Who Is WBP? Q&A With The Makers Of The Polish Lynx & Fox Imports

We're back from our vacation, and with something a bit unique for you all. In this video, we discuss an interview we recently had with Wytwornia Broni Jacek Popinski of Rogow, Poland. WBP has been sending us AKM type parts kits for a few years now, and this year has started exporting complete AK type semi-autos to the USA.
There is not much on this company online, so we really wanted to get to know who they are and learn about what they do. We asked them 20 questions, and they replied with 7 pages of answers. So get comfortable as this is going to be a bit of a long one....
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[@AkOperatorsUnion]

Very cool info! Thank you Mishaco. I'm freezing my ass off today at the range, but I have scheduled post at our Facebook page to go live at 9am CT...;-)

[@MishacoOBA]

It is shockingly cold in AR right now so I can only imagine what it's like in the frozen wastes of IL. Godspeed friend! - Jay

[@stefanodogg280]

I don't do faceberg but I watch your AKOU vids religiously and am now wanting the red fox. Eventually a Lynx or two.. and for the questionare.. *Dragunov in 6.5 Creedmore*

[@cavscout888]

It's cold up in MN, so at least that's normal.

[@stefanodogg280]

@Eugene Stoner Bartender, I'll have what he's having

[@jeremyfoss505]

@@cavscout888 Gotta love MN weather lol. I love living here though!

[@lascoos]

WBP is the best AK manufacturer right now. We have other AK makers in Poland, but WBP give best quality for this price. Also we know you, Mishaco and Rob Ski too. Greetings from cold Poland :)

[@davidfrye7713]

Two years later, but I have a WBP Fox that I ordered late last year. It is immaculate. I would say it is best AK made in the world, not just Poland. I need to order a second one!

[@bluewffl8472]

3 years later just ordered a jack in red...can't wait. All pics I've seen the wood is great looking.

[@yohazem1]

In your dreams, Arsenal is the best.

[@Wrestling4404]

God bless WBP and Radom, the Polish people, polish vodka, and God bless Saint Mishaco

[@SlytigerSurvival]

daniel ayala I like it, Saint Mishaco

[@bombsawaylemay770]

God Bless the WINGED HUSSARS

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Whoa!! 26:10 starts gets exciting!! RPK’s, milled, and Dragunovs!!!I can’t believe someone would complain about a side scope rail coming on an AK. It’s the only way I’ve found I like mounting optics.

[@francisp.4992]

Dear Misha and Jay thank you so much for the time and dedication made for this video. I look forward to wbp new products and your guys new videos. I have one suggestion for Improvement on the wbp fox rifles paint the bolt carrier black to match the rest of the rifle. Also if they can make a clone of a 1960s polish akm with the blued finish that would be awesome.

[@robertralls8309]

Dragunov? I will throw handfuls of money in WBP's direction!

[@sabotshell]

You’re truly doing a great thing for a lot of us enthusiasts Misha. I picked up a WBP Lynx based on your review and it’s been an absolute blast and perfectly reliable. Many thanks for the time and effort you put into these!

[@Dr_K545]

Dear WBP, .Bring back the Beryl 556!

[@Dr_K545]

Great info guys, outstanding job on questions, that's the best info on this company that I've seen and I like what I'm hearing.

[@MishacoOBA]

Thank you sir for watching and for your support! - Jay

[@ffarmchicken]

Another vote for the 5.56 beryl. Those rifles sold like crazy and the used ones are stupid expensive on GunBroker..

[@lascoos]

@@ffarmchicken If your ATF will stop kicking polish importers in the .ass, we will give you beryl. Greetings from Poland :)

[@ffarmchicken]

lascoos The ATF are no friend of US gun collectors. They hate our guts and obey their Masters.

[@stefanodogg280]

Jay, I doubt you know how much we enjoy and appreciate your work. Kudos to all of you AK fanatics who are keepin it real

[@MishacoOBA]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching! - Jay

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

I'm really loving my Wbp FOX. Super good gun.

[@MishacoOBA]

WBP wants to know - what kind of new firearm or accessory would you most like to see from them in the future? Tell us in the comments below! Also, check out the full transcript of the interview here: kzbin.info?redir_token=6mHfgN9bATR6NqLmK_tp-KbdG2l8MTU0MzQzNDU4OEAxNTQzMzQ4MTg4&v=TRthn7fb8tk&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozarkbeararms.com%2F2018%2F11%2Finterview-with-wbps-piotr-szlenk.html&event=video_description

[@MishacoOBA]

My WBP wishlist... 1. Mini-Beryl clone 2. Dragunov 3. RPK 4. Steel reinforced poly mags (not that I have had a problem with the current WBPs, but would be nice to have something to compete with expensive Bulgie waffles) 5. 5.56 Tantal or another type of lightweight "handy" 5.56 AK Honestly wouldn't even have dreamed of a Dragunov if they hadn't mentioned it, but they did, so of course that's going on the list. That said I think some entries into the 5.56 AKM realm wouldn't be too far off by comparison. - Jay

[@MrEunderwood]

I really love finding these gems in your archives. My next akm will most definitely be a WBP! You have to support and respect a company that is so willing to satisfy their customers.

[@striknine570]

Awesome stuff coming from WBP, at least someone is listening to us. Thanks for the vid!

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Saint Mishaco! I’d have to say that we could thank Blaine at Atlantic for a lot of awesome imports. So it is like B&T and HK, as Radom and WBP, a collaboration of legendary firearms.

[@dmarkj22]

Slytiger “Saint” Mishaco. I like that. The patron saint of Kalash.

[@tjbohmier46]

Just awesome! Looking forward to both a milled 7.62×39 offering AND ANYTHING in a 762 NATO/ 308WIN offering with an 18-20" barrel, personally. Great news, thanks for sharing!!

[@Mel64d]

I for one am happy that WBP has been allowed to step up to the plate. Plan on building a Beryl clone using WBP parts with my last Polish Tantal kit.

[@misha5670]

Actually yep, that could work out very nicely and lead to a very authentic clone, especially if you are going for an early Wz.96 or Wz.96A.

[@Mel64d]

@@misha5670 That's the plan, may not end up that way, but we'll see.

[@misha5670]

If you end up needing a part or any help at all, please feel free to ask and I'd be happy to do whatever.

[@Mel64d]

Misha Sweet, thank you.

[@ShootAUT]

This is one great video. I'm looking to buy an AK for Christmas and just found out about WBP yesterday. This was very informative. That kind of openness and transparency from the company's side is much appreciated. Since I can't quite afford an Arsenal, and don't really want to put around 800 bucks into a generic Chinese AK-like thing from a manufacturer nobody can tell you anything about, the WBP are now definitely on the top spot on my to-watch list. Rob's tests also paint a very promising picture. Value for money seems to be high.

[@davidfrye7713]

Watching this again as AF released WBP milled pistols yesterday. They delivered! Hopefully they will be sending us the rifle versions eventually. I am extremely happy with my two Fox rifles.

[@blackbird_actual]

Awesome video! Very refreshing to see a company eager to interact with customers and being transparent.

[@misha5670]

Agreed, especially about the transparency.

[@MP40guru]

Im late to the party but I just got my WBP Jack the other day and love it! But was still really curious about WBP. In turn I found your page, and found tons of info about WBP. I appreciate the video, and will be watching many more!

[@seabee277]

Thank both of y'all so much for taking the time to do this and get this information to us!! I own a WBP fox and a Lee Armory Romanian BFPU! Love them both!

[@misha5670]

Thank you much for watching

[@19stump65]

WBP Yeah, make a new RPK, Dragonov. I'll take at least 2 of each

[@stefanodogg280]

Dang right, skippy. Count me in

[@forthehellofit5544]

Great video’ my first parts kit I built was a wbp V project, I am glad they went to forged and I have used their new trunnions bolts and other parts in many builds..I absolutely love those barrels. WBP has become in my mind a go-to for quality and dependability..

[@mk23mod08]

Mini Beryl pistol in 5.56 or Lynx pistol in 5.56. Could be expandable to Mini Beryl SBR types/clones. Most parts are already in production from WBP so it wouldn't take much more to make this happen. I emailed Andrew and see what he says as well. Great guy to deal with. Keep up the good fight guys!

[@steffanwamsley7575]

WBP and Mishaco - Thank you!

[@scurlcube]

Good content Misha, awesome to hear from WBP seem like a good people. From what I can tell it seems like most people want the closest copies of military issue variants. If they can do that and make them rugged and reliable they will do well in the US. Good luck!

[@kevloo6078]

Thanks guys for the WPB info. They appear to be a VG company. Also, your format and presentation of information is the best. You guys got it goin on. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@misha5670]

Thank you, glad to hear the format for this video worked out. we really weren't sure how to do it. If i could have been reading like Jay, we could have split it up. As it was though, I just had to review and then repeat as best I could from memory. This is why we were sure to post the transcript because I didn't want to misspeak on WBP's behalf.

[@mosesarea51]

Milled Polish AK sounds nice,:) Wallet weakness intensifies!!!

[@misha5670]

Agreed

[@TheMrHotwheels]

i'd be absolutely thrilled to have a PSL, made in poland, that doesn't cost 2 grand

[@maddantt7757]

Love you guys. Thanks for the vid! Have 2 WBP’s already and they’ve both been awesome. They are a great group of guys over there, and I love dealing with the guys at Atlantic too. Plus Poland is super high on my ‘cool countries’ list. Good stuff all around gents

[@misha5670]

Thank you much, and yes Poland has a lot of cool points.

[@IsmaelGarcia-jo7rr]

WBP,bring back the Beryl 556, I like to see RPK,Dragonov,or 556 pistol,and thanks for the Fox and pistols they Grate !!!

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Best part of the video - the Chicken in a Biskit box in the background. LOL!!!! No seriously, great information. Love me some Polish goodies. Miss my Polish AKs.

[@Native_love]

Going to build a WBP AK! Count me in for three and a 5.56 when they offer them! I love a company that thinks about their customers and especially their employees and not just profit!!!

[@KnightsUnion]

Thanks for the video Misha, I've been really looking at the WBP pistol (undecided classic or tac) to turn into an SBR, the only thing I would do different I'd put the coat of arms (the bird) on all of the front trunnions and also put one on the receiver under the charging handle (like I've seen on other WBP's before) so they already have the tooling... Maybe both are too gaudy but all WBP's should have at least one coat of arms trunnion or frame

[@mscribellito]

Thanks for the video! It's great to learn more about WBP and their history.

[@misha5670]

We were curious too.

[@Dipper964]

Definitely looking forward to the milled akm. Quality is a must. Subbed and liked. Your wbp vids brought me here

[@misha5670]

Hoping the milled WBP does happen. It would be interesting to give Arsenal some real competition in the milled-field (see what I did there? lol) Welcome to the channel, and we'll continue to you show you new WBP products as we're able to get our hands on them, cheers.

[@MishacoOBA]

Thanks for subscribing! - Jay

[@19stump65]

Great job guys thanks as always

[@gaddywack]

Thanks guys, your efforts do not go unnoticed. BRING IN 5.56 BERYLS NOW!! Im getting more and more used to the fact that 5.45 is going the way of the DODO.

[@misha5670]

Thanks much for watching, and yep 5.45x39 ain't happenin' out of Poland; no way, no how. Romania is the only hope left and its a slim one.

[@bradborgelt60]

I love there kits, It is nice to build rifle with brand new parts!

[@daspiper8941]

~I just finished watching Rob Ski's 1,500 round test on the WPB Fox. It's looking good. ~I want so many AK Rifles, but have so little money. ~My preference is the Traditional AK look, but I'd never deny a Tactical looking AK from sharing a position in my Gun Room. All my AR Rifles have a modest Tactical look. ~I'd like to see AK Rifles made for the 5.56 NATO round.

[@Erirhein]

Very cool! Thank you very much. I'll definitely have to give a closer look at their AK's.

[@backyardFoods]

Glad I watched this, just picked up the mini-jack 556 and loving it so far!!

[@Native_love]

I love watching you fire them AK's Misha! Hopefully my "homemade" AK lives up to your inspection one day! :-)

[@zacharyabeyta1606]

Oh boy, what do I want to see? 1. AK15 2. SVD 3. Groza

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Zachary Abeyta if they were a good price they would sell like hot cakes. Molot was about to kill it

[@secretagent8126]

Thank you so much for this Q&A. 5.56 style AK for sure.

[@misha5670]

Very Welcome, cheers.

[@tomasznawrot4328]

The first cooperation of WBP with Fabryka Broni ,,Łucznik,, in Radom (the ,,Circle 11,,) started when WBP got the contract for all bayonets for military AK-s manufactured by Fabryka Broni for the Polish Army.

[@bialy3nemrodxxx571]

Greets from Poland Mishaco, I love your videos.👍🍻.

[@jamesabranch]

dragunov, bring them in now

[@JamesDiGrizz]

Thanks for your interview and sharing it with the public. One thing I would like to clarify/add is legal aspect of getting permit in Poland. Unfortunately, being under soviet occupation till 1989 (some say that still to this day), decades of neglecting basic laws, you have to know that low number of privately owned firearms per 1000 citizens comes from those decades spent under soviet stinky foot. Beside of private security agencies and companies, there are only 4 types of permit: for hunting (semi-auto and bolt action rifles and shotguns', no handgun!), for sports (you have to be a member of polish sports shooting association and club; rifles, handguns and shotguns', preferred is rim fired guns for "regular" Olympic shooting disciplines, but center fired are allowed to have also), for collecting (you have to be a member of some gun collector club, and lastly for self defense. Last one is impossible to get for grey man. You need to have valid reason to get that permit, and necessity is being evaluated without strict rules, this is purely decision of regional police bureau. Examples of valid reason: if you encountered multiple attacks in the past (!), you were a victim of multiple attacks in the past or you are running currency exchange company. You see madness here? But those regional police commandants does not hesitate to grant a self defense permit for people like: lawyers, prosecutors, colleagues. Now, bureaucracy, cost (WBP Jack in 223 Remington costs roughly 4300 PLN incl tax, which is around of an average monthly gross pay in Poland!), also brainwashing applied to previous generation (my parents) is the reason of low interest in firearms. In addition, nowadays our society took hard left turn towards socialism, leftism and other left wing rubbish. People are willing to give up their rights for peace and easy life "guaranteed" by the state. Another communistic revolution which can be also observed in USA. I hope that cold shower we get from what is currently happening with Ukraine, will at least change some of society. Peace!

[@johnski4709]

Plan on buying a fox ak from WBP but right now there's a mossberg 930 jm model in great condition at my local pawn for $399. Great questions guys! I hope they set up shop in USA.

[@johnski4709]

Make us a Polish AK shotgun WBP!

[@johnski4709]

WBP would corner the US market for AK Vepr-Saiga style shotguns if they made a decent one. There are no more imported from Russia. Get it made and set up an AK shotgun plant in the USA. Have hunter styles and tactical and folder styles. I bet WBP could pull this off.

[@twofortyrida]

One of if not the most under rated pew tubers. Thank you for the content and information! All hail the kalashnikov Jesus!

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

I WANT: A WBP BAYONET. AN RPK IN 7.62X39 CALLED "WOLF" A SCAR TYP AK IN 762X39.

[@francisp.4992]

Lol an rpk named wolf would be perfect

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

@@francisp.4992 I would sell my current one to buy it.

[@CC-cn7ev]

I like this guy because he’s not ex military or a cop, for some reason military and cops think they’re are the only ones that should be into fire arms and everybody should worship what they say.

[@MrHolster]

Thank you for this video very informative and much appreciated.

[@misha5670]

thank you

[@bulldog45k]

I will buy a couple to try out just to support a company that seems to care. Thhe rifles seem nice and of good quality over the garbage that's been coming out lately. Glad to see there is another choice beside arsenal or a wasr.

[@MrBattlestorm]

Yes, rpk and Dragunov in 54R please! I going to have to buy a couple WBP rifles to support them. I will definitely get a rpk and Dragunov if they bring them in. Mishaco since the 5.45 is going the way of the dinosaur, I will take that Molot rpk 74 paper weight off your hands. Thanks in advance ; ) Awesome video and thank you.

[@misha5670]

How about a Molot FM-74? lol

[@robkilcollins310]

@@misha5670 I'll take that Molot!!! Want a Vepr Grendel?? Hehe

[@JJW3]

I guess WBP changed their minds on 5.45.🤔 AOA has 5.45 WBP parts kits and WBP 5.45 mags available at this time. Hopefully we see a Polish 5.45 ammo source come out of this as well.

[@JuicinwithVapinJennp]

A Dragunov in 7.62x54R with over 23" barrel (and reasonably priced magazines to go with it), and an AK in 5.56/.223 (pistol or rifle). That's my wish list.

[@joshuajames2425]

That's what I'm saying too 54r dragunov

[@devil5cry]

a RPK style rifle in box magazine in 54R

[@19stump65]

Hum? Interesting

[@devil5cry]

Viper used to have some But banned Now in US just PSL still importing them but only 10 shot box mag

[@devil5cry]

@Eugene Stoner and become worse with single stack mag

[@marcm.9775]

I love this guy! Misha for President!

[@robkilcollins310]

God bless you sir for taking the time to make/share this juicy info.

[@MattN47]

My vote would be for a WBP Beryl style AK in 5.56 x 45!

[@misha5670]

Thanks much for watching, cheers.

[@lioncelica5170]

Will they start exporting models with threaded barrels? Thanks for doing what you do Mishaco

[@gage5484]

I would like to see WBP make their translucent mags but with steel reinforced feed lips and locking lugs.

[@bulldog45k]

ohh and good video and thanks for your time and technical info on the firearms.

[@01SVTVenom]

Awesome video. The future with WBP looks bright if our politicians don't screw us over. I do plan on picking up a Fox rifle and Lynx pistol shortly. Additionally a factory made T3 rifle for the milled gun would be a great option for the US market. And if a Dragunov ever makes it state side, well shut up and take my money

[@misha5670]

Agreed, a T3 would be great or even just a quality Polish mfg milled receiver for us builders to use would still be pretty awesome. Also bonus points for the Futroma reference hehe.

[@kissforever1970]

Hey mishaco I bought the wbp Fox AK47 Rifle from Atlanta firearms it’s a badass ak47 🥰 love it..Great ak47s will be coming from Poland...

[@markdillard4422]

Thank you for what you do!

[@theslavsnob3229]

@WBP WE NEED A DUST COVER, WITH A BUILT IN REAR SIGHT, FOR THE LYNX TACTICAL. I hate not having back up iron sights

[@ninjascout468]

Ordered 3 wbp mags tonight for my vepr fm47-11 , I'd like to see a real drum mag like a top loader 👍👍😉

[@timothycain4512]

When you was shooting at night there were major sparks flying out the muzzle Misha. Just letting you no if it wasnt mentioned to you or not

[@ericvantassell6809]

A live forum with the WBP folks and Rob Ski added in would be awesome but probably hard to schedule. WBP seems to give a damn unlike some other US importers. I've only good things to say about Atlantic Firearms and their service

[@dixy2k]

Great info. I'm glad there are more choices out there.

[@BushmasterRaZ]

Honestly ... the zastava m77 in 308 was a massive hit for the very short window they were available. I think they'd benefit from a 308 or 54R with around a 18" barrel, 10 or 20 rd magazines, and an adjustable gas block. But simultaniously... if they're going to make a Dragunov copy (not a PSL-type) the niche may already be filled. But there's a good chance that both would be successful. The AK type action, though less accurate, is easier to maintain and arguably more robust having more longevity. Where as people that want more accuracy and well... DRAGUNOV... I'm positive that they'll sell well. Particularly if they're offered at a good price point.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

If WBP / Atlantic Firearms collaborate on an SVD there will be one in my safe!

[@misha5670]

Cross fingers and maybe, just maybe one day.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

"Absolutely no 5.45" But judging from the box sitting in front of me, that didn't rule out AIMS-74 style parts kits, haha.

[@ajttambo]

If they brought an SVD variant to market at around $1200-$1500 they would sell like hotcakes.

[@bryy2053]

Im very close to ordering the beryl style rifle, but im concerned about the issues with the boat tail and rivets that rob ski ran into. Does anyone know if they have been addressed?

[@dnbuk3111]

Very cool. Great info y’all. Thank you

[@misha5670]

thank you

[@BenBelkin]

Although the unique rear trunion is interesting, I would prefer to see a standard akm rear trunion since i will not use their mounting system and i prefer not to permanently modify my rifle or the furniture if possible.

[@BenBelkin]

Thanks for the great content Misha. Even if I should be sleeping!

[@rdmfjones5421]

Excellent video. Would love to see a druganov or even a psl clone.

[@robertvonstoud9221]

Great video guys!

[@misha5670]

Thank you, cheers.

[@swoodward1013]

RPK?!? Kit build going to go on hold to see if that comes through 8). Love to get a 5.56 rifle and pistol combo if they can get mag prices down.....

[@misha5670]

Well, if an RPK type comes, it won't be for at least a year I bet. Imports take a good long time to materialize. As to mags, NIB FB-Radom 5.56 mags are about $35 for 1 or $100 for a 3 pack. I doubt anything too much cheaper will come around, and really that's not a bad price at all. Its just we've been spoiled by cheap AR15 and surplus AK47 mags, so it has kind of skewed things for us.

[@swoodward1013]

Thanks for doing the video and increasing awareness on the WBP product line Misha. I will keep an eye on your channel for when the new models come out! :)

[@dcesar117]

Lots of interesting things i wldnt have heard elsewhere likely

[@daspiper8941]

FYI, Poland's SOBIESKI 100% Rye Vodka is my all-time favorite hard drink.

[@mausermanX]

Completely unrelated but what is going on with Zastava? Why have they seemed to have disappeared from the market? Is century no longer importing?

[@misha5670]

"What is going on with Century?" there fixed it for you hehe. Really, the issu is with the importer, not the manufacturer.e

[@Fireinahorn]

Opening scene...How Misha trims his bushes out front.

[@pault2148]

An Dragunov in 308 would be cool and also it would be nice to see a 5.56x45 drum, much like the Romanian drum.

[@russell28533]

Excellent video, but your Chicken In A Biscuit box is backwards.

[@MishacoOBA]

Damnit, the sponsors will be furious! - Jay

[@bryy2053]

Im surfing around to see if the issues rob ran into have been addressed, like with the rivets and boat tail/trigger interface and the splash it was causing on the tail.

[@NismoNick240sx]

The problem wasn't the bolt carrier, it was the Tapco g2 trigger kit, more specifically the hammer is dimensionally incorrect and too hard of a metal alloy compared to European spec.

[@nekoghostgunner1129]

My primary vote for next product goes for a Dragunov. I also think it would give incentive for people who are not completely sold on WBP a reason to take the plunge as they would be the sole importer of kind of a dream gun in the US.

[@misha5670]

Agreed, If and i stress if WBP could pull off something like a Dragunov and it was of similar quality to the Fox, then people would really sit up and take notice of WBP. Lets hope.....

[@joshuapeek4435]

Or a ak47 with a triangle folding, plum handguard.

[@biseboy9062]

Do the polish versions also have the forged trunnion ?

[@mrstarfishh33]

Very nice

[@colbyc5365]

Great video

[@ericvantassell6809]

This post answered a bunch of questions. The only one of import that's still unaddressed is where did I put my%$@$%# armorer's hammer?

[@ericvantassell6809]

I have so far a WBP Fox and a Lynx. Both are nice

[@edwardkaras1776]

I own a akm radom and a Archer but love to shoot my archer. Great job WBP now I want to own LYNX and FOX.

[@Username4453]

I would like an 556 ak with a magwell adapter already installed for ar15 mags. A 5.45 ak would be neat but they would need to also offer a quality 5.45 mag, same for the 5.56 because they are hard to come by and expensive.

[@misha5670]

5.45x39 ain't happenin', WBP was crystal clear about that.