What spare parts I need for my AK? What should I do first with my new Wasr? Hopefully, this video will give you some ideas on what to do! Website with Links: www.akoperators...
Romanian guy here. Had used two AKMs, standard 7.62x39mm in military service - one in bootcamp and one in my combat engineer battalion. The first one was manufactured in 1964 (!!!), the second one was from 1985. There was no difference between them in yhe quality of woodwork or metalwork. Both fired great; I never had jams or other problems with them (of course, we cleaned them every day, even when we have not shoot with them). We also cleaned the magazines every day and we were told to be careful with them, not to drop them or anything. We didn't have to worry about the ammo, that was issued to us on range or when we were on guard duty. We shoot quite a lot, since there was a lot of ammo that had to be disposed of, so we shot quite old ammo, but it never misfired (being properly stored into an Army ammo dump helps a lot...). So what I'm trying to say is that I saw a lot of people saying that the quality of romanian AKs is not good, so maybe the producer (Cugir plant) or the importer are doing something wrong, or anything like that? As I sad, I used two rifles, old and used by other soldiers before me, and their performance was beyond satisfactory. P.S. And don't get me started on the accuracy issue, I only say this - it's not the gun, but the man that uses it. P.P.S. English is not my natve language, but I hope I'm inteligiblle. P.P.P.S. What kind of bayonet is that?!? It should have saw teeth on the other side!
WASRS get a bad rap because they were hastily made with rejected QC parts these weren't on Romanian military issued rifles. They have since gotten better over the years. Mine had misaligned sights, overly tight rivets, and a poor metal finish.
Hello Dan Dondera. I own a Cugir made AKM, which is very well made. When I bought the Cugir the front sight was dead centre, the gas tube was straight and wood to metal fit very good, as is overall build quality. On the range the AKM is accurate, and always attracts attention.
The first rifle that I ever shot, was a Marlin model 60, that second one was an M16A1. The first rifle that I ever bought was an AK47, I still have it.
Love mine. I lost a trigger axis pin on my second outing. Fucking paper clip. Got the retaining plate, no problems. The wood feels like pine(?!) I got the surplus Russian Red laminate wood from the AKOU store and it looks great! I needed to shape it to fit my WASR with a Dremel tool, it was no big deal.
I like my wasr. Put a few thousand rounds through it over the years that I’ve had it and not a single problem. Canted front sight, but it’s not bad enough to worry with. I was surprised with the accuracy of the rifle.
Rob, thanks for the info, and work you do with the AK's. And I salute you for your service in the U.S. military. I salute all veterans on this Memorial Day weekend, and their families!
Thanks Rob Ski ! Remember those who paid the price of Liberty this Memorial Day 2019. Thanks for your service to your new found home of the USA . US Navy veteran , Roger , Out !
You and Misha are by far the most incredible explainers about all types of AK'S I thank you for sharing all of your experience in AK'S as they are the most reliable rifles used all over the world !!!! i used a Galil 5.56 in my younger years back in my country same configuration as the AK'S but 5.56
I love your attitude you realize you need more than 1 AK. Yes Rob I just got into your channel and have learned so much even though I’ve had AKs for a long time. Thanks
I’ve been an AK guy since the fourth grade. I love that I can still pick up something from your videos. Also on a sidenote, I’ve actually bought a couple of the cheaper AK’s and played with them because I’ve seen some of your abuse and round count videos. Thank you.
I got several magazines w/ cosmoline all in it, I just heated up a giant pot of boiling water & took apart the mag & boiled them for several minutes. Then dry them off, oil them & put them back together,. works Great!
I've learned more watching two videos than I have learned over the past 5 years of going over the internet! Thank you and I hope your channel grows to well over 500,000 subs, you deserve it!!
I just love the AK platform. my grandfather had one before he died it was an old wasr and I fell in love with it first gun I ever fired at 8 years old and now I'm about to purchase my own this afternoon I'm super stoked 💥💪
Guys, visit the AKOU store. You can get a whole starter kit including a retainer plate, a modified safety lever and a sight adjustment tool together with a small "AK bible" that teaches you some basics about stance, gripping, zeroing etc. It's a really nice deal. [/commercial] Your advice is much appreciated, Rob. Thanks a lot. Much love from Austria, even though AKs are not (yet) allowed here
Excuse my asking, but why are AKs not allowed in Austria? You have hammer and sickle added to your national coat of arms but the most iconic Russian gun ever is banned? Where is the logic?
@@A.Flemming Basically, because even the semi auto variant is mechanically too similar to the fully automatic version. Government believes that it's too easy to convert them to full auto, and that everybody would do just that, if AKs were legal, not caring that fully automatic weapons are banned anyway. All we're allowed to have, regarding AK or AK-like rifles, is something like the Inter Ordonance R94, which is bolt action only (no gas piston and no gas port etc.). Even the VZ.58 is frowned upon, just because it looks like an AK. Other semi automatic systems, (like some ARs, the AUG and pistol caliber carbines), are fine, though. Better than nothing. But yes, it doesn't make any sense. That's politics for ya. 😒 Btw: Hammer and sickle are not crossed (anymore). The eagle burst free from his chains and holds them separated from another as a _symbol_ of freedom and independence. Yet the right to bear arms is not in our constitution, it's simply a granted right that could get revoked at any time. Because "freedom", I guess. 😕
@@ShootAUT I see your point now, and it's pretty sad that such a great nation with huge tradition of gun ownership and manufacturing is deprived of the joy of using the AK platform. If the Czech vz58 is legal so should be the Izraeli Galil or the Polish Archer ... I guess. Not the same as good old AK 47, not the same cartrige, but still something. Have you checked if the authorities would frown at these?
First thing I do is always replace the "paper clip" and use the axis pin retainer plate ! If you've ever broke a "paper clip " and had pins walking out you'll understand.
lol, the paper clip in my maadi somehow got bent and ended obstructing my magazine well. immediately replaced with the side plate, should be the first upgrade to your ak in my opinion
Thanks Rob, I love the channel. You have convinced me I need an AK. My daughter wanted an AK. Asked my friend at Altra "What is you favorite AK?" She came home with a VZ58 that needs one of the brakes you talk about. 👍
Thanks Rob for another great video. This was very informative. I never really thought about keeping spare parts for my AK ( Bulgarian SSR85C ) but now I'm taking your advice and putting a spare parts kit together. I think of it as a first aid kit for my AK. Again thank you for all you do for the AK owners out here and gun owners in general.
Thanks for the info Brother , I advise that you put some deck stain / shellac on your new picnic table to preserve it because I had one and it deteriorated within approximately 3 years due to not protecting it
@@2000rayc Any firearm should be cleaned when first brought home . There are remins of cutting fluids , chips of metal , storage and shipping grease , and such . Many moons ago I made the noob mistake of firing a Moisin without getting all of the cosmoline out of her bore . My mistake was worsened by shooting corrosive primed ammo in her . Not good .
Great informational video! The internet/RU-vid needs more videos like this with spot on information. Too many people out there have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to AK.
Don't get the c39v2. whatever you do, don't get that one in particular, or the RAS-47. For cheaper you could get a WASR. I'm going through century right now to get the c39v2 replaced and the hundred dollar difference. After 250 rounds the locking lugs and the bolt were getting gouged and deformed. It's a gorgeous rifle, dare I say perfect. Shoots like a laser BUT it's prone to catastrophic failure.
@@cameronzy279 I was thinking of getting a PSA ak 47gf3 I've seen Akou's video on it. So I'm just not really sure which one to get. I'm waiting to see the end of the 5000 rds on it.
Rob as usual you kick ass sir!!!! I look forward to all your new videos man!! Plz never quit with your content! Ok enough with the bullshit talk!! Oh I miss the pirate man!!! You and your wife take care !!
Great advice and excellent content. You ARE the AK source. Question: have you ever made any videos on Chinese AKs and talked about the differences between them and the Russian derivative AKs?
I'm glad I found your videos 3 years ago I bought a c39v2 I remember you were doing the testing and talking about how it was good so far you hadn't gone that far into it the testing. All over me all they sold was c39v2 every store carried them so that was my only option but once I got it I got busy with work and never used it last month I sold it for $800 and ordered a Wasr comes in Tuesday and I bought some of the stuff you suggested us I am honestly excited to start modding it out and taking it to the range. Also really glad I looked up the c39v2 end review lol or else I would of kept it and well lost money on that AK.
Just got a wasr after watching this channel. Glad u put this up. I also used your inspection video before I purchased mine. My wasr only has one bad rivet on the trigger guard which sucks but I didnt want to wait to have it sent back after I already had to wait 3 weeks. Now I'm in the 10 California "cool off" period.
A person should only own one AK...all other AKs purchased after the first one are just '100% complete parts kits'. Thanks for another great video, Rob!
I think you are right about having more than one. Love the concept of not just a Scout, but a classic with bayonet and nice wood, maybe a 12 and a 308. A pistol. Would make for a lovely shooters group!
Thanks rob, great video. Picked up my psa “moekov” gf3 yesterday. Really excited to get some rounds on it. Threw a bulgy recoil spring assembly, a spare hammer spring, and a spare bolt assembly in the range bag and ready to go. Two notes: the croat mags im getting are still needing the locking lugs to be ground to fit and another good item to have for those of us shooting steel case, is a case extractor. Dont need the extractor often, but there is nothing else that will really work in the field if you dont have it and it can ruin your day.
Jim Beam so, name me a single manufacturer that has never had an issue of some kind. That retainer pin is an extremely minor situation and rob showing that it COULD happen just means you watch for it.
Jim Beam again, name me ONE manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue in the past. And how do you know the hole is oversized? Do you even know how the pins are held in?
Jim Beam still havent heard you name a single manufacturer that hasnt had some kind of issue. I didnt excuse anything. It was a valid issue. Still isnt as bad as your “military grade” ak’s that have had canted sights, split receivers, cracked trunions, or any number of other issues. If a pin needs to be removed, hit with a hammer to flatten it slightly, and then reinstall it, id take that over any of the other issues i just listed.
Jim Beam im not in the military and dont need a “military grade” rifle, and id bet you dont either. How about you quit being an elitist rifle snob just because you like paying for a rifle that is years above your ability just so you can look down on somebody else just to give them grief. I know my budget and prefer to spend money on the rifle i “need” so i can get other equipment. Most of us are just more frugal. Besides, the only thing ive heard you complain about the psa rifles so far is the retaining pin. A zero dollar, 5 minute fix and you want to get hung up on it.
What I'm looking for is a pressurized flammable liquid attachment so when I get that 3 foot flash from a slant break I can take advantage of it and extend my flame by another 15 feet.
Yee Haw! America! Just like what I do behind my double wide when bump firing my PSA AK47! I hooked up the propane cylinder to an old stove pilot light valve! Got it mounted under the barrel with sum steel hose clamps. I dun took off the slant brake on mine though. Real gud fun when I'm drunk.
Just bought a PSA GF4 (AK-104) with the JL Billet handguard and wow does it look amazing. It isn't an import sadly but I'm just happy to get my first AK. I've had it for a year and its been great even while using my sandman S can on it.
I know you've probably heard this before Robski, if you can stretch a spring, it's no longer a spring. Sure, it will work temporarily, but once it sits loaded for a short time, you're back to the same problem. A spring with proper temper won't stretch. If you can stretch it, you should replace it. Springs are cheap. Replace them every couple of years.
WASR underfolder. I put in an ALG trigger group, BD2 muzzle brake, cheesegrater gas tube cover, and Molot grip (I like the shape better). Bolt hold open followers in my mags.
Hey Rob why don’t you put the spare parts you mentioned in this Video, in a single package and I will order the first one before you finish putting it together . I have a Polytech AK with a fold under stock . It would just be more convenient keeping all the parts in one bag but in separate packaging. Thank You Love your videos.
Try out a bottle of engine assembly lube on some of your newer guns. Its made specifically to reduce premature wear on metal engine parts. It sticks to metal and keeps the lubrication where its supposed to be. Works well for me, and you dont need to use much. Perfect for an ak range bag.
I plan on building one from a Romanian parts kit or an RPK parts kit. However right now I found some norinco 7.62x39 steel core for sale still in crates, $360 for 1200 rounds. A nice collectors peice that will fetch a nice price in a year or two.
Rob you are awesome I have supported you from day one and will keep supporting you thanks for all the info And all the parts I got from you From your central Florida chapter
A bucket of hot water and purple power and a bottle brush for cosmoline filled mags. Strip rifle completely down and spray out with brake cleaner and then clean and lubricate for new rifle.
