Russian PK Series of Machine Guns

[@Behold-a-Duck]

Abracadabra!

[@19Koty96]

I see you a man of culture.

[@giganiot3007]

Thx for reminding 😂

[@zhoradao7035]

HARRY, HARMONE DOESNT LIKE YOU BUT..... HARRY: YEA, I ALSO LIKE MY HAIRY BUTT.

[@ianislavgeorgiev3525]

link to it lmao plz

[@t-34mediumtank16]

DAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKA

[@thelieutenant7732]

Kalashnikov was an engineer that wanted to protect his country. Its just the fact that it is so well designed and cheap that it found its way to all types of military and insurgent groups. Anyone calling him a killer would be very wrong.

[@somerandomguy5995]

The Lieutenant He was a tank crewman in the ww2 right?

[@mr.fantastic7756]

The Lieutenant he also didn't even have a degree and or certification In engineering right? Just goes to show you that old Soviet ingenuity.

[@mr.fantastic7756]

Some Random Guy Yes he Was if memory serves right.

[@kylebroflovski5333]

Also the ak47 was just a copy of the German stg44

[@jagannathbarman6712]

Kyle Broflovski ufff here we go.... again

[@shaolindreams]

Mikhail Kalashnikov was tank mechanic, tank commander, small arms designer, Russian lieutenant general and a poet. Remembered for his inventions but he wasn't just an engineer.

[@elusive6119]

He was a unique person in various fields.

[@EburdeyGordei4]

He was a constructor and said that it was not his fault that his weapon appeared behind the borders of Russia but politicians. He created guns to protect his own country after WWII.

[@Montalva]

he also felt bad for inventing the most common war weapon in the world.

[@Montalva]

The STG44? cant patent the looks. bet the AK has a better design.

[@Андрейдумающий-ы1у]

база данных ты еще один идиот . глупый дурак . во первых - хоть МП-44 и АК-47 и похожи внешне , но у них разный принцип действия . там , где у АК-47 находится газоотводная трубка , у МП-44 расположен шомпол . и школа русских оружейников ни капли не хуже немецкой . пистолет -пулемет Судаева до сих пор на вооружении некоторых стран мира , к примеру - Китая . а стволы третьего рейха сейчас никто уже не использует.

[@fernandomarques5166]

PK machine gun, when you need the AK capabilities with a 200 round belt. "Stoppages are rare and any faults that do occur can probably be fixed with a hammer."

[@jagannathbarman6712]

Fernando Marques Ahoy

[@zhoradao7035]

OH YAAS MY KOMRADE VERY GUD OUR THINGS CAN STAND UP TO OUR BIAS HAMMERS OH YAAS KOMRADE

[@thepie193]

That man can make anything sound interesting and serious.

[@IronWarhorsesFun]

basically every russian gun ever made.

[@michaelcapek8706]

No, you cannot fix it with a hammer. Better have spare parts.

[@biocaster777]

2:40 Misha Kalashnikov himself actually said that he made the gun for the Soviet Union, not for the terrorists. Not to mention he himself doesn't like it when they're in the hands of terrorists, according to his daughter.

[@command_unit7792]

Most of them are chinese AK's bought with money from the CIA....

[@pieterwillembotha6719]

Well, how did he square that with the USSR being the main supporter of terrorism during the cold war? Not to mention, the USSR's use of State terrorism.

[@command_unit7792]

@@pieterwillembotha6719 Umm...the only ones i know that commited terrorist actions and supported by the soviet union was the PLO...

[@pieterwillembotha6719]

Wrong, the USSR shipped arms through Iraq, Libya and Syria to only find their way in the hands of CTs from Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, Cuba, Rhodesia, Angola, Namibia, Tanzania, Mozambique and South-West Africa. These are the only ones I can think of for now. @@command_unit7792

[@Михаил-э9ш9ъ]

@@pieterwillembotha6719 Ну да, вы же из этих стран привезли рабов на свой континент? Советский человек не знал такого слова терроризм этого слова не было в лексиконе русского в принципе, хотя справедливости ради надо сказать что единичные случаи конечно были, до тех пор пока ваша сраная демократия не просочилась через наши границы.

[@Jamie-kg8ig]

When people give Kalishnikov a hard time because of his inventions, you've gotta remember that 1. He wasn't involved in the arms deals the USSR made and 2. Americans and Saudis did give billions of dollars in equipment to insurgents fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan who would later use that equipment, including AK-47s and PK MGs against their former benefactors.

[@thepickle5601]

and don't forget the heatseeking MAN-PADS we gave the afghans too...cuz that didn't come back to bite us...oh wait...

[@nottoday3817]

I think at that time it was Pakistan, not Saudi Arabia. Saudis are more involved now with Al Quaeda and ISIS

[@dickesbrot5724]

Omega Alpha saudi arabia have been involved in Afghanistan long bevore the war. They spread their sectarian wahabi bullcrap in afgh and created this wahabi-frankenstein monster. Don't underestimate their destructive role in Afghanistan

[@inouelenhatduy]

omega alpha the saudi fund alot for the mujihadeen in afghan

[@idk1848]

Both the US and the Soviets armed insurgents across the world for decades. What is your point Jamthis? It seems you are just biased as most are

[@afatcatfromsweden]

i love when you talk about russian equipment since it is usualy realy underrated and not talked about that much in genaral

[@afatcatfromsweden]

indeed

[@girthbrooks39]

The purpose built simplicity by design is far from simple. Yes many Russian engineered arms are both simple to operate and maintain while also being relatively simple to produce. However assault rifles such as the AN 94 and other Russian weapons of revolutionary design disprove the moronic notion that simplistic weapons are of the only sort Russians are capable of or that engineering simplicity is easy. 'Crude' however is a description that I cannot agree with using any interpretation of the term.

[@gabenewell3955]

Well we live in the west so idiots tend to underestimate it

[@J_Dunihue]

Russia usually makes better firearm's than America

[@cortex8239]

@@J_Dunihue Sure

[@cocopud]

'In soviet Russia, Gun Machines You!'

[@IronWarhorsesFun]

the war against the PKM'S! i mean machines!

[@lucasshemansky1266]

cocopud no just no that comment essentially mocks my entire youth in the military and even my nation which i say Russia should go back to

[@death31313]

The PK series has very similar performance to the Fn MAG, GPMG or M240 in US and UK service with one major advantage, weight. The PKM is close to half the weight (16.5 lbs vs 27.6 lbs) of the M240B without sacrificing anything. Truly a magnificent machine gun.

[@allyreneepenny9447]

That's true ❗

[@Kreozot2D]

Matsimus, that handle was fixed on PKP's barrel because barrel emitts heat and the heated air raises above barrel, distorting the vision of a muzzle-sight. This handle protects the aiming line from the hot refracting air. ROOSKIES-BIAS!!!1111 Thank you for another video.

[@SvenTviking]

The handle? What are you on about?

[@enricopaolocoronado2511]

@@SvenTviking The carry handle, that's what he's on about.

[@jagannathbarman6712]

PKM also comes with the legendary Raikov loader, and Stephanov tripod. Both are extremely good at what they do.

[@thepickle5601]

LOVE the loader!!!

[@WollongongWacko]

Also the ammo backpacks for the pkm Scorpion, and Predator.

[@IronWarhorsesFun]

Russian Design: very basic simple and works. western design: very complicated, needlessly expensive, needs a shit load more training to operate. so ya, go with Russian simplicity.

[@jballew2239]

The tripod amazed me the first time I dealt with it. Lots of people thought it was titanium, til I stuck a magnet to it. Just a very light, well designed and made bit of work. The loader..Well, it's nothing new, but it did work better than the WW2 German one it was based off of.

[@jagannathbarman6712]

J Ballew The thing is, you don't have to think about which side the cartridges are facing.

[@Native_love]

I've fired this beast and it's surprising very accurate! With the 600 rpm rate of fire it is very easy to fire short 2 or 3 round burst and consistently hit a target at 200 yards. It's a lot of fun Matsimus and you'll feel the power of the 7.62 54r all over your body with a long burst! :-)

[@NumberSixBeSeeingYou]

I fired one a couple of months ago. I'm not experienced with firearms generally but I was very surprised at just how easy this was to fire. On the tripod there was practically no recoil. I know someone who routinely used one from the shoulder like an assault rifle and the only problem he mentioned was its length moving inside buildings. It was great to experience a real piece of modern history first hand.

[@Accentaur]

Ah, yes. My favourite general purpose machine gun.

[@Accentaur]

To each their own. The M60 and MG3 are pretty amazing in their own ways.

[@Accentaur]

I believe the Poles might have fixed/will soon fix that issue with the newest iteration of their UKM-2000 machine guns. They're modernised PKs retooled/rechambered(?) to fire NATO rounds with some additional changes to the guns themselves.

[@shedda9788]

Truly M60 is closer to FG42

[@jballew2239]

It is a good one. A modern GPMG that can feed from a near first gen Maxim belt, reliably firing a flanged cartridge, and still making most other GPMG's look ridiculous. It's barrel change is stupidly simple, when the feed tray is up, use a spent to flick over the locking wedge. Slap in a new barrel. Much as I liked shooting the D model Pig in the 80's, once I got to play with a PK/PKM, I was sold. Only the M1919/M1917 Browning holds a closer place in my heart. (Yes I've got more than a bit of trigger time with the Mg42/Mg3, and Mg34. They too are "neat" but not as absurdly well thought out as the PK).

[@robertschultz6922]

I have spoken Russian since I was 12 YOA. I was in the USMC and I can tell you maximus don't worry or let anyone tell you that if you don't get Russian words correctly spoken PLEASE DON'T WORRY!!!It's not like it's French. No one in the Russian speaking world care. Most of us Westerners can't say the words right. It's a tough language to speak correctly.

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

if you're not a native speaker it's *IMPOSSIBRU!!!!*

[@justiceforjoggers2897]

da

[@sidthekid7043]

I agree with Robert. Even immigrants that live in Russia for dozens of years aren't really fluent in this language. Russian is hard even for Russians sometimes. P.S. It comes from a Russian.

[@andro7862]

I am lucky my mom is a native speaker so she always corrects me when I mispronounce words.

[@HB013b]

@@deptusmechanikus7362 Я Поляк и я как-то научился говорить правильно.

[@gpttut]

i bought a PKM at walmart yesterday. Their hunting section is amazing. Full auto too.

[@danielaramburo7648]

I hate the NFA. Hope it’s repealed someday.

[@balkanboy1203]

What a nice country, you can buy yoghurt and machine gun at same place...

[@notyou1877]

Texas jackrabbits are perfectly legal to take down with this.

[@jacklees7497]

I like the fact you cover different nations

[@WalidAlqaissi]

PKM had served in former Iraqi army during when we fought iran . it was very practical and really produced for wars ...pkm is an accurate shot it makes a MOA of 2inches from 120 yards distance

[@demanischaffer]

It's really interesting when you see a gun serve for so long, a great testament to the design of it

[@thepickle5601]

The back pack with the food shoot towards the end of the vid I hear is fantastic (as far as my US service friends say, one using a M249SAW{Army 101st), other with M240Bravo[USMC}). You are carrying the same about that same amount of rounds(so little or no added weight there), you now have all you bullets in one basket, so no ammo cans=less weight(the reason some add 100 or so rounds to their load out. 6 of one, half dozen of the other as they say...). And the food shoot itself, weighs like 3 pounds-ish. Not much of a price to pay for not having to do a reload process for 500-100+/- rounds. And all I've seen, have a quick detach, so you can switch to ammo cans-boxes in about 5-15 extra seconds(so I've been told from 1st hand users). Useful for sustained fire(maybe with a barrel swap or 2) and shoot and scoot. Also, most SOPs for more GPM sustained fire are (hopefully with a B gunner), you carry 3 barrels(one on 2 spare), so every 200 rounds (one ammo can) you preform a barrel swap as well. This way (unless you're unleashing the furry of God), by the time you rotate barrels, your next will have had time to sufficiently cool down a bit. Hope you, or some find this info useful. Love your vids, and no knock on Russian arms. Most are probably complaining to you from some electronic device made in a facility in China with anti-suicaide nets...so moral high-ground is just a point of view at best. Cheers, Matsimus. Keep up the good content! Looking to add to your Patreon roster soon as well.

[@rid1bee]

Matsimus, thank you for your well researched and documented videos. It's always a pleasure to view them.

[@danhersey5619]

I own a lot of Russian "junk". The only people who would bag on Ruskie gear, never owned or used it.

[@worldoftancraft]

A political agenda in a nutshell

[@ImPedofinderGeneral]

@Johnny Sinns maybe that guy speaks about civilian post-soviet products. But more probably he just was beaten by drunk gopnik and feel angry against everething russian now, lol. Or he just nationalist from one of russian empire former states and super-gopnik Stalin bullied that guy's whole country because of separatism or simping to nazi

[@mistahmistah6180]

Best equipment. Better than US

[@Ekstrax]

That last clip with the belt fed design! impossible to not get reminded of (space) marine heavy bolters!

[@jagannathbarman6712]

Oh man just hearing the name is heavenly... and then hearing that Matsimus is going to make a video about it is😍😍

[@Max_Da_G]

The non-exchangeable barrel on the PKP was tested during the development and was able to send 3 full ammo boxes down range in full auto without loss of accuracy. That is a full load that machine-gunner carries. So there isn't really a need for replaceable barrel on it on a squad level.

[@nuraly78]

I used to be a PKM machingunner back in the army. Actually it is quite accurate, especially when you shoot SVD match grade ammunition. Maintenance is not simple as AK, but gun is extremely reliable. There were no jams whatsoever during my 2 years of compulsory service.

[@IbtissamTrabelsi]

cheap weapon pack handgun : makarov assault rifle: ak 47 marksman rifle: svd dragunov machine gun: pk machine gun heavy machine gun: dshk launcher: rpg-7

[@PyromaN93]

DsHK was replaced by the NSV

[@IbtissamTrabelsi]

@@PyromaN93 yeah i knew but Dshk still used mostly

[@worldoftancraft]

maybe inexpensive?

[@xaquko9718]

Its inexpensive when you don't have to pay for the factory nor the materials... Actually ARs are cheaper to manufacture than AKs are. The only reason AKs are cheap is because they were made by state-owned factories and people who sell them didn't have to pay for it.

[@thehappyone3883]

Fantastic machine gun......that said from my personal experience it's an excellent weapon ,just for the record I am ex infantry and can confirm that AK-47, PK-47,RPG-7 are very reliable and effective weapons. Thank you for the good review.PK-47 is one of the very best machine guns in the world, if not the best.

[@nocturne1990]

It's amazing that Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle platform was so cheap and reliable that we have the AK, AEK, SVD, and PKM platform variants

[@sandormarcks6942]

A true warrior knows not only their own weapons, but enemy or foe. Gooe done, Matt, congratulations.

[@logannaraine7952]

One of the scariest things that can happen to you is being shot at by a pkm. That shit doesn’t jam and can be moved so quickly and it’s fucking loud and fires a lot of lead

[@johnwick5612]

*mg42

[@derptank3308]

1:02 THOMAS THE RAILWAY GUN

[@utaMAN12345]

the nikitin design doesn't just fade away from history. thankfully the design has morph into the NSV heavy machine gun

[@vanzelechave6124]

That is some badass left-handed shooters in the beginning there.

[@darkblood626]

1:59 almost touched the hot barrel but realized at the last second.

[@urgi7703]

When he looked at it I already had polish swear words in my mind

[@John-mf6ky]

The PK series of guns are the best GPMGs in the world in my opinion.

[@TrueChell]

I'd appreciate a lot. When talking about weight, length or velocity. You'd either tell them also in proper metric-system measurements. Or add annotations to do that. It's pain it the ass getting a converter, every time you want to know exact details of things. Otherwise very good stuff. Here in Finland we use the PKM as our only light/medium machinegun for infantry. And the PKT in all our APCs with a turret.

[@RR-us2kp]

Larry Vickers said this is one of the finest machine guns on earth. Enough said.

[@АндрейЛарин-в6н]

Larry said a truth.

[@raktimronojoyneog1138]

The PKM is one of my favorite machine guns

[@sharkfinbite]

1:23 - 1:55 That is the big struggle to detach and replace the barrel. Dang! I hope they made the weapon easier to replace the barrels.

[@AnujSanatani8548]

Russian military hardware. Reliable, Sturdy , Effective. Just like Russian friendship. Thank you 🇷🇺. Thanks for all the help & support you gave us 🇮🇳.

[@dfwai7589]

The higher angle of the bull pup's feed would actually help feeding due to the high taper of the 7.62x54R. It also attaches the ammunition box more securely because the mounting point is the front face of the box and not the thinner, bullet length strip, on the top

[@KorbenDalasCZ]

it is best MG. I had one on my S-10 shorad missiles system. It is simple construction, acuracy is better then czech UK59. My record is 17 target on 200 to 400m with 25 shots.

[@bigcahoona7931]

Great video on the PKM! It is indeed a war horse!

[@magisterrleth3129]

God I love the PK's. Not even just the reliability, but also it's just so damn sexy!

[@deant01]

There is a specific stance when fired from foot soldiers, which we were tought in bulgarian army. Yes you stay at spot, but everyone else must find cover from you. Its a rain of fire with this weapon.

[@elusive6119]

All these modifications, such as bulpap RPK and knapsack supply machine gun, are private developments of their quite a lot. Guys just order weapons modifications for themselves. I believe that this is excellent, probably a successful modification will become a serial one. A knapsack is needed to exclude recharging, for a long fire to suppress. bulpap is needed in urban conditions to reduce the length of the weapon.

[@charlie15627]

The bullpup with a foreword handgrip and a backpack ammo supply gives you a major increase to handling, maneuverability, rounds available and accuracy when standing or kneeling. Can it get any better?

[@elusive6119]

These are not military modifications, under specific conditions of use. Assault / support.

[@casbot71]

A question regarding the backpack ammo feeds, what is the length of the discarded belt ? Because if it's long enough the handler could trip over it while firing on the move and.....

[@mdokuch96]

@@casbot71 50 rounds each part if I recall it right. So, not that bad in the end.

[@Baky6]

Personal experience in the military. Superb machine gun

[@nokuhobune]

comrade matsimus at it again

[@skeltonslay8er781]

The pk machine gun, drugonov sniper rifle, ak47, and makarov pistol are among my favorite gun designs, for both their looks, and effectiveness. There’s just something about Russian engineering that I love

[@АндрейЛарин-в6н]

Dragunov. Dragun in russian is Dragoon in English. Drag like drug. Gun like goon. Be healthy!

[@MackieLevyn]

The PK is literally an upside down AKM

[@dankim7488]

The finest GPMG in the world

[@natewilson6250]

I have fired the pkm it was quite nice to shoot at a machine gun shoot. It was very controllable. I somewhat got yeahed at for not letting lose since i was bursting it and others wanted to shoot it. But even in full auto with about 100 rounds it was very smooth shoting.

[@USPCoolAid]

" one of the finest gpmg's ever made " - Larry Vickers -

[@romacallisto6668]

Pkp pecheneg and SP pecheneg are my FAVORITE

[@Tancredius]

PKM has 2 another modifications: PKMS and PKMT. First have mount for tripod. Second set as paired machine gun on tanks, BTR, BMP, BMD and another vehicle. Had a dubbed trigger ( electric and mechanical ) and heavy barrel without sights what must withstand 2,000 shots at a time.

[@JakeHabermansYouTube]

Inb4 triggered people who hate anything to do with Russian content

[@curiousrotrix]

Very interesting anaylsis. Just as quick question. Why did Mikhail Kalashnikov design the PK Series of Machine Guns to have the Bullets coming in from the right instead of the left?

[@AmazingjosephMc]

Loving all the Russian exipment vids keep up the good work!

[@chiya2006]

This is a deadly light machine gun. It shoots so fast that if you look at the tracers that come out to the target, you think you are seeing bullets from behind race the once in front to hit first

[@thesketchydude1315]

I spy Chechens in the first clip, can't wait to see if a sh*tstorm starts (just look at the arm flags) also great vid as usual

[@jarek-y8m]

the Chad Chechen warrior vs virgin Russian conscript

[@Accentaur]

It's inevitable. Also agreed. Nice vid.

[@biocaster777]

Unfortunately, Chad didn't last long in this scenario. Why? Russian Pinnochio.

[@EstellammaSS]

I think those are pro-Russian

[@viktorivanov9139]

There is a difference between the Chechen Republic and Republic of Ichkeria. Chechen republic is pro Russian while Ichkeria are the rebels.

[@89tonstar]

This Is hands down one of the finest light to medium machine guns ever produced historically other than the MG32/34/5 and 42 series I cannot think of a series of machine guns more Versatile And well produced than this design, Possibly the 240 Bravo. And to top it all off it's firing a cartridge that is 130 years old! Developed on 1891 it was the russian answer to the 8mm lebel.

[@Overlord99762]

Damn that Chechen Spetsnaz guy really makes it chatter nicely. Also, the Russians aren't just looking to use the new designs for the PK's, they have been fielding them with the FSB, SSO, etc. since like 2013 in Dagestan, other Caucasus countries and Syria,

[@KGB_watch_you]

Commander Shepard man, he is not chechen, he's russian)) His name is Sergei Badyuk(Сергей Бадюк).

[@sweetkiller9696]

@@KGB_watch_you I like russians but not chechen

[@KGB_watch_you]

@@sweetkiller9696 me too, man)

[@KGB_watch_you]

@Azmol Hossain surely you're a simple munafik. Do not even dream. Chechnya is ok, don't worry.

[@HB013b]

@Azmol Hossain For what? There arent enough goats to fuck in Chechnya? Or your faggot Allah "god" and his cocksucking friend mohammad told you to?

[@SentimentalBadger]

Inarguably the greatest GPMG ever produced.

[@boffinboy100]

If you want to fire it, and you're in Canada, try contacting Marstar - Forgotten Weapons' Ian went there and did a video on the M84 Yugoslav version of the PKM. Maybe you'll get lucky. (/watch?v=zeFMXtnCMyI) Other than that, PKP as a SAW? The Pecheneg is a full power 7.62x54R GPMG - The last P stands for Pekhotny, which if my Russian is on point, indicates an infantry minded version, so I guess it's design philosophy is to make it more infantry friendly - no need for spare barrels (saves weight), slightly shorter, modification friendly (sights, picatinny rail etc)

[@joezzzify]

The PKM replaced the RPD in service and its role. It weighs significantly less than any other GPMG in similar calibres. The PKM is used and designed more as a true GPMG than the L7 or M240 in Western armies. The PKP is just 'special'

[@boffinboy100]

Ofc only the Russian MoD knows what the Russian MoD wants/thinks etc, but I doubt the PKP 'Pecheneg' is just "special". I think the PKP complements the PKM, where the PKM remains a GPMG in a more traditional sense, and the PKP is a more mobile/infantry friendly variant. In an example, the PKM is set up as a defensive MG by standard infantry, and the PKP is issued to some Razvedchik or Desantnik for ops/patrol.

[@boocomban]

actually PKP mostly use by special force and airborne infrantry while PKM still serve as basic infrantry squad and vehicle mount.

[@joezzzify]

The PKP is actually heavier than the PKM, even without a bipod attached - and lacks a quick change barrel. I don't really know how its supposed to be more infantry friendly. The forced air cooling is of dubious effectiveness. Needless to say I much prefer the PKM, for any role.

[@boffinboy100]

Alas being in the UK, my experience with firearms is limited to museum visits, history days, reading and Cadets, but I think I'd agree in keeping a standard PKM for any general purpose, and put Pecheneg as a weapon for the VDV, MorPekh and SpetsNaz units etc. By 'infantry friendly', whilst the weapon itself may be heavier, its forced air cooling would negate the need to carry spare barrels, and fumble with barrel changes in combat, thereby being a bit more combat practical - yes a good team could change a MG42 barrel in seconds, but that is still time not combat capable. When I was in Cadets, I found the L98A2 to be rear heavy/unbalanced (albeit my shooting experience was very limited), but from handing other weapons such as an old L1A1, I preferred that despite it being (from memory at least - this was some years ago) heavier overall, but more balanced for each hand. Also, as a newer weapon, the Pecheneg is doubtless being used for the Ratnik infantry suite, whereby its picatinny rails would allow integrating optics and such into the suit, more so than a 'legacy' PKM. The AK-74M3/MR 'Obves' is not insignificantly heavier than the standard AK-74M, but the extra weight from reworked parts allows the mounting of optics, grips, lasers, etc. and thus is attractive to the MoD looking forward to modernise (Idk yet whether the decision has been made for the new standard issue to be the AK-12 platform, or continuing the AK-74 with the M3/MR 'Obves' but I digress).

[@folahanola1555]

love to know more about this GPMG

[@gotthesinglelife]

Yeah shot this in Cambodia during a motorbike and gun tour in 2012 and used just belt so had to use the handle not the most comfortable but bad ass when standing up from memory US$60 for one belt. If you type in "I like guns tour 2012" you a bunch of crazy Aussies shooting stuff like RPGs and other weapons there spent a hole lot of money but for me it was a chance of a life time thing.

[@MatoVuc]

the best feature of this gun is it's weight, ranging from 7.5 to 10 kg depending on the variant you happen to have, meaning it is stupidly light compared to all other GPMGs. That's getting dangerously close to LMG or SAW weight category.

[@khorne1123]

Would love to get one if possible

[@_Matsimus_]

Kharn1 Soviet army lol me too

[@alinlupu6244]

I hope you will not gave one in your face

[@BB-nw6cs]

Absolutely excellent weapon. Whoever says Russian arms are junk obviously have never seen any of their weapons up close. The only problem with the PKM is that the belt does not break up like Western lmgs. So you alway have an.. umbilical cord swinging around on either side of the gun. The calibre is devastating with multiple types of ammunition.

[@DragoonZeroAlpha]

Standard Belts break at 50rds....can be modified "easily...ish" to break sooner or later on preference. Box sizes range from 100 to 250rds....so its not thaaat big a cord.

[@ak-s8379]

PKP (Pech-E-Neg) it's not peshang lol

[@_Matsimus_]

Nasir Walker I DONT CARE!

[@WhiteSeaLeviathan]

Pechenegs (PECHENEGI) were a Central Asian tribe, like Mongols, who invaded Russia many times, until they were fully assimilated and became part of The Russian Nation (RN).

[@ak-s8379]

still my favorite channel tho

[@tedarcher9120]

@@_Matsimus_ M249 AKJFBJASDVFKUGASVEWFEUV machine gun

[@Михаил-э9ш9ъ]

@@WhiteSeaLeviathan Так им и надо, теперь они мыслят на Русском :)

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Hands down, the most badass gpmg

[@charlie15627]

That bull-pup looks awesome! I'd love to handle and fire one!

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

My personal experience with the PKM is that its a bit heavy but very capable weapon. I had a blast firing off a few dozen rounds at a range and its my current favorite gpmg. No I didn't use it in combat so I cannot speak to its use in war and how well it would do. But I can say it was comfortable, easily sighted (but I would like it more with a optic) and quick to get on target. It was easy to load and intuitive to use. Its simple to keep on target whether on a tripod or bipod and I think its certainly a capable weapon.

[@soxxsoxx3106]

Russian has best weapon

[@billhodges3723]

good vid. talk all you want about Russian or any weapon. love it

[@billyteflon1322]

I have carried both the M240B and the PKM. The PKM is so much better. The grip is much easier to fire from the standing position not to mention, you have the box hugging ability. If you hit contact you can also use the box as a firing position off the knee or ground. If I had to put in a way, - it really just is a heavy rifle where the M240B is a machine gun.

[@r4vster828]

Hey Matimus, I was wondering if you could make a video like the one you made on soldiers and how fit you need to be to be a soldier, but a video on how fit you need to be and what exercises you need to do to become a pilot. Thanks and I really like your videos, great work and keep it up :)

[@samrussell4065]

" We want a modern machine-gun using a cartridge from the 19th Century..." And it's still a serious contender. I know Mikhal Timofevich (may he rest in peace) had guilt over his impact on the world, but what he designed was incredible. Imagine what his lawn mower would have been like...

[@trackhead9554]

Matsimus, I enjoy your Russian military equipment reviews, keep them coming! I was wondering if the next Russian equipment review could be of the T-62 Tank? It may be old and outmatched by today's standards, but it was a good tank.

[@bufalo42000]

It's a great weapon. Stupid easy system to work and train with.

[@Jawzzy]

Nikitin didn't fade into history. He went on to design the superb NSV 12.7mm machine gun, that was adopted in service in the entire soviet union.

[@The_Darn_Cat]

"Lacks a place to grab near the front of the firearm" I don't see many people using bipods as front grips. I'm not sure about their bipods but I know the...... And at 10:30 the guy is showing them how to hold the PKP Demonstrates that you can use the bipod as a front grip. And has the 82nd and 101st airborne patches on his jacket... Now to research the bullpup version. Butt ugly, but also scary looking. Fear wins battles... typing too much. I'll stop here. Love the videos. [Solo]

[@crandall777]

I just started watching your channel. Nice work. I hope our superior high maintenance equipment is not our downfall

[@wrenchtheroo6557]

Can we get a SCAR L/H

[@_Matsimus_]

Gabriel Vanasse I can look into it for sure :-)

[@zhoradao7035]

SCAR HAMR AND SCAR PDW!!!

[@kylehardman9135]

Excellent video mat

[@LMan623]

Notification squad lets go

[@НиколайКокорин-к5я]

"Bullpup" version is actually just conversion kit made by Zenitco company. It can be fitted to any version of PK/PKM. PKP has same barrel locking mechanism as normal PK, but it's carry handle cant be used to increase leverage on stuck barrel and no spare barrels provided. Interestingly, its barrel fitted with alluminium cooling fins and thin steel jacket on top of it, works similar to Lewis, but more compact.

[@Sir.suspicious]

Nha I got nothing agains russian weapons, and the PK is a beast of a weapon

[@conanfa18]

Matsimus...Do you have a review of the WWII British BREN Gun?

[@rowanantonypajuluoma9421]

RUSSIAN POWEERRR!!!!!

[@McGriddy51095]

hey mat, don't know if someone already mentioned this but that backpack system was invented by some troops of the U.S national guard. the machine gunners got annoyed with the fact that they needed an assistant gunner to haul ammo for them and they didn't like having to reload every 100 rounds during heavy engagements, so they came up with that backpack system. its called the "ironman backpack" because apparently the guys who came up with it were from task force ironman over in Afghanistan. it can hold 600 rounds and is compatible with the M240, and M249 and is therefore able to be used with the MK46 and MK48 if SOCOM wants to use it. its practical in the sense that one guy can have all of his ammo at the ready and not need an assistant gunner, therefore every rifle is in the fight as it should be. i figured it was only a matter of time before the ruskies picked up on it. another toy for the Spetsnaz.

[@Berthrond]

Really seems Russian/Soviet weapon design is meant for sustained, grinding attrition warfare. Guns and vehicles being in combat for years without breaking down or requiring heavy maintenance. Western/NATO guns n stuff are high tech, accurate, fast and overwhelming , trying to capitalize on a quick win through speed and firepower. However requiring more maintenance and needing it faster then Russian counterparts. Russians grind their enemies down engaging on all fronts and out spending the enemy on consumables and manpower. The western nations fight fast and hard pushing hard and trying to get a fast win breaking down over time losing their edge in long engagements .

[@nottoday3817]

I think the ideea is based more on experience rather than doctrine. In early days of its existance and in WW2, USSR had a lot of problems with unreliable equipment and 'sophisticated concepts'. Most of their air force was taken out without firing a bullet because air fields were destroyed so now they have planes that can land on broken roads. Their assault weapons like PPsh would jam so they placed orders for AK

[@Berthrond]

Indeed , but it has kinda stuck with Russia and the US since WW2 and its been influencing the kind of equipment the nations buy and use. The Russian invasion of Georgia was massive but very slow and took ages to control of airspace despite being vastly superior. And the US have tried fast and hard blitzkrieg style invasions of Iraq , Afghanistan and to some extent Vietnam despite being able to "grind" the enemy in long offensives. There is a bit of inertia with the armies and navies taking a long time to change doctrines based on previous experience. The human wave doctrine of Russia and the superior firepower doctrine of the US , has been slightly changed over the last 100 years but the nations have had mostly the same style of warfare for almost 100 years now. I don't really have a point with all this just the musings of a armchair general.

[@boocomban]

with russia, they changed the doctrine after Vietnam war and afghanistan and Vietnam-Chinese border war. after ww2, instead of human wave, they use multiple force combined arms where they created mobilize battalion where infrantry work tight with armor vehicles and they know how important air superiority is and so on, both US and Soviet/Russia know mutiple tactic and doctrines. why US heavy based on air superiority and massive eletronic warfare, Russia have to relies on Infrantry since the end of day, machine can break down in -50 degree while human don't. and since US focus on Air superiority, Soviet counter it with air defense and electronical warfare. both side use doctrine to counter the other. that is why when they faced with non conventional warfare like Vietnam or Afghan, both face heavy casualty and defeat because their doctrine was not designed to counter it

[@Berthrond]

Its still "human wave" doctrine its just the modern mechanized version with lots of tanks and mechanized infantry and paratroopers, like the soviet tsunami of tanks, BMP's and AK wielding hordes that gave NATO generals nightmares.They don't use as many and its not like the Stalin era "not one step backwards" waste of men but they use a lot more then most NATO countries. Hell in the Georgian invasion in 2008 the Russians sent as many paratrooper as the Georgians had regular infantry. Then 60 thousand men extra regular infantry plus tanks and APC's in addition to paras. Sure they have both modernized and use varied and mostly the same tactics, calibers and weapons etc but the Russians have a thing for lots o manpower and the US like their guns and bombs. Not like this is news , Russians and Chinese use lots of manpower and NATO use lots of planes and high tech stuff. I'm just generalizing but the only thing that only the US truly has is proper aircraft carriers, sure GB, China ,Russia etc have "carriers" but only the US have the proper ones with 100+ craft.

[@imrekalman9044]

As a US astronaut said in an interview the American equipment has a lot more capabilities, while the Russian tech works even if half the thing has broken down. A note on proper carriers, the USSR fielded large number of "proper" anti-ship missiles. Take a look at the P-500 (1975), P-700 (1983) and Kh-22 (1962) systems. Thankfully no one has been stupid enough to try which would win.

[@jamesbodnarchuk6245]

Like the PK! Thanks for sharing!

[@tummywubs5071]

Lovely gun.... I just hate that barrel change.... Holy crap I much prefer the barrel change on MG's... but good gun!

[@mr.fantastic7756]

Barrel changes on the MG34 are just sexy.

[@tummywubs5071]

You're god damn right. That is some +18 hentai right there.

[@elusive6119]

The 7.62-mm machine gun of the Pecheneg PCP (GRAU-6P41 Index) is a Russian single machine gun developed on the basis of PKM. The basis of the design is taken by the 7.62-mm Kalashnikov machine gun. This made it possible to launch production with minimal costs in 1999, and also to simplify its operation. The trunk group ensures the shooting of at least 600 cartridges with long bursts without degrading the effectiveness of the shooting. With a long battle, the machine gun can fire up to 10,000 cartridges per hour without deteriorating combat characteristics and reducing the barrel's resource. In general, Pecheneg retained up to 80% of the total parts with PKM (receiver with all mechanisms, machine). Pecheneg can use the entire range of rifle cartridges 7.62 × 54 mm R. In the machine gun the system of forced air cooling of the barrel is used due to the energy of the powder gases. Adjustable gas removal mechanism allows exploiting Pecheneg in any climatic conditions. The trunk has an outer finning and is enclosed in a metal casing. Powder gases, leaving the barrel, create a vacuum zone in the front of the casing. In the rear part of the casing special ventilation windows are made. Thus, during firing along the barrel, cold air is continuously pumped. Constant cooling of the barrel reduces the scattering during shooting, and also increases the longevity of the trunk. The resource of the barrel is 25-30 thousand shots when firing in intensive regimes. The reinforcement of the trunk allowed to transfer the bipod from the gas chamber to the muzzle, which increased the support base and reduced the dispersion to 70%, but this position of the bipod is not always convenient, since it limits the sector of fire along the front without moving the arrow and / or arms. Alignment of the temperature field of the barrel allowed to increase its resource to the level set for the whole machine gun (or twice as compared to the PCM), and to reduce the withdrawal of the aiming point during long-term shooting to a value equal to no more than 0,001 parts of range. This allowed to abandon the second trunk (although the fastening of the trunk at Pecheneg remains quick-disconnect) and, in spite of the installation of an additional screen for the machine gun, to reduce the field weight of the weapon. In addition, the design of the Pecheneg machine gun can significantly reduce the harmful effect of the ascending flow of the barrel-heated air on the aiming line. The increased heat emission of a new machine gun is noticeable in the dark, even with the unaided eye, by the brightness of the glow of the trunks after the shooting of the entire ammunition.

[@simonnormand2813]

Used it, and loved it. Hardy, reliable with the old Russian rimmed 7.62 round. It felt bulkier and about as heavy as our regular FN Mag, the GPMG. We dispensed with the bulky box and our armorers fitted a ww2 Brit ammo pouch, which took 100 rounds. It made the gun very manageable. Mugabe’s minions hated it, maybe because we were better at using them. Rhodesian gunners did not have a number 2, we carried everything. It was a solid well made piece of kit.

[@a.m.armstrong8354]

Simon Normand. Mugabe's 'minions' as you refer to them, won.

[@simonnormand2813]

@@a.m.armstrong8354 actually it was a political settlement, but the fact remained that the Rhodesian forces still commanded the engagements. It had to be a political settlement. Go ask Lord Soames

[@micinhaha4634]

*B L I N*

[@SenexNovem]

ALADIK))

[@VictoriaStobbie]

2:51 Did you use a screen cap instead of downloading the video to use in post?

[@wintersburgoutback6485]

You can move with Russian weapons. I was a M60 gunner. I would take this weapon any day

[@brendanbutkus2392]

the bullpup pkp is so badass, i love russian firearms and the pk family of machine guns are no exception