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

[@rezkali01]

Nice and thanks for the info.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@rezkali01 you bet, thanks for watching.

[@johnlabree6286]

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]

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

[@fredboat]

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 .

[@glautreu8431]

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

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@glautreu8431 you're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

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.

[@luminousknight7947]

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

[@The_Casual_Collector]

@@luminousknight7947 🤣

[@DesertMav]

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]

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

[@jasonanderson2403]

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]

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

[@bozo572]

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]

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

[@Mitchel_Davis]

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

[@CarlosD360]

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.

[@traviscochran6280]

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

[@The_Casual_Collector]

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

[@brettaughenbaugh4541]

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]

Where can I find a blem at

[@The_Casual_Collector]

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

[@The_Casual_Collector]

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

[@DogeMcLovin]

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]

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

[@TomP-nw4wu]

Shipping cap for charging handle.

[@The_Casual_Collector]

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

[@jackmorrow427]

pioneer is no longer in business

[@mrweeby1961]

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