CZ-2000 "Lada" - AK Czechnology in 5.56mm

[@johnathanmcdoe]

As far as AK variants go, this AK variant is very AK-like in how it looks and functions like a AK. But don't let yourself be bamboozled, it's actually a car.

[@Kolajer]

They finally figured out how to run cars on gunpowder, but alas, the oil lobby got to them, which is why you don't see them parked at every street corner

[@RustedCroaker]

Like in the Soviet anecdote. A worker of kettle plant once steal a kettle part by part. No matter how many times he tried to assemble it, he always got the AK-47 at the end.

[@Tech-Priest]

@@Kolajer Edison had a gunpowder powered combustion engine built for an airplane prototype. Unsurprisingly it blew up.

[@seanbeadles7421]

@@Tech-Priest most gunpowder engine designed in the past were external combustion rather than internal combustion too. No surprise that didn’t get popular

[@Tech-Priest]

@@seanbeadles7421 Oh dear god that complicates things even further, fair 'nough hahah

[@gz7006]

Guns named after the faraway future year of 2000 have a charm of their own.

[@kjfuson92]

Judson hoist Theyre called helicopters

[@kjfuson92]

Fair enough. At least you have your requirements lol

[@kaveman9]

And I'll take Cherry-2000 over CZ-2000.

[@xrmatt1010]

Graeme Dank memes, snowflakes and cats playing keyboards are you not entertained?

[@owllymannstein7113]

Clearly you have never shot a Colt All American 2000.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

I highly appreciate that M14 roast

[@xmm-cf5eg]

BM-59 did it better anyway. lol

[@Paelorian]

@@xmm-cf5eg And the BM-59 was developed in something like six months!

[@CaptainGrief66]

@@Paelorian _Italian pasta magic_

[@zacht9447]

I mean it took 20 years for the soviets to figure out how to stamp an AK

[@davidashurov5255]

@@zacht9447 well it took around 10 years from the adoption of the 47 to the akm meaning it around 12 years after the first instance of the ak47 being in mass production for the stamped models to be made cost effectivley. Remember the ak47 type 1 was stamped but stamping tech at the time in the ussr was expensive for army use

[@FroxyCz]

The selector switch has a story to it that was taught to czech soldiers as a way to remember the positions (the same selector is on the Vz. 58). You should shoot no rounds to the ground (down/safe) all the rounds towards the enemy (forward/ full auto) and when overwhelmed by the enemy one for yourself (backward/ single shot).

[@Piehash]

Love the general aesthetic of this rifle. Particularly the cutouts on the front sight and the general sharp angular look. Very cool!

[@AntonAdelson]

Sexiest AK I've ever seen! 😍

[@KFCGAMING55]

"So, you want an AK 74, a galil, or a CZ?" "Yes"

[@romachess4385]

Very keen joke!!! That's what I feel!!! ;)))) Here could be added: Cetme-L, LR-300, K-1A Daewoo!!!

[@edm240b9]

New Drinking Game: Take a shot everytime Ian says “like an AK.”

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

This is my new rifle, the JLAAK" - What does that mean?" "just like an AK"

[@recurvestickerdragon]

Alcohol poisoning, awaaaaaaaay!

[@julian7247]

You got a deathwish ?

[@ravenslaves]

I'm a huge fan of Czech craftsmanship...and glass ware. I used to work with a Czech machinist who was one of the finest machinist I've ever known. He also worked on the ME-262...so that was a very cool bonus in knowledge.

[@tafino]

I wake up in the morning and brush my teeth with tough bristles... just like an AK. I make myself some coffee, spread some butter on toast, and sit down to watch the Forgotten Weapons... just like an AK. I go to work, do a good job, and don’t wear out... just like an AK. I come home, don’t really need a shower but do anyway... just like an AK. I sit down, wonder why some folks say I can’t hit anything when clearly I can... just like an AK. I find a picture online of someone who looks a lot like me but has a totally different name that’s a bit catchier than mine... just like an AK. I go to bed, and start over, never missing a beat... just like an AK.

[@stephenle-surf9893]

Are you akin?

[@motherhorsefucker]

"AK Czhechnology" He is completely embracing the glory of Gun Jesus

[@bedrichrose7347]

well Czech guns deserve its own series I would say, as most of em are of great quality

[@StrangerOman]

It's hard to disguise something like this. They could just call it NotAK2000.

[@Slyd_Fox]

"Nada" AK2000... I'll see myself out.

[@andersjjensen]

And yet it managed to solve one of the longest standing problems with the AK: the crappy dust cover that prevents any kind of optics mounting.

[@Bartholomeow141]

why is the door in the background barred?.. if Ian is being held hostage i expect Karl to make a dramatic entrance

[@ferencgobor749]

I'm thinking on this

[@LadyAnuB]

"I'm from the Internet and I'm here to help!" - Karl Kasarda

[@John1911]

I obviously do not know. But I have spent some time in the back rooms of various retail gun shops. I have seen pedestrian egress doors like this blocked in the same fashion. What this tells me is wherever he is, the facility wasn’t purpose built as an armory / Arms room. And is likely an office building of some sort. An office that is being rented, not owned. Because if owned, the modification would be more substantial and Permanent. Anyone reading this comment now understands I don’t have a life. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤪😎 Marky

[@dndboy13]

ordered a portcullis gate but it aint arrived yet, gotta make do

[@kmieciu4ever]

don't open dead inside ;-)

[@TheBookOfNonsense]

that blue handguard looks like it's 3d-printed, since it's got those like, raster lines from the nozzle moving back and forth. can't really say for sure but the color is somethign that looks like 3d printing plastic and the general sheen on the material looks like stuff i've seen printed too. neat stuff

[@FreeOfFantasy]

Looking at the straight side surfaces and the inside of the holes at the top at 9:25, I would say milled with a CNC. I still have no clue why somebody would use blue instead of black, but maybe that was the material at hand.

[@Gabrong]

ukezi i think the owner wanted something fancy, but didn't have the money for an expensive cosmetic part, only for that blue one. at least he didn't put stickers on it. those things are ridiculous even for a video game.

[@juhomaki-petaja]

I would say too that it is 3D printed

[@gavindavies793]

I'd say 3d printed too by the looks. The colour? Personally, on an unobtainium gun, I wouldn't want to appear to be making faked/repro parts, so had it been me I'd have either a) printed the new part with some writing inside confessing it's a repro, or b) just used a different colour. So maybe that's the reason?

[@Atownforevilones]

I thought the same. The lines and color looked like it could have been 3d printed, or cnc milled. That would almost make it worth buying a 3d printer. I you used the right stuff you could probably fab a lot of hard to get bits.

[@saturn580]

Czech Gunsmiths: "Should we design a new rifle, or just copy the AK?" Czech Government: "Yes."

[@CaptainGrief66]

_Trying as hard as possible to make something that is different from what the Russians had even if it achieves the same goals_

[@plutotheplanet5341]

For first, I'm glad I can see my planetary brother here. Second, Czechs were fixed economically and politically to the Soviet Union for about 40 years so it was easier to redesign the kinda working AK and build another AK-like gun.

[@winkleried]

Which is why I believe it took so long. The Czech engineers went “ you have got to be kidding me” Czech Government said “Work or Gulag”. Czech engineers “ Yes Sir !” and proceeded to drag their feet while gritching under their breath about Russian Rifle Technology or the lack of it.....

[@duncanmcgee13]

RA RA RASPUTIN

[@OndraMike]

Notice that: Vz. 58, AK-47 and israelis Galil are heavily improved, re-designed or at least inspired by germans Stg.44....just for info....😉

[@vaclav_fejt]

She shoots just like an AK She loads just like an AK She works just like an AK But she looks like a little girl.

[@Meowystery]

FBI open up

[@Kr-nv5fo]

Was expecting Elvis from the first lines, but if it does everything like an AK and it isn't an AK in disguise then one can't get wise.

[@vaclav_fejt]

@@Kr-nv5fo Bob Dylan, mate.

[@dave-cj5gb]

*heavy breathing*

[@MongooseTacticool]

@Kostas Karadimos nah, this isn't Garand Thumbs channel ;)

[@paprikabushcraft7597]

Lada is a slavic godesses name.

[@thearousedeunuch]

That's interesting. Thanks for explaining that. I assumed that the name had something to do with the car manufacturer (Lada) before watching the video.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Like most Slavic women does she have wide apart eyes?

[@LOUDcarBOMB]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lada_(mythology)

[@tech4pros1]

@deloreandmc85 also they drive too fast and attempt suicidal overtakes with no regard for oncoming traffic..

[@ThezUProduction]

Rob Sorgdrager thats a complete bs to be honest

[@hobofactory]

It’s rather interesting, perhaps telling, that the Czechs, having recognized the potential merits of the smaller 5.45 cartridge (and eventually 5.56) vs 7.62x39 decided to make an AK-clone for it, rather than simply making a 5.45 version of the vz.58. I realize there do exist 5.56 versions of the vz.58 but these are recently-made for the commercial market.

[@ihcfn]

What a pro! After barricading the door against the zombie hoard, Ian calmly completes a flawless presentation of the CZ-2000. Shame youtube won't let him show the footage of him using it to shoot his way out!

[@g.k.6913]

Actually in Poland we did same thing, Tantal wz. 88 is 5.45x39mm AK and also have selector on the left side of the receiver and 3 rund berst, when we wanted to join NATO we chambered it for 5.56x45mm and that is how kbk wz. 96 Beryl came to life.

[@astafford8865]

Nobody really wants ts to join Otan. It is just a grift

[@BrandMalone24]

My new years resolution irs to never miss a forgotten weapons or in range video and to never skip an advertisement. Thanks for all you do Ian and team and I wish you all a happy and fruitful New Year.

[@volvok7749]

I really love the blue touch!

[@John_Raynor]

that thing with selector switch, there is a sayning that I have heard from our soldiers who used Vz. 58 "0 to the ground, 30 to the enemy, and leave 1 for yourself."

[@pekarr1]

I have to admit, that I am from CZ and I am very, very interested in guns and military since I was 9 y.o. (now I am 22), but i have never ever heard about this weapon !!!!! and I am 1000% sure that most of Czech people dont know about this gun either. Everybody knows just vz 58, some people call it AK even here in CZ, but this ? :D I think the most unusual thing of this AK is that nobody knows it :D

[@Lidoott]

There is a good reason nobody knows about it. It was obsolete the minute it left drawing board. Its not just the money issue, but the rifle was never fielded because of the "not enough improvement over the vz. 58 and therefore not worth the effort"... If we had this gun as a standard issue, there is no way Czech army would be able to change to Bren A1/A2 - because "you just got that "new" 2000 lada...!"

[@nuhlon]

No tak to jste se zajímal málo :-D LADA je i dokonce v už celkem staré publíkaci - Enycklopedie vojenských zbraní od A.E.Hartnika z roku 2000 - a to byla dlouho v ČR jakási zbraňová bible :-D

[@fanta4897]

Nevím jak vy, alá já o ní vím už zhruba od svých patnácti(momentálně je mi 21), i když je pravda, že jsem na ní narazil náhodou a není zrovna moc příležitostí u kterých se o ní dá zmínit(kdo by se kruci zajímal o českou verzi AK, která nebyla přijatá a tím pádem nebyla úspěšná, vyloženě se o ní dozvíte jen hledáním, nebo od lidí, jako je Ian co se zajímá o všemožné).

[@bretislavelias9498]

Stejně jak píší výše jiní, to jste se musel málo zajímat:D. Kdo se zajímá o 58mičku musí znát i tuhle story, pač to mela být náhrada. Ale i já si z dnešního videa odnáším nové věci, do dnes jsem to neviděl rozhozené a pokud ano tak určitě né s postupem a zvýrazněním některých vychytávek.

[@deffington6627]

Věděl jsem o ní a mimo jiné se dostala i do RTS Wargame RedDragon. Ale... dodnes hodně lidí tvrdí že kosa stačí, jen by ji bylo potřeba oplastovat a vybavit lištou. Nedivím se že vývoj trval tak dlouho když nebyla potřeba.

[@m249machinegun2]

Today I didn't even have to use my CZ-2000 I gotta say it was a good day

[@Tyrhor]

This is funny. I have been talking with my father in law on Christmas about this weapon, since he was in the comitee for aproving of this gun. He said he never shot worse gun in his career. The magazine was not functional, the stock didn't work and the gun handled horribly. I do believe he was biased by his love for old "goat horn" Vzor 58,but still (contact mě, if you like.)

[@winkleried]

Vojtěch Nosek Tell your Father in Law that us Americans that own the Vz-58 also love them. Just wished there were more of them.

[@matthewspencer5086]

A few years ago, BBC Scotland commissioned a comedy sketch show called "Naked Video". One sketch had an evangelical preacher performing all kinds of miracles: cripples were throwing away their crutches, the blind could see, etc. etc. Then... "Mr__________" (I forget the name) "your Lada has been sold!" The congregation, who had taken the previous miracles in their stride, start to really rejoice!

[@hwi7114]

Very cool rifle. As an AK enthusiast, I really wish this had seen widespread use.

[@thelongslowgoodbye]

I just rang in the new year while watching this video. Happy new year! Warm greetings from Australia.

[@ondrejfranek2470]

The CZ 805 Bren has already been replaced by CZ 806 Bren 2, which is actually substantially different rifle.

[@Pyrochemik007]

It is the same rifle they just fixed a few issues, which resulted in much better performance, to the point of youtubers calling it a "new rifle".

[@jedz5151]

the selector being: safe - 0 round burst semi - 1 round burst burst - 3 round burst full auto - 30 round burst

[@Biped]

I get the feeling it might be "like an AK"

[@plutotheplanet5341]

But a Czech would beat you if you told them it's an AK.. (I'm from Czech Republic) (it's an AK)

[@MarvinCZ]

@@plutotheplanet5341 No, the CZ-2000 is definitely an AK variant, everyone agrees. It's saying that the vz. 58 is an AK that would infuriate people. (I'm also from CZ, if it matters)

[@menzac8892]

This gun is exact opposite of the vz. 58. Vz. 58 is AK on the outside but different in the inside, and CZ-2000 same in the inside and different on the outside.

[@floyddog2283]

It’s just a little bit better

[@radioactiveassassin5218]

(just like Galil) (joke)

[@vaclavhorvath9119]

Greate! I am from Czech Republic and i know this gun of course. But never before i dont have a chance look inside this gun......Thank you very much. :)

[@trainsbangsandautomobiles824]

Top handgaurd looks 3D printed.

[@conradsz]

It’s interesting that they went for the AK design and not their own vz58 path

[@90ornothin]

They finally realised that it was inferior

[@NowThatsGreg]

Surprisingly similar to the wz.88 Tantal (5.45) and wz.96 Beryl (5.56). From the simple folding wire stock design to the 1-3-30 selector lever on the left side there is a lot of similarities that arent AK-like. I wonder if there was some cooperation between CZ and FB Radom in late 80s

[@mr.gunzaku437]

I want this more than the RK-62. THIS would be my blaster, it's got that chunky, blocky, workmanlike look to it and absolutely adore it! The gas assembly at the front is EXACTLY how I'd like mine! I love my NPAP, but if it had that same square gas setup, it would be PERFECT!

[@stoneblue1795]

Finally, an AK variant with a rear sight in a proper position, instead of half way down the barrel where the majority of the potential sight plane distance is wasted.

[@MosoKaiser]

Finally? Finns slapped the rear sight there on the RK already in the sixties.

[@raditya5663]

@@MosoKaiser valmet took front sight near gas tube

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Ian .

[@robertmurawski5235]

A story similar to the Polish wz88 Tantal

[@USSEnterpriseA1701]

Come to think of it, yeah it is. Also kind of a funny coincidence is that his old article on the development of the Tantal is how I first found Forgotten Weapons. I was looking for info after having just gotten a parts kit build Tantal though it had been built using a standard AK-74 receiver so it lacks the left side selector lever.

[@Montrala]

And same problems to go around USSR pushing to buy (very expensive) license to just build AK-74 and Russian spec ammo. That is why both projects took a while to complete.

[@0gpt0]

So many work hours and people monies wasted to make AK clone. Just to amuse local pride

[@RustedCroaker]

Now I knew where designers of the AK-12's top cover locking mechanism took their inspiration from!

[@RavenDrakearud]

Czechnology is my new favorite word I'll never get to use.

[@andersjjensen]

This is the neatest solution to the AK dust cover problem I've seen so far. And once I saw it, it was one of those "Why hasn't anyone thought of THAT before?!?" moments.

[@AttilaVilassy]

On 17th November 1989 happened the Velvet revolution which meant the end of communism, not Czechoslovakia and the country had always been independent, we were not a part of Soviet Union, you got that wrong. Czechoslovakia ended on 1st January 1993 when it split into Czech Republic and Slovakia. EDIT: Yes, by "independent" I meant de iure independent and de facto under the high boot of the Soviet Union.

[@mortisCZ]

We used to be as indipendent as the party allowed...

[@0011-b7u]

@Lassi Kinnunen But wasn't Ukraine part of USSR? I'm pretty sure that it was during the Soviet regime when Crimea was given to Ukraine.

[@AttilaVilassy]

Luboš Lier Československo bylo svrchovaným a mezinárodně uznaným státem nehledě na Rudou armádu, co nám tu seděli pod nosem. Ale je pravda, že jsme byli nesvobodní, naprosto souhlasím.

[@nuhlon]

To clarify - We were part of the Warsaw pact, but we never were part of the Soviet union...

[@knutdergroe9757]

God Bless the Czech Republic, You have more balls than Germany or Austria. And that so called velvet revolution, was still pay for. Just 20+ years before....

[@galdrekweigandkahal7916]

I really like the blue color on the top handguard.

[@VanBourner]

vz. is short for vzor which means "pattern". eg. "vz. 58" means "pattern 58". I love your general knowledge of Czechoslovakian history! Not many people outside of former Czechoslovakia know that it was even under Warsaw pact.

[@pavelcerny9803]

While pattern isn't wrong translation, it also means ''type'', which in this situation is obviously what's meant

[@Erikreaver]

Czechnology: Actual AK edition. Never thought I'd see a video on the Lada. Thanks, Ian!

[@jeremiahm3765]

That's a really nice looking VZ. I've always liked the look of the VZ pattern rifles.

[@mafistowaltz4857]

WOW! What a great piece of history!! Never knew any of this, Thanx Ian!

[@Lectiuss]

Spoiler Alert! "Just like an AK..."

[@MrJesulius]

Just like an valmet...

[@PosranaRegistrace]

At least it is not "slick" ;)

[@wormyboot]

That rear sight looks gorgeous with the tubular stock.

[@svk1939]

Prvý krát to vidím a som slovák.. zaujímavé

[@andyczech117]

A co to ma spolecnyho s tim, ze jsi slovak? Az uvidim ve Forgotten weapons zbran z cobolstanu, pujdu se asi ozrat .... 🤣🤣🤣

[@hotototro]

@@andyczech117 Lepšie urobíš, keď si zmeníš meno na Andy Piczech 🤣

[@andyczech117]

@@hotototro Proc? Mi rekni co za komaru bylo Slovensky...

[@jozefb2626]

@@andyczech117 A ty povedz, čo je teraz České... Ešte aj Babiš je od nás...

[@jozefb2626]

@@andyczech117 Čo je to "cobolstan"?

[@Stilg1301]

Just a side note, hearing the "Cz 58" at the start - The vz. 58 isn't actually technically called Cz. The name (for the original military rifle) is Samopal vzor 58 (Submachine gun mark/model 58), or short Sa vz. 58, sometimes just Sa 58 or vz. 58. (Sa being short for submachine gun, vz. for mark or model, 58 being year of adoption). There has been civilian variants made (either original military rifles converted, or new rifles made from old new stock parts, originally made for military) that do carry the CZ in name though. Also slight correction on the info ... the vz.58 was main firearm in the military for much longer than it seems. Ian sayin it was used in the 60ies and into 70ies ... and even after that. That makes it feel like it was about phased out at that time (but still used to some extent). This is not the case. There were no replacements adopted well until 2010 or 2011, when the CZ 805 BREN was. And the vz.58 remained as the main standard issue assault rifle until that time (and was / is still well being used because the numbers of CZ 805 are limited). There were some programs in like 80ies for replacement but those didnt go thru. Also the CZ 2000 Lada shown in the video was considered... but also not adopted.

[@threesixtyresources]

You should make a series of videos where you roast guns. Edit: Thanks For Likes. Edit: I Appreciate You People. Thank You For The Huge Amount Of Likes. Thank You.

[@thearousedeunuch]

I agree.

[@nanoua27]

That would be cool

[@bastiaan0741]

YES!

[@TuSn_Espinzo]

please do

[@danielstrutz1]

what the hell, like, a BBQ with guns instead of meat?

[@Hijackerrr]

few years we have 806 for some reason its not very known in US saw just few videos about it on YT weapon definitley worth check

[@PiscasawSaddler]

Rock Island's Security = Timber across the door. Cool video tho, Ian. Keep up the good work brother

[@w.callens1629]

Lol

[@PiscasawSaddler]

@@amazed2341 where is he?

[@fg42t2]

@@PiscasawSaddler He is on U-tube

[@five5105]

I don't know about you guys, but I quite like the look of the blue upper half of the handguard.

[@MrJolte]

when your gun is just like an ak: *J U S T L I K E A N A K*

[@0BAAC0]

Have a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. Thanks for all the great videos this year!

[@sir0herrbatka]

Could you please show us the current Czech service rifle?

[@DrataTheDrifter]

Which one? There are 4 rifles in service at this moment. Sa vz. 58, CZ 805 BREN crap w/ its proprietary magazine, CZ 805 BREN crap w/ STANAG magazine well, and CZ BREN 2

[@sir0herrbatka]

@@DrataTheDrifter I was thinking about CZ 805 BREN but from what you say history behind all of those would be more interesting.

[@DrataTheDrifter]

@@sir0herrbatka The history around is not interesting, it is very sad - lack of skill in production of modern assalt rifles in CZUB, corrupted selection procedure and non-existent comparation to other rifles, protectionism, put into service before the development finished, mass and repeated warranty claims. (sorry for broken english)

[@sir0herrbatka]

@@DrataTheDrifter This actually makes me even more interested. Where can I read about, please?

[@sir0herrbatka]

@@DrataTheDrifter Thank you!

[@stoner_pinky]

Troy Sellars of InrangeC2 had one of these and sold it to Larry Vickers. Very cool gun!

[@wojtekimbier]

Looks a lot like the wz. 96 Beryl

[@janwacawik7432]

Yeah, it kinda does.

[@rekerboi1125]

@@kwestionariusz1 Magazynek I kolba, no i może sam fakt że wygląda trochę nie typowo jak na kałacha i ma opcję strzelania potrójnie.

[@afraniodesafilho]

Happy new year to everybody in forgotten weapons! Thank you for all the information!

[@RaDeus87]

I don't think I've seen a gun with a rollcage as a sight-protector before 😲 It makes sense tho; you don't need any heavy duty machines to bend a wire, like you need if you want to press or machine it.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

And you can still you the standard slider for range.

[@markopajovic1789]

Lada is the ancient Slavic goddess of beauty and fertility !

[@treev3]

I came here for the witty title

[@nstied]

I'd bet a lot of folks would love to see you take a look at the 805 Bren, actually...

[@forestalfrank1074]

Looks a lot like Mishas home. Where are the cats?

[@ahmedrawat7952]

Who is Misha?

[@mikebaker5552]

Mishaco, another great gun channel. I personally would love to see him and ian get together. If only to cover his semi auto builds. Would love to see inside somd if them.

[@Psiberzerker]

I believe the Blue handguard is for working with UN peacekeeping forces. When I was in Sarajevo in the 90s, I saw similar handguards on Yugo, and Bulgarian Knockovs. I've never seen one of these, though. Didn't even know they existed. Those bars over the rear site are really distinctive, and I even like the look of them.

[@Psiberzerker]

Is that a Puckle Gun teeshirt? I can't quite tell, but it looks like an illustration I vaguely remember.

[@Apfsds120]

Development of LADA took really long, also because russians refused to provide specs of 5,45x39 ammo. So developers basically bought some rounds from russian ocupants, and started reverse engineering of round.

[@allanlarrett6015]

Thanks!

[@oliwierdudek2505]

now make beryl wz.96

[@TacticalOwl7]

Funny how many countries went the way of the Galil style. The Galil was super heavy, and was mostly issued after a decade in infantry use, to Israeli tank and artilary units until being retired by the early 2000’s.

[@KotatkoVonDrapek]

we split in 1993 into czech republic and slovakia

[@maximilianfranz2158]

He is american. Europe does not care.

[@anon343]

I like the front night sight more than anything. Looks really satisfying

[@GhostSpa]

You didn't say "Like an AK" enough throughout the video.

[@OuijaSTi]

One of my favorite AK variants. Would love to get my hands on one, or a parts kit at least, but seems about as likely as winning the lottery. For whatever reason I'm particularly partial to the shape of the rivet heads. Pretty unique.

[@Onitsutube]

"Lada" is a Russian woman's name, not Slovakian, I assure you (I am from Slovakia :o))

[@Onitsutube]

@Чарлз Дарвин sure... but it's definitely more common in Russia (or post Soviet countries) than in Slovakia/Czech Republic.

[@KotatkoVonDrapek]

probably named after Josef Lada, famous czech author

[@vaclav_fejt]

@@KotatkoVonDrapek and painter!

[@KotatkoVonDrapek]

@@vaclav_fejt docela prdel, pisu to zatimco davaj na nove svejka s hrusinskym :D

[@nicemimomisu]

It's Slavic, Goddess of beauty and it is not as common in Czech Republic we still have it in our calendar.

[@se7enupmustang]

"Czechnology" lol

[@GeneralKizENT]

Ian, I've been meaning to do this for a while, but I just joined your patreon. You are, without a doubt, my favorite youtuber. Thanks for all the knowledge and keep up the good work bud. Also happy new year!

[@meansartin]

Cz-Cz-Czech it out....

[@jakeshaw6827]

Man I can always depend on a new Forgotten Weapons episode to come out everyday I love it man keep up the great work and Happy New Year and to you random person reading this

[@trixus4768]

This rifle wasn't that good... but if you wanna see some good czech gun, have a look at CZ-806 BREN (also known as BREN 2)

[@mira238]

Yes, but it must be new type (2) not old- old was big fail for czech goverment

[@AttilaVilassy]

Finally, I was waiting so long for this. Thank you!

[@thelongslowgoodbye]

So the Czechs basically made an AK-74?

[@PavelNygryn]

But with ability to shoot precisely. Small country, small army, no place for Soviet "Hurrah" actions in style of "There's plenty of us" (нас много)

[@alienwizard9765]

​@@PavelNygryn You forgot to mention: 1 rifle for 3 soldiers, NKVD shooting you in the back and 20 million people getting killed by Stalin himself. During the battles, Soviets didn't have advantage in numbers over Axis - army sizes weren't too different, and many times Soviet troops were poorly positioned and, because of that, outnumbered by Axis troops. Soviet army did suffer more casualties, but mostly during the beginning of the war, because preparations weren't complite, etc. Also, what do you mean by "shoot precisely"? There are a few changes regarding the ergonomics, but the overal mechanism is unchanged. Is it still jiggling like an AK while firing? If yes (which is probably the case), how exactly is it going to "shoot precisely"?

[@PavelNygryn]

@@alienwizard9765 It's not jiggling nearly as much as AK-74. Probably different tolerances in part manufacturing. "There's plenty of us" refers to top-level commands. Lives of individual soldiers were not considered as values. It's kind of making sense - training and equipments expenses for most of "basic" soldiers were low (if any). Some were actually referred as "untrainable" a still send to combat . Czechoslovakian army never used this approach.

[@alienwizard9765]

@@PavelNygryn What time period are you referring to? If you are talking about WWII period - as I said, preparations and industrialisation weren't complite. There're many myths regarding the high command during WWII about generals simply sending troops to death, because they didn't care - such things might've happenned sometimes, but definitely not regularly. Moreover, even during that war Soviet army was the only one that was equiped with SMG's in great numbers. It also the second to have assault rifles, and first to equip the whole army with them. If you are referring to post-WWII period, then you have to keep in mind that Soviet Union had to be rebuild after the war. You also have to keep in mind that after Khrushev came to power, USSR have slowly been losing it's economy and production, army have been degrading too. Soviet Union was also preparing to defend against US, so huge amount of equipment had been made. And all things above resulted in huge stockpiles of outdated equipment that were very expensive to replace. About training - as I said, army have been degrading, so by the time Afgan war began, Soviets hadn't used US' expirience with Vietnam war, which resulted in conscripts being sent to fight (some of which weren't well-trained), and not being prepared for . In Vietnam US army had the same problem - preparing for massive conflict with USSR. But they were able to fix it afterwards. These problems have haunted Soviet Union and still haunt Russia as a result: preparing for massive breakthrough, but after realising that things aren't going to happen that way, not being able to change the doctrine. You also have to remember that socialist Czechoslovakia had very powerful economy, in many cases even better production then Soviet Union, and didn't have to maintain as big and as powerful army.

[@johnnyyang5980]

That is a beautiful gun and IMO the best Ak variant!

[@marinkhan3066]

Very flimsy looking AK with no dust cover and that Selector look very fragile . I wouldn't Trust my life with this woman

[@ganjatheninja]

ive learned so much from you thanks for everything you show us.

[@theJellyjoker]

Lada is also the name of a Russian car.

[@jkarra2334]

Its Lada outside russia, in russia its vaz. (AVTOVAZ)

[@jkarra2334]

@Lassi Kinnunen Lada is a female given name. A make of car, produced by the Soviet/Russian automotive manufacturer AvtoVAZ; the car's name for the internal Soviet/Russian market is Zhiguli (Жигули).And in some models VAZ. Usko nyt, Ladakerhon jäsen jo vuodesta 2003

[@GreenHellTube]

Lada is also a brand for VAZ cars in Russia for the last 15 years or so

[@kentin27v]

C'est toujours un plaisir de voir vos vidéos :) It's always a pleasure to see your videos.

[@optimal8129]

Česko xDD joo

[@nickkish7252]

I want one! That is the coolest version of an AK I have ever seen. Why are all the best guns unavailable. I wonder if VZ would revisit those blueprints.

[@johnyricco1220]

This is the best AK dust cover solution I've seen.

[@folie-n3t]

That top handguard cover looks 3d printed. That explains the blue color and the geometric lines on the surface. The bottom cover is textured as you would expect of injected molded plastic.

[@KenyanPunch]

Take a shot every time Ian says "like an ak" Happy New Years

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

That sight and it's protective cage look cool as hell!

[@Nik930714]

Wanna get hammered? Drink every time Ian says "Just like an AK".

[@andrewhilton9889]

I was really hoping to see a Colt double rifle in 2018. I know you will find one someday. Thank you for all your videos.

[@johnk.7523]

I can't help but -like- *love* the way it looks.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Pretty cool - thanks Ian :) Happy New Year!

[@sarjim4381]

One nice thing about owning an AK is that once you understand it you also understand about half the other select fire rifles in the world/