Kalashnikov for the Modern Minuteman

[@trench_grenade]

This video is going to be a fun one guys. We have another video that will drop tomorrow discussing shotguns and the role they play in modern warfare. Let us know in the comments if you run an AK and why. Cheers! Make sure you subscribe to Risky Chriskys channel.

[@interstellarsurfer]

Nice.

[@cclutch9606]

Can't wait for the shotty vid keep up the good work love u guys no homo

[@interstellarsurfer]

@@BS54321 The not-flat range.

[@meta-mario]

Im from columbia what range is that. I go out to the PSA range in swansea. id love to find a range i could do a few more moves with.

[@ReticentIndignation]

As an American, I choose both, because I can.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Same....

[@biggreenangryman1904]

Yeah. More of a crisky guy but they can both get it

[@0fficer47]

Cross train is based

[@shadowfoxcorp]

Yes.

[@shadowfoxcorp]

Yes.

[@ozarkman291]

AK. Replacing parts is cool but not having to is even cooler. Also 7.62x39 in deep brush and thick woods has excellent performance and barrier blindness

[@rapcreeperproductions3269]

There's also the drip factor. Something about the ak just says minuteman/resistance member despite being used by some of the most authoritarian countries to exist.

[@Goldenwithaleash]

Love the talk about PT. Honestly, if you can’t run a 8 min mile, do 50 consecutive pushups, and 10 consecutive pull-ups, you’re not even close to being ready.

[@trench_grenade]

Pt is key

[@freedomseeds8194]

That is an absolute FACT.

[@tubeguy4066]

Bro. I'll just shoot my way out

[@gcanaday1]

At my best and lightest I never got above 7 pullups. Pushups in the hundreds, but this boy can't pull, lol.

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

You’ll be fine with a 10 minute mile, 50 push ups, and 50 sit ups

[@iatros0838]

Physical fitness, like you both stated, is vital to success. Just as Risky brought up freeing mental capacity (through solid reps) to assess and problem solve to achieve the objective, fitness allows you to focus outwards instead of getting sucked into a black hole of misery.

[@johnbailey520]

Ready...

[@christopherbeining825]

“What was that??” “Freedom.” 😂love it

[@celebmrk9]

I run a Bulgarian SLR-101 accompanied by Circle 10 pill boxes…her name is Boris. The accompanying garb is SSO…we are happy together

[@Braekker19]

I got an M70 awhile back and I am looking to start training with it. It's not my go-to rifle, but it's good to be proficient in what you have.

[@mute7116]

Brrrt...what was that? "Freedom".....love it.

[@prepperbookclub]

For once, I am glad for the algo serving up old stuff. Good times.

[@salvadormelendez9749]

It was a pleasure to see you and Risky together.

[@jamesn8750]

I think sourcing an RPK would be a better option in terms of dollars spent and logistics. Gives you the capability of accurate sustained fire over an AK/AR and still plenty of 7.62x39 around, though the price has increased. Also with the after market you can kit it out for night time without too much hassel. I think a base AK over a base AR makes less sense these days due to the gun and ammo cost. However if you need a "SAW", its cost and performance efficient to go with 7.62x39. 124gr pills vs 62/77gr.

[@Little.R]

You had me at the hardbass intro, stayed for the realistic POV on running AKs. I have a GF3 AK I bought about 5 years ago. I've put some rounds through it, run some drills (not as intense as y'all) but I bought it as an alternative after having an AR that I built and did not have a good time with. Most of the ARs I've shot were either overgassed or built poorly. I shot an AK at a group meet before I bought mine and was hooked. I love the way they shoot. After having shot my AK with guys running ARs at a training (and getting complements running a bone stock AK) I'm 100% confident I bought the right one. One for the road: As far as availability of parts/ammo goes I have two things to add 1) AKs have been increasing in popularity and US-made parts are getting easier to come by, just look at PSA making AKs that are flying off the shelves. 2) It's also a gun that can run and run and run even when dirty, just take use the ones in Afghanistan as an example that's arguably the worst conditions to be running anything with moving parts and it handles it. Nyet, Rifle is fine.

[@leighrichardson4491]

Tbh, I love my sks, I think it’s just fun to have. Not super practical…but as the internet says, “can we get an ak?” “No, we have an ak at home” *the ak at home in question

[@murderchicken6854]

I love the sks so much

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Great runs guys!! Love that range. Fist that algorithm!!!!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@BS54321 No idea, you'll have to ask brother Trench.

[@JohnD-yz2gc]

Love how down to earth, real, and informative you guys are. Keep up the good work! You’ve finally inspired me to take training more seriously and take courses. I’m also going to buy a rig and train with it a bunch before I buy plates ;)

[@clamum9648]

Classes are good but even training at the range is about as good, as long as you do it with purpose and don't just plink around. If you're serious and motivated you can teach yourself to be very proficient without any classes. That said I've taken a couple classes and want to take another one, maybe this summer. I really need to get my ace in gear myself and get shooting more. Been slacking for way too long.

[@groberts1980]

I agree that I would tell someone to get an AR first. Parts compatibility is king. And 5.56 is still more common than 7.62. Once you have a few ARs and are looking for something new, AKs are a lot of fun. I like having both.

[@user-pt7cm1ty2n]

Awesome vid guys. I watch all of Riskys stuff and will now be watching here also. That range is bad ass. I will be building something simular where I train. love it fellas.

[@PatriotsArk]

Got a lot to say in such a small comment box, To start off,It is Fn sweet the risky teamed up with trench grenade. I am a viewer of both channels for a couple months. Trench is out of my realm on the 12ga tactics but he brings a lot to the table for shtf load outs and information. Risky just pushing the envelope and wishing for the best,Glad he's still able to put out content... rumble should be on point Incase? But I watched both y'all's hr long content,For the most part Y'all hitting home. I'm going to add another comment in regards to this video question of Ar or aK

[@mace085]

That range is sick AF

[@TheMilkmaidFarm]

This was great! Real talk, and real honest training. I’m loving your style.

[@armorers_wrench]

Definitely agree with you about magpul Glock mags. I get the weirdest malfs with those. A very common one is for my slide to lock back with one more round in the mag.

[@binostunts]

AR is a scalpel…AK is the hammer

[@staycxld]

even the ak101 or 74?

[@The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him]

@@staycxld smaller hammer

[@trollerbladdering]

I've wanted to buy an AK for several years... but I always end up spending the money on more 9mm and .223/5.56 because I cant see me legitimately utilizing more than one rifle when my 2nd AR build was literally my "grail gun" because my first one was a super cheap budget build and full of buyer's remorse.

[@joegeezer6375]

Couple Kalash gangsters up in here!!

[@Kahan9]

I would choose an AR but like he said my Aks are so cool. You can't get that same feel and vibe from an AR. Like I tell my buddies ARs are Legos but lack character. Aks are a mix of blacksmithing and gunsmithing to do anything with them but they have a ton of character and often are representative of the owners and their personality.

[@WhyPhi]

AK all day for me

[@tired2sleep]

AR for patrol/scout AK for battle

[@Kieran.Walsh.]

Well these two just got added to a new watchlist

[@Braekker19]

I’d chose an AR over an AK… most of the time. They both have their strengths. I’d take an AR if I need to be on my feet and on the move. If I need to defend a position or I need something that hits harder (like a support role/gunner), I’d take an AK in 7.62x39.

[@DylanJBartram]

I noticed the good safety manipulation during your drills. Good practice

[@tankentwerfer3013]

watched a good amount of chrisky's stuff, looking forward to this video🤙

[@scaleworksRC]

I have a 50yd zero and hold right at the top of the head up close. Very inspiring seeing you 2 do the things. Thanks guys. I'm looking for a similar place in my area to run and gun with my buddy. o7

[@jamesn8750]

First AK was a centry arms 74 kit build with a bulgarian circle 10 kit. Got is with about 2k rounds when the 7n6 ban happened. Didnt know better as some guy was trying to offload it. Shot the crap out of it before I traded it into something else. Learned quite a bit on that rifle.

[@littyrebelkitty]

One of the best pairings on the gunstubes ✌️❤️

[@0311matt]

the AR is a fantastic platform, I grew up shooting it, and all my friends had/have them. I was an infantry rifleman in the marine corps in my early 20s, where I shot the piss out of the M16. However, after two tours to Iraq, I gained a lot of respect for the AK and as it stands today I have made it my go to rifle. is the AK better than the AR... in most ways no, but I still favor the AK.

[@silentstryker1590]

My first rifle was a WUM-1 Romanian variant back in 1998, and I wish I'd never sold it. I've had a multitude of AK's since then, but currently, I have both platforms and love them all.

[@linusrillch]

AR or AK? Yes.

[@Soulreaper8181]

Dynamic duo!!!!

[@tedbrown2583]

Great vid guys!!! Sorry I missed live chat though! I have to admit that I’m AK all da way!!! I purchased my ammo years ago for $210.00 per thousand! All military classic by Wolf FMJ and HPs… Even got some Hornady 7.62x39 stashed away 👍 Home defense is a VEPER-12! Dedicated member of AK operators union local 47-74… Ha

[@trench_grenade]

Thanks

[@clamum9648]

Here from Chrisky's channel. You got a new sub big 🐕

[@Quazo594]

Great video guys. Would love to see a video about the trench and how it came about.

[@saltymouse1813]

Great video. Also that range is awesome.

[@jcook3430]

I run 3 different AKs all set up a little different. Great video dudes!

[@PatriotsArk]

In regards to to both channels "aK vs AR" freedom rants. Coming from civilian training experience,Starting with the AK. I have finally came to the conclusion,AR is best in all realms. In every single aspect besides operational reliability,The gas system and bolt carrier group do cause serious reliability issues. But that sacrifice is well made,You guys was talking about 7.62 My thing was I couldn't give that round up,So I got My AR chambered in 7.62 That's my primary upper,just like risky said 5.56 is so common,I got another upper with 20in 223. Wylde barrel. Now I can fire both 223 and 5.56 I put a 13x on my dmr 223 upper. 2 pins I can switch out. Another big thing is weight,Both rifles easy to over due it if not on point with weight add ons. I unfortunately have 11lb beast,A lot on it. I like trench grenades idea of taking of the light during the day.

[@darionvacher9841]

For 5 going on 6 years I ran only AK's. They're great rifles, I stand by them and will always keep a couple on hand. That being said parts compatibility is very important, I have parts and the means to service my AK's but I just got my first AR and it's so easy to shoot. I bought a complete BCM upper and slapped a complete Aero lower on it, it still needs a thing or two but it's awesome. Being an AK guy and loving how they shoot having shot mine for years. No shit one of my AK's has 12k rounds on it and it still shoots good. It's different handling an AR, they are way easier to shoot especially at extended ranges, just today i took my 14.5 BCM out to 500 yards withouth any issues with just a red dot, fucking incredible, anyone would struggle a bit to stretch an ak in 7.62 out to that range. Love the AR platform. My answer is own both. They are both middle ground powerhouses.

[@trench_grenade]

Agreed my man

[@tinnerman9801]

Love from Canada brotha 🤝

[@JACKINSTEIN]

I'm giddy like a school girl for this one

[@jakisfly]

Same

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

I'm definitely going with a AR over the AK. I'll give it to compatibility. But there's several reasons why. I really enjoy seeing y'all training together! Y'all stay safe and keep shooting 🤙

[@TheGamerGoat98]

Awesome range

[@trench_grenade]

Agreed

[@crossan008]

@administrativeresults “Now there are three of them!”

[@dannypierce9528]

Your trench and the way you run those drills makes me want to come to your house and run those fucking drills with you bro how much does it cost to come train for a few hours

[@trench_grenade]

Patreon convo my dude. Not trying to be a dick but that’s how it be

[@richardmcgravyjordan9996]

based grats on 9k

[@trench_grenade]

thank youuuu

[@themadminuteman]

AK does make you feel more gangster is accurate. AR is superior but AK has a serious vibe

[@jeanvaljean341]

I love how TG has a nose, but RC doesn't.👃 New sub🤙🤙

[@cripplers8]

I just picked up my 2nd AK last month getting the PSA G3. Now I got a full stock & underfolder. I still like my AR but what’s not to love about an American made AK as well…..

[@melvinhowell5469]

Loved it...thank you! And subscribed!

[@oleroy4749]

Doing a good job Chris

[@Tattoodr3w]

Psa makes a 556 AK that takes gen2 pmags has ar type bolt release like the akv js🤯

[@kuyakonggaming]

I feel like yall would be good at explaining tactics and displaying them in action in the woods, kinda how Brent0331 does.

[@CITYPREPPER016]

Nice range great training, I have 2 AR's

[@dannypierce9528]

I like 300 blackout for home defense with subs and suppresor lol and 9mm subs now if shut hits the fan I’m grabbing ar 15 but if I do go bigger I’ll just grab my pof rouge it’s super light I have adjustable Gas block on it and suppresor before I grab Ak

[@Ghope138]

Perhaps im too monke brained but never liked the AR.. the selector position, charging handle, FA, the magwell,… the fact I gotta clean it all the time 😂… the AK just keeps it simple for me and I appreciate that over everything else and as time has gone on ive stripped off most of the modernizations as well… spend all that extra cash on a good optic and mount, call it a day… unless you have to have a peq… rifle is fine

[@silentstryker1590]

I believe the new Magpul AK mags are metal reinforced. UTG has AK mags that are as well at half the price for the budget minded.

[@LionCubFather]

Risky Chrisky is my guy. He sent me here and I am subbed. I will get an AK when they are free and laying on the ground from those that fucked around and found out. AR parts and ammo dictate my choice. I wont lie....Im kinda looking forward to the free guns someday. See ya on those front lines men.

[@oleroy4749]

Dam that range looks fun

[@trench_grenade]

It is

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

I would not run a magpul vfg on an ak. You will foul your reloads until you get experienced enough. Not really needed as the mag makes a good vfg. For a side mount try the rs regulate as they have lots of mount options, they adjust laterally to your ak and are lightweight.

[@clamum9648]

I got the RS Regulate mount, seems quite good. Lotta options to them like you said

[@ReticentIndignation]

Go with metal mags, I've had times where pmags won't feed. I don't like using them anymore. Don't care what anyone thinks on this. Dependable always.

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

Have you tried the bho followers in them?

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@hektoerdonovan2121 Some of the mags I own have last round bho capability, don't really care for it though.

[@clamum9648]

Yeah I kinda am partial to the metal mags. Got a bunch of them when I got my AK. I've heard the AK Pmags aren't that good, or may not be, though it does seem weird since their AR Pmags are excellent. Only bad thing about the metal mags is they make an already kinda weighty gun that much more weighty. But I think they're the most solid and therefore the way to go for serious use (nothing wrong with running Pmags at the range, IMO).

[@ReticentIndignation]

@@clamum9648 I've had mine for man....6 years, about 2 years ago I'd had some issues with feeding and ammo getting stuck. Since then they're all out of service sitting in a bucket. The metal ones have never given me any trouble. I've even purchased the KCI korean ones, no issues.

[@PatriotsArk]

I'm getting ready to start my channel up,Hope I can help build the community. Mountain shtf prepper videos. Don't do discord but hope to be in touch in the future. I will set up communication for my channel on guilded. I'm the south east ,usa What part you guys meet up at?

[@leroy3784]

I always liked the idea of a pure iron sight and fixed stock ar15 for a purely simple rifle. But i can't leave them alone. So i have an ak for irons and fixed stock. Hard and expensive to load up. And its heavy as is around 8lbs. My wrist gets tired from twisting the pistols grip on my over hand reload. Underhand is hard with a sling for me. But hard to break with hardly nothing to break.

[@CertifiedSunset]

I'm looking to get a Zastava M92 and SBR'ing it for a home defence rifle. It only has a 10" barrel but it barely loses any velocity compared to 16" and it's more compact to run a suppressor on the end so I don't blow out my eyes in the middle of the night if I need to spring out of bed and get to work.

[@DarkWolff.]

New subscriber here, saw the vid last night

[@dannypierce9528]

Love ur vids bro

[@trench_grenade]

Thank you

[@buckysplace4463]

You gotta have both. My heart is with the AK all day everyday, but the truth is ARs are ubiquitous in the states and when the comblocs run dry, NATO rounds will be all there is this side of the pond...

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

Great vid guys 🤘

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

AR may be more accurate but i dont see it being more reliable unless you got a dumpster bin ak. Even aside from that, 123 grains hits different than 62, so they dont exactly lay down the same lead. All gear things aside, if im facing down a hostile and am putting a pair of rounds on target, id rather they were 123 grain projectiles than 55 or 62.

[@Coonhound719]

300 blk , best of both worlds! But hand loading plays a big factor into it being viable

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

@@Coonhound719 Absolutely, but 300 black is about 3x the cost, last I checked. 300blk and 7.62x39 have a lot of overlap in usefulness. I'm sure 300blk is more accurate, though, but "minute of badguy" is good enough for wrol.

[@Coonhound719]

@@hektoerdonovan2121 that’s why I said Hand loading is what makes it viable, I just cut down 5.56 brass and load it up. It definitely beats 7.62x39 because of the quality of bullets you can shoot! And v-max bullets are nasty pills!

[@idolo2009]

awesome video

[@trench_grenade]

Thank you

[@fractalmechanic1088]

I run a 20-inch scoped DMR rifle, a 16-inch general purpose rifle, a New Frontier Armory AR-9 (uses AR-15 parts and Glock 17 mags, then Glock 17.

[@MrMattyoshea]

Talking balaclava eh? That maybe trade marked😉. I think all the gun tubers should make a home on a common video platform , do the PG-13 stuff here for exposure… then the good stuff else where. I can’t patron all of you fellahs.

[@Stuck_In_The_Ice_Box]

AR and Glock 19 is, as you both said, the real answer. But I've wanted a laminate wood AKM with the bakelite bayonet since I was 11 and God damn do I still love it

[@Ironsight_Army]

Insert popular opinon here

[@pattersonlax48]

I have a serious question. Who would win in a fist fight? Trench Grenade or Risky Chrisky?

[@murderchicken6854]

the short one

[@scoutsniper762]

Good vid! Bluejeanoperator makes some good content in regards to AKs and the Chinese mailboxe of death ie holosun.

[@schutzenbear444]

AK run and gun at Kalashni-con. Compete in your kit and test your AK.

[@celebmrk9]

Paul Harrel is your neighbor?

[@herknorth8691]

You be the judge.

[@RebelViking912]

Great Stuff. Your discord server link keeps showing expired invite. I have several AR's and Several AK's. I love both of the platforms. If I could only choose one, it would be the AR. If ammo availability and parts availability weren't an issue, I would still choose the AR if I could only have one. If both were available I would still have both. AK's are fun to shoot, and when the ammo was cheap and plentiful it made a lot sense for a prepper. I wish the days of 5.45 7N6 spam can ammo of 1080 rounds less then 200 bucks would come back! I still have a few of them left. :)

[@trench_grenade]

discord.gg/m5Wnh5KW

[@HeathLCK]

I hear AKs come with free Bud Light.

[@clamum9648]

😮😮

[@sston506]

Agree!🤙🏻

[@trench_grenade]

💪

[@recon1986]

Dude I live in NE Pennsylvania and there are zero ranges like the one you guys are at... I wish I had a range I could run and gun at and that actually goes further than 100yds... all the ranges here are static and the max distance is 100yds

[@trench_grenade]

It’s a good spot

[@ericbergfield6451]

I'm not really into either AR/AK, as I'm a Bullpup dudebro. ...I prefer the overall shorter package, with a bit of extra weight, to maintain the 16" barrel. However, if I were to choose one, it'd be the AR platform: as I feel AK's are too front heavy, & if society were to fail, I don't want to rely on tools to fix a [AK] firearm, I want my stuff plug & play like an AR!

[@clamum9648]

My SHTF rifle is a Tavor, I just really like how it is balanced. Despite it being heavier than an AR I can hold it up on target for longer much easier due to its balance. Only two complaints about it: FRICKING heavy, and the bolt hold-open device is a chinsy plastic awkward POS. Overall though I dig it. In general I like ARs the best though.

[@ericbergfield6451]

@@clamum9648 Yep, we're in the same boat. I don't think I've checked out the Tavor yet, bc if I did see one at my local store, I probably would've bought it on the spot. ...That's how I came into owning an AUG & Hellion.

[@gcanaday1]

AR and 1911. Why? Ive got more than one and no one at all near me has an AK that Ive been able to get into my hands to shoot. I know ONE guy that has one. The rest all have ARs.

[@Ronin-74800]

Thank you for the consideration of the 2 symbolic weapons systems. Also, please any help for m16/ak47 instructions available for would greatly appreciated!!!

[@Bolo2028]

This was an interesting video.

[@45.Slanging]

OG Galil SAR with 50/55 grain TSX> Galil ace 40 round pmags 70 grain TSX & 77 otms> 545 Kalash...if it kicks off the Colt 6940, and m4geries come on out

[@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154]

The Magpul AK mag hype is total bullshit. I’ve hooked more doorways, car frames and barricades then I can count. Leave them loaded all the time. They’re good to go. Dudes need to run their gear instead of their mouths.

[@mrprodigy7143]

If ur in North America u should be stockpiling 556

[@trench_grenade]

Discord link is fixed discord.gg/m5Wnh5KW

[@dickbroomactual2203]

Is there a telegram channel? I went through the whole discord bullshit to register and nothings popping up under the channel except welcome, rules, and announcements. Nothing there. I hate that fucking app

[@MySammykins]

Your 4 ar's and 4 glock 19's idea is a good one but allow me to suggest another thought process. If as Chrisky says we're building a warlord mentality "you didn't prepare here's a basic rifle if your gonna help" type stuff those new comers are going to need to know, at least surface level, how to run sigs, and berretta's, and norinco's, and browning high powers, and m4 clones, and g36's and FAL's.

[@lordserpentine8246]

Keeping the norinco for myself and giving the unprepared the psa

[@andrewcopeland1517]

I’m what world do you a think a newcomer is gonna learn all that on the fly when they probably can barely work a Glock 😂

[@iShowUnusualBehavior]

A norinco with a sling and the ten round detachable and some 30rnders in the the bag/pouch is a lot more lowkey than an ar with chest rig and half of amazon hanging on the handrail 😅. Dint get ke wrong i have both minus the amazon gear but time and place for both.