Videos tagged with Kalashnikov Concern

This YouTube video features an AK-12 rifle, with the creator expressing a positive initial impression, stating it "doesn't suck." The video also promotes the upcoming Kalash Bash TX event in 2025, directing viewers to its website for more information. Additionally, it offers merchandise through a provided link and encourages viewers to follow the creator on Instagram. The music used in the video is credited to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.

This video provides a critical review of the Russian AK12 rifle, examining its practical accuracy at 500 yards using iron sights. The review delves into the rifle's development history, highlighting changes made by the Russian MOD to adapt it from the AK400 platform. It addresses initial enthusiast reception versus hands-on reviewer experiences, questioning if the rifle is truly as bad as some portray. The video covers the rifle's deficiencies, including cleaning difficulties and rust issues, and offers a concluding analysis.

This video features a practical accuracy test of an AK102 rifle, also referred to as the AK Niner Mk3. The rifle is a modernized hybrid based on a Russian Saiga 5.56, enhanced with a Sureshot Armament Group Mk3 chassis and Primary Arms / Holosun ACSS optics. The reviewer highlights how the upgrades make the rifle feel more like a Western-style platform, balancing reliability and accuracy without sacrificing shootability. The test focuses on accuracy at various distances up to 500 yards, using Fiocchi 55-grain ball ammunition. The video also mentions a discount for Slate Black Industries MLOK accessories and provides links for supporting the channel via Patreon and Amazon.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the AK-107 and Kalashnikov SR-1 rifles, focusing on their balanced recoil systems. The creator explains how the system counteracts bolt movement rather than bullet recoil, detailing its design with dual pistons and a connecting trolley. While the AK-107 is the military version, the SR-1 is a semi-automatic competition variant with an AR-style lower and magazine compatibility. The video notes the SR-1's commercial failure due to complexity, weight, and QC issues, highlighting that its flat-shooting characteristic is largely due to its muzzle brake, similar to AR competition setups. The Russian military ultimately did not adopt the balanced recoil system.

This video announces the unveiling of the new Kalashnikov AK-19 assault rifle, a variant of the AK-12 chambered in NATO's 5.56x45mm round. It's designed to compete in Middle Eastern markets currently dominated by American and European manufacturers, emphasizing its lighter weight, lower cost, and comparable accuracy and ergonomics. The AK-19 features an adjustable foldable stock, a different handle for recoil reduction, and compatibility with NATO-standard sights and quick-mount silencers, addressing previous limitations of Russian designs. Kalashnikov aims to leverage its reputation for reliability in harsh conditions to capture new markets.

This video provides a look at the AK-12, a new Russian military assault rifle, and its civilian semi-automatic variant, the TR3. While the TR3 boasts an appealing aesthetic, the review suggests it lacks significant substance or features, with the focus being on the rifle's design and manufacturer. The video acknowledges support from Austria Arms and 9HoleReviews, and thanks Sellier & Bellot for ammunition.

This video provides an in-depth look at the AK 103, highlighting it as the final 7.62x39mm rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. The content emphasizes that the AK 103 is a significant advancement beyond the AKM, detailing its importance to Izhmash and its commercial success. The review features Russian small arms expert Vladimir Onokoy, discussing the rifle's legendary durability. It also references an extensive 50,000-round endurance test, comparisons to Saiga conversions, and trials by the Pakistan Armed Forces. The video also briefly touches upon new AK 103 variants from PSA and Kalashnikov USA showcased at SHOT Show 2020. Contact information for conversions and support links for the channel are provided.

This video provides a practical accuracy test of the AK-103 rifle, specifically focusing on its performance out to 500 yards when paired with a Primary Arms 2x ACSS GLx prism scope. The author discusses the AK-103's features, its advantages over other 7.62x39 AK variants, and its suitability for a "Middle East" loadout in non-permissive environments. The review highlights the scope's low maintenance, high performance, and flexibility, drawing parallels to older Soviet setups. Supporting gear for observation, such as Vortex Optics and digiscoping kits, is also mentioned.

This video features Max Popenker discussing the Soviet and Russian development of the 9x39mm suppressed rifle cartridge. The conversation covers early attempts to improve suppressors and explores various firearms chambered in this unique caliber, including the AS Val, VSS Vintorez, OTs-14 Groza, SR-3, SR-3M, and VSK-94, as well as the ongoing development of the AMB-17 by the Kalashnikov Concern. The video highlights the history and technical aspects of these specialized firearms and their associated ammunition.

This video tests the practical accuracy of a "AK-Niner" rifle, conceptually based on the Spetsnaz AK102, at distances up to 500 yards. The rifle, identified as a Russian Saiga 5.56 from Izhmash/Kalashnikov Concern, is shot with Fiocchi 55-grain ball ammunition. The test uses an Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO) red dot sight, with shots segmented in 50-yard increments from 150 to 500 yards. The description also promotes a newsletter signup, a discount for Slate Black Industries MLOK accessories, and a Patreon support link. The video highlights specific gear used and provides distance conversions to meters.

This video showcases new firearms from the Kalashnikov Concern, including the RPK-16 machine gun, VSV-338 sniper rifle, SVK marksman rifle, and PL-15 pistol. The RPK-16 is presented as a potential successor to the RPK-74. The VSV-338 is a long-range sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. The SVK is a semi-automatic marksman rifle designed for Russian special operations, available in 7.62x54mmR and 7.62x51mm. The PL-15 pistol is a new sidearm designed for the Russian military. The video highlights these firearms using promotional footage provided by Kalashnikov Concern.

This video discusses the impact of Obama administration sanctions imposed on Kalashnikov Concern, the manufacturer and importer of Russian-made AK rifles. It addresses the question of whether these sanctions will remove AKs from the US market, exploring the implications for consumers and the firearms industry.