FIME's 7.62x39 Russian Molot FM-RPK47 VEPR Review (Comparing The Modern RPKM & Classic RPKS)

We've already covered the semi-auto RPK-203 5.56 NATO VEPR 1V rifle and semi RPK-74M 5.45x39 VEPR FM-RPK74-33; so it seemed only right that we finish out the series. Today, we checkout the semi RPK-203 (RPKM) FM-RPK47-33 in 7.62x39.
Here we talk about the import history of this now sanctioned rifle, compare it with a Soviet era RPKS, and give some final thoughts on the whole FIME situation in 2020.
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[@stacybrown3714]

The only AK I have is a 23 inch VEPER. "Because...why not".

[@misha5670]

Actually, me too. Molot makes RPKs, so why have one of their 16" guns when 23" are available?

[@ninjascout468]

Awesome thanks for doing this video !

[@patrickmajor9837]

Very nice man..iv got the vepr in 7.62x54r 23in barrel

[@harvestblades]

That would be sweet! I would love something semi auto to burn through some of my 7.62x54r.

[@MishacoOBA]

I also have a 54R 23". Pretty nice rifle, was half the price of a PSL when I got it. I added an SVD style furniture set for it from Atlantic. - Jay

[@illfaptothis333]

@@MishacoOBA how did you evne read his comment

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

I love my veprs, they are built like ak tank, so smooth shooter!

[@aleksandryermakov7138]

Thanks for the video Mishaco! Great video as always... I have a Vepr FM 7.62x39. I have been really wanting a MOLOT RPK since i was a kid, so ive been looking for one lately. I figured it's not like it's gonna get easier to find one in the future

[@wcsdiaries]

how much did you oay for your vepr? I'm considering getting one but idk what a good price is

[@aleksandryermakov7138]

@@wcsdiaries $999, but this was prior to sanctions. These are selling 3 times that price now. Good guns that will last many lifetimes

[@wcsdiaries]

@@aleksandryermakov7138 damn....what do you think should I get a the RPK for 5k or an ak for 3k? Also do you have a link for the aks in stock?

[@aleksandryermakov7138]

@@wcsdiaries if you can find a Molot RPK for $5k that's a good price. If my local FFLs have them, they arr usually listed for $7k-$8k. Besides RPK will always have more cool factor than an AK

[@wcsdiaries]

@@aleksandryermakov7138 oof now I know what to save up for lol

[@shojus]

You lucky son of a ..... 🤣 Those are VERY nice and that's so nice that you got some! 👍

[@dr.wisdom3282]

Get it! Get it! Get it!

[@sgt_malice4521]

hey mishaco with you please show use the mak-90 rear trunnion and tell us how long it is please.

[@AngelSilverFourtySeven]

Woot woot 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@bradborgelt60]

Yes my Veper Molot RPK rifle shoots threw heavy Armour tanks like a T 72 or M1A1 but only when using the ultra deadly steel core Norinco ammo of the early 1990's. Summers Eve is the only thing that can cut the fowling deep in her holes shooting that ammo! I once shot down a Mi 24 with 40 cal Black Talons once in 1994. Cool thing about AK rifles and my former action guy years. The older I get like my AK rifles the more awesome I become!

[@misha5670]

Just toss in a bit of M16 = dead marines, and yep you got it down hehe

[@mikebrennerm16vn]

I have an Atlantic RPK built off of a Rommy kit and I really like it? Have any RPK74 kits ever been brought in?

[@misha5670]

Yep, Vector Arms actually offered an RPK-74 build on NDS receiver w/ the original barrel for a couple years.

[@AMX-30B]

Rpk is my favorite firearm of all time really wish i could find one lol

[@mattmorrison9379]

There out there but expensive

[@misha5670]

Like most quality things in life.

[@muldrowe]

Atlantic Firearms has them in stock for almost $6k

[@blue_ridge_shooting7668]

I had a dream last night that I had a VEPR 1V and I was converting it to full auto. Then I woke up and was sad.

[@ts440s]

Hi Mishaco, Atlantic Firearms selling Molot rpk for 6k any thoughts or just pass.

[@Jose-xm3tq]

I have 2 vepr1v and 1 legion USA RPK using Russian parts kit. Love RPKs. Wish Alex stayed at Legion

[@misha5670]

I hear that. That place went to hell after Alex left. He and I got along well and i liked his dry (and sometimes dark) sense of humour. I have the RPKS in this video thanks to him. Actually, he arrnaged a few exclusive production runs for me too.

[@TechnicalTrap]

I really like it molot, it's a very fime gun.

[@adamarens3520]

Went last Saturday to my local gun show in Fort Worth. All the Veprs were $2000+. Saw some Saigas similarly priced. Guess I’m just never gonna sell my 3 Veprs lol.

[@trollmastermike52845]

try 6k for the same veper

[@adamarens3520]

@@trollmastermike52845 I bought my 4th Vepr back in November for a 1,000. It was a Vepr pioneer in .223. Seemed unfired and came with manual and magazines. The shop knew it below market value too. Went to the Fort Worth gun show in December, but didn’t even see any Veprs. 🤷‍♂️.

[@trollmastermike52845]

@@adamarens3520 atlantic firearms has them for 6k

[@adamarens3520]

@@trollmastermike52845 oh this is for the Vepr RPK, okay thought you meant any Vepr model. My bad. I saw one for sale at a big gun retailer in DFW for $6000 as well about a week ago. I’ve shot a friend’s Yugo RPK before but the Vepr RPK would be very choice 👌.

[@iluvmym4]

Sweet 🥰

[@toki89666]

I just searched "VEPR IV" on GunBroker, all that came up was a magazine for it. 45 round .223 AK mag for... Three Hundred and Forty-Nine Dollars!!! That's Nuts! Original Armalite AR-10 mags are cheaper.

[@yulusleonard985]

try Вепрь 1В

[@misha5670]

Somehow i do not think Gunbroker's near-broken search engine handles cyrillic well hehe =)

[@noelr2502]

I want!

[@playboi6411]

RPK74 is the holy grail of Kalashnikovs in my opinion. I want one so bad.

[@misha5670]

So do it,

[@ts440s]

74 or 47?

[@toki89666]

I thought RPK mags were 45 round? Or is it just 40 for 7.62x39?

[@misha5670]

orig 7.62x39 was always 40 rounds. When they went to 5.45, it was expanded to 45. This continued with 5.56 NATO. The RPK-203 also uses 45 rd mags, but they are slightly different from those used in the RPK74M.

[@wonkachocolates6133]

BALLISTOL GUN OIL : What are you personal opinions on this product..??

[@misha5670]

It sucks as a mixer with vodka,

[@ccfalcons58]

@@misha5670you literally made me spit out my coffee haha! I prefer Jack Daniel's and hoppes number 9.

[@MishacoOBA]

I keep a box of the wipes in my truck, they work great but will burn your nose hairs. - Jay

[@wcsdiaries]

@@MishacoOBA where did you get such beautiful furniture for the rifle at 4:00ish?

[@thekingsmen4631]

All the touching kills me

[@mattmorrison9379]

Really rubbing it In aye misha lol jk.

[@Apolloneek]

Well fime said they only found 5 and they want 6 grand

[@user-bn1dk8yf1o]

البنك الأهلي ينادي عندهم تمويلات و الله ماتشوف الباقي ✋😂

[@harvestblades]

How do you have a wife, and all your amazing arsenal?! I have an amazing wife who likes to shoot, but she would probably tell me that is a bit excessive, and I could justify needing at least one for each of my kiddos. Unrelated to RPK, but where can I find a folding solid polymer stock with metal hinge for a AKM?

[@misha5670]

Wait, a folding poly stock for an AKM? Gonna need a bit more info on your rifle than that.

[@toki89666]

23:37 A-fuckin-men Misha! I cannot stand collectible safe queens. Every gun deserves to be fired once in awhile even if its worth 5 figures.

[@misha5670]

Was talking about just today with MAC. We both agree that if its safe to shoot a gun (for it or yourself) then it needs shooting. Tim's wanting to pop the cherry on his Mitchal Yugo M72 RPK. I encouraged this, why not? and should make for a good video.