Review and Overview of a Pioneer Arms Sporter Underfolder (AK-47)

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@johnlabree6286 3 ай бұрын

I had one of the old ones with the cast parts. It was a pile of junk. The test of the new one with the forged parts by Klay was very positive. I would definitely own one of the new ones.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@johnlabree6286 yeah, I was impressed by his video, it was partially why I bought my 20" sporter.

@luminousknight7947 3 ай бұрын

I can’t help but notice my Pioneer makes the same holes and similar groups as my buddy’s Arsenal.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@@luminousknight7947 🤣

@jasonhinds463 2 ай бұрын

They really put out a nice rifle once the trunnion issue was fixed. I got one of black under folders and it’s been awesome. Especially for the price! I hate to see any gun company having trouble. I hope they figure out something. It was veterans that assembled them. Hate to see them out of a job. 😢

@The_Casual_Collector Ай бұрын

@jasonhinds463 yep, totally agree.

@fredboat 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the show, I have one of the Pioneer underfolders myself, maybe 400 rds threw it so far, Runs perfect.As I am sure you know, If a trunion is machined, CNC as one piece, There will be No bullet rivet .

@DesertMav 3 ай бұрын

I am still seeing a ton of the Pioneer arms products at the gun show I went to over the weekend. My Pioneer Arms sporter in 7.62x39 has been great so far and it is one of the first batches that moved to the forged reunions, so it should be good for a while.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@@DesertMav cool, yep, I think you're right.

@TheTsarsTailor1910 2 ай бұрын

I Just bought one today for 450 on sale- had like a 40-50% off sale. I've been looking at ak's for a while now and figured id get one while its cheap. I will update it when i get it and put mags through it.

@sarge12212 2 ай бұрын

I picked up a forged Sporter about a week ago, also. $449 from Classic Firearms. I already had a forged Hellpup and the Sporter is just a longer unit.

@CarlosD360 3 ай бұрын

I have arsenals and they are all banged up. Why? Because to me it’s a tool and I want it to be tested and actually used.

@gshock3092 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful AK. 😍

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@gshock3092 thanks, yes it is, their AKs sure do look nice!

@jasonanderson2403 3 ай бұрын

The Pioneer AK's with wood furniture look really good. I was eventually going to get one of their forged trunnion under folders, but by the time I'm ready for it they'll probably be sold out.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@jasonanderson2403 they might still be floating around, last I checked, Gunzone Deals had some.

@Mitchel_Davis 3 ай бұрын

I snagged a pps43. I had been sitting on getting one until I heard about them going out of business.

@bozo572 3 ай бұрын

I have the WASR 10/63 UF with the famous canted front sight. I fixed the sight with a RPK rear sight,

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@bozo572 cool, glad you could make it work. I've heard pretty decent things about them, other than the sights.

@rezkali01 3 ай бұрын

Nice and thanks for the info.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@rezkali01 you bet, thanks for watching.

@DILLIGAF88 20 күн бұрын

It amazes me that when talking about the AK (known for reliability) anymore all you hear people talk about is poor reliability, and scared to buy them because they won’t last 🤦🏼‍♂️. What has happened?

@The_Casual_Collector 19 күн бұрын

@DILLIGAF88 that's a good question, I think some of that is due to some manufacturers using cast materials for components that were never intended for them. And some honestly don't do research enough on a particular one and believe everything they hear on reddit or whatever.

@glautreu8431 3 ай бұрын

Great info on identifying the different types of trunnion man thank you 🙏

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@glautreu8431 you're welcome, thanks for watching!

@TomP-nw4wu 3 ай бұрын

Shipping cap for charging handle.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@@TomP-nw4wu cool, thanks for the ID, I might get some for my AKs.

@traviscochran6280 3 ай бұрын

I am really hoping they are not out of business. I liked their pps43's.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@traviscochran6280 only time will tell I guess, they might re-open, who knows.

@DogeMcLovin 3 ай бұрын

It's honestly a shame, as I thought some of their offerings were kinda neat. For a fun range gun I got a PSA one instead, as I can send it in for warranty when it craps the bed!

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@DogeMcLovin it is, a buddy of mine had a PSA and he really liked it.

@brettaughenbaugh4541 3 ай бұрын

I hav the 556 and the 762 20inch pioneer both shoot flawlessly.... it sucks cuz you really cudnt beat the price, especially if u went wit a blem... got a good rifle fer $500.... hopfully they bounce back better and not greedy again

@TheBrian2024 3 ай бұрын

Where can I find a blem at

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@@brettaughenbaugh4541 yep, I agree. Many knock them, but for one with a forged trunnion, it's the most affordable.

@The_Casual_Collector 2 ай бұрын

@@TheBrian2024 I got mine straight from Pioneer before they closed up, Gunzone Deals may have some.

@bigbadjohnpesek9894 3 ай бұрын

I don't like playing games when it comes to my AK. Thats why i jumped on a saiga for $350 with the rear end converted. that was years ago and it goes to my son when im gone.

@jackmorrow427 3 ай бұрын

pioneer is no longer in business

@Grizzlyman420 Ай бұрын

Zastavas are awesome! I have a few along with a molot vepr! I picked up a PSA gf5 and boy that was a mistake! Absolutely awful aks

@The_Casual_Collector Ай бұрын

@Grizzlyman420 interesting, I had GF3, but only for a short time, now I have 5 Zastavas lol!

@Grizzlyman420 Ай бұрын

@ yeah man I’m not happy! Horrible “forged” parts and I can tell ya right now the bolt is out of spec. I bought it wanted to keep rounds off my imports and have something to beat on. I thought GF5 they gotta know what they’re doing somewhat now…yeah right! PSA wouldn’t refund of course nor would they put some of their Romanian or WBP internals to fix the issues so fuck em! Have them “fix” it which means throw the same bs parts in and send it out! I will sell it after it returns back

@mrweeby1961 3 ай бұрын

Some people may not care but machining with no bayonet lug....

@uzileopard6199 2 ай бұрын

pioneer arms USA is now defunct

@WilliamSaverino Ай бұрын

They would still be in business if they didn't make a S### Product.

@uzileopard6199 Ай бұрын

@ probably, speaking of another company i’ve recently had a bad experience with century arms 2022 model wasr so i think ill stick to buying old imports/builds. the guide rails for the bolt were bent badly after 1500rds and the hammer was destroyed. my wasr 10-63 is still great after 3500rds, pretty pissed cause century was like yea no we won’t repair it.