TOP 3 AK Generations in 7.62x39: How they changed over 75 years.

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  • @jawadkazmi5327
    @jawadkazmi5327 12 дней назад +1

    Brilliant review. Once I started watching I had to carry on, listening to every bit. This was just right, not overbearing at all, smooth voice, grounded and excellent information.

  • @Matthew-np9fk
    @Matthew-np9fk Год назад +13

    small correction at 11:45, they used 4.5mm hinge pins until swapping to the 100 series where they changed to 5.5mm hinge pins.
    EDIT: worth noting that 5.5mm triangle stocks were made by russia but those were developed for the bizon/vityaz and not the old ak74

  • @kaleb-k
    @kaleb-k Год назад +17

    AK-103 all day long, love the looks. Fantastic video by the way, it's super helpful for AK noobs like myself to have a seasoned expert walk through AK history and see correct examples of the different variants. I'd love to see a full AK history video!

  • @keithav1
    @keithav1 Год назад +3

    100 series all day. I have a 102 and a 105 clone, love them both.

  • @jarredlkling
    @jarredlkling Год назад +28

    Do a Chinese AK history viedo! They have some cool history and are super high quality firearms

  • @angeloc3842
    @angeloc3842 Год назад +7

    My Norinco Mac90 with updated furniture was always my favorite AK . Personally never shot one nicer.

  • @ExtremelyAverageMan
    @ExtremelyAverageMan Год назад +2

    Great overview Klayco!

  • @sdranch2800
    @sdranch2800 Год назад +8

    Love videos like this, we get to see more of your collection and learn even more about the ak / akm. Thanks Klayco!
    Edited to add, I never owned an ak pattern rifle until I found your channel a little over a year ago. Now my Zastava M70 is my favorite rifle.

    • @sdranch2800
      @sdranch2800 Год назад +2

      Now working on the modifications, love the look of the one you did on the channel. Currently tuning fixed triangle stock, folders were OOS when I was looking, different furniture, and running different steel mags painted for effect. Can’t wait to get ahold of a few Bakelite mags though it will just complete the look.

  • @N-A762
    @N-A762 Год назад +2

    The way that thumbnail perfectly fades into the video was awesome

  • @yungwhizkay5687
    @yungwhizkay5687 Год назад +2

    great video always wondered how they changed and found your video was a informative but still for people who just know enough about guns in general. thx alot!

  • @danieldriscoll849
    @danieldriscoll849 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the history lesson. I first became aware of the AKs in the late 1960s. I was drafted into the Army in 1968 and when I arrived in South Vietnam, the terminology of the AK47 changed. We had captured weapons and the Army referred to these AKs as Chicoms or AK56. I remember the AK56 had milled receivers plus a spike bayonet. It wasn't until about 10 or 15 years ago that I discovered while reading some history books about the war, the reason the Army referred to these AKs as a AK 56. The Communist Chinese received a license to manufacture the Russian AKs in 1956 from Russia. Again, Great video.

  • @Wolf_Avery
    @Wolf_Avery Год назад +4

    Can’t wait to see more of the 21-94.

  • @charliea3723
    @charliea3723 Год назад +2

    Wow that is the second or third video in all these tears that is real clear to understand over the ak47 akm ak74 differences

  • @mphil3051
    @mphil3051 Год назад +2

    Very well done !!! Your old vintage intro music theme would of been good for this topic 😉

  • @kennystilson7113
    @kennystilson7113 Год назад +3

    Great video! Love the information! I have a customized PSAK-103! I'm loving it! Jim Fuller and family are personal friends, so I have the AK ROCKSTAR, as a teacher!

  • @billh.6529
    @billh.6529 Год назад +1

    Thanks for what you do! When AR guys ask me why I dig AKs so much, I send them to your channel. This overview video is just what the doctor ordered. Thanks!

  • @Chris_Styles
    @Chris_Styles Год назад +3

    That Arsenal SGL 21-94 is the Crème de la crème

  • @fieldy-8008
    @fieldy-8008 Год назад +1

    I've been a subscriber for years and this one is pretty high up there. I like how you did that. Keep doing it

  • @albertojuarez8324
    @albertojuarez8324 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great info just subscribed to the channel I’m a huge Ak fan & I want to soak up as much knowledge as I can keep up the great videos

  • @mercinary110
    @mercinary110 Год назад +1

    Im glad i finally came across a KUSA 103. Just finished giving it the full makeover internal/external tacticool and it feels great. Love the 103. Now to get one of those rare 103 mags

  • @DitryDee
    @DitryDee Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed this style of video from you.

  • @cexit4892
    @cexit4892 Год назад +1

    103 fa sho, excited for the 103 vid! i really enjoyed this ak history walkthrough

  • @N-A762
    @N-A762 Год назад +6

    Correct me if I am wrong but the akm and ak74 have slightly different bolts as well the extractor is different and the geometry on the trunnions.

    • @mac11daddy6
      @mac11daddy6 Год назад

      Well yeah because 5.45 is a much smaller diameter than 7.62. Common sense

  • @mishutkin101
    @mishutkin101 Год назад +1

    Do a yugo one next! Great video man big fan

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade 4 месяца назад +1

    You gave me a better understanding of my hybrid century... Slant brake, 45° gas block with the sling loop, stamped receiver with the optic mount😅 16-in mid weight chrome lined barrel, Magpul furniture, smooth dust cover, with double link action spring... 🇺🇲AK-47

  • @2realink279
    @2realink279 Год назад +1

    Always a good day when klay drop

  • @zachdevine871
    @zachdevine871 Год назад +1

    Awesome video man! Never knew the difference before this video.

  • @sieve5
    @sieve5 Год назад +1

    Love ya Klay thanks for the shooting tips.

  • @bradmoles5088
    @bradmoles5088 Год назад +1

    Need more videos like this!

  • @ed209d2
    @ed209d2 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video young Man 👍

  • @kylecarpenter3900
    @kylecarpenter3900 Год назад +1

    I have a 10/63 wasr 1971 underfolder, a 1966 polish akm, and a 1960 type 3 polish build. Only draw backs are the underfolder barrel is not cold hammer forged and the type 3 does not have a chrome lined barrel. I do appreciate the fact that all the rifles are in the vickers guide to Kalashnikov volume one. Love that book, if your serious about ak's you need that. It's your bible to everything Kalashnikov...

  • @JuanRodriguez-my8mm
    @JuanRodriguez-my8mm 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very informative video, thanks!

  • @elia7597
    @elia7597 Год назад +1

    Kewl comparisons my man, learned a bit thx

  • @johnpawly1849
    @johnpawly1849 Год назад +1

    I have a russian 1968 AKM so I would like a 103. I learned a lot from you Klayco. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge

    • @zen8704
      @zen8704 Год назад

      question, i have a romanian 1959 model AKM, do you know what updates/improvements were made between my variant and your '68?

  • @joehuff4025
    @joehuff4025 Год назад +3

    I only have one, it’s an AMD65, far as I can tell it’s a really nice one. Never given me an ounce of trouble. Hopefully I’ll be able to get another AK at some point. Mine has the original 12 inch barrel with the 4 inch brake pined to it. I’m proud to have it!!

    • @Spartan73799
      @Spartan73799 Год назад +3

      Those are hard to come by now.

    • @jerodTSI
      @jerodTSI Год назад

      Hungarian made and I loved how unique they are because of the brake,hand guard and that folder.There keepers.have had mine close to a decade.

    • @joehuff4025
      @joehuff4025 Год назад

      @@jerodTSI yea I traded a pretty decent 6.5 Creed chassis rifle to get this one about 2 years ago, haven’t seen another one available anywhere since.. I did put a small rail under mine so I could change the front grip. Still got the original one, just wanted something different

    • @jerodTSI
      @jerodTSI Год назад

      @@joehuff4025 Indeed, it was my 3rd AK variation but I had never seen the gas block and and front hand guard like that and immediately wanted it.$500 and close to 2000rds thru it flawlessly.looked on gunbroker for a few and they have skyrocketed lately.

  • @smlee7348
    @smlee7348 Год назад +1

    65 Mustang, 72 240Z, Posche 356, 67 Camaro.... and classic AKM.... good day

  • @thagrifster594
    @thagrifster594 Год назад +1

    I love my Arsenal SGL-21. One of my best purchases.

  • @adrnacad3434
    @adrnacad3434 Год назад +2

    AK is love, AK is life.

  • @salehmohamed2594
    @salehmohamed2594 Год назад +1

    One more video ak barrel test and test between 90 and 45 degree

  • @shawnmlynch
    @shawnmlynch Год назад +2

    I have (built) a Russian type 3 with laminate furniture.
    It's the crown jewel of my collection.
    It's the Cadillac of AK's.

  • @kcghostt
    @kcghostt Год назад +3

    Always loved the 103. Favorite variant. And ribbed 103 mag is peak aesthetic ✅

  • @RadDawnFMJ
    @RadDawnFMJ Год назад +1

    Allways good to review the basics and history. Hard to say , i do have a variant of all three. Guess the first AK i bought SAM7 has to be it. Heavy, but Smoooth and she pertty too. ALG trig is in there, gonna add new ALG rod spring, and ALG hammer spring to refresh. I hope you and your buds/associates do a vid on just AK mags. Maybe Top 3 mags, a shit mag list, and maybe US mags. A whole world in it self. ✌🏻

  • @garlenseong38
    @garlenseong38 Год назад +1

    Keep up the good work!!!

  • @The_Mechanic_Dad
    @The_Mechanic_Dad Год назад +1

    Good video. Keep going with this stuff. It's a lot of info to cover, but differences in a country's manufacturing would be cool.

  • @Steve_MP5
    @Steve_MP5 Год назад +1

    Great info! 🤝

  • @dancortes3062
    @dancortes3062 Год назад +11

    I remember a lot of people back in the day saying that milled AKs are superior to stamped AKs, which is mostly false. With the milled AK-47s, Russia noticed that full auto fire was not that controllable and the rifles tended to climb. To combat this they gave the AKM a stock that has less drop, the lower handguard a palm swell to add some grip, and they gave it a muzzle brake. Even with semi-auto civilian versions you will notice that your follow up shots are quicker with a AKM compared to milled AK-47s. One of the only advantages to a milled AK-47 is that the rigid receiver tends to lead to slightly better accuracy but often this aspect is exaggerated. The other advantage is that milled AK-47s tend to be sexy as hell. The smooth lower handguard, lack of rivets, and overall cleaner look is known to make a grown man act up.

    • @timewave02012
      @timewave02012 Год назад +4

      Not that it matters to most of us, but Battlefield Vegas finds stamped receivers eventually start cracking, and milled just keeps going.

    • @dancortes3062
      @dancortes3062 Год назад +1

      @@timewave02012 your right. They do have better long term durability with high round counts. I forgot to mention that.

  • @tomsmith2209
    @tomsmith2209 Год назад +1

    Still not seen anyone in the west get their hands on the AKV-521 yet. Would love to kusa selling them in the US and see how it stacks up against the 100 series, AK12, Galil ect. Excellent presentation, lots of info, thanks.

    • @Apolloneek
      @Apolloneek Год назад +1

      I really hope kusa would succeed because of my memories of when they were just importers giving us nice guns.

  • @future_phonk
    @future_phonk Год назад +1

    Can you do a video on the different symbols, markings, rivets, etc to identify different AK variants.

  • @DarkWolff.
    @DarkWolff. Год назад +1

    Killer gen change vid. And yes id go with the 103

  • @bryanwiedeman3154
    @bryanwiedeman3154 Год назад +1

    new threads, plus my 25round Magazine

  • @elsechalk575
    @elsechalk575 Год назад +2

    I somehow managed to get a ban compliant 7.62 Saiga almost a decade ago, Russian made in 2009. Looks like a 103 with the threads ground off the front sight, the bayonet lugs not machined, and no folding stock. I love that rifle, but...
    I think my quintessential 7.62 AK would be an ISIS Special; classic AKM rifle with a folding wire stock, slant break, and with plenty of wear. My first rifle was a cheap WASR and the look just stuck for me. My 103 is a joy to shoot but being the gun nerd I am I know it shouldn't have the wood furniture I have on it.
    If it wasn't a legal headache I'd absolutely convert my 103 to a 104. That's my SBR of choice, mix some old wood with modern lower handguard and optic... Maybe if I move out of the ban state I'm in I'll give it some more consideration, no flashhider on a 12.5" barrel and having to notify the ATF weeks in advance if I go shooting over state lines (which I do half the time) are just too much of a dealbreaker. For now she's my AWB spite-gun that people can't believe is legal.

  • @jtv913
    @jtv913 Год назад +1

    Did you have your Arsenal SGL-21 refinished. The gloss looks good.

  • @RV-ds5uf
    @RV-ds5uf Год назад +10

    I bought a PSA AK 103 years ago on an impulse buy that I still regret till this day. Never had any problems with it, I just wish I would’ve bought the folding stock version instead of the fixed stock version. I would have to say that my favorite AK’s that I own are my Wasr10 and my Yugo M70AB2 underfolder. Good video!👍

    • @LosDoyerss
      @LosDoyerss Год назад +1

      The fixed stock version is much better. The stocks can get flimsy and loose on the foldable ones, especially from PSA. They are not high quality like the Russian ones.

    • @RV-ds5uf
      @RV-ds5uf Год назад +1

      @@LosDoyerss true! I like the triangle folders. I wish I would’ve bought that one instead.

    • @jmmartin7766
      @jmmartin7766 Год назад +1

      I love my M70-AB2, I just wish it wasn't so freak'in heavy... about 12 pounds fully loaded. Makes my 10lb. AR seem like a breeze, though lol!

  • @royshobe6642
    @royshobe6642 Год назад +1

    Thanks for making this video,! And would pick a 103 7.62

  • @jeremiahhook3001
    @jeremiahhook3001 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for that hat sir

  • @gregb1469
    @gregb1469 Год назад +2

    I can’t pick really. I’m just collecting because I like different styles and flavors from different country’s. I would take any of my AK’s into a self defense situation though, over any of my other platforms. I don’t have a 103 yet, but it’s in the rotation after a Polish and a Yugo for guns I want to add to my collection.

  • @jameshayden5053
    @jameshayden5053 Год назад +1

    Definitely do a Yugo Pattern Video.

    • @N-A762
      @N-A762 Год назад

      That would be so sick!

  • @glent5659
    @glent5659 Год назад +3

    So why did they have the presence of mind to thread the barrels for a muzzle device on the type 3s only to offset that by placing a thread protector on them?

    • @TheBiggestIron
      @TheBiggestIron Год назад

      Same reason the stg44 was that they. They expected to update them and eventually use BFAs, flash hiders, ie polish did that, Breaks, suppressors. They simply didn't execute those plans on the old guns

  • @youtubedude3422
    @youtubedude3422 Год назад +1

    Your opinions on AK-12s would make shotgun lovers around the world rejoice

  • @OGAngrySauce
    @OGAngrySauce Год назад +1

    AK104 or 204. 7.62 really shines in that short package.

  • @robgrey6183
    @robgrey6183 Месяц назад +1

    7.62 103 and a Polish milled AK.
    -The 103 is everything I want in an AK and is significantly lighter than the Polish milled. Just weighed the 104- it's a 1/4 lb. lighter than the Polish milled gun, with a light, red dot, and sling installed.
    -The Polish milled is smoother.
    -The 103 folding stock has its uses.

  • @dougdunlap6890
    @dougdunlap6890 Год назад +1

    Good idea for a new video ..!

  • @davidlmatteson
    @davidlmatteson Год назад +1

    My primo ak is my khyber copy. Akm with a triangle folder. Best looking ak by far!

  • @teaganwindago3132
    @teaganwindago3132 Год назад +1

    I Don't know what my two are. Well the one I bought was a century arms probably 15 years ago. It came with a Tapco trigger that's great. I replaced all the wood with all Tapco Furniture. Including a folding stock, Streamlight TLR 1 HL and an expensive scope, Blue force gear sling and and a ITAC for grip. AK's will blow apart cheap lights and optics. I learned that the expensive way. I understand the ballistics of the 762x36 round so I know my limits. Up to 400 yards I'm Dead On. I do know there from 2 different countries.

  • @eltenda
    @eltenda Год назад +1

    Very interesting brother!

  • @DrumBlitzKrieg
    @DrumBlitzKrieg Год назад +1

    really wish the AK100 series furniture was available- that Arsenal AK103 wouldve been gnarly with the railed polymer handguards

  • @richardb8157
    @richardb8157 Год назад +2

    If I had to choose one true AK variant it would probably be an AK74 folder with side rail for scope. If I'm confined to what's currently offered on the U.S. market right now though, definitely going with VZ 58 or Galil Ace gen 2. Only "AK" type rifles worth anything near what's being asked currently. Sad times.

  • @rrcal1
    @rrcal1 Год назад +1

    When are we gonna get a Lethal Weapons video?

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  Год назад

      We have it ready to go. We will post it eventually.

    • @rrcal1
      @rrcal1 Год назад

      My man... Super excited to see that@@KLAYCO47

  • @ricardobn1263
    @ricardobn1263 Год назад +1

    My favorite part of The Weekend 😌

  • @KillerBD
    @KillerBD Год назад +1

    I still love my SLR-107F, would love to get into an AK-74 clone. But sadly, most people never got into the 5.45 so the market/ammo-availability just never got with that program here in the US... Having shot a number of full auto rifles, the AK-74 is the best. IMHO, beats the socks off an AR/M4.

  • @markall8641
    @markall8641 Год назад +1

    Thanks Clay for the history lesson! I have now learned that my two Mak90 rifles are just AK47/AKM bastard child rifles front sling swivels, vent holes on gas tube.1.5mil receivers. Guess china wanted AKM but didn’t want to pay Russia for rights…. They have the smoothest triggers. Still want a 5.56 ak and someday may sell one to get one on trade.

  • @BNatoAk
    @BNatoAk Год назад +2

    Milled wood, stamped wood,and stamped true black.

  • @scottlehman9738
    @scottlehman9738 Год назад +1

    I think im looking forward to Mike's AK

  • @edwardkotchounian5058
    @edwardkotchounian5058 Год назад +1

    hey klay your opinion whats the best active muzzle device for flash and recoil on 12.5' barrel akm x39, i figure you got the experience so i listen,thanks bro

  • @future_phonk
    @future_phonk Год назад +1

    @2:57, you said they make a receiver on a lathe. Did you mean CNC machine?

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  Год назад +2

      Meant to say a milling machine

  • @tPsychedelic
    @tPsychedelic Год назад +1

    Klayco47!! Please please respond! I’m looking into building an AK-104 clone from my Arsenal SLR-107r just waiting on tax stamp to SBR it. My question is what builder do you suggest. I’ve been looking at M-13 industries but my goal would be for it to be made by Jim Fuller at Fuller phoenix Any other AK builders/gunsmiths you recommend ? Huge fan by the way been watching your stuff since you started. Your the reason I got a Draco😊. Any advice helps

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  Год назад

      Sure man. Check out my "Top 5 ak gunsmiths" video. I list all of the smiths I have used that I would trust.

    • @tPsychedelic
      @tPsychedelic Год назад +1

      @@KLAYCO47 than you much. Will definitely be checking that out. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

  • @charlesadams7862
    @charlesadams7862 Год назад +2

    So the ak103 have a thiner barrel then a akm. Have you ever had heat shift issues? I asked because at the gun range saw a 103 after a little while of shooting he was missing the steel.

  • @Jason47-74
    @Jason47-74 4 месяца назад +1

    Я люблю АК-103! Да Детка Да!!! Ну конечно первый АК-47 красивая тоже.

  • @The_Fubar
    @The_Fubar Месяц назад +1

    There is an interesting parallel between the development of Soviet AKs and Soviet T-54/55s series of tanks. Where early T-54s also went through three initial phases with
    T-54 model 1947 like Type 1 AK-47
    T-54 model 1949 like Type 2 AK-47
    T-54 model 1951 like Type 3 AK-47
    And finally all that led into a standardised Ultimate T-54 the T-55 mirroring AK-47s evolution into AKM. Both AKM and T-55 would be main soviet tank and rifle for the 1950s and 60s and both served well into 1980s in secondary role. And both would be often misidentified with their respective older designation and original design. To this day most people do not recognise AK-47s from AKMs and T-54s from T-55s.

  • @TRoutdooradventures
    @TRoutdooradventures Год назад +3

    What would the sam7sf fall under?

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  Год назад +4

      A lil type 3, a lil 100 series and alot of its own thing.

    • @TRoutdooradventures
      @TRoutdooradventures Год назад +1

      @@KLAYCO47 its a shooter ill say that much. Got a doe with it last year

  • @bigslinking
    @bigslinking Год назад +1

    Chinese spiker Type 56 Milled Receiver would be my choice for 100% primetime Kalashnikov.

  • @YotaDaryl
    @YotaDaryl Год назад +1

    Own all...love all

  • @Mr_Lasagna
    @Mr_Lasagna Год назад +2

    Now do 556

  • @christopherdolan7330
    @christopherdolan7330 Год назад +2

    Peak AK for me would be an AK-104 with either a Sureshot chassis or Zenitco rails. That's what I would grab if you were throwing me into a warzone in either the middle east or Africa.

  • @charliea3723
    @charliea3723 Год назад +1

    I would choose 103 or zastava best bang for your buck

  • @stanleyhall6102
    @stanleyhall6102 Год назад +1

    103 please! So when should I look for it in the mail?😂😅😊

  • @TMFShooting
    @TMFShooting Год назад +1

    Excellent ' 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @mac11daddy6
    @mac11daddy6 Год назад +1

    I still have my 104FR and it’s less recoil than any 5.56 I’ve ever shot plus mags are 5x lighter than AR mags. Only draw back is 5.45 heats up quicker then 7.62

  • @thevally6127
    @thevally6127 Год назад +3

    I will give props to KUSA for making clone correct rifles vs PSA. PSA gets props too but they put their own flavor to it and it is not clone correct. I need a saiga or a KR103 lol

  • @mountaingunner
    @mountaingunner Год назад +1

    Id do a lot of things in this world to own a saiga 103 like this one in the video

  • @sergejpetrov208
    @sergejpetrov208 3 месяца назад

    12:57 not sure about that, i have saiga 103 and i have fixed stock

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah lots of Civilian models have fixed stocks.

  • @stanley1554
    @stanley1554 11 месяцев назад +1

    my man really forgot about yugoslavia? your really gonna do the Serbs dirty like that bro .. 😆 great vid bud, just bustin balls

  • @michaelbirdsong196
    @michaelbirdsong196 Год назад +2

    Milled Ak the best Ak

  • @newdefsys
    @newdefsys 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'd take an AKM all day long. I prefer the 100 series but a vintage AKM is totally acceptable. I also like the AK-74 and its 5.45 round but it just never took off here in the States, so ammo availability is sus and that keeps it from being #1 (imho)

  • @dandude2010
    @dandude2010 Год назад +2

    Love my Vepr its the best.

  • @hailtothe_rooster1572
    @hailtothe_rooster1572 Год назад +1

    I have an Izzy reweld that’s the top prize of my collection but by numbers alone that Chinese “junk” takes first place. As long as imports are around I’ll choose them over other options

  • @dslag7812
    @dslag7812 Год назад +1

    As far as what AK I would choose?… ALL THE AK’S!

  • @kcghostt
    @kcghostt Год назад +2

    When you do a Yugo video, make sure and shout Jae out since he loves Yugos more than anything 💅

    • @KLAYCO47
      @KLAYCO47  Год назад +1

      I learned everything I know about Yugo's from him.

    • @kcghostt
      @kcghostt Год назад

      @@KLAYCO47 don't say that 😂

    • @kcghostt
      @kcghostt Год назад

      @@KLAYCO47 I mean do. Do say that ✅😂

  • @marshallbrumfield
    @marshallbrumfield Год назад +1

    Mmmkayyyy let's go!

  • @shepherdtaless
    @shepherdtaless 8 дней назад +1

    Slab magazine was for type 1 not for type 3