I honestly think I have been witnesssing the rise of a firearms company. PSA makes truly exceptional stuff. Version 1.0 of anything is bound to have issues. Awesome to see them make the needed corrections!! That looks like a fantastic shooter!!!!!!
nahh nah watched a forgotten weapons video recently were he goes over Hudson, and explains that historically firearms manufacturers don’t have the money to build 1k guns and run 1k rounds through each. You’re their preliminary quality control. If you don’t want problems don’t buy first gen guns. Problem solved.
Couldn't agree more. It's really nice to companies take advice and reviews from creators and others, like PSA's AKV9, and DT's MDR, and really take the time to improve their designs.
I respect PSA for acknowledging they had an issue, fixed it and relaunched the gun, stopping sells of the previous version while they were addressing the issue. PSA, if you are reading this, thank you. Sig if you are reading this, take notes.
I agree, I am happy PSA solved the problems and is fixing any versions out there. However, it kind of pisses me off that this iteration of the firearm made its way into customers hands as it was. There was clearly more shit wrong with it than an out of spec bolt. It seems like they were cutting corners to meet a deadline and sent a firearm that still wasnt sorted into customers hands. Of course they're taking them back no questions asked. They knew theh fucked up. Don't get me wrong I'm a PSA fanboy i own 2 ARs and one of their AKs and all are great guns. I just don't want to see anymore of this shady crap going on. Push the deadline back and sort the gun next time PSA and you wont have to deal with these embarrassing issues!
@@StraitClownin909 gun companies usually don't have the time and money to find out about every last issue in the every last gun that's going out to the market, that means customers who buy 1st gen guns will do the testing for them, no matter the time and company it's always been that way
@@rufusleers "Shitty design engineers" =/= Mass production testing. Also they were being supplied BC's from an outside source which were out of spec, so aka it was a tolerance issue, which is a common issue in any sort of manufacturing.
Kyser - don’t buy the out of tolerance bolt excuse. First, their IQC is nonexistent if bolts that badly out of spec ended up in customer guns. Second, their stop+buffer fix reduces the rearward throw of the bolt by over an inch. No way the original bolts were that out of spec.
I hate when people hate on PSA for making cheap (inexpensive) firearms. When they have some of the best customer service of any other company in business
If they had proper quality control and made AKs that weren't crap, nobody would complain. The fact that the 9mm AK released to the public the way it did is inexcusable, regardless of how well the customer service was. And the 3rd gen PSA AKs are still lacking in quality with how the bolt and bolt carrier look in Rob Ski's test. This is why the AK community gives PSA shit, not the "lol you poor" that some AR guys do.
@@fordguy61mi No, it's because the front trunnion and bolt group have excessive wear from firing a few thousand rounds in the PSA AKs, and the RAS47 and C39v2 are actual safety hazards. Almost everybody in the AK community recommends a WASR, which is a $700 gun.
MAC shoots psa product, has issues. PSA takes note modifies product to fix issues, here try this now. MAC tries again wow fixed! MAC tries Sig P365 3x every time more issues. SIG it's extremely rare. Negligible rate returned apparently all bought by MAC.😂 Good customer service and standing behind a product vs shit servíce.
Yup, I was pumped for this, then Tim had issues with it, I said oh well, that's just money saved for more ammo and ribeye's for dinner. Now I am back to me want, me want, me want....
Would like to take a moment to recognize Tim for him standing up to the bump stock ban. It appears there is now a legal injunction stay to the bump stock ban.. Until the courts hear and make final ruling. Thanks Tim, I truly appreciate ya.
@@POPJack1717 www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2019/03/daniel-zimmerman/breaking-dc-circuit-issues-gun-owner-a-temporary-stay-of-atfs-bump-stock-ban/ It appears it only applies to plaintiffs only and not the general public.... But that may change here soon.
It only applies to the plaintiff because the FPC removed itself from the suit. Had they not done that anyone that is a member of FPC or a supporter of FPC would have been covered by this injunction, as I've read it. :( We're supposed to hear something back from the 6th Circuit today on our lawsuit. They're running it down to the wire given today is the last day before the surrender/destruction order goes into effect.
Color me super impressed with everything they have done with this and the speed, transparency and humbleness with which they did it. This is how we do it folks... other companies should be taking notes if this ends up being modus operandi and all of their guns end up this way.
PSA is changing the game. I find myself being more and more impressed by them as time goes on. It's so nice to see a company that actually listens to its customers and responds accordingly. I wish other manufacturers were this transparent and dedicated (cough***Sig***cough).
Psa has consistently been stepping up their game. They use to sell a lot of junk. Not so much anymore. The past few years all the products i have dealt with mostly parts and accessories have been good quality. They use a lot of military suppliers for their bolts, barrels, and components. Fn makes their premium hamner forged barrels. And i have confirmed that from them and fn. As a working gunsmith i assemble alot of ar15 rifles. I have put together dozens of rifles with parts almost exclusively from psa. With only 1 notable issue. I had a very slightly canted front sight on a barrel, and they replaced it. In my opinion based on my regular experience dealing with them if you do your research you can get some quality products from psa at great prices.
@@bigdurk4115 i bought 2- 16 inch heavy barrels on sale to try them out. Neither one shot very well. I have also had a few customers complain about them and i have done barrel swaps for them. Not used or have any experience with any other components, but in my opinion they are not worth fooling with.
We as gun appreciators are very pleased that you brought the issues up to PSA, and unlike most companies PSA listened and fixed everything. They listened to your feedback got the engineers involved and now the rest of us get a much better gun. Thanks again.
I think it is so great that PSA took info from your video and made things right. And to add they dubbed a piece they added the "MAC Bracket". I've always considered you my favorite gun RUclips'er and someone who I consider a strong positive voice in the gun community. I also respect the fact that you hold no punches in your reviews and call it as you see it. You must feel ecstatic that PSA took your critiques from a past video and made the necessary changes based off your observations. Keep up the good work and I'm proud to call you a fellow Kansas native.
Not practical without select fire?! *It's a bloody pistol caliber carbine mate! They are useful for putting hits on target out to100 yards reliably, repeatedly and with minimal effort!* Select fire is nice and I am all for repealing the NFA, but not having a "happy switch" is not a case of "weapon is useless" if it's not there. I say this having fired more than my fair share of pre 86 full auto SMG's
@@reignick1133 yes I know, but with riflel calibers available in the same size platform it would be silly to think of them as much more than a fun plinker. If you're looking defensively then there are much better choices that won't over penetrate like a pistol caliber would.
@@Tashin32 it's far easier to be more accurate with a carbine than it is a handgun and you get the lower chance of over penetration than you would with a rifle caliber making them very good close quarters defense platforms. On top of that they are much more practical to use at range than a handgun. Situationally of course there are times when a handgun will be more practical or a rifle caliber will be more practical but these bridge the gap and overlap into both realms and are a better choice than choosing one or the other in plenty of situations. They are far from being just plinking guns by a long shot
@@Tashin32 Pistol calibers often dont over penetrate. This has been shown time after time. Even in say.. an 8 inch barrel or something, you're not likely to have over penetration unless you're running FMJ. If you're using defensive loads, depending on the JHP/JSP design and caliber... you may get LESS penetration than out of your handgun as the increase in velocity causes it to expand sooner which often leads to lower penetration. In something like 9mm, this is where 147gr bullets really shine in 8 to 16 inch barrels. They pick up enough velocity to get good penetration and expansion. The whole pistol calibers over penetrating is a bit of a myth on bodies. Now walls and etc... yeah they can get more penetration than some rifle calibers surprisingly as it's been shown that 9mm penetrates deeper than .223 in some cases. However, I can tell you now... if the fear is over penetration from a missed round, a rifle round is going to typically pack more energy after passing through a barrier of sorts. And if you're worried about it going through the target and hitting somebody on the other side... if you do some research into that issue, it pretty much never happens outside of a few people committing suicide with somebody standing right next to them or it goes through their head and hits somebody in the other room. Rarely does that ever kill anybody though.
@@Predalien195 Its just one data point but the FBI concluded that 5.56 generally packs less energy after light barriers then pistol calibers due to them deflecting/tumbling
I am really impressed with PSA and the retrofit that they implemented. They are utilizing the Honda model for continuous improvement. Focus 90% of your improvements on customer complaints and failures and implement those improvements. Without a doubt PSA has significantly improved its products and services to become the Quality/Price leader for this year. Love your videos!
Re Honda: I used to date a girl from Japan. At the time I was big into Honda sport bikes. She drove Toyotas. I always used to give her shit about why don't you drive a Honda? You should drive a Honda! One day she finally said look in Japan Honda has a very shitty reputation they let known problems go out of the factory and then just let the dealerships handle them.
@@Mr_Clean Watch RUclips videos from Scotty Kilmer. He goes back and forth on who is better, Toyota or Honda. It depends on the model. Manufacturer aside, it's the process of focusing on customer complaints and failures to implement the improvements that work! And for me I owned both. IMHO, they are both equally reliable, with a slight edge to Honda based off the repairs.
I decided to wait because of your last video. But I think PSA should be appreciated for vowing to fix anyone's AKV9 for free from the ones who bought the first round of guns. I know if I hadn't seen your video and went ahead and got one then, I would really have appreciated that. A lot of companies would charge for fixing their own product.
After waiting months (working out of state) I picked up my AK-V yesterday and fired 210 rounds today “freakin awesome” words can not express the giddy warmth in my heart, yes it has the ALG trigger and the MAC Br-AK and the sights came spot on!!! PSA USA PSA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Great to see PSA stand behind their products and respond to criticism so well. I don't think I ever count on them to make the worlds finest product, but when shopping for guns to be tools, I'm glad to see they make good tools.
Always nice to see a company that listens to feedback in order to improve their products, rather than trying to convince you that the glaring problems you're having aren't really happening.
MAC, I hope PSA wrote you a nice check for pointing out the initial issues. You're a freakin' genius in the gun community. I scratched the AKV9 off my list after watching your first video with the malfunctions, but I'm good now. Looks pretty reliable after their fixes.
I have both. PSA AR9 10.5" SBR from a couple years ago and the AK-V. They weigh about the same. Mine have the same barrel length. Not counting the SBR stamp, they cost about the same. To me, the AK-V has less recoil and muzzle flip. The AR has no (reliable) LRBHO unless you cough up $100 and buy a new upper receiver and install it yourself. The AR gets points for being able to be completely disassembled by the user and tweaked and tuned. The AK-V has welds and rivets. You need a BFH and a press to disassemble it. AK-V also has many more proprietary parts. Its not like you can run out and buy a heavier or lighter buffer for it if you feel like tuning it. You also cannot swap a top cover for a standard AK one because the receiver length is shorter. The AK wins for having a removable magwell. My AR feeds from glock style mags and nothing else. My AK-V feeds from the scorpion mags and I've also tested it and it'll feed from glock mags. Basically any mag you can fit through that huge ass opening in the receiver you can make yourself a mag adapter for. The PSA AR-9 have a dump 1/2x36 thread pitch to help keep people from installing a small muzzle device and trying to shoot 9mm bullet through a 5.56mm hole. The AK-V has a more popular 1/2x28 thread pitch so there's less headaches trying to mount a suppressor. AK-V rear sight is not adjustable. Its also built into the hinge, so its not easily replaceable for one that is adjustable. Compared to the AR-9 which actually doesn't even ship with a rear sight. Its up to the user to install one, but pretty much all of them are adjustable.
@@giantpune Thanks for this post. Because I have have some extra AR parts laying around and was considering purchasing a stripped ar9 lower and completed upper from them. But after hearing the good news about the AKV it would be pretty awesome to get one of these as a conpanion pistol carbine to my GB2 AK which is still running flawlessly over 3000 rounds later.
Ive had mixed experiences with the AR9 uppers from PSA. I have a 10.5" that has been trouble, but a 16" that has been almost flawless. Overall, AR9s are less reliable than a 5.56 platform, in my experience. I've owned/fired a dozen different uppers from various companies chambered in 9mm. AR9 uppers are super cheap right now, for anyone looking to pick up one. Buy a dedicated lower for $200 or a magblock kit for a regular lower. Then with an internet search or two you can find decent uppers for less than $150
@@mattutgetcare I've been looking into the shorter AR9 uppers from psa lately for the most part it seems they run pretty well. I have a bunch of AR parts and turning them into an AR9 would only cost me about $400. So at that price point it's pretty attractive vs a scorpion, mpx ect. I have a keltec sub2k that has been flawless over 1000 rounds or so but i want a smoother shooter that I can mount a red dot to. This AKV looks pretty cool too! I just dont know what to go for.
Glad to see they took care of all the issues. Your video that you did that pointed out all the issues that you was having was great. PSA is a great company that really stands behind their products. The fact that they even names part of the fix after your channel really shown class to me. Keep up the great reviews.
I was watching PSA’s newest video on the gun, sounds like the first run had manufactured bolts and receivers that were not to the specs they had sent to the manufacturers and had sent most of those parts back, unfortunately some did make it to the market before they could recall all the parts. They’re handling it very well, apologizing for the bad parts and promising that the re-runs has all correctly manufactured parts, and that anyone who had a malfunctioning piece could send it in and get it replaced free of charge. Really impressed with these guys
Two Questions: With the "MAC Bracket" in place, is the trigger group still serviceable? e.g. ALG and CMC Since the charging handle doesn't go back as far, will the Krebs Custom safety work on it?
They got the trigger in so it stands to reason it can be removed. I don't know about the Krebs safety as I quit buying them. I ran into fitment issues due to the nature of the AK (no fault of the Krebs lever itself).
This thing is awesome! PSA did right by not only MAC, but its entire customer base. They're continuing to grow and solidify their place in the firearms industry. I'm just praying that some big conglomerate doesn't show up one day and buy them out.
YYYEEEEESSS!!!!!!!!! I love that they listened to their customers, developed and implemented these changes so rapidly! I have high hopes for this pistol (I really want one) and can’t wait to see how it performs with a can!😃👍
This new platform rocks- I dig the little things like the fix on the trigger group - upgraded repair for eliminating bullets and spent casings migrating south into the trigger group - what a frickin nightmare that would be...Mid firefight - needing to cover in place and repair the clearing of the obstruction - not the toughest repair by any stretch - BUT - it’s still probably, at best/luckiest 5 - 15 seconds of mid-firefight repair time you won’t be getting back! I love the simplicity of gun tech upgrades that happen when building new projects! This gun just looks FUN AS FARK to use - smart piggy-backing the CZ scorpion magazine compatibility - i encourage magazine compatibility gun builds with new and existing upgrade gun builds! That’s seems to be a small trend that I’d lIKe to see grow and flourish!!! BE GOOD-
I had confidence in PSA to make it right. But wow they went there fast and got it done (it seems. )! Testament to a good company is not making a mistake but fixing it and bonus points for how fast they did fix it. Appreciate the things you do MAC.. Thanks!
Just when I thought I was done buying guns until the TAVOR 7 comes out, PSA has to release this little beauty! Um, there's no bump stock there so how can you bump fire (wink, wink)???!!!
I just purchased one of the PSA 16" MOE M4's. My first AR. Can't wait to get it. I may be looking at getting several more PSA firearms in the future. I REALLY like the way they do business.
It's good that they fixed the gun but it is a little concerning to see it run slo-mo. It looks like the carrier is striking the rubber buffer with a fair amount of force. Generally it won't be a problem for most people if don't suppress the gun. If you suppress the gun and run a high round count day, i.e. a class or a heavy range day, those polymer/rubber buffers don't hold up to well. If that polymer buffer gets shredded or broken during a high round count day it would be interesting to see if the aluminum spacer gets the ever living shit beat out of it. Generally in a property built AK regardless of caliber the recoil spring will stop the bolt carrier from slamming into the rear trunnion and recoil assembly of the gun. I hope that this isn't a problem though.
Job well done on all fronts. MAC for finding the problem, PSA for producing, handling, and fixing an amazing and bad azz pistol! I Love being an American! Thank you both, and your youtube channels
Excellent slowmo shots. Great craftsmanship with the camerawork. You have set the bar very high for all the other guns channels on RUclips. Keep it up!
Cool gun Tim!!! I've heard a lot about how PSA fixes the stuff that needs it and they're pretty good about it. Glad to know that they did that for you as well... People make mistake, I make them too; but it's always good to see someone who stands by their warranty. (that's not as common as people who make mistakes :-).
So the thing about drum mags for this platform (like with the Evo 3) is they are 50 rounds and cost around $150. For $20 you can get 35 round PSA or Magpul magazines. I don't see the benefit of drums for this platform given the ridiculous cost.
I have a PSA AR 9mm and have had zero issues with it over the last few years with Glock/ Magpul magazines and all types of ammo. Couldn’t be happier with it. 👍🏻
Awesome to see this gun improve. I was hoping to get my hands on one in the future but after seeing that first video with it I thought “I ain’t touching that with a 30ft pole” then I saw this video and it’s almost a whole different firearm now. Glad to see how well it handled.
I'm glad PSA has stepped up and addressed the issues with this firearm. I'm looking forward to Rob Ski's 5000 round test to see how it holds up. I would be interested to see how it functions with self-defense loads and how it likes the new Magpul Scorpion mags.
I really like how the company had the integrity to fix an issue with their product. This shows that their main goals really are customer satisfaction and Quality. Well done!
To much to hope for a 10mm version, thanks for the update it is refreshing to see any company admitting a fault, let alone quickly and just as quickly fixing it,
Not sure what camera and lens your using but damn that picture looks good. So good, in fact, I had to check the my RUclips video settings. I thought this video was 4k but nope. Your 1080p looks better than some RUclipsrs 4k. Great video.
Great to see PSA promptly fixing the issue. Bolt over travel and getting cases stuck in the FCG can be an issue on 9mm ARs as well. Kinda surprised they didn't think of that on the first try given their experience in that market. But none the less, great work on the correction PSA.
Seeing PSA go from meh quality budget stuff to good quality is awesome. Theyve gotten damn good about listening to customers and acting on it. Love to see it and the fact that they’re coming out with cool stuff like this for a reasonable price is awesome
After 500 rounds of Winchester 115gr 9mm plinking ammo; zero issues with mine. Very smooth trigger And although the shot pattern is a bit wider with the AK-V than with my Colt 9mm SMG build, it is still on target and works flawlessly.
Those PSA AK-V mags work great in the CZ Scorpion. Just posted a full review on them going strong! Great review man, can't wait till they come back in stock so I can get my hands on one.
Yes they indeed fixed it. I got one of these newer models about 7 or 8 months ago and have put at least 1,000 rounds through it without a single problem. I haven't noticed any odd wear on the internals and everything in general seems to work flawlessly as expected from an AK. Arguably the best firearm purchase I've made in the last few years. Also its really easy to bumpfire, which is fun to dick around with.
Awesome relaunch. PSA receives some criticism on RUclips, they stand behind their firearms. From my experience their products are solid, reliable, and value based. I've noticed they do invest time and resources to fix product issues without being butt hurt. Only if the rest of the industry would take note.
That’s great to see they listened to you and your video. I have 2 ar15 from psa and they have been great for me and what a great price I got them for. Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
PSA is slowly but surely becoming America’s best firearms manufacturer. They have a while yet to go but the variety of products they offer at good prices and the continuing efforts they are making to enhance those products is really great. The AR rifles kits I’ve gotten from them have been impressive for the price and perform as good as those that cost double the price. Once palmetto gets all their AK’s to be to proven it’s pretty much over. By most accounts they are pretty much there.
I'm glad PSA got around to fixing all these issues, but I'm really wondering what your take would be on the Kalashnikov USA KP-9 and why you haven't made a video about it. Also looking forward to that video with the can on, that must sound awesome
I decided to try and order some ammo from LAX Ammo because of your videos. Shipping cost blew me away. I ended up ordering from another place at almost half the shipping cost.
Evan Martin have someone you know buy it for you. It’s not illegal. It’s not a straw purchase as long as you can legally own it. The FFL just isn’t legally allowed to sell it to you but you can legally possess a “handgun” at 18.
are you going to try shooting hollow points ? Huge shout out to PSA for responding so quickly to an issue with a new firearm.Huge shout out to the MAC channel for field testing this pistol!! they should totally give you some ammo!! does the MAC plate make cleaning any harder?
Dann this makes me happy!! That's the gun I've been most excited about in a long time and was so heartbroken when I found it out was a compete piece of shit. Now I'm extremely happy to see they got it fixed. Now comes the forever wait waiting on them to not be sold out in ten seconds whenever they release a batch of twenty or so. It's damn near impossible trying to buy a gun through them because they're constantly sold out.
They also carved out the front of the bolt carrier to help with ejection. This keeps the spent casings from getting caught between the bolt and edge of the front trunnion.
Its outstanding to see a company take the constructive criticism and make real improvements.
PSA: "We screwed up, we're fixing it, we'll fix yours for free, shipping included."
Sig: "There's no problems, but send it back." *Arrives back with paperwork noting totally unrelated repairs made*
How is your comment 3 days old if this was posted today?
@@POPJack1717 patreon???
@@POPJack1717 posted on Patron early.
Yea they are a great company.
I honestly think I have been witnesssing the rise of a firearms company. PSA makes truly exceptional stuff. Version 1.0 of anything is bound to have issues. Awesome to see them make the needed corrections!! That looks like a fantastic shooter!!!!!!
pssst buy their KS47 it's a damn treat.
They release guns they know will have issues for money.
Yeah they are reworking things but damn, you shouldnt release a gun knowing its going to fail.
nahh nah watched a forgotten weapons video recently were he goes over Hudson, and explains that historically firearms manufacturers don’t have the money to build 1k guns and run 1k rounds through each. You’re their preliminary quality control. If you don’t want problems don’t buy first gen guns. Problem solved.
Couldn't agree more. It's really nice to companies take advice and reviews from creators and others, like PSA's AKV9, and DT's MDR, and really take the time to improve their designs.
@@ringingsteel8729 or companies can test their products before putting them on the market
Just a thought
I respect PSA for acknowledging they had an issue, fixed it and relaunched the gun, stopping sells of the previous version while they were addressing the issue. PSA, if you are reading this, thank you. Sig if you are reading this, take notes.
Lol all of us are beta testers for sig 😂
True
An century take notes...
I agree, I am happy PSA solved the problems and is fixing any versions out there. However, it kind of pisses me off that this iteration of the firearm made its way into customers hands as it was. There was clearly more shit wrong with it than an out of spec bolt. It seems like they were cutting corners to meet a deadline and sent a firearm that still wasnt sorted into customers hands. Of course they're taking them back no questions asked. They knew theh fucked up.
Don't get me wrong I'm a PSA fanboy i own 2 ARs and one of their AKs and all are great guns. I just don't want to see anymore of this shady crap going on. Push the deadline back and sort the gun next time PSA and you wont have to deal with these embarrassing issues!
@@StraitClownin909 gun companies usually don't have the time and money to find out about every last issue in the every last gun that's going out to the market, that means customers who buy 1st gen guns will do the testing for them, no matter the time and company it's always been that way
Pleasantly surprised with how PSA is handling customer feedback. Hopefully they can figure it out for good...
They have shitty design engineers. They won't get it figured out, until they burn through them and get people who design great firearms.
@@rufusleers uh....what?
@@StrainXv you heard what I said. They can't design them well because they don't test them like the should. PSA and century have that issue.
@@rufusleers "Shitty design engineers" =/= Mass production testing. Also they were being supplied BC's from an outside source which were out of spec, so aka it was a tolerance issue, which is a common issue in any sort of manufacturing.
Kyser - don’t buy the out of tolerance bolt excuse. First, their IQC is nonexistent if bolts that badly out of spec ended up in customer guns. Second, their stop+buffer fix reduces the rearward throw of the bolt by over an inch. No way the original bolts were that out of spec.
I hate when people hate on PSA for making cheap (inexpensive) firearms. When they have some of the best customer service of any other company in business
You hate when people hate; just felt like you should be aware that you said this.
@@Keatononame13 🙄
If they had proper quality control and made AKs that weren't crap, nobody would complain. The fact that the 9mm AK released to the public the way it did is inexcusable, regardless of how well the customer service was. And the 3rd gen PSA AKs are still lacking in quality with how the bolt and bolt carrier look in Rob Ski's test. This is why the AK community gives PSA shit, not the "lol you poor" that some AR guys do.
I think it’s the AK snobs that hate on sub-grand AKs that we’re hearing from. If it isn’t a commbloc AK they say it’s crap.
@@fordguy61mi No, it's because the front trunnion and bolt group have excessive wear from firing a few thousand rounds in the PSA AKs, and the RAS47 and C39v2 are actual safety hazards. Almost everybody in the AK community recommends a WASR, which is a $700 gun.
MAC shoots psa product, has issues.
PSA takes note modifies product to fix issues, here try this now.
MAC tries again wow fixed!
MAC tries Sig P365 3x every time more issues.
SIG it's extremely rare. Negligible rate returned apparently all bought by MAC.😂
Good customer service and standing behind a product vs shit servíce.
PSA really has become a great company. I have been very impressed with them lately.
I got an 18inch upper on sale from them that is shooting 1" groups with federal bulk .223
They really are outstanding.
Welp. Add another one to the endless list of guns I need.
Yup my credit card loves me..LOL
Yup, I was pumped for this, then Tim had issues with it, I said oh well, that's just money saved for more ammo and ribeye's for dinner. Now I am back to me want, me want, me want....
This video was uploaded 9 hours ago for me but you commented 3 days ago how does that work ?
@@DalyActual Some kind of time space paradox? Ah man just when I think I have the internet figured out.....
@@DalyActual it's because I'm a MAC patreon supporter and it released for us a few days early.
Would like to take a moment to recognize Tim for him standing up to the bump stock ban. It appears there is now a legal injunction stay to the bump stock ban.. Until the courts hear and make final ruling. Thanks Tim, I truly appreciate ya.
@@POPJack1717 www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2019/03/daniel-zimmerman/breaking-dc-circuit-issues-gun-owner-a-temporary-stay-of-atfs-bump-stock-ban/
It appears it only applies to plaintiffs only and not the general public.... But that may change here soon.
yee yee
Only applies to plaintiff... Not that anyone should comply though. Ridiculous abuse of power
It only applies to the plaintiff because the FPC removed itself from the suit. Had they not done that anyone that is a member of FPC or a supporter of FPC would have been covered by this injunction, as I've read it. :( We're supposed to hear something back from the 6th Circuit today on our lawsuit. They're running it down to the wire given today is the last day before the surrender/destruction order goes into effect.
@@Militaryarmschannel Thanks for the update / clarification Tim!!! Hopefully it all gets sorted out!!!
Color me super impressed with everything they have done with this and the speed, transparency and humbleness with which they did it. This is how we do it folks... other companies should be taking notes if this ends up being modus operandi and all of their guns end up this way.
Reminds me of Inter Ordnance's letter to Rob Ski. About how his AK test is unfair, and had many contradiction and hypocrisy.
PSA is changing the game. I find myself being more and more impressed by them as time goes on. It's so nice to see a company that actually listens to its customers and responds accordingly. I wish other manufacturers were this transparent and dedicated (cough***Sig***cough).
At 12:53 minutes in Sir Anthony Hopkins makes an appearance. Wow, didn't know he was a friend of MAC.
Craig House that is exactly what I thought!
Same here i was like Hannibal 😱
doesnt even look close to hopkins
IR4TE you’re goofy
...that looks nothing like Anthony Hopkins to me. Why does everything think he does?
Psa has consistently been stepping up their game. They use to sell a lot of junk. Not so much anymore. The past few years all the products i have dealt with mostly parts and accessories have been good quality. They use a lot of military suppliers for their bolts, barrels, and components. Fn makes their premium hamner forged barrels. And i have confirmed that from them and fn. As a working gunsmith i assemble alot of ar15 rifles. I have put together dozens of rifles with parts almost exclusively from psa. With only 1 notable issue. I had a very slightly canted front sight on a barrel, and they replaced it. In my opinion based on my regular experience dealing with them if you do your research you can get some quality products from psa at great prices.
They still sell junk... they just call it the freedom line...
What do you think of bear creek arsenal ?
@@bigdurk4115 i bought 2- 16 inch heavy barrels on sale to try them out. Neither one shot very well. I have also had a few customers complain about them and i have done barrel swaps for them. Not used or have any experience with any other components, but in my opinion they are not worth fooling with.
@@kygunrunner thanks for the info
I have a palmetto ak gen3... and it has ran flawlessly from day 1. I'm now a palmetto believer because they listen to and support the customer
Now if only century arms would listen to you and implement changes! Good on PSA and good for you for being able to help them out! ✌
why even wait on century when you have good companies like PSA out there already
Century has lost the market through years of ineptitude. I wouldn't give them a nickel.
We as gun appreciators are very pleased that you brought the issues up to PSA, and unlike most companies PSA listened and fixed everything. They listened to your feedback got the engineers involved and now the rest of us get a much better gun. Thanks again.
Palmetto state had the AKV's in-stock about 15 minutes ago, I was able to get one before they sold out, so STOKED!
How you liking it?
I think it is so great that PSA took info from your video and made things right. And to add they dubbed a piece they added the "MAC Bracket". I've always considered you my favorite gun RUclips'er and someone who I consider a strong positive voice in the gun community. I also respect the fact that you hold no punches in your reviews and call it as you see it. You must feel ecstatic that PSA took your critiques from a past video and made the necessary changes based off your observations. Keep up the good work and I'm proud to call you a fellow Kansas native.
Yeah it’s pretty cool they named the bracket after me. 👍
Great now I want one....damn sub guns. I know they're not practical without select fire but they're too freaking fun.
Not practical without select fire?! *It's a bloody pistol caliber carbine mate! They are useful for putting hits on target out to100 yards reliably, repeatedly and with minimal effort!* Select fire is nice and I am all for repealing the NFA, but not having a "happy switch" is not a case of "weapon is useless" if it's not there.
I say this having fired more than my fair share of pre 86 full auto SMG's
@@reignick1133 yes I know, but with riflel calibers available in the same size platform it would be silly to think of them as much more than a fun plinker. If you're looking defensively then there are much better choices that won't over penetrate like a pistol caliber would.
@@Tashin32 it's far easier to be more accurate with a carbine than it is a handgun and you get the lower chance of over penetration than you would with a rifle caliber making them very good close quarters defense platforms. On top of that they are much more practical to use at range than a handgun. Situationally of course there are times when a handgun will be more practical or a rifle caliber will be more practical but these bridge the gap and overlap into both realms and are a better choice than choosing one or the other in plenty of situations. They are far from being just plinking guns by a long shot
@@Tashin32 Pistol calibers often dont over penetrate. This has been shown time after time. Even in say.. an 8 inch barrel or something, you're not likely to have over penetration unless you're running FMJ. If you're using defensive loads, depending on the JHP/JSP design and caliber... you may get LESS penetration than out of your handgun as the increase in velocity causes it to expand sooner which often leads to lower penetration.
In something like 9mm, this is where 147gr bullets really shine in 8 to 16 inch barrels. They pick up enough velocity to get good penetration and expansion. The whole pistol calibers over penetrating is a bit of a myth on bodies. Now walls and etc... yeah they can get more penetration than some rifle calibers surprisingly as it's been shown that 9mm penetrates deeper than .223 in some cases. However, I can tell you now... if the fear is over penetration from a missed round, a rifle round is going to typically pack more energy after passing through a barrier of sorts. And if you're worried about it going through the target and hitting somebody on the other side... if you do some research into that issue, it pretty much never happens outside of a few people committing suicide with somebody standing right next to them or it goes through their head and hits somebody in the other room. Rarely does that ever kill anybody though.
@@Predalien195 Its just one data point but the FBI concluded that 5.56 generally packs less energy after light barriers then pistol calibers due to them deflecting/tumbling
I am really impressed with PSA and the retrofit that they implemented. They are utilizing the Honda model for continuous improvement. Focus 90% of your improvements on customer complaints and failures and implement those improvements. Without a doubt PSA has significantly improved its products and services to become the Quality/Price leader for this year. Love your videos!
Re Honda: I used to date a girl from Japan. At the time I was big into Honda sport bikes. She drove Toyotas. I always used to give her shit about why don't you drive a Honda? You should drive a Honda! One day she finally said look in Japan Honda has a very shitty reputation they let known problems go out of the factory and then just let the dealerships handle them.
@@Mr_Clean Watch RUclips videos from Scotty Kilmer. He goes back and forth on who is better, Toyota or Honda. It depends on the model. Manufacturer aside, it's the process of focusing on customer complaints and failures to implement the improvements that work! And for me I owned both. IMHO, they are both equally reliable, with a slight edge to Honda based off the repairs.
It may need a stronger recoil spring to increase dwell time just a fraction. Lot of unburned powder flyin by shooters face.
I would concur with that assessment it's the first thing I noticed. 🤔
Or a heavier bolt.
That would also help with the bolt overtravel without resorting to an aluminum spacer.
I decided to wait because of your last video. But I think PSA should be appreciated for vowing to fix anyone's AKV9 for free from the ones who bought the first round of guns. I know if I hadn't seen your video and went ahead and got one then, I would really have appreciated that. A lot of companies would charge for fixing their own product.
That PA micro dot is the bees knees; if you're thinking about one just do it. Save a little and get the rotary knob, has a nice feel to it.
Is that what optic he is running?
A straight and even better, to my opinion, competitor of MP5!!! Amazing work from PSA!!!!
Is the MAC bracket patented ? If it is, do you get royalties?
I didn't ask, and I couldn't take royalties as I must keep my promise to my Patreons to not accept industry money that might influence my opinions.
@@Militaryarmschannel Just kidding, I just think it would be cool if you had a patent under your name
Inventor Mac.
Just because it may be named after the show, he does not get royalties for it. Not his design, not his patent.
@@panzerabwerkanone Your taking this too seriously.
@@T_1357_F Because you're not asking the question in the context of a joke.
From a fellow vet (currently serving) I love your channel and love seeing videos filmed in my home state. Keep it up. Hoosiers love ya, MAC!
Looking forward to seeing it run suppressed! Could you try an omega 9k please?
DTK MRP beat me to that comment! With a 3-lug mount too if you please?
@@arikjohnson412 I run mine with a 3-Lug and can. It is awesome.
After waiting months (working out of state) I picked up my AK-V yesterday and fired 210 rounds today “freakin awesome” words can not express the giddy warmth in my heart, yes it has the ALG trigger and the MAC Br-AK and the sights came spot on!!! PSA USA PSA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Now that's how a company should handle functionality issues. PSA is scoring points for sure. Cheers MAC! You got your name on a bracket!!!
Great to see PSA stand behind their products and respond to criticism so well. I don't think I ever count on them to make the worlds finest product, but when shopping for guns to be tools, I'm glad to see they make good tools.
The MAC bracket? No thanks, I'm going to call it the MACket!
As in "maket" better? LOL
Mac Brac
Always nice to see a company that listens to feedback in order to improve their products, rather than trying to convince you that the glaring problems you're having aren't really happening.
Kudos to thier engineering team
MAC, I hope PSA wrote you a nice check for pointing out the initial issues. You're a freakin' genius in the gun community. I scratched the AKV9 off my list after watching your first video with the malfunctions, but I'm good now. Looks pretty reliable after their fixes.
This vs PSA AR9 comparison would be nice.
I have both. PSA AR9 10.5" SBR from a couple years ago and the AK-V. They weigh about the same. Mine have the same barrel length. Not counting the SBR stamp, they cost about the same.
To me, the AK-V has less recoil and muzzle flip.
The AR has no (reliable) LRBHO unless you cough up $100 and buy a new upper receiver and install it yourself.
The AR gets points for being able to be completely disassembled by the user and tweaked and tuned. The AK-V has welds and rivets. You need a BFH and a press to disassemble it.
AK-V also has many more proprietary parts. Its not like you can run out and buy a heavier or lighter buffer for it if you feel like tuning it. You also cannot swap a top cover for a standard AK one because the receiver length is shorter.
The AK wins for having a removable magwell. My AR feeds from glock style mags and nothing else. My AK-V feeds from the scorpion mags and I've also tested it and it'll feed from glock mags. Basically any mag you can fit through that huge ass opening in the receiver you can make yourself a mag adapter for.
The PSA AR-9 have a dump 1/2x36 thread pitch to help keep people from installing a small muzzle device and trying to shoot 9mm bullet through a 5.56mm hole. The AK-V has a more popular 1/2x28 thread pitch so there's less headaches trying to mount a suppressor.
AK-V rear sight is not adjustable. Its also built into the hinge, so its not easily replaceable for one that is adjustable. Compared to the AR-9 which actually doesn't even ship with a rear sight. Its up to the user to install one, but pretty much all of them are adjustable.
@@giantpune Thanks for this post. Because I have have some extra AR parts laying around and was considering purchasing a stripped ar9 lower and completed upper from them. But after hearing the good news about the AKV it would be pretty awesome to get one of these as a conpanion pistol carbine to my GB2 AK which is still running flawlessly over 3000 rounds later.
Ive had mixed experiences with the AR9 uppers from PSA. I have a 10.5" that has been trouble, but a 16" that has been almost flawless.
Overall, AR9s are less reliable than a 5.56 platform, in my experience. I've owned/fired a dozen different uppers from various companies chambered in 9mm.
AR9 uppers are super cheap right now, for anyone looking to pick up one. Buy a dedicated lower for $200 or a magblock kit for a regular lower. Then with an internet search or two you can find decent uppers for less than $150
@@mattutgetcare I've been looking into the shorter AR9 uppers from psa lately for the most part it seems they run pretty well. I have a bunch of AR parts and turning them into an AR9 would only cost me about $400. So at that price point it's pretty attractive vs a scorpion, mpx ect. I have a keltec sub2k that has been flawless over 1000 rounds or so but i want a smoother shooter that I can mount a red dot to. This AKV looks pretty cool too! I just dont know what to go for.
@@mattutgetcare Also not many of the AR9s have a LRHBO either. Which is no good
Glad to see they took care of all the issues. Your video that you did that pointed out all the issues that you was having was great. PSA is a great company that really stands behind their products. The fact that they even names part of the fix after your channel really shown class to me. Keep up the great reviews.
I must say I respect PSA exponentially more because of this.
I was watching PSA’s newest video on the gun, sounds like the first run had manufactured bolts and receivers that were not to the specs they had sent to the manufacturers and had sent most of those parts back, unfortunately some did make it to the market before they could recall all the parts. They’re handling it very well, apologizing for the bad parts and promising that the re-runs has all correctly manufactured parts, and that anyone who had a malfunctioning piece could send it in and get it replaced free of charge. Really impressed with these guys
Two Questions:
With the "MAC Bracket" in place, is the trigger group still serviceable? e.g. ALG and CMC
Since the charging handle doesn't go back as far, will the Krebs Custom safety work on it?
They got the trigger in so it stands to reason it can be removed. I don't know about the Krebs safety as I quit buying them. I ran into fitment issues due to the nature of the AK (no fault of the Krebs lever itself).
This thing is awesome! PSA did right by not only MAC, but its entire customer base. They're continuing to grow and solidify their place in the firearms industry. I'm just praying that some big conglomerate doesn't show up one day and buy them out.
Ha! MAC bracket!! Such an industry influencer😎❗
YYYEEEEESSS!!!!!!!!! I love that they listened to their customers, developed and implemented these changes so rapidly! I have high hopes for this pistol (I really want one) and can’t wait to see how it performs with a can!😃👍
Man i tell you aint NOTHING LIKE A MAC VIDEO!! TIM FOR PRESIDENT 2020!!
Thanks, but I wouldn't want the job. :) I can't stand politicians!
Tim, and that is why you are worthy.
This new platform rocks- I dig the little things like the fix on the trigger group - upgraded repair for eliminating bullets and spent casings migrating south into the trigger group - what a frickin nightmare that would be...Mid firefight - needing to cover in place and repair the clearing of the obstruction - not the toughest repair by any stretch - BUT - it’s still probably, at best/luckiest 5 - 15 seconds of mid-firefight repair time you won’t be getting back!
I love the simplicity of gun tech upgrades that happen when building new projects!
This gun just looks FUN AS FARK to use - smart piggy-backing the CZ scorpion magazine compatibility - i encourage magazine compatibility gun builds with new and existing upgrade gun builds! That’s seems to be a small trend that I’d lIKe to see grow and flourish!!!
BE GOOD-
MAC, how well did the red dot hold zero? Curious about the dust cover.
I had confidence in PSA to make it right. But wow they went there fast and got it done (it seems. )! Testament to a good company is not making a mistake but fixing it and bonus points for how fast they did fix it. Appreciate the things you do MAC.. Thanks!
Just when I thought I was done buying guns until the TAVOR 7 comes out, PSA has to release this little beauty! Um, there's no bump stock there so how can you bump fire (wink, wink)???!!!
I just purchased one of the PSA 16" MOE M4's. My first AR. Can't wait to get it. I may be looking at getting several more PSA firearms in the future. I REALLY like the way they do business.
It's good that they fixed the gun but it is a little concerning to see it run slo-mo. It looks like the carrier is striking the rubber buffer with a fair amount of force.
Generally it won't be a problem for most people if don't suppress the gun. If you suppress the gun and run a high round count day, i.e. a class or a heavy range day, those polymer/rubber buffers don't hold up to well.
If that polymer buffer gets shredded or broken during a high round count day it would be interesting to see if the aluminum spacer gets the ever living shit beat out of it. Generally in a property built AK regardless of caliber the recoil spring will stop the bolt carrier from slamming into the rear trunnion and recoil assembly of the gun.
I hope that this isn't a problem though.
Job well done on all fronts. MAC for finding the problem, PSA for producing, handling, and fixing an amazing and bad azz pistol! I Love being an American!
Thank you both, and your youtube channels
None of this was discovered during the initial testing?
That's what the public is for. Seems a lot of gun makers are using the public as r&d testing.
Excellent slowmo shots. Great craftsmanship with the camerawork. You have set the bar very high for all the other guns channels on RUclips. Keep it up!
will there be autographed MAC brackets?
I just bought this beast two days a go
"Yo man how did you guys fix your AKs acouple years ago"
-PSA
"Just add more buffer man it will be allllll gooood"
-I.O
Cool gun Tim!!! I've heard a lot about how PSA fixes the stuff that needs it and they're pretty good about it. Glad to know that they did that for you as well... People make mistake, I make them too; but it's always good to see someone who stands by their warranty. (that's not as common as people who make mistakes :-).
Could you test a drum mag with this firearm?
So the thing about drum mags for this platform (like with the Evo 3) is they are 50 rounds and cost around $150. For $20 you can get 35 round PSA or Magpul magazines. I don't see the benefit of drums for this platform given the ridiculous cost.
Greg Roberts ah gotcha.
I have a PSA AR 9mm and have had zero issues with it over the last few years with Glock/ Magpul magazines and all types of ammo. Couldn’t be happier with it. 👍🏻
13:48-full auto))
I want to say thank you... between yourself and garand thumb i made the jump and purchased one and so happy with it!
Put a binary into that gun that should be awesome!
Is the trigger a regular ak trigger?
Payton Woodruff looks like it but idk
@@paytonwoodruff3621 The first batch of AK-V's were standard AKM triggers. These should be as well.
Awesome to see this gun improve. I was hoping to get my hands on one in the future but after seeing that first video with it I thought “I ain’t touching that with a 30ft pole” then I saw this video and it’s almost a whole different firearm now. Glad to see how well it handled.
I'm not sure if I'm alone in this, but I would love to see more gauntlet testing on handguns
That's awesome that listened to feedback! They will be getting more of my business from here on out. Great job Mac
I'm glad PSA has stepped up and addressed the issues with this firearm. I'm looking forward to Rob Ski's 5000 round test to see how it holds up. I would be interested to see how it functions with self-defense loads and how it likes the new Magpul Scorpion mags.
I really like how the company had the integrity to fix an issue with their product. This shows that their main goals really are customer satisfaction and Quality. Well done!
To much to hope for a 10mm version, thanks for the update it is refreshing to see any company admitting a fault, let alone quickly and just as quickly fixing it,
Not sure what camera and lens your using but damn that picture looks good. So good, in fact, I had to check the my RUclips video settings. I thought this video was 4k but nope. Your 1080p looks better than some RUclipsrs 4k. Great video.
Happy to see they took your criticism constructfully to improve the design and make a better product for everyone
Great to see PSA promptly fixing the issue. Bolt over travel and getting cases stuck in the FCG can be an issue on 9mm ARs as well. Kinda surprised they didn't think of that on the first try given their experience in that market. But none the less, great work on the correction PSA.
Seeing PSA go from meh quality budget stuff to good quality is awesome. Theyve gotten damn good about listening to customers and acting on it. Love to see it and the fact that they’re coming out with cool stuff like this for a reasonable price is awesome
This company is just phenomenal.
I have a lot of respect for PSA and the products they put out. When they have issues they fix them
After 500 rounds of Winchester 115gr 9mm plinking ammo; zero issues with mine.
Very smooth trigger And although the shot pattern is a bit wider with the AK-V than with my Colt 9mm SMG build, it is still on target and works flawlessly.
It's great to see gun companies follow these channels and make appropriate changes. Thanks MAC.
Thank you for what you do. It’s obvious people listen and having an unbiased opinion is huge.
Those PSA AK-V mags work great in the CZ Scorpion. Just posted a full review on them going strong! Great review man, can't wait till they come back in stock so I can get my hands on one.
Yes they indeed fixed it. I got one of these newer models about 7 or 8 months ago and have put at least 1,000 rounds through it without a single problem. I haven't noticed any odd wear on the internals and everything in general seems to work flawlessly as expected from an AK. Arguably the best firearm purchase I've made in the last few years. Also its really easy to bumpfire, which is fun to dick around with.
MAC BRACKET, first ever part named after a reviewer that found an issue. Thanks MAC for helping a fun be better.
Awesome relaunch. PSA receives some criticism on RUclips, they stand behind their firearms. From my experience their products are solid, reliable, and value based. I've noticed they do invest time and resources to fix product issues without being butt hurt. Only if the rest of the industry would take note.
That’s great to see they listened to you and your video. I have 2 ar15 from psa and they have been great for me and what a great price I got them for. Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Having failures is still progress. Good on psa for being receptive to the flaws reported from their customers and rapidly fixing them.
Took mine to the range today 250 rounds no problems thanks PSA
PSA is slowly but surely becoming America’s best firearms manufacturer. They have a while yet to go but the variety of products they offer at good prices and the continuing efforts they are making to enhance those products is really great. The AR rifles kits I’ve gotten from them have been impressive for the price and perform as good as those that cost double the price. Once palmetto gets all their AK’s to be to proven it’s pretty much over. By most accounts they are pretty much there.
Favorite time of the day when I get an alert for new MAC material.. nice slow footage.
Nicely done! Please throw a suppressor on it and put it through the paces. Would love to see how it performs with a can.
I'm glad PSA got around to fixing all these issues, but I'm really wondering what your take would be on the Kalashnikov USA KP-9 and why you haven't made a video about it. Also looking forward to that video with the can on, that must sound awesome
I decided to try and order some ammo from LAX Ammo because of your videos. Shipping cost blew me away. I ended up ordering from another place at almost half the shipping cost.
I picked one up today; it does have all the changes described by MAC; I cNt wait to hit the range with it.
A company that listens......quite refreshing in this day and age!
I’m sorry I love this gun. I was saving up for one of two other weapons but now I’m scrapping them both for this 9 mm ak.
Ordered this exact model earlier today. Super stoked to get this thing.
Thanks again MAC! I swore I wouldn’t buy a new gun, but as usual...EVERY TIME I GET OUT, YOU PULL ME BACK IN! (In my best Al Pacino voice).
Glad PSA worked on the issues. I’m not really a PCC guy but this one appeals to me.
So glad to see it functioning fine! I have a PSA ar-15 that runs great, and I can’t wait til I’m 21 to grab one of these!
I mean, you can always buy through a private seller.
If i can find a private seller lol
Evan Martin have someone you know buy it for you. It’s not illegal. It’s not a straw purchase as long as you can legally own it. The FFL just isn’t legally allowed to sell it to you but you can legally possess a “handgun” at 18.
are you going to try shooting hollow points ? Huge shout out to PSA for responding so quickly to an issue with a new firearm.Huge shout out to the MAC channel for field testing this pistol!! they should totally give you some ammo!! does the MAC plate make cleaning any harder?
I like how he says just doing a mag dump but hits the target constantly... I'm sold
Dann this makes me happy!! That's the gun I've been most excited about in a long time and was so heartbroken when I found it out was a compete piece of shit. Now I'm extremely happy to see they got it fixed. Now comes the forever wait waiting on them to not be sold out in ten seconds whenever they release a batch of twenty or so. It's damn near impossible trying to buy a gun through them because they're constantly sold out.
They also carved out the front of the bolt carrier to help with ejection.
This keeps the spent casings from getting caught between the bolt and edge of the front trunnion.
Love that 1980's bump dump keep it up MAC. Thanks Aceman