jamieandrewthomas5695]

"Get out and shoot!"

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

NEVER PUT THE OPTIC ON THAT GAS TUBE COVER. Use an optic rail. But the buttstock is gold for an optic.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Sucks that the lower hand guard doesn't have an accessory rail

[@ErrorOptik]

Would be pretty cool if it was side folding as well..

[@nagunaks2222]

hmm looks pretty cool but I'm guessing lots of people have this set up. I know anything I put on it wont be "Original" but I do like to put my own parts on. good review though guys. thumbsup.

[@N609B]

Like how you go from hair and shaved face to facial hair and shaved head in one video..

[@hinahanta]

how is it still running? I would like to see a few mag dumps to see just how well the polymar hold up.

[@TangyAftertaste]

Not sure if I like how the cheek height adjusts.. Why such a dramatic angle when you raise it? Does that feel strange when in use? I could see how it's nice to have with a POSP or something of that nature but the cheek piece looks very unconventional at such an angle..

[@drmaudio]

I like that the cheek piece stays stationary when you extend the stock. Is there a weight savings?

[@IzzyTheEditor]

At 14:58 all I could think of was Al Pacino in the movie HEAT:)

[@seanscott3690]

how do you like this stock? how is it holding up? I can get this stock for about 1/3 the cost of the zhukov and im kinda stuck between the two. The zhukov overall i think is a better stock but for 60+ more dollars is it worth that much more? Thanks

[@Viking_6_3]

I have one of these stocks on my AK. Im not impressed. It feels like it can only adjust an inch. Will probably install M4 style 6 position stock.

[@jaberwok4877]

please explain to us what is wrong with a visual and physical inspection? whats wrong with being 110% sure that the weapon isnt going to go off and kill someone...

[@jamescameron6806]

i ordered the same stock and it is impossible to attach, like someone cut everything past the cheek guard clean off. online everyone else gets it out of the box trimmed and ready to go.

[@olegandrushchenko1082]

I had to file down the part that goes into the back of the ak

[@HookLine48]

Bubba’s watching this taking notes for his next victim

[@LibertarianRF]

great vid nice job

[@wesleyb80]

WOW 14:45 - 15:15 that is a fast growing beard.

[@cmfuss1]

you shoot an AK with your middle finger? does that make working the safety much easier? I might have to try to try this on my 74.

[@ethanmiddleton]

if you visually inspect it, and cannot tell that a round is in the chamber, you shouldn't be shooting. No need to stick a finger in your gun. Its not a pretty lady.

[@kay_loco]

Had the same bushnell red dot and it stopped working after one mag

[@DARKSCOPE001]

can you give us the weight of this stock? how does this stack up against the magpul zhukov?

[@carlitosvillalobos5533]

what's the length on the stock when it's collapsed down all the way?

[@centenntrucker8496]

To bad the bottom hand guard didn't have a rail

[@Viking_6_3]

Bought this thinking it would be pretty functional. It is not. Those 4 positions only move like 2.5 inches. I regret buying it, so if someone wants one, Ill sell mine cheap!

[@silentshooter13]

Do you have a mosin nagant and if so is would you look into getting thw Arch Angel stock for it?

[@insulinresistantpotato4281]

Will this fit a Zastava NPAP? ("YUGO")

[@Murderface666]

You would more than likely have to grind the polymer to fit it in.

[@ge0arc244]

Almost a win, If only it Folded! Only complaint for me and why I wouldn't buy it. I also do not recommend this for women, It seems to make you Grow Facial HAIR after use!?! Unless you are a woman who always wanted a beard, Then GO FOR IT! ROFL!

[@johni4213]

Found this on optics planet but the buttock didn't seem to have the pad. Any thoughts? (p.s.Great video)

[@jugado219]

Would this fit in a yugo? Do they make this for yugos? Thank you

[@Matthew-np9fk]

My Yugo came with one. Sorry for the slightly delayed response

[@jimcurnow4538]

@@Matthew-np9fk Mine too

[@vegasranger]

Anyone know how to remove that polymer butt stock?

[@brotharuss]

where can I find a stock like this for a milled AK47?

[@coburna5]

Lol @ the 100 yard zero. Fifty yards perfect 0 for the 5.45 and 5.56

[@iknowmy3tables]

when extended is the stock longer than a standard medium or short length fixed stock?

[@AFreakinProblem]

I’d like to see if someone can bubba this onto an ACE folding hinge.

[@1985cjjeeper]

He bubba'd it on to this one for sure. Check the massive gap he left where he didn't shape the corner radius where it fits around the base of the tang. You can see it when he goes to drill the screw holes. Instant bubba job. The stock fits all the way in there, not with an eighth inch gap.

[@lukluck]

Do you know if they are planning to make same stock for slant cut VEPR's.

[@hzilla5550]

Does this work for stamped recievers only?

[@haydenlewis2200]

is that cheekriser high enough for a scope?

[@paulie120284]

blue thread locker for the screws?

[@excxflyr]

does it go from warsaw to a full nato length? thanks

[@willbump700]

Will this fit the N-pap yugo style rifle?

[@timothythomas1345]

my ati stock only had one screw and broke off and it is metal .Ati sent me another metal piece that the screw broke in and it was not drilled .You would need a machine shop to install .Or pay someone more than the stock cost to drill and tap it .Bull shit do not buy from ati.

[@drewwhoitis]

whao, magic Goatee! hahaaha, Sir your workspace is as if you were NASA, no dirty jarhead has ever been so professional before!

[@kynngrayy8284]

Is the stock foldable?

[@jodopeg]

This Archangel OPFOR Series Buttstock, fully extended is 1.5 inches shorter than the cheaper AR style Tapco stock. Useless if you're over 6 feet tall. This would be a great stock if it opened up to a full 11 inch length of pull, but it's barely longer than a standard size AK stock that was made for little peasants or pygmies. Just dumb...!,,,, Some idiot in the design dept. here needs to be fired for the short comings in this stock.

[@C3rb3ru5]

what size drill bit?

[@tomsmyth5138]

WILL YOU REVIEW THE SAKO TRG 22 PLEASE

[@USAKICKSASS365]

will this fit a saiga 12 shotgun?

[@iLLBiLLsRoastBeats]

Why the hell don’t they pre drill the holes in the stock?

[@1985cjjeeper]

They could but you can fit it up much better on your own. That being said this guy bubba'd the hell out of this one. No sense in shipping it pre bubba'd and screwing up everyone else's install.

[@Adam-zq7ky]

I recently received this stock. I found that when extended it seems to have a decent amount of left to right wiggle, not in the receiver but on the stock itself. Is this everyone else's experience or is it just mine. Thanks and great video!

[@DirtyDanD26]

+Adam what is the measurement of the the archangel ak fully closed from back of the receiver with or without pad please

[@jaobyeden4143]

Just yours

[@soldieroftoughlove7635]

1:07 machinery cover.

[@Leviathan7.62]

PSA true friends never let friends WASR.

[@jasonbrown6969]

Do they make one for a zastava N-PAP ak ?

[@sheed4607]

Jason Brown : yea you can find it on cheaper than dirt in 3 piece set for around$80. includes stock, grip, and fore end.

[@clayv3679]

Lol. 15:14 you must have spent a while at the range. You grew a beard from I e scene to the next.

[@Kalashnikova762by39]

Pretty much any common Kalashnikov derivative

[@ChromeKC]

Will this stock fit on a Century Arms Centurion 39?

[@MrObeast44]

No, C39 is a milled gun. This is for stamped receivers.

[@damianarmenta3880]

Yup got it to fit mine. Lol took some cutting and some work with the file.

[@JoHnDoE2033]

damian armenta Did you have to cut off any of the tangs ?

[@damianarmenta3880]

The top one worked perfectly but the bottom one had to be cut in half leaving one screw hole and bent flush against the stock so I could drill the screw in but u could probably cut it completely off I ju st wanted that extra securement.

[@JoHnDoE2033]

I have been looking for a stock for my c39 but I don't want to cut the tang because that would void the warranty Im still debating what to do. thanks for your answer.

[@rrwendelberger]

don't physically inspect anything... it isn't good practice to put your fingers in a machine

[@8541tactical]

I will disagree until my dying day. We don't take chances when dealing with deadly weapons. I have not suffered a ND yet, I prefer to keep that record.

[@Howjadoo22]

***** I'd take a bruised/bloody finger over a negligent discharge any day...

[@rrwendelberger]

are you blind? look really closely and then you dont have to worry about a ND. i never had a ND. but a FIREARM is a machine and if you close a bolt on your finger or have an ND with your finger in the gun you might change your mind

[@8541tactical]

rwendel762 Professionals use techniques that work in a variety of circumstances. Physically verifying works no matter what the light conditions. Visually verifying does not. Feel free to do it how you like. I will continue to use and teach visual and physical verification.

[@a55tech]

rwendel762 I never stick my finger in there either but he brings up a good point about low light conditions. I might do that if I can't see the chamber and can't hear something falling.

[@BrassBashers]

Who zeroes their AK at 100 yards?? Zero it in at 25, you'll be 3 inches high at 100, then dead on again at 200....

[@cataylor0825]

WHAT TYPE OF AK CAN I USE THIS AK STOCK ?

[@AndresMartinez-hw8fx]

Stamped

[@chrispafford4085]

Anybody know if the butt stock will fit on a saiga ak?

[@RebelViking912]

Yes with quite a bit of filing and sanding to get it to fit in flush with the receiver.

[@msalazar89]

Will this fit the centurion c39 sporter ak???

[@damianarmenta3880]

Yup takes some cutting and file wor k.

[@lousyshooter]

Does anyone know if the stock will fit on a saiga 47 conversion, I can't find info on this.

[@Csweat226]

I wonder if anyone has told this dude he looks like a white Kanye West?

[@8541tactical]

That would be a no. 😂

[@Boltez100]

not worth it

[@cbr6864]

People need to stop trying to make the AK into an AR. The factory wood stock with steel plate is perfect. It's built like a tank. Good luck smashing doors in or whatever with that plastic stock.

[@griff11c]

Where exactly have you seen people engaged in the practice of bashing in doors with their rifle? I don't know if your served, but my platoon kicked in doors and if they were deemed too heavy duty, we brought out the battering ram. Massed bayonet charges are a thing of the past, so I wouldn't be concerned with your weapons durability in hand to hand combat.

[@cbr6864]

Plastic belongs on girls Barbie dolls not an ak47 and I highly doubt you served

[@griff11c]

Then you should probably take the plastic furniture off the AK you have in your profile pic, there bud lol. Doubt all you want.

[@disabledvet420]

im 6 feet tall, the wood furniture was way too short for me. an AK is supposed to look like whatever you want it to look like. who cares if it has plastic.

[@roadrunner681]

barcode80 exactly its your damn gun make it fit you.

[@RideForLifeCR250R]

Another useless ProMag product.. until they can produce a quality Bulgarian style 5.45x39 AK74 mag they won't be making any of my dollars.

[@REDTEAM22003]

in the car world, this is called a ricer ak....

[@carlitosvillalobos5533]

what's the length on the stock when it's collapsed down all the way?