The History of the AK-74

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[@S1apShoes]

At 9:08 that pic of the AKS-74 is from Will Scary's channel: www.youtube.com/@WillScaryForCandy

[@AB0BA_69]

One small note that in no way should detract from the quality and effort of the result. You kept saying "automatov kalashnikov". "Automatov" is not a word. The word you were looking for is "avtomat".

[@corporalcorgi4948]

@@AB0BA_69 "Avtomatov" is correct and it's one of the plurals of "Avtomat" the other being "Avtomaty", but slap did use it incorrectly, he already has enough trouble pronouncing Russian words and names but he did give it a good try

[@AB0BA_69]

@@corporalcorgi4948 You are right, "avtomatov" is plural in the *genitive* case. It's not a case that I have ever heard used for this topic - hence my assumption. My point was that it is incorrect to use any plural for "avtomat" when you are just referring to the rifle by name.

[@Atomic_Pinneaple]

Hey could you make this kind of videos an April fools tradition?

[@S1apShoes]

@@Atomic_Pinneaple It already is, my friend

[@KillerBot5100]

The AK-74. Half the worlds supply of them are sitting in my Tarkov stash right now

[@amychan811]

Lmao

[@Mikesulli90]

It's a workhorse in that game. I tend not to buy guns, but find and loot and fix them. Other folks might be running meta kits, but their overhead is insane. AK-74s are easy to use, cheap to feed, and they're *everywhere*.

[@KillerBot5100]

@@Mikesulli90 yep, get some decent cheap mods and load some high-mid tier ammo like some BP and for 75-100k ish you got a rifle that can carry you all wipe for a reasonable price. You can get a good rifle early wipe too, and usually people won’t take them so you’ll get them back in insurance

[@shmeeve]

had a good war today, gun felt good, recoil was smooth kept it clean all day and brought home the win. Thanks to all the mercs for fighting us clean, we’re gonna take this win and keep going hopefully take over the world this year. Gotta thank my sponsor the 1990 Toyota hilux, couldn’t achieve guerrilla warfare without it

[@hourlardnsaver362]

Dem cheetin yoters!

[@jamescato7136]

Best KZbin comment ever

[@darksu6947]

That was brilliant. I'm wondering why you didn't mention the guy that got your helmet loose and put it into the wall on your third lap around the village?

[@Ninjanomics2K1YT]

Hahahaha😆

[@Blk_GT8]

This comment should be pinned

[@dog6964]

It caught me so off guard that one of the most amazing firearm videos I’ve seen is on a profile of mainly nascar/racing, such a good video and teaches quite a lot

[@manohanged]

I’m into motorsports and I didn’t even know this was a racing related channel

[@Yartin]

And then there's "the brief history of Spam"

[@afriendofafriend5766]

If there are two things southern boys like...

[@firstescobar6863]

3:42 my favorite moment "Enter one Mikhail Kalashnikov" *Ahoy's Iconic Arms theme plays*

[@the_neo_crusader]

All the OGs know the xbox ahoy music

[@alface935]

​@@the_neo_crusader I first watched His Bow and Minigun videos than from there I watched others like the M1911, Spas 12 etc

[@datoneslav6902]

The fact this uses Ahoy's music makes this even better, well done.

[@totallynotaurexiusfrfr]

ICONIC ARMS!

[@vivaankrishnaponugoti9777]

yo I heard that!!! I love Ahoy. Best videos about firearms I've ever seen. I mainly like him because I'm a game developer and it just shows me how they snuck into the games, and why.

[@vivaankrishnaponugoti9777]

@@totallynotaurexiusfrfr seen all of 'em

[@ERRandDEL]

I was just about to comment the same thing lol love that series (and of course the channel too)

[@ZontarDow]

This is the best type of April Fools video, one that's completely serious and in line with what the creator makes but just of a different topic out of left field.

[@KorianHUN]

A lot of fuddlore sadly, but good enough for someone who doesn't really care about guns, better tha nexpected. For an april 1st joke video this is actually great! This video is honestly better as a basics video for new gun hobbyists than the crap we had as kids in the early 2000s TV documentaries.

[@blackman5867]

Alternative title : history of all modern Soviet assault rifles in a nutshell

[@simonw0131]

I still dont know what the joke was T_T

[@blackman5867]

@@simonw0131 the video isn't straight to the point, it's all about the roundabouts

[@ThisOLmaan]

LoL👍🏻

[@Kaizergeld]

Just found this video after casually deciding to KZbin “ak74”. Never have done such a simple search in all my 25 years of assembling, fixing, and servicing these things. I just wanted to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Not too deep. Not just surface either. Great job. New sub Edit: wait wait wait… this isn’t even your normal content? Okay… that impresses me even more.

[@Zippsterman]

I think the simple advantages of ease of handling recoil for repeated shots, larger magazine capacities, and substantially lighter ammunition per round are a lot more important than the whole 'injuring not killing' thing

[@NotOurRemedy]

Ya he purported an absolute mythology instead of the facts.

[@dos_gringos9853]

5.56/5.45 Injuring not killing is long-standing fudd-lore

[@alijankhan3330]

The mag capacity is the same...

[@dos_gringos9853]

@@alijankhan3330 The 20 round magazine of an M14, FAL, G3, or any other full caliber service weapon is not the same capacity as a 30 round STANAG or AK magazine.

[@dominuslogik484]

@@alijankhan3330 the Russian military does make use of 60 round quad stacks but yes magazine capacity is the same between 47-74 though the weight of the ammo is nearly halved. typically that 60 round casket mag is used for the RPK

[@redbeardedberserker]

As a firearms and history lover I was completely dumbfounded when I went to look for more videos like this and noticed the entire catalog was 99% Nascar. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on youtube. Please do more on guns and maybe even guitars or something. I'd be your number 1 fan

[@snakeplissken2148]

you havent probably seen a lot of real good videos. this is bullshit.

[@thinerevelator721]

same

[@harmleyten4]

Same

[@Middyman43]

Guitars?! Thats random although I love it!!!

[@redbeardedberserker]

@@Middyman43 a lot of history out there about guitars

[@Lego88fan]

Even if this is just an April Fools video, this is actually a really well made video! Especially from a person who usually makes Nascar videos!

[@AB0BA_69]

I'm subbed to lots of channels who upload rarely so I had to check what other videos Slap made since I didn't recall subbing to any milhist channels lately 😂

[@RT-qd8yl]

Yep, if he decided to branch out his content and become a part-time guntuber, I'll welcome the addition to our community. I think a lot of us would.

[@craigstephenson7676]

I didn’t even notice this was slapshoes I thought this was Potential History or something

[@tabobbiburnett6740]

His April Fools videos are always well put together

[@NigelMK]

I mean I'm down for it. He should just make videos based on what interests him and just see what the people like.

[@handlesarecringe957]

The thing about 5.56 being "designed to wound instead of kill" is completely false. All rounds tumble on impact. The reason that 5.56 is so special is that a soldier can carry much more of it without sacrificing too much lethality. The lesser recoil also makes it easier for someone to put multiple rounds on target.

[@stickyreiss]

Hey! Cool video, I wanted to correct the misconception that the 5.56 round was developed and adopted because of its greater wounding potential. The initial US military requirements for an improvement to the M14 led to a joint development between Fairchild industries (who owned Armalite) who developed the M-16, and Remington who developed a cartridge to go along with the gun. The key points of the program's requirements were the very low maximum weight of the rifle, and the very high muzzle velocity (needed because speed defeats armor) So obviously the mechanisms to handle a heavy, high recoil bullet like a 7.62x51 round were out of the question, and they drew upon inspiration from the UK's experimentation with a .280 caliber round just after the war.

[@minhducnguyen9276]

High velocity also increases effective range given the light weight of the bullets. Both the M16 and AK74 have further effective range than the akm and carry more ammunition.

[@xXSpeedyTacoXx]

I cringed when I heard that lol

[@Espersontheone]

This feels like a Ahoy video by Stuart Brown. Very well done! I like this format and your presenting.

[@MrSimber1]

Same music, definitely an inspired video

[@moparman2nd]

S1ap is the new Ahoy

[@found-outgarage5366]

Was thinking the same thing throughout the video 😂😂

[@Charlemagne_III]

@@MrSimber1 I'll take it, could always use more Ahoy.

[@fernandomarques5166]

MY exact thought as soon as I heard the music

[@mitchbrown8627]

No joke, you seriously have a gift. You could narrate anything and make it interesting, but combine that with your video skills and you are a notch above the rest. I mean that.

[@adenkyramud5005]

Also, add to that his attention to detail and factual accuracy. Top notch

[@jacobninedorf4121]

I agree!

[@NotLikethisComrade]

For me, the AK-74 is by far one of the most beautiful assault rifles that has ever existed, the beautiful wood, the 5.45x39mm caliber and the characteristic muzzle brake make this assault rifle one of the most beautiful weapons ever for me! No matter whether it is the classic wooden version or the tactical version with a Zukhov fixed stock, a Zenitco RK-3 pistol grip, an AK Dustcover with 22mm rail or a Zenitco B33 Dustcover, a front set consisting of a Zenitco B10M handguard, a Zenitco B19 handguard, a Zenitco RK-1 front handle and last but not least a Zenitco RP-1 Charging Handle button!!! I can't really put into words how much I love this weapon.....just a great instrument full of love and charm.

[@donparky1812]

How about Type-81😁😁?

[@rbgerald2469]

Same to be honest

[@Agent-wp3yi]

The funny part is that in the film the original type 1 AK47 was used, tested as shown in the film and used. It still works, these are rare to find nowdays, collectors want them badly but the numbers are very low.

[@jimzawacki3041]

A few people have mentioned it already, but I love how this is inspired by Ahoy's Iconic Arms series. From the background music, the history, and the profound conclusion. Great work.

[@randomstuff6790]

Didn't expecting a gun video from a Nascar channel

[@lilkris3008]

I didn’t expect it to take this long

[@sandalogaming6766]

Guns ✅ NASCAR ✅ Yep, this indeed is ‘Murica 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darksu6947]

​@@sandalogaming6766 You forgot the beer, homefry! That's just un-American!

[@scrappy8494]

@@sandalogaming6766 MURICA BABY RAAAAAHHHHHHH 🦅🦅🦅

[@zlinedavid]

@@darksu6947 S1ap has mentioned his love for Miller Lite on the channel several times.

[@jeffw8117]

5.56 NATO was NOT designed to injure the enemy. It is a man-stopper due to its velocity.

[@rogue__agent5884]

What does that mean ?

[@smartfella7914]

@@rogue__agent58845.56 NATO is a light round with a lot of powder behind it, meaning it can go very fast and hits hard. Its like getting hit by a city bus going 30 mph or getting hit by a honda civic going 50 mph

[@rogue__agent5884]

@@smartfella7914 I see thx

[@derek45auto23]

the 5.56 was not designed to “wound” this is a myth. In the US Army we were taught to kill

[@totalfailforfun4721]

Yea as good as the video is, information provided is somewhat misleading or downright false.

[@Ishpeck]

Didn't expect this video to be as comprehensive, coherent, or as well-produced as it was. Well done.

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

I guess because of the engineering background.

[@mathewhumvee]

When the April fools video is better made and more accurate then 90% of Gun tuber videos. Love it

[@RT-qd8yl]

One thing I'll point out though, the "74" isn't just coincidence. It's referring to 1974.

[@daniellee4003]

​@@RT-qd8ylThis is stated in the video: the "coincidence" is just that the models were yeared as 1947 and 1974 which are the same numbers in a different order.

[@ChrisSmith-mi2zo]

Aside from the "5.56mm was designed to wound" myth, it's not bad. The wound argument was invented to sell the concept to the brass and Congress (an argument which had been going on since WWII), but it was never actually true. 5.56mm is very effective at killing, as it was designed to do, and the true purpose of going to lighter ammunition was simply to carry and fire more rounds per person. There's also a slew of minor errors and nitpicks. AK-47 is a misnomer, the correct designation is simply AK (milled receiver) or AKM (stamped receiver). The Type 56 is more closely related to the SKS in its mechanical function, although it appears and is furnished like an AK. He misidentifies "green tip" as M85 instead of M855, which itself is technically a derivation of Belgian SS109 ammunition. The AK-12 program's final production model was deemed AK-15, but this isn't mentioned. But I won't harp on him for pronunciation of all the foreign words in the video, I can read a little Cyrillic and speak very poor French but I probably couldn't do much better.

[@65Red]

@@ChrisSmith-mi2zo the Type 56 is very much a Chinese version of the Russian AK47 Type 3 (milled receiver, type 1 were stamped that had major rivet issues). The Chinese rifle you’re thinking of that closely resembles the SKS is the Type 81, not the Type 56 mentioned in this video.

[@TheSundayShooter]

@@ChrisSmith-mi2zo The AK Type 1 is stamped, the Type 2 and 3 AK's are milled

[@Official_Riley77]

Today isn’t just April Fool’s Day It’s National S1apSh0es posts anything non-motorsports related Day!

[@markjackson6431]

he needs to pin this comment

[@Aaron067]

Found this video on a whim, I am never unsubbing now. This is hands down the best, most well done and time efficient video I have ever seen on youtube. Extremely well done video, good information, great music choice, amazing narration. 11/10. One of the best damn videos on this platform, and extremely deserving of my "Gems of KZbin" playlist. Thank you for this video ❤

[@kaiser98berlin]

This is what my teacher in presentation class had always talked, referenced and bolstered about. An ideal presentation by the book. You captivated me by the curiosity of why this model was made and not this model made what. Its truly an impressive video not about the contents alone but the execution of context you instill in a receiver's mind. Ochen Khoroshiy Tovarish!

[@BB_Sebring]

Love your take on Ahoy's Iconic Arms series. Another quality April Fools post

[@Prussiaz]

I was gonna say, 100% Ahoy style lmao

[@johncross715]

@@Prussiaz Same background song as well

[@freethinker3716]

I love that series

[@Azeria]

3:00 actually StG44 production was limited by ammunition supply, because while eventually, sure it could've replaced two roles… while it's being rolled out, it's just yet another new type of round, in yet another new pattern of magazine. The Germans didn't want to disrupt supply of existing proven rounds for the small arms already in the field.

[@Turgz]

Contrary to popular belief, the STG wasn't the first. The STG was actually designed to use already existing ammo and magazines in use in MKb42 rifles. So in other words STG magazines are actually MKb magazines. The reason why the STG exists in the first place was because the MKb and its round proved itself against the soviets.

[@FatherOfTheYear1]

Excellent video on the AK-74 best one Ive seen yet, well done.

[@nathanky3366]

Please make more of these. This video just hits that historical itch perfectly

[@President_Grover_Cleveland]

As someone who is into both NASCAR and firearms, this was a very surprising video to see come from you, but it was a welcome one! Thanks S1ap!!!

[@fatford4209]

Great video, but there is one key piece of info you missed. The PK, AK, and SKS were all requested about the same time, they were meant to complement the squad you talked about earlier. The AK was supposed to fill the role of a SMG but have ammo interchangeably with the SKS. But the Soviets found that the AK could full the role of the SKS too, so they started to manufacture it over the SKS

[@ChrisSmith-mi2zo]

Just to add to this, the SKS was produced in 1945 and technically saw a little use at the end of WWII. The AK entered service in 1947 as an SMG like you say, but only when the stamped AKM was produced in 1956 was it used in the role of a rifle and made standard, replacing the SKS.

[@ToriusHeart]

actually, the MG platform that was supposed to compliment AK and SKS when those two were adopted was RPD, PK platform was developed closer to the end of 1960s along with AKM

[@Turgz]

​@@ChrisSmith-mi2zo Not quite. In 1945 the 7.62 cartridge was actually 7.62x41, not 7.62x39, so the prototype SKS at that time was chambered in a prototype round. The production SKS as we now see it, in 7.62x39, was adopted in 1949. The "AK47" was a prototype in 1947 and wasn't adopted until 1949, being simply called AK.

[@fatford4209]

@@DOOMAO the PKM wasn’t completely replaced tho, as the heavier round is better for some things. For example the vehicle mounted version. But yes for infantry for the most part it was replaced by the RPD/RPK Edit (yes I know the RPD and RPK aren’t the same gun)

[@Turgz]

@Doom The RPD replaced the DPM at squad level alongside the other 7.62x39 weapons. The PK replaced the carriage mounted Maxim at platoon level. The PK was issued to the support squad of a platoon which included the grenadier (RPG gunner) the Sniper (SVD replaced the PU Mosin), and platoon leaders. As well as radioman etc. The RPD and later RPK was issued to the rest of the platoon's squads which were called the assault squads. These had the Riflemen (AK) and so-called hand held machine gunners (RPD/RPK).

[@hotlube55jp]

Really good video covering not only the gun but also the historical context. Thanks!

[@AK-NERFER]

brandon herrera wants to know your location

[@coonyman10]

"Can we have Ahoy?" "We have Ahoy at home" Ahoy at home ☝️ This was a real good video.

[@izzdin6228]

I mean, he even nailed the ending Ost from Ahoy. 😂

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

At home memes means it's inferior. I don't think so he's different not worse than Ahoy

[@_wayward_494]

@@Joseph-mw2rl when compared to ahoy he is absolutely inferior

[@CarDietrich]

I am a big supporter of people branching out on this platform, so bravo Slap. I've always wanted an AK-74, I even ordered one once but the stupid gun shop didn't come through and I got my deposit refunded after like 8 months. I had to settle for buying a stripped AR lower and getting the parts to build an AR that is chambered in 5.45x39. I call it my AR-74. Keep up the good work.

[@enditallrecords]

You can get ak's now in all sorts of wacky chambers and sizes. It's pretty awesome what some companies have done with the platform. From the draco in 9mm to the saiga 12 semi auto shotgun. You can also find them fairly cheap nowadays, not like 10 years ago when you were looking to spend thousands.

[@kashmir08]

😂😂😂

[@insertjoke]

We need more iconic arms style videos. I’d love to see more of this!

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

That was both a deep dive & entertaining. Well done

[@Twinspinner]

This is a video I never expected to see from this channel whatsoever. Next year needs to be like an overview on prepping 😂

[@matfhju]

He shuld have made that prepper video this year. We might not have a next year........

[@hourlardnsaver362]

Fun fact: Alan Kulwicki used an AK-74 at the 1992 Hooters 500 to shoot out the tires of the rest of the field

[@OriginalBongoliath]

Unless he had a super rare Chinese Type 88 or an illegal black market import, AK-74's were not available on the civilian market until Romania imported their copies in the late 90's.

[@ClutchkickGarage]

I've absolutely loved your nascar series, and I absolutely will watch every documentary video on guns/ aircraft/war.

[@Zawmbbeh]

Honestly would not mind your narration style on videos outside of NASCAR like this, really excellent video overall

[@jpthomas9491]

Slap is no longer asking to keep the short tracks open

[@anti-matterfamilyclan7237]

Thanks for the time you put into both the research and it’s publishing.

[@Gun-Bricks]

I learned so much, this video is both informative and entertaining while being very well made.

[@zgSH4DOW]

It's hard to explain the instant feeling of power that simply holding an AK gives you There's an aura of reverence, intimidation, and empowerment that no other gun has

[@Arronic]

Exactly I noticed Plus how og they are unlike the American gun counterparts

[@goodcitizenactual]

Literally bought my first AK today. This is what I felt when I was gawking over it when I got home. Felt like a 8yo with a new gameboy again. Now I’m on KZbin learning the full history of it, watching people train with it, and of course watching long distance shooting with them. Apparently they’re pretty impressive for accuracy and distance vs other rifles in the same class.

[@JK360noscope]

Extra points if you run around in your underwear at night checking your property

[@johndoe-ek6vl]

@@goodcitizenactual German pow's were forced to make the rifle don't let communist sympathizers blow smoke up your ass.

[@pixelnazgul]

sucked terrorism from a gun

[@Armageddon_71]

The Ahoy-esque backround music makes this even better! Truely a high effort sh!tpost. This really feels like a sequal to his AK-47 video. Well done S1ap.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

Bruh it does not feel right calling this a shitpost. I know he's a racing YTer, but DAMN.

[@stigrabbid589]

It isn't just "Ahoy-esque" the music is from Ahoy. He has a bandcamp page where you can buy it.

[@bobwoods1302]

7:20 Doesn't kill instantly? WTF are you talking about? In theory a smaller bullet will do less damage but it's still more than enough to kill a human. Also that smaller bullet is travelling at a higher velocity. The thinking was more along the lines of being able to carry more ammo and having less recoil.

[@mysteamgameplay]

late to this video but i must say, fantastic video you made. loved it, gives a AHOY vibe and its perfect! thank you for the knowledge!

[@TheObso1337]

I see you did some cursory research, but fell for a few popular misconceptions. 1) Mikhail didn't develop the AK-47 out of nowhere on his first try. He tried to design several types of firearms for different weapons trials (sometimes as part of the team, sometimes heading it) and was consistently rejected before finding success with the AK-47. 2) There's a lot of back and forth about the development and adoption of 7.62x51mm, the FAL and the M14 with a lot of bitter piss and vinegar poured on the M14 we ultimately got. It's really not a terrible weapon and it was selected largely due to better resilience in arctic conditions. A lot of people who generally do know what they're talking about still hold this view, but in my opinion you'd have to intentionally misread history to get there. The M14 did have huge problems during and after development, but there were reasons for the adoption of both it and it's caliber beyond the US Ordnance Board being dumb, corrupt or lacking imagination. 3) 5.56mm wasn't designed to wound. There may have been some cope rationale about the secondary benefits of wounding an enemy but really it's about tricking physics. You see, the big advantage is lighter ammunition, lighter gun and lighter recoil. But in order to not have performance be completely useless, they found that at high enough velocity the small caliber bullet tumbles and fragments. This doesn't deliver the same power as say 7.62x51mm, but by stopping inside the target instead of plowing through it is able to transfer a larger proportion of the energy it has. This is similar to the concept of using hollow-point handgun ammunition for self defense, only while retaining the use of FMJ ammunition as required under the Hauge Convention. Soviets doubled down on this concept with 5.45x39mm by adding a hollow cavity under the bullet jacket primarily to shift the center of gravity towards the back for better ballistics, but it also allows the bullet's nose to crush or bend on impact so that it can veer off and tumble more reliably inside the target. All of this is to make up a bit for the disparity from moving away from full size battle rifle cartridges, and they still aren't as powerful, but plenty lethal. Intermediate calibers are absolutely designed to kill as much as possible within their size/weight/recoil constraints. 4) The AK-74 is a bit more than a re-chambered AK-47 with a different magazine, although that is possible. While it works pretty much the same way, the AK-74 was re-designed completely from the inside out with very few parts backwards interchangeable with the AKM (which was the stamped steel AK-47 in widespread use at the time). Some of this was done on purpose because the USSR was actually looking to license the design to other socialist countries already using AKM derivatives, so that they would have to pay to use new tooling which the USSR wanted a fortune for. To clarify this wasn't for patents, but rather a comprehensive technical data package (plans, tooling and expert assistance), which was common practice for aircraft and armored vehicles as well. Several countries like Bulgaria and East Germany forked up a good chunk of foreign reserve currency for this task which the USSR badly needed in the 1970s and 1980s, but Romania is a notable exception. They reverse engineered a local design based on their existing locally made AKMs which was adapted to the new caliber and magazine pattern. Poland also designed their own just in time for communism to collapse and for the whole project to end up being pointless. 5) The use of the AK-74 nowadays is actually kind of rare outside of ex-USSR nations. 5.45mm came pretty late in the game and partially due to the licensing fees few countries really wanted to adopt it or pay for the new rifle design. 7.62x39mm remains by far the more common rifle cartridge worldwide and is still abundant within Russian stockpiles. We are seeing plenty of 74s in use in the current Russo-Ukrainian war but that's pretty much the exception. Everyone else has for the most part either stuck with 7.62x39mm or moved on to 5.56mm which is far more abundant and with a far more fleshed out developmental ecosystem. 6) The SKS was not the Soviet equivalent to the M1 Garand, that would have been the SVT-40. Instead the SKS would have been a replacement for the M44 Carbine, putting itself as more of an equivalent to the M1 Carbine. This is kind of strange since it is obviously much bulkier than the M1 Carbine, and it really didn't have a place in Soviet infantry doctrine once the AK-47/AKM came along. It was licensed out and saw a lot of success particularly with the Chinese, but was always kind of an odd duck. The Chinese actually used it rather than the AK as the basis for their Type 81 family of assault rifles, so there's that.

[@blargblarghonk]

i believe china has a version of a "74" as well as north korea as well. The dominant firearm is however still the 47/akm.

[@BigSmartArmed]

They are not misconceptions, they are just the same old tired 20th century tropes. Western idea of the SKS is a misconception. SKS was a field army carbine, supported by RPD as LMG and SG-43 as field MMG. AK was a mechanized army select fire carbine, supported by unified GPMG PK-M platform. SKS /RPD had their place during the development of the entirely new industrial process that AK/PK required, a process which took a decade to complete.

[@go4ride]

Thanks for your interesting comments. You explain something I've wonder about for a long time, as to why there is no "milspec" AK. I assumed in the interest of "socialist brotherhood" the Soviet Union would be glad to license the AK47, and the AK74 free of charge is for no other reason that to have massive standardized production capability. It's east to forget some of the Warsaw Pact countries were actually richer per capita than the USSR and Russia was more than willing to milk them, socialist brotherhood or not.

[@jeremybeaverson7167]

Chill dude he normally does nascar videos he did a pretty good job for a April fools joke

[@bravebeatT]

I think he said after countless designs in the ak 47 part.

[@MayBeSomething]

Even knowing S1ap makes a non-racing video on April Fools, I saw the thumbnail and title (not who it was by), and thought, "Oh, Garand Thumb posted a video." Then I saw it was by S1apSh0es. I'm impressed! Well done!

[@jubbie1122]

Incidentally Garand Thumb DID upload as well. Highly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet

[@ArsalanKhan-ty9vq]

Incredible breakdown. To the point yet very engaging. 👍👍👍

[@LAFO-es5xt]

This is like a better, more in depth version of Ahoys videos. Can tell it's made by a gun owner instead of a gamer.

[@strider1trigger38]

I can hear the "Iconic Arms" music in the background. You're a even bigger man of culture than I expected, still a great April Fool's video too

[@aggrodkreg4321]

I'm late to the party, but I didn't expect an actual, informative video as an April Fools joke. Seeing a refresher of the AK's history was neat to hear in Slap's voice.

[@TheSundayShooter]

The "calibers designed to wound" narrative is a joke derived from Boomer lore and Vietnam memes

[@aggrodkreg4321]

@@TheSundayShooter Thanks for dissecting the boomer lore from the rest of the informative video. I would've never known about it without your insight.

[@TheSundayShooter]

@@aggrodkreg4321 Bet

[@jamiebray8532]

Great video SlapShoes. Love this kind of content.

[@amirnik1855]

I ACTUALLY LOVED THIS. THANKS FOR THE GREAT VID

[@313Adk]

Well if NASCAR videos ever stop working for you, this was incredible. Well done.

[@Ethan-oe5xx]

Love how Slap always makes a crazy video but the only meme is the topic, and it’s still a well-made, high-quality video on something he’s passionate about, just not NASCAR.

[@therealspleen52]

Getting this recommended and not realize your getting trolled is hilarious

[@johnnyo8299]

I've watched many videos about fire arms but I learned a lot in this one

[@jacobantony9033]

Always used the Ak-74 on COD Black Ops, was one of my favorites, but never knew the histoy. Loved this video because i'm a history nut, especially a war history nut. Always love learning about the guns, planes, ships, and the equipment used.

[@BobMinecraft]

also this is an april fools video

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

On Black Ops. It’s not the correct name. It’s actually AKS-74u

[@isalt5]

This is part of what I love about S1ap; his April Fool's videos are held to the same high standard as his regular output, but with a topic that's completely different to NASCAR and racing in general. As someone with an interest in firearms, I'd be happy to see more gun content from you.

[@robring11]

This was a great video from beginning to end

[@kitharrison8799]

Ace video, thanks. Make more!

[@nicklastname9495]

The coming together of two of my favorite things, guns and racing. The video I didn't know I needed.

[@davidmarecek1754]

Ah yes, the April fools slap upload, quality as always

[@raven_1133]

Slap, this is too damn good bro. I wouldn’t mind if you made these kind of videos from time to time!

[@HalfCatWerepire]

I wish you would release off topic videos more often but understand why you want to keep it to just once a year. Great video dude!

[@olivialambert4124]

This is a legitimately great video. I know its completely off topic but I really enjoyed it. Honestly I'd be happy if more like this were made, though I'm not sure how that could happen without messing with the actual purpose of the channel and the reason people are here.

[@uss_liberty_incident]

Outstanding work on this video

[@davidmasner]

Avg engagement 400 yards? ..That's a very misleading thing to say in regards to that gun.

[@mattg9971]

This is a fantastic video. As always.

[@loridonpa5976]

Outstanding video, you managed to fit the right amount of technical informations and Historical background in a very compact and cohesive video that gives an olistic view on the history of the rifle and why/how it came to be. Simple and effective editing. Love from Italy PS: I just realized from the comments that firearms are not your usual topic. You should seriously consider opening another channel based on them. I would whatch your videos anytime!

[@eddy2561]

When I first got to my unit in Viet Nam they warmed me the M16 was prone to jamming!! No good...some Special Forces guys carried AK47's for its reliability but they could get into real trouble if caught by our superiors......outstanding video!!

[@firstescobar6863]

Reminds me of that one soldier in Skull Island that prefered the AK better

[@brucecamparmament3728]

Some Special Forces did carry the AK 47 in Vietnam but it wasnt because the M16 had reliability issues. Most all special units in Vietnam speak favorably of the M16. If you look, most of the personnell in Vietnam that carried foreign weapons werent American soldiers at all, but were indigenous troops attached to US units.

[@eddy2561]

I was there and I know what I experienced there.@@brucecamparmament3728

[@medianetwork7972]

Presentation and narration 🔥🔥🔥

[@jwahrmund]

This is an amazing video Slap. I love race cars and guns. But I’m also a history and story but so this was pure KZbin magic. I’m not sure if we would call this your Opus, but this is some high quality stuff. KZbin is full of garbage but this is truly a piece of art

[@Mister_Matt_X]

Forget about April Fools... this video is legit!

[@Timur-1300]

A very well done video. Hats off mate. Kinda reminds me of the Ahoy channel AK vid.

[@masonsmith9619]

This goes insanely hard please do more

[@JackCallSports]

Well this is new S1ap

[@stefandebeer9375]

Those who don't know Slapshoes always does a random topic for April 1st every year. Last year was on Spam, before that was a Smash Bros Tournement. So everyone who's triggered/confused hope this clears this up.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

This is an April Fools video? Dude, this is so good, imagine my surprise when I found out you made this mostly as a joke to what you normally do. This is probably the most informative April Fools joke video I have ever seen. So, thanks for sharing it!

[@knowntalmbout]

I can see the Ahoy influence. Great video.

[@da_chief1492]

The niche-nes of this video hits my soul, the ahoy gun history music especially

[@jinzo457]

Wasn't expecting this kind of video from my favorite NASCAR KZbinr, but as a guntuber fan, I'm here for it.

[@tungabunga4107]

I love the hint to ahoy with the outro, please make more of these.

[@Hiddenus1]

That background music/sound. Ahoy vibes intensify

[@carracerv1522]

I can tell that Slap watches the channel, Ahoy. Very similar content here, even the same background music.

[@AB0BA_69]

Slap, you absolutely have the editing and writing skills to make an entertaining video on something completely out of your typical wheel house. I know this was just a 4/1 joke, but please consider uploading videos on non-track/race topics IF there's something out there that happens to interest you. Awesome job, mate!

[@WhispersOfWind]

What an interesting short-doc that has some very deep and thought provoking insights.

[@tufstuff2586]

I wish Slap not only made NASCAR videos but all videos alike he is great at these kinds of videos and it would bring in a wider fan base. This video was really entertaining but also gave cool facts.

[@jmiddlefinger]

Fantastic mini-doc. Never saw this content coming. Hope you’ll consider doing more like it along with your great NASCAR content. I’d love to see a similar video on the venerable CZ-75 or the Galil

[@averybuchanan2029]

Love your Nascar videos, wouldn't mind more stuff like this either, if it's what your into.

[@blocky_luke]

bro was really playing the iconic arms theme

[@whitehorse1959]

Awesome work! Much enjoyed. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TripleAlfafa]

IMO the whole "shoot to wound" thing is complete fuddlore. The rationale with both the 5.45 and 5.56 is that they offer good enough performance in a light package and allow people to carry more rounds compared to a similar number of a heavier gun/ammo.

[@sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622]

Bro came out of nowhere and made a masterpiece of a video for an April fools joke. Well done sir.

[@McAssBlast]

make more of this kind of content! good run down, loved it

[@Intellica-]

Amazing! Highly informative.

[@fuze3107]

I was legitimately convinced that you were a gun channel lol.