Stubby Gun Of Many Names, AKS74U - AK History Part V

[@exquisitearangement]

If you Keep making AK videos, I'll keep watching them... Greatness defined.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Recorded 2 more this past Saturday, cheers.

[@DarkWizard83]

17:04 Not sure if Kitty is ready to pounce or just listening intently on the history of the Krink.

[@NeptuneBluez]

AK74´s are so much fun to shoot.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Wholeheartedly agree.

[@Vidar_Odinson]

I've always liked the look of that suppressor. Has the same sort of look as the MAC-10's. Thanks for making these videos, they're great!

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Thank you for watching them, cheers.

[@KincadeCeltoSlav]

Thank you for your expertise sir! I am in awe of and appreciate your vast knowledge!

[@markmccawley2526]

I can not believe the knowledge base you have on the AK family of firearms. Quite impressive sir, quite impressive.

[@Heiserton]

You need to team up and do some videos with Ian from Forgotten Weapons. A wealth of knowledge, and since I've gotten more interested in AK's the last 2 years, you and him have been a huge help learning and seeing the differences of what's out there.

[@InugamiTheHound]

I wanna thank you Misha for all great stuff you do. Especially during this terrible Hurricane/Tropical storm harvey that is causing tons of flooding going beyond 100 year flood event into maybe 800 year flood event (FYI, which means this flooding event only occurs every 800 years and modern day cities can't handle it because of urban sprawl, low land, constant deforestation and native animals dying off)

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

WEll...thank you for watching. The weather is what it is. Not much we can do when the Earth decides to act up. That said, we recorded this video back in July. It just takes time to edit and upload, and of course don't want to dump them online all at once either cheers.

[@InugamiTheHound]

Okay back on topic: That Hungarian AMD-65 looks fucking awesome. I think that should be the second AK I buy after I buy a zastava N-pap

[@washingtonvintagesaws3480]

Your the same as me man I love firearms and I think that each has it's specific beauty but the ak74 has all the beauty.. looks, reliability, effectiveness. Portability and compactness

[@alexandruianu8432]

You forgot to mention that the Yugo uses a weird 26mm thread if anyone is interested in getting one. Regarding the Romanian, while the current Draco's are based on the md. 90, the original short rifles were the md. 80 (the AIMR that you see in pictures of the revolution) - those had a Hungarian inspired folder, but it folded to the left, and they're the only ones with any significant military production. The modern Draco gas length is the later one - about 1.5 inches short of the standard. The md. 80 and the select fire md. 90 samples that Cugir has are a half inch longer. The vast majority of carbine production after 1990 is of America-bound Draco and Champion pistols.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Yep, it is 26mm...this video is on the AKS-74U. Just brought the M92 out for comparison and because it is a well known variant here in the USA. As to the PM-80, while I know this designation now, I had not yet confirmed it when we recorded this video back about 6 weeks ago. I was at teh time finding about 3 different model numbers that people were claiming to be 'correct' lol. Back around 2010, I had about 40 of those left sidefolding stocks. some ended up on Draco SBR conversions, while others just were sold as parts. Very interesting design, but also pretty weak. The single metal tube is like the later PM-65 stock in that it is made of hollow steel. Also like that stock, the buttplate folds up into the horizontal position. In a way, its an underfolding stock that was cut in half and made into a left side folder. The trunnion it uses though is very similar to the AMD-65's though, with the latch being the biggest difference. Too bad Century never imported a WASR-2KR setup like the PM80 huh? It is a very unique design, cheers.

[@alexandruianu8432]

Ozark Bear Arms You might get PM80 kits if the Gendarms sell them off, but they're still in active use. I saw one at the German Embassy guard post after the Paris attacks.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Apex had a few kits in 5.45x39, but they were the newer PM90 with the standard right side folding wire buttstock. Maybe I should look for a Champion 2007 pistol in 5.56mm? Not exactly the right caliber but very close. I could install the lefty stock and AIMR flash hider. It would probably be pretty neat.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Very Cool Collection of AK74’s and 47’s Misha 😀😊

[@blackbird_actual]

Great video as always, Misha. These in depth looks are just great. Perhaps it's slightly off topic, but I've always wanted an AK-105 style rifle with triangle folder stock, bakelite mag and pistol grip, and Russian wooden furniture. That would look really sweet. I love ARs as much as any other gun guy, but the AK and it's variants have a mystique and charm which simply can't be matched. Maybe it's the much vaunted lore about its dominance of the global battlefield and its reliability which has charmed so many US firearms enthusiasts, but I can't forsee a future in which the AK isn't considered just plain cool.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Thanks much for watching...and of course I agree; the AK just has something about it that the AR15 lacks. For me, while I'd like an AK-105, I'd go for a more authentic look. Black poly furniture, modern flashhider/booster device, etc.

[@elpistola1104]

You are the master, keep up the good work ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@flak014]

I picked up an Bulgarian AKS-74U in .223, heard these are kinda rare if so to what extent? Thank you for all the wonderful videos.

[@uncleTedK]

Do you still have it?

[@USP9mm]

Автомат Калашникова Складной Укорочены ( Миша you are the man for all Калаш seasons 👏👏👍 Респект и Уважуха! From Беларусь

[@OCTO358]

Укороченный*

[@LAHFaust]

The reason you see bin Laden with a AKS-74U is because the weapon is a status symbol in Afghanistan. Like you said, the weapon was designed for vehicle crews, but in Afghanistan it has the status of being a special forces rifle, almost like the SCAR does here. It wasn't entirely uncommon to see the things hanging in the living rooms of elders or other prominent figures.

[@ChrisUrsiny]

great vid man. i would love to own one of those krinks, perfect for hiding under your jacket!!!

[@joshhernandez5069]

My favorite 4 words of my day......."Hi, this is Misha"

[@Spike-13]

Another amazing video! I would be really interested to hear more of the politics behind the adoption of the M-16 during Vietnam. I know what I've seen from documentaries, but thought you might be able to shed some more light on it.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Thank you for watching. Last July 4th (2016) we did a 2 part series on 'Retro' AR15s. That might have some of what you are looking for. Beyond that, Chris Bartocci has a couple indepth videos on the early AR15/M16 also, cheers.

[@tp.]

Thanks for the great vid as always. Can never get to much AK action!!

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Thank you for watching.

[@TheTeeWorldsfreak]

Love the Sucka, my fave AK

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Its a small one, that's for sure...and in some ways ahead of its time.

[@mr.c.3760]

Hey misha, What are your thoughts about the Arsenal Sam 7k as a stand in for the 74u krinkov? Since 545 might not be widely available for much longer, I was thinking maybe buying a krink in 762 x 39 instead so I can actually shoot it... Obviously id replace the factory furniture with krink wood and get an actual triangle stock and SBR

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

SAW YOUR VID AND LITTERALY SAID: "YAY!!!" like a little girl...

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Well...I am very glad...seriously, glad to make people happy, cheers.

[@shadowfoxcorp]

I really like that WASR1063KR. It's a shame I missed that one because, it looks awsome.

[@elcid4593]

This was great. Thank you

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

I’ll never understand how u only have 58k subs…

[@N238E]

I still remember when it was called AKSU-74 before everybody started calling it AKS-74U after COD4 came out.

[@syednayer5493]

Very nice video bro keep it up

[@nt-hd5fo]

Yesssss more and65 thanks misha !

[@hunk9837]

Cat seems to be taking notes on the AK History

[@ar15lightweight39]

I have two Serb M92PAP SBRs and love them...great guns. To me the holy grail of krinkness, though, is the AKMSU with the ultra-cool wood thumbhole lower handguard. Yeah, I know, just a khyber pass one-off kinda thing, but it's AWESOME.

[@jasonhall947]

Beautiful rifle! Love your channel.

[@hosainkarimi5299]

Very good nice my friend

[@NaluKnives]

What type of wood handgaurds are on that first slr-104ur? Really wanting to get one or find the slr-107ur, and dress it in plum or the same type of wood you got there. She’s beautiful!

[@lokoteconunoshuevotes4685]

BEAUTIFUL MISHA

[@ReaperoftheWar]

Doesn't 5.45 cartridge suffer significantly more in that short of a barrel as opposed to 7.62x39? Much like 5.56 wouldn't it get significantly reduced velocity?

[@H.Green83]

Oh yeah been waiting on it.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

On a Monday, as usual haha, cheers.

[@calska140]

I think it's funny how, in the gun community, the PP-19 Bizon is regarded with awe and reverence when its basically just an AKS-74 chambered in 9mm with a helical magazine. Also I admire russia's spirit of innovation but helical mags and recoil mitigation systems just never seem to be able to work reliably enough for military applications.

[@arielvega6344]

The PP-19s were never imported into the US so the awe is justified (at least here) because the heart tends to pull towards what it can't have. Personally, I've always wanted one too.

[@strahinjastevic7480]

I mean overall it is an AKSU but it being a submacjine gun it worls conpletely different

[@scubasteve743]

The cat wants his table back lol

[@romeorifles300]

Great video as always Mishaco. Would you happen to have alot of experience building Aks with US made receivers? I been wanting to build an ak-74 with a triangle folding stock but I'm not sure if extra hardware is needed or modifications need to be made to the receiver. cheers

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

You need a receiver made specifically for the triangle folding stock. The biggest difference is the angle at the back. Just a lot of small, but critical differences. Have you ever put together an AK before? It is nothing like an AR15 and requires a number of specialized tools.

[@romeorifles300]

I have not, I figured it would be very different from building AR15s. Do you think it would be easier to simply find and buy an AK74 with a folding stock rather than try to build one from a parts kit then?

[@pac6010]

Yes it would be. You're looking at buying hundreds of dollars worth of tools just to get started. Unless you plan on building many more AKs after that one buying is cheaper then building these days. Even once you buy the tools, with the cost of parts kits, you're not saving that much money.

[@johncaldwell5959]

Hey Misha! Which ak 74 available in the US is your favorite?

[@ksztyrix]

Which cartridge is better for sbr AK? 7.62x39 or 5.45x39? I'm torn between buying AKS-74U and Zastava M92.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Better for what or in what way(s)?

[@ksztyrix]

Ozark Bear Arms Ballistic performance with such short barrels. I heard many contradictory opinions about this.

[@ruskibot7745]

5.45 holds velocity better

[@joshuajames2425]

762 is a much better round for sbr 545 is really close to 556 there's a ton of threads on 556 out of anything under 14 " it still will kill but ur loosing alot 556 out of 10" barrel loses too much, a 9mm carbine its better..on the other hand 762 chops down on the barrel better than most, you hardly loose any velocity from 16 -10 inch In 762×39 If you want a cheap round to shoot in sbr that performs pretty well its hard to beat 762

[@hosainkarimi5299]

I want one this gun

[@ErcanVideos]

Misha how did you get PBS-4 silencer for AKS74U

[@jason127x99]

Babyko it's not a suppresser. It's a glorified thread protector. You can buy them on Kvar web site.

[@trmcclockwork4124]

love you...

[@romankuchevskiy7446]

How much are they worth now ?

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I like the Romanian guns. There's something sinister about them. As far as the Yugo's, I don't care for their extended forends, except on this small one for some reason. It looks nice. Always thought the FEG AMD looked like something out of Battle Star Galactica. I do like most other FEG'S in general though.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Honestly for me? the AMD-65 is my favroite..but don't tell anyone ok? hehe.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

Ozark Bear Arms, I wont, but next time you review it you must dress up like either a Cylon Warrior, Buck Rodgers, Spock or Han Solo. I gave plenty of options. Good vid. Love the AK.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

I'll go with Buck Rogers just because its more obscure...and more oppertunity for cornball campy jokes.

[@CheapandCheaper]

Was the Hungarian AMP69 imported to the US?

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Only in part kit form, and very few of those at that sadly. Also, not many true AKM-63 kits came in, at least with original barrels.

[@ZzBiohazzardzZ]

I still need to get a draco and an m92.

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Yep, couldn't hurt. I don't much like shooting the Draco as a pistol but as a carbine its fun.

[@getyasum9365]

“Shuska” and or the “little bitch” as referred by the Ruski’s! Lmao

[@WraithChornobyl]

They generally are referred to as "Kysusha" A Russian girls nickname, "Suka" Little Bitch, or “Okurok” Cig Butt, ostensibly in reference to the muzzle device that resembles a butt smooshed into a ashtray. Krinkov is a nonsense word, about as absurd as FPSRussia's accent. Keep up the great videos my friend.

[@Hugo-ys3cf]

Part 4

[@jason127x99]

Love your cat!!! 👍👍😊

[@MrCanyons]

Izvshesk did make krinks specilty versions throughout the time span is what i read

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

According to several sources, including Max over at Modernfirearms.RU, Tula made the AKS74U. That said, anything's possible and Izhevsk could have made prototypes, test models, experiments, or even just refurbished Tula guns *shrug*. I do know enough to know I don't know everything, or even much lol.

[@MrCanyons]

well if you do some research on the files you will see that izzy made the original krink.. the top hand guard was longer it was the same length as the lower hand guard.. then izzy stopped making them and it switched over to tula and vice versa tule started making the ak74 and they stopped and the ak74 went to izzy ... from the in depth research iv done this is what i came up with.. i can be wrong.. but i don't think I'm wrong about the drinks being made in iveshek and the ones they made the upper hand guard is longer .. same length as lower hand guard.. also the rear sight is not attached to the hinge point its further back..

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

If we're talking original design and early prototypes, then yep, Izhevsk did make some AKSUs. But standard/full production seems to have been at Tula. Something similar happened with the RPK. Izhevsk designed it, but when it was time to go into production, all that was setup at Molot. Remember, it was communism and these weren't private companies. They were all state owned, and ultimately took orders from on-high haha. A friend has one of the early Russian prototype AKSU parts kits. It is in 7.62x39 too if memory serves. As I say in the video, they did experiment and produce test guns to try out the subcompact concept for a number of years.

[@MrCanyons]

man you should get a picture of that parts kit and show us ! !!!! TRY AND GET IT PLEASEEE!!!!!!!!

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

Man, i'd love to get pictures of a lot of the stuff he has. Have you ever met some of these old timer gun guys though? They have stuff..everywhere...addic, basement, barns, outbuildings...and most of it they know they have but no a clue where it is. Remember though, a lot of this stuff that is rare today was common and cheap back 10-20 years ago. Some guys just literally 'bought it cheap, and stacked it deep.' lol He still has a Romie left side folding stock of mine...somewhere. I'd really like to get that back from him. It was one that had been bent and sent it to him to straighten it out. I am sure he fixed it. Just not sure where he put it afterwards!

[@sethperry1323]

I have been looking for a ak74 u for the past 6 months.. a guy who lives just a few houses from me just sold one.... for 500$ about a month ago... i am completely sick!

[@killerratchet1973]

Anyone know if they still make AKS74U Kits? I swear those things are unicorn guns now I can't find them :(

[@Mak-Daddy]

Killer Ratchet They don't make kits.. The kits have to be imported and are from used or NOS rifles being demilled for importation purposes(Which nowadays means cutting the barrel/receiver.. Ouch!!). Now there are still firearm companies who of course still manufacture the entire rifles. If interested check out the Arsenal SLR104UR in his video. The kits are out there, too. But are definitely getting harder to find(Especially, with original barrel).

[@killerratchet1973]

Ak Dude ah I see thanks I've always thought of having a krinkov for something with personal defense due to the compact size. I'll look into that arsenal slr 104, was also thinking of having an slr 107 to try to make it an ak102 clone.

[@jason127x99]

Ak Dude yep I've got one I bought from Kvar back in mid 2000. For 700.00 now they bring 2000.00 and up. Even has the original barrel. Later they where selling the kit minus the barrel. Glad I bought before they dried up.

[@zheka1780]

Misha, can you make a video on Stechkin pistol (APS)

[@ozarkbeararms8840]

hah sorry no, no way to get one or even a parts kit here unfortunately. But....might have something coming soon on the PM-63 from Poland. That's sorta close right?

[@chrisclifft4891]

Reading this whole thing off a screen

[@russianoleg]

Its still widely being used by policeman in Russia.

[@romankuchevskiy7446]

It’s call ksyuha

[@RustedCroaker]

Or Soochka (bitch).

[@jshaw1503]

Only the Russians would be okay with hanging a 10inch brake/compensator off an sbr 😂

[@agenetpringles6164]

@@RustedCroaker it's just a faux suppresssor sleeve that covers the goofy 16inch barrel, it's designed to look like a Russian suppressor but serves no purpose other than disguising the barrel.

[@Ty-jw6up]

😃😃

[@romankuchevskiy7446]

It’s used by cops

[@Muhamad2015m]

😀✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@eliascharles2345]

Is he blind? I mean no offense