PSA AKV 9MM AK | MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE RANGE

[@NoblesTx]

After a little more research Iv found that my problem with the splash back from the muzzle device may lie with lower quality ammunition that is not intended to be shot through ported barrels. Copper plated ammunition could be the cause. Not a barrel or brake problem in my case.

[@aptactical6956]

I had the same problem with my Akv9 thanks for the info great video!!

[@NoblesTx]

AP Tactical glad I could help 😁

[@jtcoleman7144]

What ammo do u recommend?

[@jtcoleman7144]

And what ammo to stay away from

[@NoblesTx]

jt Coleman well I’m an ak guy so my usual answer is whatever is cheapest but In this case, if your worried about the muzzle splash back I would recommend a good quality nato spec ammo. If you’re worried about feeding issues, I haven’t had a problem with any ball ammo Iv used. Most has been cheep brass cases ammo like Winchester white box or blazer brass.

[@randomemail3936]

Which do you prefer, your scorpion or your akv? I’d love to see a comparison video. There are none on KZbin yet.

[@NoblesTx]

Definitely the akv but I am a Ak guy at heart

[@hardtruth2039]

I picked up two AKV’s a few weeks ago, absolutely love them.

[@NoblesTx]

What colors? I’m thinking I need a black and an OD green or maybe one of the 16” models for fun

[@hardtruth2039]

NoblesTx I bought 2 in OD green but I’ve since changed one of them to plum and put a black tailhook v2 brace on it.

[@NoblesTx]

Hard Truth ah sweet

[@HK-qj4im]

Where are you ' picking them up' at? PSA is always out.

[@NoblesTx]

H K they are available daily from around 3pm central - 3:30pm they are constantly building them and putting up handfuls at a time

[@balaclavabandit4745]

Man what another great video thanks for the update. And happy forth of July to you as well brother.

[@NoblesTx]

Thanks man! I’ll pop a firework for ya!

[@balaclavabandit4745]

@@NoblesTx hey no problem hope you and your family have a good time

[@4MRRanch]

How sturdy is that brace?

[@NoblesTx]

Like I was explaining to another viewer, i would call it adequate for a folding 9mm direct blowback firearm. Iv shot this brace many times on two different 9mm sub guns and never once questioned the construction or structural integrity of the brace until I started receiving questions about it. It never gave me any flexing, bending, popping, or failure to lock issues. I would put it in the same category as a B&T wire folder but sturdier. That said, if you plan on banging in the trenches and pounding tent stakes with your pistol brace, maybe a stock is a better option 😁

[@4MRRanch]

NoblesTx thanks for the response! It’s much appreciated.

[@RelationshipAndTruth]

What’s the length of the gun when the brace is folded?

[@NoblesTx]

I’ll get on that and let you know as soon as I can 👌🏼

[@NoblesTx]

Sorry it took me a week but it measures just over 20” folded. Hope this helps 👌🏼

[@RelationshipAndTruth]

@@NoblesTx Thank you very much!

[@defender119gonow5]

The brake don’t really work indoors As yes it works but the side walls don’t help the side blow blasting I have to change brakes indoors because of that

[@UncleDanBand64]

Nice. Did you ever get your muzzle device squared away?

[@NoblesTx]

Yea it turned out to be the bottom of the barrel ammo I was using, something I had no idea about , some lower quality ammo is not actually copper jacketed but copper plated, it was the plaiting separating as it was passing the baffles on the brake. Who knew

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@NoblesTx 👍

[@lamonatkins3408]

Which range were you at in Houston. I typically go to Texas Gun Club in Stafford, but always looking for other ranges to try out

[@NoblesTx]

This was The Arms Room, south of Houston on 45. I like it on weekdays because everyone is super friendly and they have A/C 😄

[@dn5101]

It's at I-45(south)@FM646. 5min from my house

[@DeStreGa105]

@@NoblesTx I shoot there too. One of the best indoor ranges in Houston since you can shoot steel case.

[@NoblesTx]

DeStreGa5 definitely

[@gage5484]

Why did you need to file down the CZ mag? Aren't they supposed to be compatible as is?

[@NoblesTx]

I have a very early import, maybe my mag catch is just slightly larger? Not positive but they had to be filed to lock in

[@poisend3798]

Does that FS1913 brace flex at all when being shot?

[@NoblesTx]

No not hardly

[@HawaiianFlyGuy]

Hey Nobles, I can't tell you how many times I've had 9mm hot brass down the back of my shirt from my AR9. How do you like the AKV side folder? Does it wobble and lock up Tight? I'm waiting for my FFL to receive my AKV with the SBA3 brace. I was thinking of adding the SBT folding buffer tube adaptor or the Hera Arms Side folder Adaptor. You can take a Dremel Tool mini stone drum grinder and open up the muzzle break a little to get more clearance. BTW, thanks for the videos! cant wait to get my AKV!

[@NoblesTx]

Awesome man, you’ll love the thing! I like the side folders for ease of transportation, it really makes it easier. As for durability, the FS1913 locks up very tight but it is still just a polymer brace, tho to be fair company’s like SIG, B&T and IWI all have wire folding polymer braces or stocks and they aren’t meant for crushing skulls but they will get the job done 😃 thanks for stopping by man!

[@jeffgoetz6885]

I wonder if a Krink 4 pcs muzzle break would fit onto the AKV9 they really work great on the AK Rifles especially on the shorter barrel's

[@NoblesTx]

Good question, the akv has a detent at the 10 o’clock position instead of the typical 12. So as long as you have either a crush washer or a brake that has the 10 o’clock detent, I think it would work

[@jeffgoetz6885]

The adapter that goes on the AK type Weapons has cut outs on the adapter and the 4 piece Muzzle Brake goes onto the adapter and I think that it would work as I have been unable to get an AKV9 Pistol yet but I am going to keep looking around for one and as you know they SELLOUT very quickly.

[@guerom1367]

How much does it weigh? And does that brace help with controlling the weight of the firearm?

[@NoblesTx]

Brace definitely helps stabilize the akv, as for weight I’ll have to pull out the scale, I’m not sure.

[@Mel64d]

Just got mine in the other day. Will be shooting it this weekend, hope it works better than the PSAK47 (1st Gen) I bought and was a pile of hot garbage.

[@NoblesTx]

This thing is pretty smooth. The bolt hold open is awesome

[@fighterx4133]

I think they finally worked out the kinks in their ak with the gen 2s

[@dyrinn45]

Have you successfully put any self defense ammunition through your ak-v?

[@NoblesTx]

Yes but more failures then success. I have heard some guys having good success with Hordany but I’m not sure what grain they are running, sorry I can’t be of more help on the matter

[@dyrinn45]

@@NoblesTx Thanks Nobles!

[@iviscarra402011]

I was hoping they make carbine length Akv 9 so that I can purchase one.my state are not allowed shorter than 16’ barell.

[@NoblesTx]

They do! The are only available sometimes though , I do know that the KUSA KR9 is always available but at a higher price. Also a quality 9mmAK

[@ChristianGrest]

Man, hot brass down the shirt sucks... Thanks for sharing your thoughts/experience so far. It'll be interesting to figure out the keyholing/shaving issue. I'm sure many folks will want to throw a suppressor on, so if there's concentricity issues, hope not, but if so folks need to check for that. Great review man!

[@NoblesTx]

Thanks man! Yea I’m not sure what’s going on with the brake, what I’m going to eventually go is throw it on and shoot inside a small cardboard box and see what kind of pattern it’s throwing and maybe capture some of the material, maybe even try and get some slow motion video if what’s going on if I can. I honestly haven’t even looked down the barrel to see if there is anything noticeably wrong with threads in relation to barrel thickness but it’s on the list of to-do’s, thanks for watching my man!

[@ChristianGrest]

@@NoblesTxI'd get a rod in the correct diameter and run it through the bore with the brake installed and check concentricity. It seems like you're onto something there. It only takes a small bit out of spec to cause the issues you're having. Still badass! If it's a defective barrel, I'm sure PSA will take care of it.

[@jayfishandshoot7147]

Nice video. Like and sub.

[@NoblesTx]

You the man jay!

[@NOTFALLIN1]

This gun is junk I've had so many light primer strikes it's a joke

[@StrainXv]

Send it back, get it fixed for free.

[@hardtruth2039]

I think you should sell it and buy the Kalashnikov for $1200.

[@calebclark6739]

Kyser Who wants to mess with that ?

[@calebclark6739]

NOTFALLIN1 Good to know. I’ve held back cause I’ve seen so many comments like yours. Too many issues for the price. $900. You can get a Sam7k for that.

[@StrainXv]

@@calebclark6739 Well since PSA has a life time warranty you know you should use it? also where are you getting $900 for the price tag? it's $799.