I live about 45 minutes away from their factory in Florida, and personally, I have never seen a new KUSA rifle for sale in any of my local gun shops. Meanwhile, I regularly see Arsenals, Zastavas, and especially all of the AKMs from Century Arms. You can't buy what you can't see.
If the forum post you showed is accurate, $5MM is a lot of debt to overcome. Even if someone buys the brand and starts cranking out guns, they likely wouldn't break even from the purchase for a couple years. That's no way to run a business and ensure it stays in business.
I bought mine some years ago now, ran it for a year without issue. Liked it so much I SBRd mine. The quality on mine was really great, not an issue at all. Rivets were tight, and the top cover didn't wiggle barely. I loved my PCC Russian Vityaz clone. I put an Omega 45K on mine, and it's so comfortable to shoot with accuracy for 9mm excellent. I bought mine early within a year of announcement, mainly on your advice, Tim. Never failed me yet.
@@jokroast6912 Not exactly but I think his channel was just more successful than his company and it's effectively just a support system for the channel at a minimum.
UPDATE: I got email from Atlantic that they have restocked K-usa pistols and rifles. Juat got a text from the industry insider "There is a new buyer buying the company. They should be coming back soon."
@@FxuckSoyboyspiesgoogle That seems like a far jump, is it not possible that management was squandering money in ways that could easily be avoided by a management that had a truer vision?
@@forestcampbell8962id say upgrade. They got good quality furniture and accessories for AK so there’s no doubt they’ll put their own on aks and rebrand it as their own with better QC specs
I have the KR-9 (NJ resident) like the one in video with the mock suppressor. Added a few goodies to it and I love mine! She's accurate, pretty, and runs like a champ!
Last year, they had to pay one of their vendors in rifles because they didn't have cash. I am in the industry, and heard this directly from that vendor.
I won the KUSA give away a couple years ago. I have the KR 103 and couldn't be happier with it. It shoots and groups great. I'm not an everyday shooter and have put a few hundred rounds thru it. Mostly 2 - 3 inch groups. Some bigger when I failed to-do my part. Everything about the gun is smooth with a very light trigger pull. It would be a shame if they went out of business. I have to admit I was wondering why they weren't coming out faster. I hope they will be able to stick around.
I bought a KP9 almost a year ago for 700 bucks plus four mags. The thing has been an absolute blast to shoot and has never jammed. I’ve cleaned it a couple times and it cleans up so quick. I’m so happy I have one but a shame to hear about KUSA’s reputation and now closing.
I unfortunately got a state complaint one only a few months before my state laws changed and they stopped coming in. I paid nearly double that, but I'm happy I got one lol
I have an early KP9 (SBR'd) and an early KR 103SFS. Both have been very good shooters. Customer service at KUSA was pretty good as well. My KR 103 had a piston that wasn't dimpled to the bolt carrier, so it could unthread by hand. I assume it didn't get caught during QC. Anyways, KUSA took take of it in just a few weeks. They also took care of a cosmetic issue that I pointed out at the same time. Their customer service was also quick with upgrading the firing pin on my KP9 bolt (look up out of battery issues with the KP9 due to the original firing pin design; although my example never had issues). All in all, I'm sad to see them go out of business. They were the only company that produced a bunch of Russian AK 100 clones at a decent cost. Yeah, PSA has their own thing (which I've never owned), but they aren't the same as 1:1 Russian clones. I was hoping for some AK 74Ms at some point. Guess that's a pipedream now. Hopefully someone can get them back into business.
Firing pin broke on mine at about 1k rounds. KUSA had it fixed in a week, and she is running fine. I shoot it suppressed only with a deadair wold man. Love it!!
I just saw some of their crew at Kalashbash over in Texas. The guys seemed pretty chill and unconcerned. They were demoing their AK 101, I was even able to score some cheap wolf ammo from them at the end of the show.
I bought a KR103 non folder almost 2 years ago from my local shop, had a nice straight front sight, everything tight the way it should be. Gun is accurate and 100% functional at over 1000 rounds of steel case, and any/every mag I've tried has worked perfectly. Last year I picked up a Blem KP9 directly from K-USA and it sadly wasn't as great an experience. I won't go through the whole list, but other than the coating being seemingly unfinished, the safety had a peg left in it from when it was made that would scrape the trigger spring right off the reset, requiring the disassembly to put it back on (easy fix, but still sad to see). I sill support them, and I hope w/e is going on there gets resolved. Thanks for the vids, Tim!
I bought the Kr9 about a month after their website launched and they had a few specials going. Picked up their "Range Pack" KR9,2 50 round drum mags, 6 30 rnd mags with hard case and a soft case. 1,100. I love it.
Ran out and grabbed some more magazines before they disappear. Mine works great and the only issue I had was trigger slap resolved with an ALG drop in.
I really hope KUSA makes a come back. I would be interested in hearing what your thoughts are on Pioneer Arms, since I've been seeing them mentioned more and more lately, especially in regards to their forged Sporters.
Put out a video on this a couple of weeks back. More info is still coming out on this…I still have hope there’s a silver lining to this cloud, but we still don’t know for sure. Thanks Tim for helping to spread the info on this. I am a fan of KUSA… so this whole thing sucks. As far as my experience…I have an older KP 9 that I SBRd. Only had one issue and that was the top rail was out of spec, which they took care of no problem. I did document that on my channel some time ago. The KP9 has been one heck of a PCC! No failures of any kind.
Hi Tim, I went by KUSA's location the other day and there were no cars in front of their location at the business park. I found a couple things in Broward County court filings that are public record to anyone.
I have both a KR-9 and KR-103 and both have been fantastic guns. I have put about 1K rounds through both, and never had a single issue with either. I’m also super sad to see them file for chapter 11, I wonder what really happened. But either way I’m glad I own both and hope they can make a comeback. A tokerev or Bizon would be really cool.
I've got a KR103 SFS with chf barrel and I've had zero issues from it. I really love it and hate they're out of business. The pornstar really messed up a lot of their customer relations i know that for sure. I was hoping they could bring it back around
That and that weird collab they tried to do with Jesse James to sell CA compliant guns where they cut up old K98 Mausers and attached the stock to a KR103. I am completely convinced almost the entirety of their problems were managerial. They were developing a hell of a product line.
This sucks, i was going to get a KR-103FT later in the year, by then you'll have people selling them for way more than they are now acting like they're some kind of crazy collectable
I haven't early kr103 and it's great no problem with the gun. Only thing is I never got my free kusa plastic ak mag for it. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 it's been 5 years.
I've always loved K-USA and have never had a problem with anything they've built. All great quality and service in my experience! Very surprised by the bankruptcy.
I actually worked at Kalashnikov USA in Pompano Florida for 2- 2 1/2 years. I started in pre assembly for the komrade 12 help take production from 30 guns a day to 200. I knew every station and stage of production. What brought kusa down was poor management hands down. There was definitely great managers and then there was office politics. I was pretty much doing an assistant factory floor managers job and making maybe 17 dollars an hour. They started getting rid of some of the original employees on the line and replacing them with temp workers to cut cost. Quality went down as well as standards. There was also a large supply management and inventory problem.
Yeah KUSA... I emailed about my brand new KP9 and mentioned I was getting light strikes on 9mm reloads which had hard primers and said I understand that is probably EXPECTED, but asked if a heavier hammer is an option or not. They told my my warranty was now VOID because I was shooting reloads. I absolutely LOVE the gun but customer service sucked. But hey my gun is now collectable!
Kr 103 non folding stock was a monster cold hammer barrel and no issue at all I’ve ran this thing like a track horse And bought a lot of accessories from them to upgrade it over time I have a photo of it in my background here on RUclips it’s beautiful rifle.
Got my KR9 last year. It's been flawless and a joy. Was really hoping they would come out with a Dragunov, I think they could have sold a boatload of them. Sorry to hear they are going out of business.
@@donwyoming1936 There's pending litigation right now as far as I've seen, bankruptcy might actually be good for them, they're a top heavy company and need restructuring, maybe some investors who are better businessmen will take over. At this point they can't get any worse lol.
I own the KR103 and been loving it. Ive had mine for 3 yrs. Its been a very accurate akm for american made AK but i am shooting the match ammo made for it so that might be why. Perfect 300 yard rifle. Kalashnikov USA made a great akm. The will be back from what i have read. They will make an announcement soon! Trust me I was disappointed when i couldnt get on their site a few days ago.
There ak 103 are not 103s though just akms with 103 flash hider won't even accept 103 parts you have to use older akm parts on them and that's not the only gripe.
Kalashnikov USA was a great company with a great product, few minor cs issues but whatever they fixed it. Quality still was heads and shoulders above PSA. Tim was always a big supporter of KUSA. I’m Pretty sure KUSA will rise again….
My KR9 had an OOB discharge on the first magazine (bought it new this spring before I knew they were going bankrupt or had so many issues); I sent in in to be repaired, which they claimed to have done successfully before sending it back two months later. The first magazine after they sent it back...out of battery discharge. I removed the squib, pulled it apart and check everything over, said "screw it" and tried a different box of ammo *wishful thinking with a dangerous firearm*. Five rounds in and had a THIRD OOB discharge. The last thing they said was that it may be an issue with the trunnion and then wouldn't take it back. Went dark and now they're closed. My FFL is trying to do right by me and repair it in house, but three OOB discharges in less two full mags...Kalshnikov really screwed me on this one.
I have a kr 103 fixed stock it has been very reliable and accurate, I've installed m lock handguard , m4 stock, hogue grip , and midwest industries scope mount and optic, love my 103 I would certainly like to purchase more of this product
I have a kp9, love the gun and haven't had any problems with it. It's for sure a little tack driver. Every time I take it to the range at least 1 guy asks if they can try it.
Some issues that i have seen documented on the AK subreddits: Mismatched parts on website examples (random pieces slapped together to get pictures for the website) Mismatched parts on purchased examples (usually saftey levers). So much so it has been considered by the community to avoid purchasing if you cant visually inspect the rifle you are purchasing. KUSA Social media presence was abysmal. They would openly argue with people who had issues with KUSA products on their main SM pages. KUSA is fairly expensive if you arent looking for clone accuracy. Average KUSA price is $1,100 and for a few hundred less you could buy a WBP Jack kit and have it built by a quality AK builder (i priced one at about $875 in 5.56)
KUSA wood furniture AK's are incredibly beautiful, but gun show prices are $1400 in the Midwest. Couple that with looming scarcity of 7.62x39 and I can see why they may go out of business.
I bought a very lightly used KR9 a few months ago. I put a Holosun red dot on it and it is very accurate. Mine is missing the faux suppressor shroud, but otherwise it’s identical to yours. So far, I have put 250 rounds through it and there have been no issues. The 10 round banana mags convert to 30 rounders in less than two minutes. I plan on adding a left side charging handle, and the trigger seems to be good. The only problem I am having is my example will not lock the magazine in with the bolt forward. You must have the bolt to the rear in order to get the magazine all the way into lock. If I can find a buffer, I will install it. Maybe if the bolt would lock back, the magazine loads would go more smoothly. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with this pcc and plan on keeping it around. I am interested in input on this rifle from other owners.
I’ve had to send mine in 3 times to warranty for Jamming issues ! They wouldn’t refund me but told me I could pick any FireArm in stock. Now I have the KR-103 Red wood shark Fin
One of my favorite rifles to shoot, cheap, fun, and RELIABLE. I am disappointed to see such a cool company have issues with Larry Vickers, QC, and finances/management. I hope a new buyer straightens out this mess!
I have the Kali-9 rifle and it is a fun and accurate shooter. I had an early run rifle with a bad 1913 rail on the top cover. Besides that issue, it's a great rifle.
I have an early KR-103. Absolutely excellent rifle. Accurate, reliable, in-spec with all the Russian parts, and relatively cheap. It was the first AK I would recommend to friends. Unfortunately, I got word later that K-USA had loads of problems. Big one was inventory. It seemed like their guns would be out of stock for months and months on end, and when they finally went in stock, they'd have QC problems. Either that or they'd introduce dumb things like the Komrad or the Vityaz HK slap handguard instead of actual products anyone actually wanted. On top of all that, apparently they used "adult film actors" in their advertising, which gives you an idea of where their priorities were at. Definitely in agreement that it's an absolute shame they're going under. I'm hoping they come back somehow and bring us more of that Russian "Smekalka" potential they promised.
I love my kp9, i got it right around the time of your video. My friend wasn't so lucky, he got two of the Comrad shotguns and both of them were all rusty inside I was really looking forward to getting the side folding 74 when it became available
I actually had no idea about this and put my KR-103 up for sale today, might be dumb of me for doing it but I don’t care about losing money if it goes up in value, great gun though and I always had a blast with it I hope KUSA comes back bigger and better
KUSA seemed like it’s had a crisis of management. Products that had wonky QC, and tbh I’d just would rather have gotten the PSA versions. I don’t need a 1 to 1 Vityaz when I have one that’s close enough for cheaper and more reliable.
@@OnPoints-p3mThe PSA had issues when it first came out as well. So bad that MAC did a review and didn't recommend it. PSA added the MAC Thingy and fixed the issue. Good on them. KUSA has done same is my understanding anyway.
@@OnPoints-p3m if they were a bit cheaper I’d get one. Hard to justify getting one vs. a MP5 clone for just a bit more money, roller delayed is so much nicer
I remember hearing that KUSA got in some kind of trouble with the "AFT" for some reason. I can't remember what the exact reason was... but I wanna say it had something to do with non transferables or something of that nature.
You sold me on a PCC when you tested the Freedom Arms FX9. All I did was put a 9 mm 5.5 oz. buffer and KV spring in it and it's perfect. I added a MOE K grip also. The KR9 was my first choice, but they were too expensive.
Strait quality firearms I bought my kp9 when they were first released and has been 100% reliable after thousands of rounds not a single malfunction that goes for my 103 sidefolder too I ordered the first week they were released
My first ak was the kr103, several months later I got the kp9. Both have been great firearms and have had no problems. I was anticipating the kr101, but this happened…so I got the galil g2 5.56. Unless they come back, I’m sticking with the imports. I WILL NOT BUY PSA AK’s
Peep my 103SFS Tim. I can make hits w irons out to 300 yards. 25 yard Belom zero rear sight leaf on number two. I replaced everything on the rifle. I had the correct AK-100 series stock set, unserialized IZHMASH BCG/piston, recoil spring, and dust cover. Only parts still KUSA are the barrel, bolt, and receiver itself. Zig Zag 74 brake chrome lined to match the barrel. Krebs bored the Russian 74 brake for 7.62x39. I have right under 1K total rounds fired. Zero hiccups of any kind aka no malfunctions. The only gripe I can think of is the magazine release pin or spring wasn’t aligned properly. I fixed it with a punch.
I have one of these, and the Komrad... love them both. Thinking of picking up a 101 as well, but I really don't like 556 that much but it is certainly easier to get a hold of. As for quality, they are all excellent - at least with the ones that I bought. The K12 was used and the 9 was new. I did have issue getting the upper handguard off and emailed KUSA for help and they were responsive and helpful. So all in all I'm happy with them, and would like to buy more from them. I was hoping they'd start making some 545 ammo and guns, but PSA is half way there, though they have some room for improvement in the quality realm.
My kr9 has been amazing! I’ve put around 1,500 rounds through it and I had one casing that didn’t eject properly, but the ammo I was using was dirt cheap.
I have a KR9 that I bought in a KUSA mystery box. It had a good bit of surface rust and the faux suppressors was cross threaded on and dicked up the threads.
I have a KP9 that I SBR’d and I’ve only shot about 500 rounds but it’s been perfect. It’s maybe 2 years old. I’m fortunate to have about 10 9mm PCC’s so I rotate frequently and keep round counts down
Had my KP9 SBR a few years now and has been a great gun! Glad you brought up the accuracy because I was surprised how well it shoots. The handful of times I’ve actually shoot it for groups it’s been sub moa 😳 with mostly just a front bag or using the mag as support. I thought the first time my Ballistic-X app was wrong and confirmed it. And my kr103sfs only has a few hundred rounds but looks good gauging off all my other combloc AK’s.
I love my KP9! Worst thing was mags were almost never in stock since I bought mine. Ended up buying a bunch of PufGun mags, fearing everyone buying some up after KUSA stopped online sales here in the past few weeks. Hope either they get a cash injection or someone buys them.
I have a KR-103 and it’s a fantastic AK. I have on KPYK parts on it and make it combat clone to what Ukraine Spec Ops has on there AK’s. I’m sad that KUSA is gone sort of but glad there management no longer owns it. I have Draco 9S which is sort of a Vityaz.
I think 9mm PCC:s are quite potent as weapons. In some situations they really are'nt bad at all. Well I like them and what you train with is going to be good. Of course there is better options for most purposes but I'm just a civilian. I really would want one of those guns.
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When I hear this I automatically wonder how many machines do they have sitting in a warehouse just waiting to be used again?
Not many. They outsourced the actual manufacturing to other companies and they mostly just did assembly of the parts.
Certainly seems they're gone; for now at least
Oo0o0o0ohh. A semicolon. Didn't know we had a college boi on our hands
I live about 45 minutes away from their factory in Florida, and personally, I have never seen a new KUSA rifle for sale in any of my local gun shops. Meanwhile, I regularly see Arsenals, Zastavas, and especially all of the AKMs from Century Arms. You can't buy what you can't see.
@@romaparte That knowledge doesn't require higher education. 😉
If the forum post you showed is accurate, $5MM is a lot of debt to overcome. Even if someone buys the brand and starts cranking out guns, they likely wouldn't break even from the purchase for a couple years. That's no way to run a business and ensure it stays in business.
@@romaparte lmao
I bought mine some years ago now, ran it for a year without issue. Liked it so much I SBRd mine. The quality on mine was really great, not an issue at all. Rivets were tight, and the top cover didn't wiggle barely. I loved my PCC Russian Vityaz clone. I put an Omega 45K on mine, and it's so comfortable to shoot with accuracy for 9mm excellent. I bought mine early within a year of announcement, mainly on your advice, Tim. Never failed me yet.
Sounds like Brandon Herrera needs to buy what's left of K-USA.
The ak tooling Maybe
What did he ever do with that "ak factory" he already bought years ago?
His "company" already failed, not sure why he'd try it again lol
@@Bosif347 It did!?
@@jokroast6912 Not exactly but I think his channel was just more successful than his company and it's effectively just a support system for the channel at a minimum.
UPDATE: I got email from Atlantic that they have restocked K-usa pistols and rifles.
Juat got a text from the industry insider
"There is a new buyer buying the company. They should be coming back soon."
Well, at their quality and price level the business doesn’t work. There’s gonna be lower quality, or more expensive guns coming if they reopen.
@@FxuckSoyboyspiesgoogle That seems like a far jump, is it not possible that management was squandering money in ways that could easily be avoided by a management that had a truer vision?
It’s Khyber Customs in Texas
@milsurprifles6346 So is that an upgrade or downgrade for the common civvy.
@@forestcampbell8962id say upgrade. They got good quality furniture and accessories for AK so there’s no doubt they’ll put their own on aks and rebrand it as their own with better QC specs
I have the KR-9 (NJ resident) like the one in video with the mock suppressor. Added a few goodies to it and I love mine! She's accurate, pretty, and runs like a champ!
Last year, they had to pay one of their vendors in rifles because they didn't have cash. I am in the industry, and heard this directly from that vendor.
I won the KUSA give away a couple years ago. I have the KR 103 and couldn't be happier with it. It shoots and groups great. I'm not an everyday shooter and have put a few hundred rounds thru it. Mostly 2 - 3 inch groups. Some bigger when I failed to-do my part. Everything about the gun is smooth with a very light trigger pull. It would be a shame if they went out of business. I have to admit I was wondering why they weren't coming out faster. I hope they will be able to stick around.
I bought a KP9 almost a year ago for 700 bucks plus four mags. The thing has been an absolute blast to shoot and has never jammed. I’ve cleaned it a couple times and it cleans up so quick. I’m so happy I have one but a shame to hear about KUSA’s reputation and now closing.
I unfortunately got a state complaint one only a few months before my state laws changed and they stopped coming in. I paid nearly double that, but I'm happy I got one lol
That's a steal. Been lookin for one for atleast a year.
@@SweetOutdoorReviews-fh5hu I was certainly happy to see it and snagged it. It has the krebs handguard too.
Weird take: but I want someone to make a MP-443 Grach clone.
Me too!!
I would think a company that would make all the unobtainium stuff from Russia here in the USA would be a gold mine
I second this.
Used this in battlefield bad company 2 all the time.
@@williamflowers9435that’s what PSA is for we gotta bug them to make dragonovs and vss
I have an early KP9 (SBR'd) and an early KR 103SFS. Both have been very good shooters. Customer service at KUSA was pretty good as well. My KR 103 had a piston that wasn't dimpled to the bolt carrier, so it could unthread by hand. I assume it didn't get caught during QC. Anyways, KUSA took take of it in just a few weeks. They also took care of a cosmetic issue that I pointed out at the same time. Their customer service was also quick with upgrading the firing pin on my KP9 bolt (look up out of battery issues with the KP9 due to the original firing pin design; although my example never had issues).
All in all, I'm sad to see them go out of business. They were the only company that produced a bunch of Russian AK 100 clones at a decent cost. Yeah, PSA has their own thing (which I've never owned), but they aren't the same as 1:1 Russian clones. I was hoping for some AK 74Ms at some point. Guess that's a pipedream now. Hopefully someone can get them back into business.
I did thr bolt recall on my KR9 back in January andnthey turned it around in about a week. My experience with their customer service was great.
And here i am learning this when i start running into issues with my kp9. I need parts. I hope they sort this out.
I never once saw anything from them for sale in a gun shop and I travel all over the country and hit probably 50 gun shops a year.
I have in Virginia...
I have in iowa but i think what I saw has been sitting for a while
Yup, bought mine in Roanoke, VA.@armedrebellion47
I'd see them across Illinois(before the awb), and it's neighboring states.
They've always been available at my local shop.
Mine is also an older version. Never had problems with it. Some people on the AK forums posted problems with their KP9 bolts.
I have a 103 and it's been nothing but amazing
Firing pin broke on mine at about 1k rounds. KUSA had it fixed in a week, and she is running fine. I shoot it suppressed only with a deadair wold man. Love it!!
I just saw some of their crew at Kalashbash over in Texas. The guys seemed pretty chill and unconcerned. They were demoing their AK 101, I was even able to score some cheap wolf ammo from them at the end of the show.
The top guys in the company made out like bandits during their peak. I’m sure he wasn’t concerned about finding a new gravy train…
I like the way that fake suppressor works
I want to thank you for reviewing your civilianized KUSA Vityaz clone. Your content is always appreciated!
I never bought one because I have the old Definitive Arms which runs Colt mags.
@JohnRambo-zz6gy Mine's been great, but it's a super-low serial number that I bought in 2015.
They had some... interesting... people running the show. I've heard a lot of rumors about their management.
Same. Kind of inevitable with these kinds of brands...
Interesting in what way? Lol
@@chipsdubbo5.56 they were literally funded by the ruskie government, think of them as the Tiktok of the gun world
@@Reticulosis damn, I did not know that 🤯
@@chipsdubbo5.56 Source: "Trust me bro".
I bought a KR103 non folder almost 2 years ago from my local shop, had a nice straight front sight, everything tight the way it should be. Gun is accurate and 100% functional at over 1000 rounds of steel case, and any/every mag I've tried has worked perfectly. Last year I picked up a Blem KP9 directly from K-USA and it sadly wasn't as great an experience. I won't go through the whole list, but other than the coating being seemingly unfinished, the safety had a peg left in it from when it was made that would scrape the trigger spring right off the reset, requiring the disassembly to put it back on (easy fix, but still sad to see). I sill support them, and I hope w/e is going on there gets resolved. Thanks for the vids, Tim!
I bought the Kr9 about a month after their website launched and they had a few specials going. Picked up their "Range Pack" KR9,2 50 round drum mags, 6 30 rnd mags with hard case and a soft case. 1,100. I love it.
Ran out and grabbed some more magazines before they disappear. Mine works great and the only issue I had was trigger slap resolved with an ALG drop in.
I really hope KUSA makes a come back. I would be interested in hearing what your thoughts are on Pioneer Arms, since I've been seeing them mentioned more and more lately, especially in regards to their forged Sporters.
I have a KP9 that’s SBR probably 5 + years old, 100% reliable. Quality on mine is prefect from rivets, fitment and finish. First class
Put out a video on this a couple of weeks back. More info is still coming out on this…I still have hope there’s a silver lining to this cloud, but we still don’t know for sure. Thanks Tim for helping to spread the info on this. I am a fan of KUSA… so this whole thing sucks.
As far as my experience…I have an older KP 9 that I SBRd. Only had one issue and that was the top rail was out of spec, which they took care of no problem. I did document that on my channel some time ago. The KP9 has been one heck of a PCC! No failures of any kind.
Hi Tim, I went by KUSA's location the other day and there were no cars in front of their location at the business park. I found a couple things in Broward County court filings that are public record to anyone.
My kr9 was my first AK, very surprised to hear of their financial issues. Always loved my KR9.
I have both a KR-9 and KR-103 and both have been fantastic guns. I have put about 1K rounds through both, and never had a single issue with either. I’m also super sad to see them file for chapter 11, I wonder what really happened. But either way I’m glad I own both and hope they can make a comeback. A tokerev or Bizon would be really cool.
I've got a KR103 SFS with chf barrel and I've had zero issues from it. I really love it and hate they're out of business. The pornstar really messed up a lot of their customer relations i know that for sure. I was hoping they could bring it back around
That and that weird collab they tried to do with Jesse James to sell CA compliant guns where they cut up old K98 Mausers and attached the stock to a KR103. I am completely convinced almost the entirety of their problems were managerial. They were developing a hell of a product line.
This sucks, i was going to get a KR-103FT later in the year, by then you'll have people selling them for way more than they are now acting like they're some kind of crazy collectable
I am glad I got my KP9 Fostech edition it runs great.
I haven't early kr103 and it's great no problem with the gun. Only thing is I never got my free kusa plastic ak mag for it. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 it's been 5 years.
I've always loved K-USA and have never had a problem with anything they've built. All great quality and service in my experience!
Very surprised by the bankruptcy.
I actually worked at Kalashnikov USA in Pompano Florida for 2- 2 1/2 years. I started in pre assembly for the komrade 12 help take production from 30 guns a day to 200. I knew every station and stage of production. What brought kusa down was poor management hands down. There was definitely great managers and then there was office politics. I was pretty much doing an assistant factory floor managers job and making maybe 17 dollars an hour. They started getting rid of some of the original employees on the line and replacing them with temp workers to cut cost. Quality went down as well as standards. There was also a large supply management and inventory problem.
I love my KP-9. One of my favorite guns I own. Huge bummer.
Yeah KUSA... I emailed about my brand new KP9 and mentioned I was getting light strikes on 9mm reloads which had hard primers and said I understand that is probably EXPECTED, but asked if a heavier hammer is an option or not. They told my my warranty was now VOID because I was shooting reloads. I absolutely LOVE the gun but customer service sucked. But hey my gun is now collectable!
Thanks for the info. 🇺🇸
Kr 103 non folding stock was a monster
cold hammer barrel and no issue at all
I’ve ran this thing like a track horse
And bought a lot of accessories from them to upgrade it over time I have a photo of it in my background here on RUclips
it’s beautiful rifle.
Got a KP-9 a couple years ago (at copper customs, thanks!) which has been very reliable and an excellent host
Got my KR9 last year. It's been flawless and a joy. Was really hoping they would come out with a Dragunov, I think they could have sold a boatload of them. Sorry to hear they are going out of business.
I got an early one. Never had any problems with it. Put in an ALG trigger, now it’s a bumpfire King!
They got PSA'd. Needed to innovate and speak to the people the way PSA does to the poors.
I agree with you 100%. They needed to compete with PSA and now we have these results.
Their site says they are around, but not taking orders due to demand.
It’s been like that for months now
i wonder if the war has something to do with this
Due to demand = sanctions on russia and the fact that k-USA is directly funded by russia, so production is halted.
They're bankrupt. Can't pay suppliers. Employees have been complaining online for months they have no parts.
@@donwyoming1936 There's pending litigation right now as far as I've seen, bankruptcy might actually be good for them, they're a top heavy company and need restructuring, maybe some investors who are better businessmen will take over. At this point they can't get any worse lol.
I own the KR103 and been loving it. Ive had mine for 3 yrs. Its been a very accurate akm for american made AK but i am shooting the match ammo made for it so that might be why. Perfect 300 yard rifle. Kalashnikov USA made a great akm. The will be back from what i have read. They will make an announcement soon! Trust me
I was disappointed when i couldnt get on their site a few days ago.
I'm just glad that we have Palmetto State Armory around to give us ANY option AK related.
Don't forget century arms out of Vermont
There ak 103 are not 103s though just akms with 103 flash hider won't even accept 103 parts you have to use older akm parts on them and that's not the only gripe.
I've joined the PSA fanclub, but good Lord, if they could fix the sorting and filtering options on their actual site, that would be lovely.
PSA sucks.
@@bobburges3654 very intellectual argument.
Kalashnikov USA was a great company with a great product, few minor cs issues but whatever they fixed it. Quality still was heads and shoulders above PSA. Tim was always a big supporter of KUSA. I’m
Pretty sure KUSA will rise again….
I like how it pings, its like an homage to the AKs 'Garand' heritage.
My KR9 had an OOB discharge on the first magazine (bought it new this spring before I knew they were going bankrupt or had so many issues); I sent in in to be repaired, which they claimed to have done successfully before sending it back two months later. The first magazine after they sent it back...out of battery discharge. I removed the squib, pulled it apart and check everything over, said "screw it" and tried a different box of ammo *wishful thinking with a dangerous firearm*. Five rounds in and had a THIRD OOB discharge. The last thing they said was that it may be an issue with the trunnion and then wouldn't take it back. Went dark and now they're closed.
My FFL is trying to do right by me and repair it in house, but three OOB discharges in less two full mags...Kalshnikov really screwed me on this one.
I have a kr 103 fixed stock it has been very reliable and accurate, I've installed m lock handguard , m4 stock, hogue grip , and midwest industries scope mount and optic, love my 103 I would certainly like to purchase more of this product
Glad i picked mine up last year amber wood looks so nice with time and lil heat ❤
I have a kp9, love the gun and haven't had any problems with it. It's for sure a little tack driver. Every time I take it to the range at least 1 guy asks if they can try it.
Some issues that i have seen documented on the AK subreddits:
Mismatched parts on website examples (random pieces slapped together to get pictures for the website)
Mismatched parts on purchased examples (usually saftey levers). So much so it has been considered by the community to avoid purchasing if you cant visually inspect the rifle you are purchasing.
KUSA Social media presence was abysmal. They would openly argue with people who had issues with KUSA products on their main SM pages.
KUSA is fairly expensive if you arent looking for clone accuracy. Average KUSA price is $1,100 and for a few hundred less you could buy a WBP Jack kit and have it built by a quality AK builder (i priced one at about $875 in 5.56)
great, I got a KP-9 that I can't get a stock for now. Thanks Bonnie Rotten!
KUSA wood furniture AK's are incredibly beautiful, but gun show prices are $1400 in the Midwest. Couple that with looming scarcity of 7.62x39 and I can see why they may go out of business.
I have a early kp9 no issues i picked up a zenico front hand guard set and saiga 9 mags when they were cheap love it
I bought a very lightly used KR9 a few months ago. I put a Holosun red dot on it and it is very accurate. Mine is missing the faux suppressor shroud, but otherwise it’s identical to yours. So far, I have put 250 rounds through it and there have been no issues. The 10 round banana mags convert to 30 rounders in less than two minutes. I plan on adding a left side charging handle, and the trigger seems to be good. The only problem I am having is my example will not lock the magazine in with the bolt forward. You must have the bolt to the rear in order to get the magazine all the way into lock. If I can find a buffer, I will install it. Maybe if the bolt would lock back, the magazine loads would go more smoothly. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with this pcc and plan on keeping it around. I am interested in input on this rifle from other owners.
try loading 28 or getting a mag extension to load 30+ on a closed bolt
PSA buys them and they come back for cheaper, and just as good.
Someone told me I’m in this so ima make sure to watch 😂
I’ve had to send mine in 3 times to warranty for Jamming issues ! They wouldn’t refund me but told me I could pick any FireArm in stock. Now I have the KR-103 Red wood shark Fin
One of my favorite rifles to shoot, cheap, fun, and RELIABLE. I am disappointed to see such a cool company have issues with Larry Vickers, QC, and finances/management. I hope a new buyer straightens out this mess!
My KR103 has been flawless. Great rifle.
agree. love that gun. just wish ammo didnt cost as much but it is fun
I have the Kali-9 rifle and it is a fun and accurate shooter. I had an early run rifle with a bad 1913 rail on the top cover. Besides that issue, it's a great rifle.
I have an early KR-103. Absolutely excellent rifle. Accurate, reliable, in-spec with all the Russian parts, and relatively cheap. It was the first AK I would recommend to friends. Unfortunately, I got word later that K-USA had loads of problems. Big one was inventory. It seemed like their guns would be out of stock for months and months on end, and when they finally went in stock, they'd have QC problems. Either that or they'd introduce dumb things like the Komrad or the Vityaz HK slap handguard instead of actual products anyone actually wanted. On top of all that, apparently they used "adult film actors" in their advertising, which gives you an idea of where their priorities were at. Definitely in agreement that it's an absolute shame they're going under. I'm hoping they come back somehow and bring us more of that Russian "Smekalka" potential they promised.
Missed out on the KR9 for buying up Saigas. Drat.
I love my kp9, i got it right around the time of your video.
My friend wasn't so lucky, he got two of the Comrad shotguns and both of them were all rusty inside
I was really looking forward to getting the side folding 74 when it became available
I actually had no idea about this and put my KR-103 up for sale today, might be dumb of me for doing it but I don’t care about losing money if it goes up in value, great gun though and I always had a blast with it I hope KUSA comes back bigger and better
You’re right I have a KR-9 I love it, and I bought it specifically to be a range toy
KUSA seemed like it’s had a crisis of management. Products that had wonky QC, and tbh I’d just would rather have gotten the PSA versions. I don’t need a 1 to 1 Vityaz when I have one that’s close enough for cheaper and more reliable.
but muh clone!!!! dont you need likes on red it!!!!
The PSA akv is badass well made and works every time
@@OnPoints-p3mThe PSA had issues when it first came out as well. So bad that MAC did a review and didn't recommend it. PSA added the MAC Thingy and fixed the issue. Good on them. KUSA has done same is my understanding anyway.
@@OnPoints-p3m if they were a bit cheaper I’d get one. Hard to justify getting one vs. a MP5 clone for just a bit more money, roller delayed is so much nicer
PSA has their fair share of QC issues, so shitting on KUSA in favor of PSA seems a little odd.
I remember hearing that KUSA got in some kind of trouble with the "AFT" for some reason. I can't remember what the exact reason was... but I wanna say it had something to do with non transferables or something of that nature.
I may stop by there next week to see what's up.
You sold me on a PCC when you tested the Freedom Arms FX9. All I did was put a 9 mm 5.5 oz. buffer and KV spring in it and it's perfect. I added a MOE K grip also. The KR9 was my first choice, but they were too expensive.
Strait quality firearms I bought my kp9 when they were first released and has been 100% reliable after thousands of rounds not a single malfunction that goes for my 103 sidefolder too I ordered the first week they were released
I unfortunately live in commiefornia and had to get the neutered version. Besides that my Kp9 is super fun and a head turner at the range
My first ak was the kr103, several months later I got the kp9. Both have been great firearms and have had no problems. I was anticipating the kr101, but this happened…so I got the galil g2 5.56. Unless they come back, I’m sticking with the imports. I WILL NOT BUY PSA AK’s
My kid has the kr103 and it runs great no issues
I bought an early KR-103 and it is solid super reliable and have never had an issue with it. I am sad to see Kusa go.
Unfortunately I have the Kali9 but, I love it. No quality issues at all. Bummed to hear they are not in business anymore
I have a KR103 SFS cold hammer forged. Never had one issue yet. Just installed a CMC yella jacket 2.5lb trigger so we shall see it how that works out.
Peep my 103SFS Tim. I can make hits w irons out to 300 yards. 25 yard Belom zero rear sight leaf on number two. I replaced everything on the rifle. I had the correct AK-100 series stock set, unserialized IZHMASH BCG/piston, recoil spring, and dust cover. Only parts still KUSA are the barrel, bolt, and receiver itself. Zig Zag 74 brake chrome lined to match the barrel. Krebs bored the Russian 74 brake for 7.62x39. I have right under 1K total rounds fired. Zero hiccups of any kind aka no malfunctions. The only gripe I can think of is the magazine release pin or spring wasn’t aligned properly. I fixed it with a punch.
I have one of these, and the Komrad... love them both. Thinking of picking up a 101 as well, but I really don't like 556 that much but it is certainly easier to get a hold of. As for quality, they are all excellent - at least with the ones that I bought. The K12 was used and the 9 was new. I did have issue getting the upper handguard off and emailed KUSA for help and they were responsive and helpful. So all in all I'm happy with them, and would like to buy more from them. I was hoping they'd start making some 545 ammo and guns, but PSA is half way there, though they have some room for improvement in the quality realm.
I’ve had a KR-9 and a KP-9 for at least 5 years and to date, never had a problem. Was a sad day when I found out they were not doing business anymore.
My kr9 has been amazing! I’ve put around 1,500 rounds through it and I had one casing that didn’t eject properly, but the ammo I was using was dirt cheap.
I have a KR9 that I bought in a KUSA mystery box. It had a good bit of surface rust and the faux suppressors was cross threaded on and dicked up the threads.
I think the Russian ammo ban was a huge factor in KUSA failure. PSA just waited them out on releasing 7.62x39.
I have a KP9 that I SBR’d and I’ve only shot about 500 rounds but it’s been perfect. It’s maybe 2 years old. I’m fortunate to have about 10 9mm PCC’s so I rotate frequently and keep round counts down
Had my KP9 SBR a few years now and has been a great gun! Glad you brought up the accuracy because I was surprised how well it shoots. The handful of times I’ve actually shoot it for groups it’s been sub moa 😳 with mostly just a front bag or using the mag as support. I thought the first time my Ballistic-X app was wrong and confirmed it. And my kr103sfs only has a few hundred rounds but looks good gauging off all my other combloc AK’s.
Love mine... SBRd it.... all Zenitco furniture and DTK flash reduction in place
I bought a kr103 folder with wood furniture tight fit good finish still haven’t fired it😊
I have a Kp9 myself and love it so much I sbr'd it.Sad to see KUSA go under.
I sure do love mine
I have Kr9 with the rile dynamics buffer and I got the new firing pin installed by kusa runs like a champ and fast as hell!
Have a KP9 pistol. It's excellent so far. No cracking. No failures but it's still under a 1000 rounds.
Thankfully I bought mine 2 years ago
I love my KP9! Worst thing was mags were almost never in stock since I bought mine. Ended up buying a bunch of PufGun mags, fearing everyone buying some up after KUSA stopped online sales here in the past few weeks.
Hope either they get a cash injection or someone buys them.
Gun companies print money nowadays. Especially if they make good AK’s. Must’ve been crazy mismanagement
I have a KR-103 and it’s a fantastic AK. I have on KPYK parts on it and make it combat clone to what Ukraine Spec Ops has on there AK’s. I’m sad that KUSA is gone sort of but glad there management no longer owns it. I have Draco 9S which is sort of a Vityaz.
Ill have to check it out, I'm a FAL enthusiastic guy but always have interest in other weapons
I think 9mm PCC:s are quite potent as weapons. In some situations they really are'nt bad at all. Well I like them and what you train with is going to be good. Of course there is better options for most purposes but I'm just a civilian.
I really would want one of those guns.