East German MPi-AKS-74NK

[@blackbird_actual]

It's like an East German version of the AK-105. Very, very sweet rifle.

[@bradleywayne3943]

Wouldn't it be the other way around? The 105 is a copy of this the East German rifle (since East Germany fell in '90-91)?

[@dirkulrich4657]

@@bradleywayne3943 Die AKS 74 NK gibt's aber seit mindestens '87, das war nämlich das Baujahr meines Exemplars bei der NVA.

[@bradleywayne3943]

@@dirkulrich4657 okay okay, regardless though this rifle was produced BEFORE the 105... right or wrong?

[@dirkulrich4657]

@@bradleywayne3943 AK 105 = 1994, AKS 74 NK since 1987? It's GDR, an they fell 1989.

[@kulikov9215]

@D0lghi nope

[@KonstaKokC]

For those who didn't know (like me): MPi-AKS-74NK = Mashinenpistole-Automat Kalaschnikow mit Stutze fur Nachtsichtgerat und ZF Kleine Which means it's East German (MPi) shortened (K) AK-74 with foldable stock (S) and side scope mount (N)

[@ГаврилоПринцип-и7ф]

Zone Tan It is East German but words "East German" are not in the name of the model. In English It should be called something like this: MP(machine pistol)- AK-74-FS(folding stock) -SM(side/scope mount) -S(short)...or without MP so just *AK-74-FS-SM-S* . It's too complicated just call it East German short AK-74 with folding stock.

[@reverendharrypowell2390]

you forgot to translate "nachtsichtgerät" which means night vision scope :)

[@donnadonna9907]

Thanks my son is a big AK guy. I'll share this with him. Rich 🔫🔫👍👍😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Intrepid17011]

"N" means that it has a Dovetail. All those Letters have a meaning in AK Guns. M = Modernized ( AKM ) N = Dovetail Side Mount S = Skeletonized foldable Buttstock U = Short B = Silenced or fitted for Silencers ( Surpressors what ever ) The "K" has to mean something different. maye indeed that its shorter but not as short as short as an "U". For example. AKS-74UB Super Short AK74 U with skeletonized foldable Stock and optimized for Silencer Use. Quiet a nice systemm to distinguish different AKs

[@fab006]

Wilko Stomberg Ah, but this isn’t a Russian gun. E.g. MPi is Maschinenpistole, meaning submachine gun.

[@Khabaal87]

As a viewer from former East Germany I'm very pleased to see such a rarity in action again, I hope you will someday get your hands on the *Wieger STG-940* series. :)

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

I hope so too - they are super rare

[@panzerman22]

East germany made some of the highest quality ak type rifles in the eastern bloc. Their 30rd akm mags are better then the russian steel ak magazines. Fit and finish are 100%

[@dmitrysmirnov8002]

This is not a true look at AK! The most reliable machines were made in the USSR (now Russia). Made in the GDR take the second place (there are problems with metal rust and fragile plastic parts). The Germans did very good, but not the best AK ...

[@s.o.shumanbeing7909]

Dmitry Smirnov you meen not GDR DDR this AKs was good Quality my Dad an Family was in the NVA Soldiers This NVA Wepons was Quality Controlled by the NVA and UdSSR

[@Baalur]

@@s.o.shumanbeing7909 GDR (German Democratic Republic) ist die englische Bezeichnung für die DDR. Ja, die in der DDR produzierten AK-Varianten scheinen sehr guter Qualität zu sein. Aber Dimitry könnte Recht haben mit den Schwächen und Problemen der Waffen. Perfekt ist halt kein Gewehr, auch nicht die russischen.

[@AKAngelKingAK]

Both Russia and the DDR had its ups and downs when it came to quality control. Such as the Germans in the beginning of production on their MPiK which they had so many defective parts not passing inspections that they had to start punishing the workers and refusing them their pay because they were so far behind schedule and not even close to producing the number of rifles that they planned to have built at the time... Or such as in Russia during the 90s which their economical problems effected their quality control causing it to drop a significant amount compared to their production during Soviet times. But yes Dimitri is correct though, East Germany used a deep blued finish which looks amazing and much better in my opinion but it was very much prone to rusting esp when compared to Russia which used a special paint over phosphate. And East Germany only used hard wood on their milled AKs and used laminated wood for only the first couple of years on their MPiKM (AKM) which their production increased over time leading the very early MPiKM's with the wood furniture to be extremely rare. So for nearly all off its production up until December 31 1989 and January 1st 1990 when their AK74 production completely ceased including the production of spare parts, it used plastic/polymer furniture. The stock and upper handguard being weaker then the bakelite lowers. And the polymer that they used was not as good as what the Russians were using at the time even through out the 90s. Over all and for the most part more often then not, the fit and finish was better on the East Germans though. But neither was bad enough where it really effected the function of their rifles at all! So the rust issues and the plastic being more prone to cracking and or becoming more brittle over time esp through the changes of climate in particular winter and freezing conditions, means the Russian is technically the better AK. Change the furniture and give it the same finish as the Russian, then the East German would be better quality and fit and finish.

[@teslashark]

They just happen to be from the country that used to make Benzs. Serbian, Polish and Bulgarian ones can be better.

[@fran20055]

Larry, can we get more extremely slow mo footage with the camera at target facing you? So we can see bullets leaving the barrel? You did it with few pistols and looked amazing! Please upvote so Larry can see it!!!

[@mr.c.3760]

and risk losing the camera?

[@elNenio]

he got another video of ak74 or a 5.45 39 slow motion in front of the barrel.. they do tumble these rounds..

[@KayanL.7379]

I agree, bro👍🏻

[@chikitabowow]

It's remarkable how certain AK variants are just a little different, but those small differences can make 'em look so damn cool

[@PigBenisss]

I had a MPi-K with folding stock when I served my conscription as a tank commander in Finnish army, weighted less than my dog tag and really nice gun to shoot

[@calebdejong1501]

I'm just impressed with how little barrel wobble it has for an AK. that is one sweet rifle

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Like a friggin sowing machine. What a beauty of a weapon..✌

[@kyle50calkg]

Larry, I'm a big fan. I appreciate you video "why I'm fat". It helped me come to grips with a few things. I have a few situations that are similar. I aslo appreciate that you look lean and mean again, it gives me hopes for myself. Also glad your looking good because we need you around for long as possible. Aside from all that, I can't get enough of the slo-mo stuff especially when I can see some good cycle of function. I think you incorporate the slo-mo stuff great and I wait to see some more slo-mo action.

[@xultimatexartistx]

honestly, he's looking better and better every video. Very cool to see the progress, much respect indeed. Keep up the good work Mr. Vickers!

[@sparks556wyoming2]

Just the sounds of that rifle was amazing! I love the thumps just had that classic AK74 bad ass sounds. Thanks V!!

[@kraftytactician5529]

Is that really how it sounds? Cause it sounded like a stock sound effect.

[@lilmarine]

That's not the way it sounds, he has someone add sound effects

[@kraftytactician5529]

Just as I thought.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

All the sounds from the regular speed video are accurate. But the sounds in the slo-mo clips, are obviously electronically enhanced. Otherwise, you wouldn't really be able to hear anything except distortion. Sound doesn't slow down the same way video does

[@furiousoyster2166]

lol no is not. Guns don't sound like that.

[@revvyishonisd5027]

The 12.5” carbine versions of the ak are most definitely the sweet spot for the ak platform. Perfect balance between mobility and firepower

[@blacklight8626]

Amazing AK variant and personally my favorite I have always loved the DDR East German AK variants Great video Larry

[@alexyo3927]

Wow you've lost so much weight! Cool gun dude

[@brianandrews2519]

They need to repeal the NFA and Hughs Amendment.

[@John1911]

Brian Andrews we need to work to make that happen. There is no, “they”. The first step is to keep talking about it. WE need to repeal it. -Marky

[@anthonymayor5171]

Mid terms will determine if this ever has a chance in hell. And its going to take every single last one of us to make that happen.

[@brianandrews2519]

Switzerland has less firearm regulations than the U.S. and also less violent crime. Although there are many variables that play into why that is.

[@christopherbarger6112]

Brian Andrews WE, are the THEY. WE, need to make it happen. Make some videos. Write some letters. Make your voice heard. Vote for those that will carry out your ideals. And yes, it needs to go. The ATF needs to pull their head out of their ass. They’ll allow us to shoulder a short barrel gun with a soft plastic butt. But if the butt of the rifle is a slightly harder, different shape butt, oh no. Kill their pupper. Throw em in jail. Take all their guns. Burn their children. Shoot their innocent pregnant women. The government needs to not control every facet of our lives.

[@christopherbarger6112]

Brian Andrews immma say it. Switzerland is a majority white country. And they have less country. I know someone will say I’m racist. But it is simply the truth. Yes, not all people are bad. But, I believe there’s a reason it’s like this.

[@someguyontheinternet7628]

That is literally the coolest ak I've ever seen and just about the only reason I'd consider SBRing a rifle

[@hickok2227]

Thank you LAV and JMAC! You both made my 104 clone possible. I remember JMAC giving you props when he posted his video of the GB, it's nice to hear your back story about it.

[@aldoraine3364]

You sir are lucky to get ahold of that fine piece of hardware

[@Maza945]

It"s like AK-105 before AK-105 :)

[@keithhamlett8381]

ABSOLUTELY the best video you’ve ever done!! Wow EG AK’s are my favorite. Got my semi 922r MPi-KMS. Just wish it was F/A....

[@SpencerAK74M]

When I saw two rivers post the build, I thought man! That's gotta be for Larry Vickers 😁

[@benvmiller]

Larry you make the best AK videos on KZbin hands down.

[@tmcd3536]

Is there anything LAV doesn't know about arms!!! Had a once in a lifetime opportunity to train with this hero last week. Nicest dude ever!

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Thanks!!!

[@eod995]

An Amazing rifle along with a great video Larry!

[@christopherbarger6112]

FBI don’t touch my bread government.

[@eod995]

Ryan Lowden mate please, please tell me that you are joking...

[@mannys9130]

@@ryanlowden8337 You think the FBI has a KZbin channel and watches gun vids? 😀 I have an excellent business proposal in Mexico that you'd love to invest in! 250k for 1% stake, but it's worth it.

[@Manhattan_project.420]

@@ryanlowden8337 brought a tear to my eye..

[@dragonstormdipro1013]

Aren't you be watching anime videos?

[@flipeverything2734]

I’m not even really into ak’s but damn that thing is sweet

[@dradamov]

This kind of appreciation is well received. Thank you for that! And yeah, that's one sweet rifle. East Germany military hardware is like "russian but with bigger funding" so the quality is superb.

[@LennartBeise]

Hello, I am surprised to see my old type of weapon here again. Thank you! I was a soldier with the 40th Artillery Brigade in East Berlin for a few months in 1989. Only a few times we shot with it on the firing range. A strong memory here was shooting every 3rd round of tracer ammunition. It was a huge mess to clean the gun afterwards. The folding handle was important for the drill. It just looked much better in connection with white gloved parades.

[@akclay762]

Larry, brother, you're looking good man. Super proud of you and for you!

[@jeffwilsonfhb]

Soviets made one of those too (AK-105) with their triangular side folding stock, but this EG version is also my favorite. Find yourself one of those rubber bumpers that's designed to go with a Soviet GP-25 grenade launcher. Fits on the butt stock with ether a Velcro strap or belt buckle fastener. Fits perfectly over one of those East German side folding stocks and does wonders to cushion recoil with one of those. Give it a try, and thanks for the awesome videos!

[@chillywilly9589]

That things shoots REAL nice on full, man!

[@darthvillarious]

Damn where do you find these moon rocks? Always love the rare/unique guns on your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@vitalnutrients744]

he goes to russia to collect fallen meteors and pays people to take them

[@darthvillarious]

No shit sherlock.

[@michaeltaylor3253]

thought the bolt over-travel would be a problem, but then again, the best part of being wrong is being shown the proof. Good cyclic rate, easily controllable, and sweet mechanical reliability. Thank you for showing me what I do not know.

[@bensmith7536]

Looking good Larry, whatever you're doing, its working. Bravo.

[@paultoy9611]

Great craftsmanship and demonstration.This is to express my admiration.Thanks

[@MH-67]

Hands down one of the baddest aks I've ever seen, just wow!!

[@diablodan9098]

@Larry Vickers, You are looking AWESOME!!! I know the battle "seasoned" warriors have in staying healthy when they retire from active duty, and carry with them the injuries of battle. Keep it up, stay healthy, and Keep the videos coming. This was great video, along with the rest.

[@dmarkj22]

Two Rivers Arms have elevated AK building to art. Hopefully someday I will have them build an Md64 for me.

[@user-nk4ji9nf4i]

Oh God This gun just got right into my heart Its just amazing to shoot with this gun

[@HagenChristoph]

That sound is unique - beautiful

[@ericstalin3291]

More east german aks please, like the mpi kms 72. My father served in the east german army and his rifle was the mpi km with plastic stock, plastic gastube handguard and wood handguard. I think he would be very happy to see his rifle again on your channel.

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Will do !!

[@ericstalin3291]

Nice

[@humansvd3269]

I live just a block down from Two River Arms. They fixed my RPD from Wiselite. Really cool guys.

[@RCHanlin]

The best things ARE worth waiting for... Congrats on your new acquisition...

[@grimfist_one]

Those close ups and slow mo's are amazing!

[@jacobross1971]

Wow what a beautiful gun.. I’m from okc myself and those guys at two rivers do some bad ass Work on AKs

[@soap4794]

This is still my favorite AK I’ve ever seen. I would love to even look at this.

[@JoseARomo-qv5fk]

That close up shot without the dust cover was awesome

[@jasestrong]

Looking Great MSG Vickers, lean and mean. And the video goes without saying, great , informative, and well done.

[@WitchyWagonReal]

What a treat for the 5.45 shooters. 🤓 I love how it uses the standard length bolt carrier group. It was only a quick glimpse, but it looked like it uses a pretty standard side mount, too. About the only thing I would change-- for practicality's sake only, for field use-- is the folding wire stock, which just doesn't fit me so well. But as a collector classic, that's a pretty boss rifle. Hughes & NFA needs to go, yep....

[@thomascarpenter7415]

Great segment on an AK variant I wasn’t aware of ! Also, you’re looking fit ! Whatever you’re doing , stay with it !

[@stoked9004]

What a beast of a gun! Music to ears.

[@williamscott5640]

That is gorgeous. Sounds amazing. Your one lucky guy Larry.👍

[@mangaboyff7]

Wow first time ever seeing this weapon! Does look like a sweetheart to shoot and the sound of it too!!

[@vncube1]

I just came from watching JMAC Customs full auto AK videos and this video popped up in my subscription feed. I came again and again as you shot that moon rock :D

[@marzcapone9939]

Looks like it's very controllable, for such a short AK. Not an AK owner, but that's a dream gun.

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Yes it is a dream gun

[@gkft]

We love you, Larry!

[@moemaster1966]

Moon rock awesome..I have 2 sets of East German furniture and a few extra gas blocks and flash hiders I snagged 15 years ago when the stuff was cheap hoping to build a East Poland forgery myself …

[@mcekim2]

Sweet! Great back story and some incredible video. You've outdone yourself this time!! 👍👍👏👏

[@AgnostosGnostos]

I had a long time to you and I am amazed by your weight loss. You look younger.

[@KATAKOTO69]

Excellent video, the effort that went into it clearly shows, thanks a lot!

[@hectormorales5306]

That is pretty awesome. I'd like to learn a little bit more about the ballistics on this caliber. You know range effectiveness ballistic gel test. Grain. Velocity that kind of stuff. I guess I'm gonna look at all up now.

[@eliasborsov8188]

Wow ,it surprised me how contourable it is...and basically this is a model from 74' which outperforms many of today brand new shiny assault rifles ,very impressive.

[@TheRottenOneRepents]

Larry I Have To Say I Have Not Seen Your Videos In A While And I Notice That You Have Lost Some Weight. You Look Healthier, Keep It Up. God Bless

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Truly awesome firearm Mr. Vickers. Thanks for showing it.

[@BharathwajK]

Oh Mr Vickers you are really a having a masterpiece knowledge

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Larry is one of those few guys who could actually get a custom machine gun made for him. I'd buy that for a dollar

[@akshaypallath9642]

That sound is music to my ears

[@KommBat]

Nice gun aus Deutschland. And good to see that you dropped some pounds Larry! Awesome

[@mrsquishyboots]

found an East German stock set yesterday.....good price my ak is going to look sweet.

[@s.waghmode4557]

What a beautiful sound

[@stephenwinchester6668]

This man’s collection of moon rocks is impressive!! 🤘

[@xtremegamingwithtony7857]

Gotta love that front iron sight.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

Danke Larry, Ich war immer noch in Berlin vor das DDR beendet und Osten und Westen Deutschland wiedervereinigt. (Thank you Larry, I was still living in Berlin before the DDR ended and East and West Germany reunified)

[@tafino]

I distinctly remember these kits in the late ‘90s and calling the distributor to ask what on earth people did with them (nobody was even close to making receivers). The guy on the other end of the phone replied “they just buy them to have them I guess. Beats me.”

[@dimvalsgames9721]

Now that's we call a badass Larry is too.! Have a nice Sunday pal. :)

[@paracastfirearmspodcast905]

Looking good Larry!

[@Plata-ori-plumbu]

My Romanian RH-10 is a full-size AK with a gas block/front sight combo. I've always wondered when that configuration came out.

[@MrGoodSkills]

Awesome! I have the Hungarian AK-74, 16" Barrel. Love it!

[@toki89666]

Hungary never adopted the 5.45 cartridge so Hungarian 74s never existed. In fact they still use 7.62x39 rifles to this day.

[@wattasz6348]

Also even tho thats not a original reciever /barrel (because of our dumb laws) I do think this thing was built great!

[@regsparkes6507]

Great video,..super to watch it in slo-mo.

[@blandpepper2755]

Amazing video Larry!

[@arnulfocastrejon901]

The holy grial of AK 47. So light...smooth fire... 100% aproved. Panamenian Defense Forces (FF.DD) regular weapon in 1989. Use it for the first time in war scenario in Panama Just Cause Invation.

[@lxkkxs]

Greeting's from East Germany supernice Channel!

[@lefunnyN1]

those "mid lenght" aks really seem to be the sweet spot of that design

[@fordraven5884]

That's freaking sick I like how it sounds when it's ejecting the brass badass freaking badass 💪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@EastCoastMan603]

Congrats Larry. Your the man.

[@ek7404]

You’re leaning out man. Good work.

[@johnyapchinpaw8466]

Mighty weapon that made by new impression, perhaps it could be new products.

[@tHaH4x0r]

I didn't even know this variant existed, at first I thought it was an AK102/104/105 variant, I didn't know they did the shortening of the barrel by moving the sights closer so much earlier in history. I am quite sure the kalashnikov designers of the aforementioned variants, got their inspiration from this one.

[@ifell3]

I love the internal shots!!

[@miroslavkovacic5835]

Absolutely beautiful. Isn't that a similar, if not even the same gas block used on the 105 rifles ?

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Similar

[@miroslavkovacic5835]

@@VickersTacticalLAV Cheers Larry.

[@GH-ph2eq]

Larry got some of the coolest guns man , also can you share some stories in a video from your days as a special operater?

[@marshallwarden4240]

Beautiful... gonna have to start calling your channel Vickers Tactical & Coustom Firearms.

[@az_sun__1787]

Larry this Beautiful Monster is just badass!!! I'm very jealous or envious I should say. Be nice if you taught some classes and brought this for students to shoot some rounds through it! I've seen one of these in person, never got to shoot it but it was just amazing. Distinct sound quality craftsmanship especially for that period in time! I was amazed by the consistent ejection pattern this thing's spit out too! Awesome grail firearm!!! With I had the sources to build my own. Thanks Larry you rock brotha man!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Thanks!

[@kevinstrade2752]

This is extremely rare. Most paratroopers carried the regular folding stock 74. At least in the videos I've seen.

[@robflores66]

Looking good Larry

[@AsianWithHat]

Lean and mean Larry!

[@conorobrien2411]

This video shows that while LAV is sponsored by BCM and shoots their AR’s, his true passion is the AK and all the variants.

[@tawon1984]

I haven't watched a video from you in a while. You've last a lot of weight; keep up the great work brother 💪

[@jaimeolguin3887]

She's so beautiful well put together, I want the 74

[@ARXDMOS]

man i LOVE that you love AKs

[@noderaser]

Love, love, love 5.45x39 AKs