Palmetto State Armory AK's - Are they a good value?

[@solartramp1745]

“Our government doesn’t trust us with our freedoms.” Well put.

[@mattivirtanen8545]

Not really, u have zero civilian uses for automatic fire. Sure it's fun to spray around vegetables and milk jugs, but a real need for it there isn't.

[@bloodking73]

@@mattivirtanen8545 just because they are not needed doesnt mean they should be banned

[@jerrodvolkov5894]

@@mattivirtanen8545 not to mention we do have a need. Home defense. Fully automatic fire is the best for home defense.

[@turbografx16]

@@mattivirtanen8545 Preventing the subversion or usurpation of one's rights and overthrowing tyranny seem like pretty good civilian uses for automatic fire.

[@joelquinn2037]

@@mattivirtanen8545 NEGATIVE We the People are to be as equally armed as the military. Ie tyranny. Ive been a cop for 22 yrs and have worked with Dept of Homeland security for several years.... trust me, We the People have many enemies in this incorporated, for profit, govt.

[@slmyatt]

In a PSA interview, the PSA rep said they could not manufacture cleaning rod in house at low enough cost, and would rather use time and equipment to manufacture other AK parts better and less expensive.

[@yissnakklives8866]

Wonder how many people actually use the built in cleaning rod (for AK's that have them). My WASR has one and I've removed it once to change the furniture.

[@grenmoyo3968]

It definitely is only on my sgl for the purpose of keeping everything together. I used the thing once and realized that while it works it bleeds the cold war Russian dogma of "good enough" and I'd rather just use something like a snake or something. If I get a really really stuck case I might use it again as a means to push it out. Otherwise the rod has never been removed. There are better stuff for cleaning out there.

[@stuartdodson6630]

Nice. I was thinking it was because everybody puts on a different muzzle device that prohibits the removal of the cleaning rod.

[@scottvaj4434]

I use the cleaning rod to add 2 ounces of unnecessary weight to the rifle make it look nice.😅

[@stuartdodson6630]

Yissnakk Lives! I do use it with the caveat, naturally, that I don’t clean an all very often. It’s also a nice idea to have it to punch out a stuck round.

[@finck2208]

PSA has the occasional growing pain but over all they have been crushing 2019 and 2020!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

I can hit a man sized target out to 300 yards with iron sights with my PSA just as easily as I can with my WASR10. I don't see any appreciable accuracy difference between the rifles. If anything, I hit more often with my PSA's.

[@youknow9092]

I have a few PSA AR15s and have run into no issues. People talk junk about the company but usually as a result of what they heard on the net or issues from years ago. Yes they may have a hiccup every now and then normally they are GTG.

[@ryanrayfuss9037]

me and my buddy were shooting our ak's not long ago and my psa gf3 was more accurate than one of his saiga's and his arsenal sam7-sf... but that's not saying that the gf3 is better, by any means, I'd much rather have either one of his rifles... but those American barrels are usually better suppressor hosts too

[@dmwil1]

@@Sig_P229 I've not seen that, at all.

[@davidgearardo1788]

@@Sig_P229 possible user error, not being a smartass, but i havent seen an appreciable difference. Have taken two 1500 round training classes. No issues.

[@ChristianGrest]

Kudos to PSA for keeping at it with trying to get their US made AKs right. I'd definitely buy one if I was in the market. Great video Tim!

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Thank you and thanks for the support!

[@Apolloneek]

@@nemisous83 it depends theres still some stock out there and some laquered cases

[@Apolloneek]

@@nemisous83 Yeah but i still occasionally see surplus 54r x39 and 5.45 in tins its rare but there i dont know why 7n6 is so popular being corrosive its not that much better

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

@@Apolloneek Yes, but the nitrided barrels do the same as the chrome lined barrels. Besides, casings don't mean anything to something that is over gassed. Especially if you clean it.

[@GamePath]

@@BoogalooBoy The AK-E version has an FN barrel which is chrome lined.

[@Rutang835]

The triangle folder with that russian optic just hnnnng MIGHTY NEED

[@mr.mercury4247]

Just to let you know you can't fold the stock with an optic attached so it's kind of useless.

[@waiatm]

Where you at? I just got a gf5 selling my gf3 (2-300 rnds) because redundant :P

[@patb7184]

Tim: the WASR has earned a reputation for being durable. *throws it on ground. 😂😂

[@brentreeve7554]

I immediately noticed that too. Hilarious.

[@Darkpara1]

Ehhh I mean it's fine for what it is, it goes bang when I shoot it. But the PSA later gens are just better quality full stop

[@jeffb5022]

Yuuuuuup. Laughed out loud!

[@robbywoolums9071]

He puts his money where his mouth is, which I like.

[@thegobblerproject2363]

Do the same with mine. If it can’t take a lil drop on the dirt what good is it ?

[@BobSmith-yw5gh]

PSA really has stepped up their game, pretty soon with the struggles at Remington and other legacy manufacturers brands like PSA will really prove themselves I think

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

lol - wake up dude

[@lundin1loveshumvees687]

We need to get rid of all the stupid gun laws like the nfa, and import sanctions. The 1986 machine gun would be the first to go please.

[@tagertgibbs8914]

100%

[@skipperjenkins7651]

Yes sir, but I doubt will ever happen

[@eragonunderhill5545]

@@skipperjenkins7651 yeah, most of the time once a right is lost it never comes back.

[@6nosis]

Well it’s time we stopped asking and TOOK our fucking rights back...

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

Allegedly someone may or may not being complying w NFA. Not me but someone. So I’ve heard allegedly and hypothetically speaking.

[@dylanridge-storer2471]

I'm disappointed Arsenal has axed a good chunk of their product line, they could have capitalized off the Russia sanctions.

[@maxinvasionleet]

Let's be glad palmetto state is going foward. With reasonable prices!

[@thesoundofsilence1860]

They can’t important ak’s easily from out of country at the moment

[@SomeJustice19k]

Arsenal was good for a while because they had the American AK market cornered, but PSA has exposed Aesenal's bullshit for what it is... Overpriced mediocrity.

[@dylanridge-storer2471]

@DV8 *** I'm not so sure about that, they used that excuse when they discontinued the SLR-104 series but which countries would buy 5.45mm rifles from them? All the countries that do/did use 5.45 either made their own AK-74s or they're switching to 5.56mm

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

@@dylanridge-storer2471 they use to make a 556 2 or 3 years ago , I'm pretty sure they cut it , I may be wrong

[@bigmad3123]

The Boog is officially sponsored by PSA after last year.

[@sawyere2496]

When that SHOT show rep said “We aren’t about making money, we want to get modern guns into everyone’s hands” I cried a tear of joy

[@bigmad3123]

@@sawyere2496 That was definitely a moment...

[@dreadnoughtinvestigations1129]

@Eugene Stoner, their QC is fine.

[@joshgalt2022]

Iascaire Bullshit. PSA is price gouging because of covid.

[@thewatcher611]

@Nicholas Noel Some people don't understand supply and demand. It does apply to everyone, from end user, up to raw component supplier. He thinks price gouging is raising the prices as per increased costs of doing business....lol.

[@tune1398]

Nobody: PSA: Temporary out of stock

[@bigmad3123]

The PSA AKV is the Jordan Shoe of the gun world now...

[@bwax1542]

I found the trick to scoring a PSA AK is to look at their inventory at 9 AM, and to seriously look at the PSA inventory from 3:30PM till 5:00 PM. And to continuously refresh the screen while looking in those afternoon hours. Those PSA AK items are gone within minutes of appearing so you better know what you want and have your payment information ready to rock.

[@charisperissos1320]

Good things come to those who wait. AKOU was getting 1.6 MOA out of the AKE with wolf 123 HP. There's some more consistent ammo out there that could bring that FN barrel to 1 to 1.25 MOA.

[@charisperissos1320]

@@bwax1542 Me too

[@uptownkickzz5931]

Picked up my akp today .. took about a week to ship . Can't wait for the ranges to open up .. Rona go away !

[@randyadams03]

Last, thing my GF3 was a "blem" found nothing wrong, pricked up last year $499. Was a steal

[@LoneWolfe775]

Same for me, I couldn't find a simple blend, it's been a awesome rifle now 2 years later!

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Nice find. I just payed 750 for a gen 4 AR9. Not too terribly priced considering it has the SB tac brace on it from the factory. Just frustrating that I got a tracking number a week after placing order but it apparently sat in a loading bay for many days marked "ready for UPS to pickup". That's frustrating considering I couldnt find out what was going on, whether UPS had the package and lost it or if PSA said they shipped it but actually did not. The latter is what is happening but good luck getting any info out of PSA in a timely manner. I totally understand that they are pushing out large volumes of product but they surely make enough money to install an adequate shipping department.

[@ryanrayfuss9037]

same for me, I got my gf3 brand new for $539... couldn't find a blemish on it whatsoever and it's an amazing rifle so far

[@ryenheinrich1102]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 I've heard that PSA loads up full UPS trailers for pick up and it could take a minute to fill up and ship out. A nice problem to have.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

@@ryenheinrich1102 that's what I hear too. Surely theres a way to get more courier trucks in there per day.

[@gabrielhuin]

I’ve had my GF3 for over a year put about 1,200 rounds through it flawlessly, the thing just works. Would definitely buy more PSA products.

[@jonathank7394]

I'm certain that I'm going to be kicking myself for the rest of my life for not buying a saiga when they were about 350 bucks years ago before the sanctions.

[@crazyorwhat]

I feel the same

[@josephmajors1118]

@@crazyorwhat q Zaza a

[@shatteredcitizn7489]

Same here with the vepr12..had the chance..i stalled and waited..then obama did his mess an the price skyrocketed overnight on gunbroker.smdh🤦🏾‍♂️

[@brucebelvin2058]

Maybe 350 in stock configuration. Pay much more to convert.

[@yupyup4209]

They're kinda overrated. Saigas parts may be really durable but the fit and finish is pretty shitty, the trigger, the safety lever, the action, etc. Most people will never shoot enough to even use up a PSA, so for those people they may as well go that route IMO

[@matthewstevens5574]

Its a darn shame. When I started my love for appreciating firearms at age 18, back in 2012 Arsenals were going for $700 and people were complaining about that price. Now, that price would be a steal for a new Arsenal.

[@pnastysavage5510]

450 in 2006

[@matthewstevens5574]

Stop, I can only cry to the point of dehydration for so long.

[@pnastysavage5510]

@@matthewstevens5574 It does hurt lol its backwards assed that an AR can be found in that price range, and an AK is now found in the AR price range from 2006..

[@OriginalBongoliath]

@@joshuagibson2520 Inflation, lack of supply, and high demand makes 90's prices a moot point. Things change.

[@OriginalBongoliath]

@@pnastysavage5510 Blame sanctions, inflation, and the internet making the AK popular coupled with cheaper CNC machines and the Obama era inversely making AR's cheaper.

[@fredluden2298]

I hope everyone realizes that producing a “simple” cleaning rod can cost millions of dollars in equipment, quality control, and labor. Just spend $15 and order one and be grateful you were able to buy an affordable decent quality us made AK

[@quavorius4573]

or they could just outsource and buy them bulk for like $3 a rod and up the price by $5 and call it a day, but to your point its a $15 pick up so it doesnt really matter

[@cthulhu6697]

@@quavorius4573 I think we all own gun cleaning kits in all kinds of calibers anyway, right?

[@jacksonsinclair2615]

I just use my 30 cal bore snake that i also use for my 3006 and 3030 win etc and it was only 5 bucks

[@CL-ty6wp]

They go buy steel rod at the store andd cut it to length. Millions to cut a rod to size? Or a band saw for a few hundred.

[@shanenonwolfe4109]

​@@CL-ty6wpif you ran factories then you'd understand simple things cost a lot of money being manufactured large scale

[@yankeesfan1985]

Both the GB2 and GF3 have had pretty decent reviews and have survived Rob Ski's 5k tests, I purchased my GB2 right after it made the 5k test, as a way to step into the AK world they are a great value.

[@yankeesfan1985]

@Eugene Stoner Granted, but for my usage 5K is enough for me to put my money down and buy one, even in a extended SHTF situation I highly doubt I will put that many rounds down range and even if I did that much shooting and fighting I'd probably be dead long before I hit 5k out of it. Also it's not like the rifles were worn out/destroyed after the tests, both were fully functional with no major parts wear after the 5k so who knows how many more they could take. We are not talking about a Rifle that is being issued out of Armory stocks to 3+ generations of soldiers for 30 to 50 years, like my M1 Garand which has probably been arsenal rebuilt several times in its life.

[@jonmeray713]

Eugene Stoner lol okay bud.

[@jonmeray713]

Eugene Stoner look,a child who thinks an armorer cant replace shit after 5k in a true military setting. Who gives a fuck you online commando punk bitch

[@yankeesfan1985]

@Eugene Stoner Dude you need to chill out, the point I was trying to make is that I'm not a "Operator" or anything close to that, I just wanted a AKM to be able to shoot, have fun and learn the platform, and I didn't want to drop $1200+ bucks to do that, also I didn't want to deal with 922r BS of a import, so I did my research and went with the best US made AK I could get for my Price Range $700 bucks at the time. All honestly I probably will never put enough rounds through it to break it, I only have about 250 though it now, I don't have the time or money to shoot 10k rounds out of it. Also I never said it was my go to SHTF Rifle I have 2 FNH Built uppers on Rock River lowers as my go to defensive rifles, I equipped the 20" with a TA31RCO-A4CP and the 16" with a M68 CCO these are the rifles I will be my life on.

[@wassermelones4656]

@Eugene Stoner imagine using the word simp unironically

[@BuffRANGE]

I did a 3K round view of my GF3 and was thoroughly impressed with it. Very good accuracy as well. finish is still on the gun even after multiple 150 rd mag dumps unlike some of those Century Products :O

[@michaelreardon7667]

Finally!!! A U.S. made AK we can believe in. Kudos to Palmetto State Armory. I want one. Good job guys! Great video Tim.

[@meangreen320]

Century and IO nearly destroyed my faith in a home brewed AKM, but PSA restored my faith. Quality parts and not machined and assembled by monkeys. Once they release a 74 variant, im buying 2. PSA's politics , price, mission, and slowly developing quality products passed their budget minded ones has made them my favorite arms company outside of CZ

[@reecephillips5463]

They are currently working on an ak74 but the rona has slowed it down some

[@daspiper8941]

I own a Century Arms VSKA and it is running great. I shoot it more than my Arsenal SAM7.

[@Evinthal84]

@@phonemeunit1973 Riley Defense is coming out with a 5.45 '74 for around 800$ according to Rob over at AKOU, but I'm totally buying a PSA 74 when they release to support them and their goal of putting out so many of these rifles that they can't be banned or at least get to have the "common use" term used in defense of them. I have a PSAK-47 GF3 currently and LOVE it.

[@doro19]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jacksonsinclair2615]

Sad to see how the 5.45 had hope but is dead. Now if its not 7.62x39 its 556 aks lol.

[@davidgearardo1788]

Rob ski signed off, 5000 rounds of brutality. Thats a stamp I trust.

[@gabrielhuin]

Definitely Rob really is the gate keeper of aks and his tests and bad treatment of the Aks don’t lie, his word is solid and I trust it.

[@michaelmaroney1660]

Hilarious that a "cheap" gun maker builds the best AKs that you can buy. If you can, get the AK-E. I'd have absolutely no problem trusting my life to that weapon.

[@jomama2078]

Michael Maroney definitely not the best aks you can buy but they’re improving with each release

[@michaelmaroney1660]

@@jomama2078 perhaps I was a bit hyperbolic, but the sentiment remains. At this price point, it is a quality AK that many can afford and trust. It shoots, has decent accuracy, can take severe abuse and shoot again. No, its not a Gucci gun and I'm grateful for that. I do not want any piece of kit that gives me any hesitation to subjecting to abuse when necessary. PSA is doing a great job.

[@barbain101]

@@michaelmaroney1660 spend $200 more on a zastava

[@theroller5673]

My GF4 has been running flawlessly for 7 months. Approaching 1000 rounds without a hiccup in 95 degree very humid weather down to 10 degree very dry weather. The stunning wood grain on this classic looking AK even silences the AR boys from mag dumping with their plastic guns long enough to appreciate the iconic god of war when it enters the public ranges. PSA is doing it right.

[@Klyce]

I have a GF3 and the AKV. They’re my two favorite guns I’ve owned and when I run to the range they’re always the ones I go to. They shoot great, never malfunction and are a delight.

[@MK3JettaDude]

I’ve been saying for the last two years PSA makes the best American made AK today. I haven’t watched the whole video yet but they are amazing values.

[@chipsandcase-o5738]

Libertarian 4 Life agreed, but at 3-4 times the price and with a 6-month lead time. If Senile Joe “Corn Pop” Biden wins in November, I’ll probably get my 50% deposit back, but I’m not getting my AK. I feel like PSA is probably in the best possible climate, a gun manufacturer’s perfect storm if you will, to sell as many AK’s as they can conceivably churn out if worst-case scenario becomes reality. 🤷🏼‍♂️ just my two cents that no one asked for 😂

[@khanj42]

I've had my GF3 for a month now, and I'm totally pleased with it so far. The "E" might be the God-Tier AK, but for the price and savings on ammo right now, it's my go-to training rifle.

[@macnikle0622]

The fact that it's that affordable and is made with forged trunnions, makes me want one right now

[@BaconSlayer69]

Cast trunnions are junk and ur just asking for a problem to occur if u Think casting essential parts works just fine lmao

[@NicksgamertagXP]

In a Q&A, PSA mentioned that the reason their AKs don't come with cleaning rods is because it would cost more for them to manufacture new ones than it costs to just buy them elsewhere.

[@bradbo3]

I bought a Riley Defense AK and it has worked flawlessly....last november I had a house fire and the safe did its job...but my AK wasnt in the safe...it only lost some bluing on the upper parts....It still works flawlessly. Love my AK

[@locknload4875]

I got the PSA GF3 wood stock just passed 1000 rds of Tula. So far so good, great accuracy, 100% reliable. I should probably clean it one of these days to.

[@Minuteman_Expeditions-wo2cp]

Your GF3 review is the third or fourth one I've seen so far, and yours is the most comprehensive. Thank you for the good work 🤠👍

[@WrongTimeWatch]

If I was in the market for an AK. I would definitely buy the PSA triangle folder.

[@Mrgunsngear]

great info

[@mayarasaili7080]

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[@Squimd]

you're great info

[@johnstarr2326]

Why the heck would you want an American made AK....what’s the point? He kept a straight face during the presentation 😂😂

[@jaketate7257]

I'm disappointed in you MAC, you forgot to bring up 3 very important questions: do they '80s hip fire? Do they bump-fire? And how much freedom is your soul filled with when you dual weild them? Great video as always and can't wait to hear more as you put more rounds through them!

[@izzyb614]

They do 80's hip fire and they fill your soul with so much freedom, when dual wielding, that it can only be contained in America (excluding California, which I always do). Can confirm.

[@rdb8509]

100% agree on the quality and accuracy of the PSA GF3. Mine is a wonderful AK. 2-1/2” groups with Barnaul 123gr steel case. Comes with side optic rail. Works perfectly with RS Regulate mounts. I plan to get the E model also.

[@Nomadic_Gaming]

wake up see MAC in feed: happy see its about PSA when u live in SC: grabs the whiskey for my coffee and realizes its gunna be a good day tater

[@Militaryarmschannel]

😂

[@CharlesD4rwin]

Go gamecocks

[@myelling7773]

Have PSA AK. Changed out plastic for wood. Rifle is fine.

[@HillbillyNitroUSA]

In the day of all the gucci parts & accessories and the Johnny DIY gunsmith, it’s nice to see PSA serializing the components of the rifle. It’s good to know you have an all matching rifle. Especially, when purchasing on the used market... Nice vid, Tim! 👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻

[@KillerRedVine]

WASRs were great when they cost $450-550 but now thinking of spending up to $1000 on one is too much in my opinion, especially since quality had dipped based on the one I own.

[@TTiger86268]

If it doesnt break with Tim shooting it, must be pretty durable.

[@tensazangetsu465]

I've only bought ARs from PSA never had a problem definitely gonna get an AK from them this winter most likely from their 100 series

[@northernninety7]

The fit and finish look really good. Their red wood version looks amazing.

[@mrhollisterjr]

About two springs ago, I bought a PSAk 103, and for the most part I really like it. I did have an issue getting the gas tube to reseat after taking the gun apart to get a good clean in. It literally took me whacking it with a hammer to get it back in. I have one friend who has the same issue. For the life of me, my rifle will not accept Magpul mags. I've had issues with other mags, which I had to dremel away at to get them to fit, but the Magpuls are just too tight. I can run the plastic magpuls just fine, but the mags with the steel lugs will not fit no matter how much material I dremel away. I have heard from several people who run psa aks, that this is true for them as well.

[@DKLONGHORN]

This PSA will be my first AK, I've had it in the cart for about two days hesitating. Thanks to this video I'm certain I'll pull the trigger and purchase it.

[@propdoctor21564]

Glad to see you testing out one of these as well.... I have owned the standard gf3 for just two years now and am very satisfied with its performance thus far. I paid $559 with free shipping and thought that was a heck of a deal....

[@ryanrayfuss9037]

Phew, thank God, Tim likes my rifle... that was close guys

[@RandomInternetProfile]

🤣

[@pixeldemon3267]

Bought a gun before looking at the reviews

[@A8vscRrabbit]

I have a psa AKE. I love it. It is trying to dethrone my slr106f as The "always at my side" rifle on the ranch.....but 556 in a kalash has almost zero recoil

[@A8vscRrabbit]

@@justinbandy2610 i don't use optics on my ak's to be honest. So i don't notice the lack of a rail...

[@johndaugherty4127]

Loud though!

[@gunnutperk2331]

After the century arms AK variant rifles being trash, I was nervous about buying an American made AK. I seen a deal for a PSA Gen 2 blemish rifle for $499 I believe. I love mine and I am happy there is some decent quality AKs being made in the US now.

[@marine6680]

I have a Gen 1 from PSA with the Magpul MOA furniture. People complained about them not having forged trunnions, but I haven't had any issues or noticed any unusual wear or areas of concern so far. I don't shoot it as much as my ARs, and I don't keep a round count on it, but I have over 1K rounds through it at least. Not many in the grand scheme, but enough for early issues to have shown themselves. Time will tell if any long term issues pop up, but so far it's running well. I put a cheap break on it, as I did not enjoy the cheek slap with the polymer stock with the slant break it had on it originally.

[@oldrocker1970]

$670 LOL ... I am time traveller coming back to you from summer of 2022. You can't find those on GB for less than $1100.

[@CarlPapa88]

That's only +$20 more than a BLEM w/MOKov stock here before Christmas of '24. The GF3 anyway.

[@paullee9160]

bought the 103 and P. thanks for the review!

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014]

Looking forward to seeing how these do long term. Im starting to want one

[@adamak47miller90]

I have a 10/63 and I picked it up back in 1999. I ended up putting a new trigger and red dot and that gun is a great gun. I got one of the good ones that came in.

[@The_John_Galt]

PSA'S have been amazing since 2019. AK-E is absolutely incredible, no issues at all, even the gunshop said it looked 99% good as Rifle Dynamics rifles and the most accurate AK I have shot.

[@RippinBeefers]

Glad I got my GF3 when it was on sale this time last year. All said and done after picking up from my FFL was 500 bucks. Best 500 I have ever spent, I lost track of how many thousands of rounds my GF3 has been through and shes still chugging on like a champ.

[@jamesconner1639]

I'm so grateful Governor Abbott here in Texas gave us the most gun free state laws in the country including constitutional carry and the ability to stop the federal government from stopping any regulations against firearms in the state of Texas all of you red pill red State people who live in blue States get your ass to Texas we support law enforcement we support second amendment gun rights and we support freedom cheers!

[@hbsmooth1501]

Living in Indiana gives you a good moderate look on the gun laws and values that are valuable to this country. I think your content and insight are very commendable and informative at the same time. I wish I had the time and the property to shoot like you do. Keep doing what you do and living free, that helps us to aspire to do the same. I’d like to see the comparison of PSA versus exhaust of a Zastava in 308.

[@adamkreuz9068]

Love the video but damn, now they'll never be back in stock for more than 3 minutes

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Do you know how long it took me to get the triangle folder? I checked the site daily forever and finally caught one in stock. Even without me doing a video they're impossible to get.

[@adamkreuz9068]

@@Militaryarmschannel I signed up for an email notification when they're in stock and I think they sell out before the email even gets to me

[@paladin7284]

The alg recoil spring and a good muzzle brake REALLY helps PSA AK's

[@hotpipe2113]

My AKV is the most fun I have had with a gun in a long time!!!! PSA is a great company!!!

[@arenh2049]

Got an AK-E last month. It is absolutely beautiful with the red wood furniture

[@mithril8880]

Honestly would rather see PSA be sold out everyday and I have to fight for about a week to get the gun I want than for them to have so much and stock and eventually go under from falling sales. With their switch to forged parts, lifetime warranty, American made, and good price even at 800 I really hope these guys stay around and become the go to first AK for new gun buyers. I'd rather have the lifetime warranty than a 500 century

[@MrObeast44]

MAC over on the AKfiles years back there was a thread in the gunsmithing section the detailed a way to restrict the gas block on an AK using specialized set screws. From what I remember, the testing went really well.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

PSA is producing some solid products lately.

[@bwax1542]

My first AK47 is the PSA AK47 GF3 with Zkukov furniture. I do like it very much. What did you say Tim?? I didn't know the stock wasn't suppose to slap my face. Like I said, its my first AK. That's good to know Tim. My second AK is the PSA AKV 9mm. Now I'm in shooter's heaven.

[@StrangerInAStrangeLand1999]

I haven't even started watching the video yet and I'm already excited about the comments section.

[@mr.kalash7555]

I have a GF3 with the red furniture and a AK-E with the m4 stock adapter. One thing I can say is if you think the finish on the GF3 is that nice than man oh man....just wait till you get your hands on a AK-E. Drop dead gorgeous. And best of all, not over gassed in the slightest.

[@isaacwiegman8430]

I’ve been checking the site every single day trying to get my hands on one of their AKP GF3’s. Today, mine finally is on its way to me.

[@Gator69420]

How’s your ak holding up?

[@m118lr]

NOT getting a couple of Bakelite 30’s is MY biggest regret. I’ve considered a GF3 or PSA AK..have a WASR ‘10-63’ UF, AND the I.O. that people love to hate. I did ADD black Magpul MOE furniture AND A NEW ‘Recoil (spring) Guide Rod” and nothing else. As for a “beater truck gun” to use on the place..it works. I have ZERO complaints and you’d NEVER even know UNLESS you read the obvious engraving, etc. For < $600, I’m STILL not complaining.

[@MoRoTheGKnight]

Some of them are in stock as of this comment. They'll be out of stock by the end of the day for sure.

[@dillyybarr]

I ordered mine last night and saw that there were out of order this morning 😂

[@MoRoTheGKnight]

Dillon Freese daaaaaangiiiiit

[@ermay3031]

I want one now

[@boomerisadog3899]

I have a little over 2k rounds Wolf steel case through my gen2. It's been %100 reliable and seems to be very accurate. I kinda wish I'd waited for the gen 3 but I can't complain for $499.

[@MoRoTheGKnight]

Boomerisadog ....now I want one. This whole not being rich thing really is agitating lol. Glad you like it!

[@MurphyTheBandChild]

I don't have an AK yet, but I'm planning on buying one of PSA's triangle folders when they're actually available.

[@dillyybarr]

Buy a non triangle folder and have the gun ready in hand and buy the triangle folder to put on it if you cant wait any longer haha thats what im thinking about doing

[@arkbuilder2012]

All of their AKs regardless of configuration appear to be unavailable/out of stock.

[@jthrasher47]

They have them in stock in their store is if you are close to the Carolina area

[@lisar3006]

I like Palmetto I have been using their parts to build AR's with. I had literally a barrel full of M-16 parts minus receivers the Army was scrapping back in the 70,s when they were closing one of their arsenals Jimmy Carter shut down. I may have to take a look at their AK's since i have cans full of 7.62X39 and only my SKS to shoot it with. Great video as always

[@adeptuslatrina]

My PSAK is arriving at the gun shop tomorrow. I got the "Moekov" because it was all they had in stock.

[@MikeAGonzales]

Had mine for about a year. If the cheek slap is too much for you try a muzzle break and high power spring. I liked the stock too much to change it. 👍🏼

[@adeptuslatrina]

@@MikeAGonzales I put a fighter brake on it and I might be ordering a standard black stock set for it.

[@MikeAGonzales]

@@adeptuslatrina nice.

[@gunnerbakke5020]

I just ordered one for $599 yesterday. Your video is building enthusiasm for when my AK-47 shows up. As always, thank you for your work.

[@jakedasnake138]

$599? where are you buying it from the fucking Congo?

[@gunnerbakke5020]

@@jakedasnake138 their website. They send daily e-mails with deals.

[@jacksonsinclair2615]

@@jakedasnake138 i bought mine for 550 with magpul moe furniture

[@CarlPapa88]

How's it been?

[@gunnerbakke5020]

@ it is great for the price. The only downside has been the butt plate is slightly rusted. I keep a dehumidifier bag in the safe. I would buy one again, and put a Magpul stock on.

[@BertShackleford]

Are the upcoming PSA 103 "Klones" going to be shorter LOP and shorter overall length than the current GF3/AK-E? I'm personally looking forward to the JAKL in .300BO more so than the vaunted PSA5 or any other upcoming release. Stay classy my friends. EDITED for double spacing.

[@lightstrider8239]

They have cleaning rods on the way but they said that to mass produce them will make it difficult to price as cheap as you can get surplus cleaning rods since they have to buy blocks of steel and then cut them down to basically nothing.

[@lakeeriemonster4541]

They would be easy to make out of bar stock on a Swiss type lathe. You start with stock at the same diameter or just larger than the largest diameter on the finished rod.

[@thesoundofsilence1860]

The reason they don’t offer the cleaning rods is it will take many man hours to make and they are already slammed with orders and up and coming designs. Bc these are American ak’s they can’t use counter male threaded cleaning rods from surplus cleaning rods. So u want more designs and guns offered or do u want a $6 piece of metal under the barrel? Ps MAC You’re the man! Feel better Jason. You guys rock!! Matt and Mike Naples Guns and ammo Naples,FL

[@matthewvidrine2360]

Just got mine unboxed the other day. Added a new muzzle brake and sling. This thing is a beast. Classic Firearms has a badass looking Zastava m70 just a Lil higher in price range but I'm completely happy with my American made PSA AK. Again, it's a BEAST.

[@tannerquismundo1754]

Last time I was this early, MAC only had 500k subscribers

[@malevolent73]

I don’t know what issues you had with a Century C39v2 but I have one and its been flawless so far! NO issues and I really like it… that being said I did want a PSA AK103 but they are constantly SOLD OUT!!! And I got an incredible deal on my rifle, the gun and 1K rounds of Tula ammo for $1000 IN 2020!!!

[@YokiSturrup305]

I would love to do a gun video with you. You're well knowledge on your weapons

[@Silviapepe]

Love my PSA AK I got for 999.00 two months ago. It’s the pistol version with the triangle brace. It did have to be broken in with around 60 rounds though. I’m already saving up to buy another . Rock on

[@djangophileSWING]

How do feel about their AR15’s? Mine has not misfired in 7 years of ownership.

[@JanYi2023]

Good to know, I just got one

[@davesbrewing]

I am supper happy to see Jason back with you. I hope He is well as well as the rest of his family.

[@thefuhrer5873]

Riley Defense is also stepping up, hell they just released a 74 type ak to Rob Ski for testing.

[@ratagris21]

I hope RD improves their quality. They had QC concerns previously also IO Quality for some.

[@thefuhrer5873]

@@ratagris21 their current stuff is gtg from what i hear, and them making a 5.45 akm is mad respect. I think american aks have a bad rep in general, wether its RD, PSA, etc

[@ratagris21]

@@thefuhrer5873 my PSA I picked 3 years ago which I put together myself has held up. It has magpul plum furniture.

[@HK-qj4im]

I own the AKV & AKP. PSA is doing a great job. I am very impressed with my AKP. At 200 yards I can very easily hit a 12 inch paper plate. I have a red dot sight on the AKP. MORE GUNS.. MORE FREEDOM.

[@JR15A2]

Once upon a time, no one would even consider paying $300 for any AK. Now you can't even get a beat to sh!t surplus SKS for that much. Never ceases to amaze me.

[@ostiariusalpha]

It's not really that amazing if you understand why the price was that low to begin with. You weren't actually paying for the cost of production.

[@JR15A2]

@@ostiariusalpha Maybe you can explain further, but I seem to recall the price being that low at the time I'm thinking of (80's) because no one wanted them except for folks who couldn't afford anything else. I'm not really amazed that they were once that cheap for what they are. What amazes me is that anyone in their right mind would pay what they sell for today. The same is true for Mini 14's now as well. Why do people pay so much more now for what used to be the poor man's low cost alternative?

[@ostiariusalpha]

@@JR15A2 The Combloc nations had produced millions of them during the Cold War, and when that ended, they were desperate for cash. So they actually sold them to importers at, or less than, what it cost to make them in the first place. So it was a combination of undervaluing, oversupply, and low demand that set the price early on.

[@designslucid]

Once upon a time people wouldn't pay $1.00 for a gallon of gas either. So there's that.

[@JR15A2]

@@designslucid True. However, if the cost of a gallon of gas skyrocketed, but diesel stayed the same (or even got cheaper), then why pay more for that gallon of gas? Especially if a gallon of diesel was more desirable in the first place.

[@ccsargent]

I have the PSAK GF3 with the Zhukov Stock and with the standard slant brake got lots of slap. I added a Meridian Defense BD2 muzzle brake and it completely eliminates the slap and now the rifle is a pleasure to shoot.

[@3tvet]

Been waiting for my AK-P to be in stock for months. The AK-E is nasty nice though. Thanks for the Vid MAC.

[@uptownkickzz5931]

Have to check the website constantly I was able to snag one up a week ago .. depends on the model you're interested in.

[@dillyybarr]

Same. Want the red or blonde hand guard with the cheese grader top and triangle folder but Ive been waiting to long and decided to buy the GF3 while I wait for it to be in stock

[@brandonlinsey5625]

Ive been considering picking up some PSA AR complete uppers and lowers and "building" a few ARs(I put building like that because at that point its just pushing together with 2 pins I think, so not much actual building going on).... I have also thought about buying 1 of their Aks. I have a Wasr 10 that i bought in 2005, love it. Never a problem. Ive fired atleast 5,000+ rds through it and I have NEVER cleaned it. Runs like a hot knife through already half melted butter! I know with the Wasr its kinda hit or miss, but i got a Hit!

[@SlickSlack4pac]

Damm Murder Hornets flew off with the cleaning rods.

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

People are selling the Standard GF3 version of the PSAK for between $900-$1100 now. PSA is out of stock online (So surprising). Anyway, I just picked up the last GF3 they had in their walk in store. They were still selling them for $599. Benefits of living in SC I guess. PS. Im not bragging, Im just pointing out that the price gauging on gunbroker is getting ridiculously stupid.

[@crunch9876]

It’s not price guaging it’s supply and demand People who are smart will just wait

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

@@crunch9876 how is that not the rice gauging? Buying a product for $600 and then turning around and selling it for $1200 is the very definition of price gauging. Funny how people PSA still sell their AKs for $600 but people on Gunbroker sell them for 2x as much

[@RumblestripDotNet]

What about getting Chase on to do a video about smoothing AK's out and accurizing and AK.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Videos showing the modification of firearms are forbidden on KZbin.

[@bloodking73]

НЕТ! винтовки в порядке

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Hummm, so, "repairing"" bad" workmanship would not be allowed then. Patreon only Vimeo channel content!

[@RumblestripDotNet]

@@logosrisingbear That meme needed to die 10 years ago.

[@mariokart8054]

AKs are just not something you want for accurizing. They're cool, I love mine, but if you want Sub MOA you can have an AR do that for a half or quarter the cost of a custom accurized AK

[@ravener96]

while some people are out here ranting and raving about the qualities of one weapon over another the AK makes it pretty obvious that the most important part of the rifle is that it throws bullets. it's not the sleekest or lightest or even most reliable. but 99% of the time all you need is a bullet going down range.

[@chrisclatterbuck1881]

3:45 "but the WASRs have earned a reputation of being very durable" *Slams WASR onto the ground*

[@ratagris21]

But they work that's the most important thing to remember about a WASR.

[@libertyHammerNM]

I had the same problem with the Zukov stock. Put on an AK-74-style muzzle brake and it solved the problem.

[@evoltnvii]

Hey Tim maybe try the foam action sports shooting rest I never looked back after getting some.

[@beardoggin8963]

A lot of ranges have them. They work great for basic bench shooting

[@Militaryarmschannel]

I'll look into them.

[@easbreid9879]

Mine stays in my truck so ill never forget to grab it, they are awesome. Mine has taken a beating for years and never has ripped or torn. Definitely a great product for a great price, i think I paid less than $20 for mine

[@evoltnvii]

@Hunts4Food67 yes thats the site

[@Militaryarmschannel]

Would you believe they are sold out?

[@mr.mercury4247]

Bought one of these based on the video. Put a 2 chamber brake on there and it really helped. Really happy with the gun.

[@jonf1812]

PSA needs to make an underfolder with wood hand guards ❤️

[@texas2avideo644]

Jon F they do

[@rodwatkins5161]

I have PSA AK 103. Great and accurate rifle. Low serial number. Great addition to my collection! Needs a longer stock for sure!

[@thewatcher611]

Let's face it, the only reason you want a cleaning rod is because: it looks cool. How often do you go back home and get that thing out to do the cleaning. We've all done it once, just for the "I cleaned my AK with that rod under the barrel" factor. Then you realize you just scraped a steel rod through out your barrel.... and...any other kit works better.