A bonus episode for you! As part of the production for our AK-47 episode that launched yesterday we spent a little time talking through just a few variants and examples of the historic and iconic AK platform. Make sure to watch yesterday's episode of Loadout all about the AK-47 where we explore more of the weapon's legacy and life in pop culture and video games. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmhm3KlueJq3gNo.html

@snakevenom56

Жыл бұрын

Even another caveat, there are still milled AKs being made today, with the primary manufacture of modern, original (as in not part kits assembled in the US), good quality milled AKs being from Bulgaria by Arsenal

@alanolivas7228

Жыл бұрын

I love the discussion about ak variants. Hopefully, Jonathan goes over the different calibers, modernizations, exports/ imports, yugo vs. akm, and newer series such as 100s, 200s, and 10s. 2020 AK 10s look so nice.

@t4nkychannel921

Жыл бұрын

I know that the Royal Armories has a hard time getting them, but I would have loved if Johnathan had talked about some of the more modern variants, like the 74 and the 100. Also, if anyone wants to read more about the AK's history, check out The Gun by CJ Chivers.

@SlowPokey30K

Жыл бұрын

It would be cool to see a loadout episode on the 1911 I feel like it’s probably the Most iconic self loading pistol

@hansolowe19

Жыл бұрын

I've worked with gold foil, it can be rubbed on, like one might rub silver foil on something. I believe electrolysis also works, but you should absolutely not take my word for it. There's different ways to do it, I worked with artists that made bronze statues. Some liked gold foil on some of their creations. It can come off, at least what I saw. Gold is very soft and not useful for this kind of application at all. Very impractical. Anyone wearing a gold ring will know that an unlucky bump into basically anything "hard" can turn your ring into an oval. You could even make marks on it with your nails, depending on how many karats it is. TL:DR gold is good for shiny things and electronics, bad for almost everything else.

The look on Jonathans face at 5:36 when he knocks the stock of the gold AK on the table :D

@SkarrGaming

Жыл бұрын

lol, i didn't catch that

@ironic_iron8770

Жыл бұрын

Not only does Johnathan know a lot of details on firearms, but he will notice how you handle it too

@ijiikieru

Жыл бұрын

They should make a compilation of every time Jonathan reacts like this when Dave handles their weapons. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Subtle but funny.

@JohnyScissors

Жыл бұрын

Well good thing he's handling guns and not some ancient brittle artifacts lol

@tarnetskygge

Жыл бұрын

probably scraped a few dollars' worth of gold off of it lol

6:43 his look went from "ah this is pretty cool innit" to "this is the real deal" instantly

I've said it before and I'll say it again. When I was able to go to the museum in person back in May it was an absolutely amazing time. The curators were polite, kind and answered any questions I had. Hopefully next time I'll be able to say hi to Jonathan and the team behind the scenes

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Im so glad they are finally covering the Ak variants, its about time. Especially when they do so many reactions to other video games.

@gn4128

Жыл бұрын

Sadly, they didn't show something like Galil or Valmet

@gregvaughn123123

Жыл бұрын

@@gn4128 he covered the Galil in the Payday 2 video. He considers it to be a derivative not a variant of the AK

@fabe61

Жыл бұрын

What did they cover though? This was thin

The Hussein AK is a really rare piece. Interesting that it has the shorter, AKM-style handguard (rather than the typical Tabuk/Yugoslavian 3-hole HG), plus a Galil-style gas block/front sight and an interesting muzzle device.

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

It's a unique variant to Iraq, surprisingly.

@GeN56YoS

Жыл бұрын

@Kilgor they were made in Iraq, it's in the name, Tabuk AKs

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

@Kilgor Er, no, it isn't.

@YakrifZee

9 ай бұрын

The British stole it, as usual.

@VersedFlame

5 ай бұрын

@@GeN56YoS Man, I'd wish to know what Kilgor said. Man got shut down by Jonathan, there's some pride in that.

AK47 is much like M16, its a catch all term for weapons of a shared lineage and mechanics, all pretty much the same to the user despite their vast differences to us nerds. Heck, even what became the M4 was first called the M16 Carbine by Colt themselves.

@QualityPen

Жыл бұрын

M16 carbine makes sense. The M4 really is just a short-barreled M16. But, modern people, especially technically minded ones (myself included) are OBSESSED with categorization and classification. Same sort of deal with the AK-74M’s short barrel version being called the AK-105. We do the same thing to historical weapons now. Sidesword, arming sword, longsword, Viking sword, scimitar, saber, gladius, kopis, falcata- these were all just called “sword” (and that’s it) by the people who actually used them back in the day. Maybe “curved sword” or “two-handed sword” would have been used.

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

As I say in one of these videos, it depends on your purpose. If you're a layperson, 'AK-47' is fine. If you study small arms and light weapons or even if you're a journalist, it's incorrect.

@tommyscott8511

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanferguson1211 Aside from making videos like these (and 'Expert Reacts' and 'What's This Weapon?' what other ways do you feel corrections could be made towards rectifying misconceptions about terminology (Other examples might be AR-15 vs M16/4)?

@afd19850

Жыл бұрын

If I am not sure I generally say an "Ar15 pattern" or "Ak variant" irl its easier to tell them apart but in games and media its not always easy. Even IMFDB guys get some wrong. There are a few "M16 carbines" and rifles like 933 which aren't m4's but aren't M16's. You also have like the air force versions and "goverment carbines". Its just safer lol. AK's pattern can be easier but without looking at it closely, could you tell a type 1 from an AKM in a game?

@AICW

Жыл бұрын

The M16 has already become pretty forgotten. Every freaking person now says AR15.

Covers the AK variants, and yet not the 74s. Once again my brothers, we are neglected.

@rbgerald2469

Жыл бұрын

Aye. It's sad..the AK-74 and it's variants are like my favourites of the AK family.

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

@@rbgerald2469 This video is about the (so-called) 'AK-47' variants i.e. variants of Type 1 - Type 3 AKs. I'm sure we'll cover 5.45 and other variants at some point :)

@damascus1111

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanferguson1211Glad to hear it, thank you for everything you’re doing!

@rbgerald2469

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanferguson1211 ..I will look forward to that! Thank you mate!

@burr6303

Жыл бұрын

They released two videos, they touched on the 74 in the other

The UAE and Qatar arm their "elite guard" with chrome-plated Valmet rifles, the Valmet being a Finnish derivative of the AK-pattern rifle.

@Zmeeed01

Жыл бұрын

With the amount of sunlight those two countries have, their elite guard probably doubles as beacons for the ships

Slight error at 2:07, Johnathan points at the type 2 milled AK, the video shows a clip of an AKM (which is not milled but stamped)

Love it, man this episode is only the tip of the iceberg on how many Ak variants are out there and how many different stocks or handguards from one variant is mismatched with another

Would love to see a Loadout on Launchers, or maybe just a deep dive on something like the Panzerfaust or the PIAT

@riley5133

Жыл бұрын

I think Jonathon mentioned in a recent video that they don't have as vast of a collection when it comes to Launchers. Not positive. It would be cool to see.

9:04 I'd run around the map just picking up the dropped empty mags and cash em at the pawnshop after the match.

Today when you "gold plate" something, it is often titanium nitride. It looks like gold plating, but it is much more durable and won't wear away easily where moving parts rub against eachother.

This is a great series of videos. This one in particular is amazing showing the differences between a Russian and a Chinese copy of the assault rifle. I love these details. Awesome job. More of this with Jonathan of course. Cheers Dave.

2:03 he was talking about the milled version and they showed the stamped version on the screen

I like what Jonathan says at the end. It's easy to get lost in the specifications or representations of these weapons in the media we consume featuring them and forget what their purpose might have represented in reality, the gold one specifically.

Perfect timing with this vid as I plan to finish up an AK build today, need to pin the gas block to the barrel.

Great video thanks guys I love loadout its a fantastic show I love the history of firearms keep up great content respect 🙏 👍 😀

Very informative:)

You should do a series playing games with Jonathan! That would be sick!

That type 56 is absolutely gorgeous 🤤

1:24 Emotional Support Sturmgewehr cameo! :D

love this

Fun fact, plating like the gold plating shown on that AK, is measured in “mils” or by the thousands of an inch (figured I’d point this out as a player since they were trying to accurately describe how thin the plating is)

Jonathan is so knowledgeable and Dave does a great job

It's great how you break down guns

Now that you have done a breakdown of AK varians, what about breakdown of AK derivatives

@Bazinguh

Жыл бұрын

Too many but yeah that'd be cool

@gn4128

Жыл бұрын

Also, ammo difference would be cool. For example, not so many people know that 5.45 is more effective that 7.62 if there is no armor

@k24civic

Жыл бұрын

@@gn4128 7n6 or bust

@Stevenwave-

Жыл бұрын

I think they've looked at the Saiga-12 before haven't they? In a shotgun ep.

My god type 1 aks are beautiful. They're super rare as is, but even more so in the US. If im not mistaken, their internals are a bit different than later models

6:00 *suspiciously eyes my Golden Desert Eagle*

Jonathan, always respectful of the bang switch when holding

I have actually seen chromed AK rifles in North Korea. They were being held by the guards at the International Friendship Exhibition and were exceptionally shiny. I don't recall being allowed to take photos of them but I will look and would be glad to pass them on if had them and if they were wanted.

Finally. Long overdue!

Dave and Jonathan are the only reason I watch this channel. Also, Dave Jewitt and Jonathan Ferguson. Name a more iconic duo. I'll wait.

i built my first ak and it’s crazy that this content is on my youtube feed now it’s a great gun

@adenkyramud5005

Жыл бұрын

How's she running? All good first try?

The fact that there's historical precedence for the obnoxious Golden guns I pick up in COD is kinda amazing

I wish games would start calling AK rifles what they really are, AKM's, AK-74's etc instead of just calling them AK-47's because in most if not all cases they are not really. Actual honest to god AK-47's are very rare and valuable today.

I never thought i'd be sincerely pressing the like button on a gamespot video, but this is it.

Video start, a wild Ferguson has appeared use master ball

Watching this video makes me wonder what Jonathan's opinions on the OTs-03 SVU are

Akm has that slit on the muzzle and became one of it's signature look so how true was this in distinguishing ak-47 to akm? Is akm only has this muzzle slit or other ak's has this also?

Type 1 is goals!

Request for Jonathan to react to the weapons of the F.E.A.R game trilogy. Would be cool to see his reaction to the Mp50 repeating cannon in the first game, lol.

@t4nkychannel921

Жыл бұрын

YES! Those games, as well as being my favorite horror series, have this cool mix of grounded and wacky weapons.

You forgot to mention the Vz. 58... Troll comment

@k24civic

Жыл бұрын

Leave!!

finally the classic akl

Another way to tell apart a regular AKM and a Chinese is the rivet pattern in the front trunnion, the front rivet on each side sits a little lower on the Chinese variant

1:45 ooooHHH trunion!!!!

Any AK-74’s or the 100 and 200 (AK-12) series?

Type 1 and M have stamped receiver while type 2 and 3 have milled receiver easy way to identify type 1 ak is by looking if it has groove above the magazine well

@Azguella

Жыл бұрын

@Official_GameSpot1 go scamming somewhere else

Nice, really like this show.. Waiting on 1911

Do a video on AK family weapons like AK 105 AK 12

I'm happy I played tarkov, most AK I've seen on a game was Medal of Honor Warfighter

Please do the same for the M16

@TheSundayShooter

Жыл бұрын

[Spoiler Alert] The original AR-15 (SN XAR1501) was manufactured in the 1950s under the commission of General Willard Wyman: auto sear and all. There would be no retail model ("SP1" R6000) until 1963. In fact, early M16 (Colt 604) units feature _AR-15_ in the roll marks. So the M4A1 is an AR-15 the same way the SLR-104FR is an AK

I love that now that all of us that grew up playing COD and battlefield as kids/teens are adults and can own many of the guns from those games, gaming KZreadrs are producing gun content and guntubers are streaming and gaming 🤣

@DOKZAONE

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes America, the country of bulletproof school bags and metal detectors at schools 😂😂🤣

@chinchilla641

Жыл бұрын

@@DOKZAONE That's just in bad parts of inner cities. Cities have bad parts in all countries. Or does your country not developed enough to have cities? Bless your heart.

Them saying "that is Jonathan Ferguson" instead of "this" bothers me more than it should.

This was really cool but honestly the particular lighting and black tabletop are really not conducive to being able to pick out the details between these predominantly black / dark metal colored firearms. I know they're stylized choices to fit the feel of the video they want but a bit more visual clarity would go a long way for future episodes in my opinion.

What aboutgas bas block of this gold plated AK? I looks more like a Ak74 90 degrees block, not 45 degrees akm one. Or is this front sight just making it seems like it?

A gold ak >>>> Just works

Do one for the m16/m4

The Springfield Armory museum in Springfield, MA actually has a gold-plated XM16E1 from Vietnam in their collection, serial number 50,000. The rumor is that the gun was supposed to be given to President JFK (and we all know what happened to him). So the armory just has it in the backroom, and since Springfield Armory didn’t manufacture the M16, it’s unfortunately just sitting in the backroom, hidden from the public.

That golden AK is a legit a museum piece, I mean all guns that show up in this show are, but you know what I mean.

Nice

I would love to see the AR-15 and it variants

"It was recovered from Iraq" Ah, these british euphemisms for looting

Someone needs this to be sent to Brandon Herrera the KZread AK guy

QL topic pls more :)

It would be cool if he said where each gun came from like he did with the gold AK

@charlesgarey5723

Жыл бұрын

The Type 56 is Chinese, the rest of the rifles on the table are Russian.

Should make a new channel called "Gunspot".

If I you want to know what guns ate in a movie TV show or video game imfdb is a great resource.

I'd love to see Johnathan look at some weapons from Warframe.

May favorite peeve is when people refer to the ak-100 series rifles as ak-47’s

Golden Ray Kay! "Both high class & no class at the same time"

why the video is so short? =((

Do aliens vs predator 2010 I wanna know more about the shotgun in the game. Please go over the game soon!

And not one person thought to get the AKguy in on this?

There are also Beryl and Valmet, right? Beryl for Poland, Valmet famously Qatari Royal Guard.

Ah, kinda shame there wasn't an AK-74 and some of its variants...

@rbgerald2469

Жыл бұрын

Aye. It's sad..the AK-74 and it's variants are like my favourites of the AK family.

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

This is about the 'AK-47' specifically i.e. 7.62x39 variants :)

@rbgerald2469

Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanferguson1211 ..Oh ok..Thanks though!!!

Aww, nothing on the Vz.58?

@jonathanferguson1211

Жыл бұрын

No. Because it isn't an AK ;)

@k24civic

Жыл бұрын

Leave!

Kinda sad you guys talked about the Tabuk and didnt show a Yugoslavian M70

That tabuk gold Ak looks very similar to an Ak that was confiscated to a very famous drug dealer in Mexico except his was all gold & had engravings the barrel length looks very similar

First, this show is great :)

The AK owes it's existence to the Garand more than the StG44. Ironically the M16 is more closely related to the StG44 than the AK.

Okay, now do Luger variants

has jonathan ever held a gun in his armory and thought man I need to save up and buy this? I would with the kinds of things in that collection.

@JounLord1

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately with what UK gun laws are, for good or bad, even Jonathan would probably have a tough time owning most any weapon in the Royal Armory collection privately.

I always thought that the gold plating started from Goldeneye 007. I have friends who are into cerakote gold and 007 was there inspiration. Can you comment on what came first or if 007 took inspiration from cartels?

@rubberwoody

6 ай бұрын

I guarantee gold plating is older than 1997

If it is plated and not painted it may shed heat faster a la McLaren F1 engine bay.

I actually would argue gold plated guns have their roots in the west. Presentation firearms, and predating those presentation swords etc., were exceptionally "bling" gold plated and engraved affairs and usually gifted to military or political leaders as part of diplomacy or as part of a ceremony.

Barely scratched the main topic. There are so many AK variants you missed completely.

We live in a world where Gold Damascening was already invented and some people still decided that just dipping things in gold was the best possibly way to show off that they have more money than god... Method one: Something that looks beautiful and shows off the artist's great talent and effort. Method two: Hahaha! Electrode go brr.

No AKS-74U? Tiger RIfle (i know.. not an AK.. but it works the same as one)?,.. etc..

Nice. Next great step would be to educate gamers about the differences between the AK74 and AKM. 100 series AKs. Yugo AKs, Polish, Chinese - they're all different. But they share one thing - they're NOT AK47s lol

I always forget that this isn’t a guns channel.

You can see a part of Jonathan Fergusons soul leave his body as soon as the gold AK gets pulled out...

You can't go wrong with a ak

@onepointsix3684

Жыл бұрын

You have not seen a butchered ak build then. Some of them breaks my heart.

@champagnegascogne9755

Жыл бұрын

AN-94's maintenance says otherwise.

coom

I’d like a little more history like when did Russia switch from 7.62 to 5.45 but then I’m a gun nerd not a gamer.

@alexanderhenley7307

Жыл бұрын

1974.

@TheSundayShooter

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Soviets plagiarised the American 5.56 just as the German 7.92x33

Imagine applying to Gamespot only to eventually handle an actual real golden AK. What a career

@Stevenwave-

Жыл бұрын

Owned by the family of a brutal dictator no less.

I'm sorry Jon but over one fifth off is not "a bit lighter". AKM is _still_ the second lightest service rifle with the infamous M16A1 weighing only 200 grams lighter.

So only the type 56 has closed sights? Why does the golden “AK” have closed sights then

@k24civic

Жыл бұрын

Cause most tabuk (middle eastern) aks used chinese or chinese copied parts such as the front sight blocks

2003: America invades iraq 2022: A gold plated AK owned by a member of Saddam Hussein's family ends up in a *gamespot* video