As a guy who owns a Fuller AK from 2009 that hit over 15,000 trouble-free rounds...Jim knows what he's talking about.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I love mine, I got it in November 2015, Jim just refinished it for me!!

@alu.304

Жыл бұрын

He indeed does. Jim had some very dedicated and talented people working for him until around 2014/15 when he stepped away to "Rebuild from the ashes", Jim's quote, with the much smaller Fuller Phoenix👍 More to it than just a name. Jim and Chris Butler are the most knowledgeable AK builders our Country has ever had😉

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@alu.304 Jim has so much to teach!! I love it that he does a monthly build class with only 5 students!! When I registered, was for September 2023, the first date available!! Almost a year out!!

@Arthurian.

Жыл бұрын

There's PSA AK out there with 10k rounds and no issues.

@shawnsanders9450

Жыл бұрын

@@Arthurian. yeah I would put a original com block AK up against a PSA GF5-E any day.

Jim Fuller considers PSA AK's a decent middle quality gun. That's pretty high praise. I like his take on the AK12. Wish I could afford one of his guns.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

It is a well deserved praise from Jim, this is a great gun!!

@markdavidson1049

Жыл бұрын

I wonder what parts on the PSA guns make him consider it "middle". I am an AR guy and have several AR15s and 2 AR10s but I have the GF4 AK. I would think that with the forged parts, improved trigger and cold hammer forged barrels, they would be 1-2 steps above comm-bloc guns.

@nemisous83

Жыл бұрын

@@markdavidson1049 well the GF3 doesnt use a CHFB its just a nitride 4150 barrel. that's probably why he considers it a mid grade ak because all of your high spec AK's have CHFB's and chrome lining.

@Arthurian.

Жыл бұрын

@@nemisous83 he has an odd way of measuring imho.

@mrdato116

Жыл бұрын

PSA AK with FN chrome barrel is best AK I have shot, and I have shot a lot of import, Russian too.

What often gets lost in the conversation with AKs, that Mr. Fuller mentioned during this conversation, is that it's more important that the gun be accessible price wise for your average John Doe, then be the most premium Com-Bloc AK out there. Way better to have a gun, then have nothing at all, so if someone wants a Riley or a PSA, then there's nothing wrong with that.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I don't know much about Riley, but I know first hand PSA's are Great guns!!

@damil5721

7 ай бұрын

@@yrsued After years of dealing with problem after problem, poor QC, returns, failures, ect. PSA is a joke.

@yrsued

7 ай бұрын

@@damil5721 It is your choice, I have only had ONE issue and it got resolved within 2-3 days!! Other than that, never had an issue with any of their firearms.

@devinnewman2397

4 ай бұрын

I love my PSA

@slimdiggity9188

3 ай бұрын

@@devinnewman2397I agree. I love my gf5. I’ve put over 7,000 rounds thru it and never had any issues. Still goin strong

A Fuller AKM is The Apex of AKM's , The Man is a Living Legend.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he is!!

I have had some outstanding WASR 10/63s and literally ran the crap out of them. This was back in the day where everyone was bashing the WASR rifles. I did 3 gun with them and they always went bang and hit the target. They worked for me so I stuck with them. I have built a few AKs and they aren't perfect but run very well. Having a Jim Fuller built AK is still a dream for me.

@loquat44-40

Жыл бұрын

For all of the assembly problems that the Romanian wasr had, mine with some decent chinese ammo is a 3 moa gun once I removed the loose slant muzzle brake. I read on one Forum that the Romanians were making at their own cost of $75 per gun. If you have a properly set up factory the AKM was never intended to be an expensive gun, but it still needs heat treatment at critical places and also properly made trunions secured with good rivets. There are maybe one or two other parts that need to be well made.

That PSA GF5 is pretty solid. FN barrel, forged components - good foundation. The meridian defense guns are pretty nice too.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

That is next on my list

@Wes_Is_A_Mess

Жыл бұрын

I have their 103s with the FN barrel. I put Magpul furniture and foregrip on the frontend. I love it, not the best in the world, but I knew that when I bought it. JMAC tube adapter and a stock is next. I don't know what optic I want yet?

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@Wes_Is_A_Mess Nice setup, I wish I could see it!! Better yet, shoot it...

@g0ddamnitjeremy

Жыл бұрын

GF5 for the win!!!

@wirelessone2986

Жыл бұрын

So PSA has CHF Fabrique Nationale barrels?

I'm glad I got into AK's when they were still cheap and available.. My mak90, two Arsenal's, Vepr, and Meridian Def, guns have all skyrocketed in value.. Its literally crazy what people will pay for one of them..

@yrsued

2 ай бұрын

I remember when you couldn't give these things away..

I stopped by Jim’s shop when he was still the owner in Vegas. Nicest guy on earth. He even took us to breakfast lol.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim is a wonderful person!!

Pretty high praise for PSA from Fuller himself. Even if he considers them mid-tier AK's. This was refreshing to watch.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

HNNHe knows a decent AK when he sees one!!

I love hearing Jim Fuller talk about AK. I mean, I could do it aaaaaall day.

I love Jim Fuller's sass. Imagine thinking you know better than he does.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Not many people alive know the AK Platform more than he does..

What an icon Fuller is!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

The best!!

THANK YOU JIM FULLER FOR HONESTY AND INFO!!!! IF ONLY OTHERS WOULD JUST SPEAK THE FACTS ON ALL MANUFACTURES AND GEAR.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Well, Jim does have the info and he loves sharing it!!

I’ve got a couple of the PSA AKs. A 103 and a GF5. I’m not an AK guy. I have them as range toys. I shoot them enough to be familiar and proficient with AK type rifles … that’s it. For my purposes, These rifles have been more than adequate. Both are quite good … for AKs.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

The two GF3's I have work great!!

@robk5943

Жыл бұрын

I've owned a few PSA AKs and never had a problem with them. The ones that performed particularly well were awarded with Zenitco furniture (before becoming unobtainium).

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@robk5943 One of mine has a Magpul MOE Kit, the other has a PSA Fakelite Kit. I like both!

I run kit builds, wasrs, old yugos ( o paps, n paps ), new zastavas, arsenals etc and my gf3 has had no issues and over 10k thru it so far. With that said, I bought a gf5 and it wouldn't make it thru one mag without bursting primers and getting primer debre stuck in the firing pin channel. All the problems they had, I've heard they have fixed these issues. We will see. Still love my gf3.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I wonder what was wrong with your GF5, I don't have one, but thought about getting one. I do have two GF3 Blems!!

@richardrobinson9534

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued the firing pin hole in the bolt was a bit too big and out of spec. Allowing the firing pin to extend too far puncturing the primer causing debre to shoot back into the pin hole causing the firing pin to get stuck. Could of sent it back to get fixed for free but I just sold it and bought another zastava.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@richardrobinson9534 Cool, but their Customer Service is awesome, they can fix it.

Watching from UK. Jim as always a totally stand up guy. Love his stuff with Mike Jones and his Dad.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim is a GREAT guy!!

@JohnQuickWick

Жыл бұрын

Doesn't it suck not to be able to own a tool as useful as these? Can you still own bolt actions in the UK?

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnQuickWick Good question, they were asking people to turn in knives in the UK...

@JohnQuickWick

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued dang, that's right. I own a Lee Enfield No 4 Mk1 Canadian Longbranch one. It's a shame what's happening in the UK, Australia, and Canada. That is why we'll never compromise on gun ownership. I hope it gets better for you all.

@frankrizzo454

Жыл бұрын

I live a mile from palmetto state armory and they have in store deals on parts and i built a AR15 for $225

He dang right though. I only run combloc factory AK’s and they are the only ones I trust other than maybe KUSA AK103SFS. Arsenal guns are my go-to.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

It's your money and I believe you should buy whatever makes you happy!!

I am a PSA Fanboy. But I only shoot 1000 rds a year thru mine. It would be awesome if I could shoot 1000 rds a month! I just don't have time...even if I could afford it. I'd say this video if very fair and accurate. Even though they didn't mention the lifetime warranty.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder, PSA does make a GREAT AK and yes, their warranty is great!!

@Widemouth1832

Жыл бұрын

I have a well rounded collection of AK’s. Including a VEPR, WASR, Arsenal, etc The fit and finish on the PSA is the best. I don’t baby my PSA’s. I run them hard suppressed and put them away wet.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@Widemouth1832 Me too, they are not meant to be babied, they are meant to be shot!!

I watch all videos with Mr Fuller, always a way to learn AK stuff 👍👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, Jim is full of great information and more to come!!

Thanks for this video guys 🍻 I've got lots of ARs, but started off with a WASR 10/63 and so I will always love AKs. My AK arsenal list has evolved into.. 1. WASR 10/63 2. Arsenal SAM7SF 3. PSA AKV 4. Zastava M90 5. Zastava M85

@jakeh6980

Жыл бұрын

Giving a full clear descriptive arsenal list for the left wing anti 2A ATF brown shirt scrolling douche bags, and google; anti 2A left wing censoring big tech. Like your style

@latymz

9 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

Rifle dynamic is famous from that man right there 👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim no longer owns Rifle Dynamics, his new company is Fuller Phoenix.

Love Jim Fuller. He's genuine and honest. I wish i could afford his guns, but i had ZERO Issue with my KUSA its a laser an reliable.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

KUSA and PSA are both GREAT guns!! You can't make a bad choice with either brand!!

I could listen to Jim Fuller all day.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@brianhoxworth3881

Жыл бұрын

He's been quiet lately, guess he's busy. Just announced the other day they are coming out with some rifles, no more custom work for now.

I have a GF3. It shoots good and it's as accurate as it needs to be. I have a WASR too that I like. I'd like to get a 5.45 AK but the ammo situation really concerns me.

@bigchomnk2934

Жыл бұрын

Ak101 over ak74 you get the aesthetic and ammo availability

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

7.62 is still plentiful in the US, I hope it stays that way!!

@DarkWolff.

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued isn't PSA still going to be producing 7.62 and 5.45 on a grand scale in 2023, I heard they were or had bought presses from the Tula plant

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@DarkWolff. I’m not saying you’re wrong, just that I don’t know about it, but I will find out about it for sure

@superfamilyallosauridae6505

Жыл бұрын

@@bigchomnk2934 That's what I was hoping for. I have a really early KUSA KR-103, pre-sidefolder release. The thing is just immaculate. At the rate they were going in mid 2021, if they'd kept the quality and delivered KR-101s, that would be my favorite AK of all time. Like an AK-74, but 5.56, immaculate, side folding, a true 100 series gun, etc. Alas, KUSA has completely lost its grip on seemingly everything since and it is a huge shame. One of the worst things that could've happened to American made AKs.

Myself and a few family members have dealt with PSA and their products are really up for discussion per your budget. You want and pay for quality you get it- you want cheap you get cheap. I appreciate the variety of products(AK platform choices could be better) and appreciate your opinion Jim. Thank you fellas

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

There is an AK for everyone's budget!! I got a couple of GF3's, so far, so good, but a GF5 is in my future!!

This was like a name-drop for me and walk down my early career. LtCol Blish kickstarted my Instruction Career when he was the Training Ops O at Group 47 in Miramar. I did 250, 260, met LtCol Cooper, Hans Vang, and Louis Awerbuck in a 2 week span. I had the honor to IA for my friend Louis for 3 weeks at Camp Pen teaching Combat Shotgun. Off to my 1st Iraq deployment in August 04. Left the Marine Corps as a SSGT in 2005 after 14 years to be CATM in the Air Force Reserve. Deployment to Iraq once more in 09 and some life challenge stuff after returning. Sent a "new" Romy G and a NiB Arsenal SLR107F off to Rifle Dynamics in late 2011 to have them rebuilt by then the Jim owned RD, JB Perrier built mine👍. Gifted the completed Romy G to my best friend and 3x Deployment buddy Nic. Done a couple classes with both guns. Absolute working art👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

That is so cool, thanks for sharing!! I met Jeff in the early 90's, at SHOT Show, never met Lous. Hans is a friend and Freddie is a GREAT Friend, we do a lot of Videos for this channel, look them up!! Freddie and I will do more Videos coming up soon!!

@alu.304

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued subscribed👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@alu.304 Thanks!! Let me know when you're back to AZ, I'm in Peoria!! Freddie lives close by.

@alu.304

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued Wife loved the area so we will definitely be back👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@alu.304 Please do, stay in touch!!

Jim is the GOAT! I have his RD but now need a FP one!

@neilkarella1191

Жыл бұрын

Man I don’t think they are worth the cost anymore. It’s getting to be a status symbol. Even the arsenals are getting out of hand

@HoboBob

Жыл бұрын

@@neilkarella1191 If you shot a lot you wouldn't say that.

@raptorman6589

Жыл бұрын

Over priced and over hyped

@HoboBob

Жыл бұрын

@@raptorman6589 you probably don't run more than 1,000 rds a year in your guns do you? lol

@Dope_One

11 ай бұрын

They aren’t worth the cost. RD makes good rifles but they are way overpriced. $2500+ for a Romanian parts kit built on a stamped receiver with a nitrided non chrome lined barrel is absurd, I don’t care who built it. I’m glad I bought my arsenal before ak prices skyrocketed

Man 😮I love ❤️ Palmetto State armory AK and I have like 8 😂😂😭😭

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

And I thought the two I have were a lot....

I think PSA and KUSA are probably the first US guns that got the metallurgy closer to import . Maybe the first companies to really understand it .

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

YUP, if Jim says so, I believe him!!

I have a gf4 with 2k round through it. I have to grind the back of the carrier down a little bit. But I believe it will harden over time. Other than that it functions flawlessly

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you send it back, they do have a great customer service at PSA.

That Midwest industries brake is great!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, the first one I tried was the AR version, that is why I ordered the AK Version, just because how well it performed on the 5.56 AR!!

Jim is the man, and Buster is my dream gun!!!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

You can own a similar one

@g0ddamnitjeremy

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued there is no way sir, I am too poor. That's why it's my dream gun.

I miss the good old days of affordable milled AKs like the MAK 90 and Polish model 1960. Those guns were affordable and were durable enough to go the distance. I guess once you move away from imports and parts kit builds due to import restrictions, cheap and durable milled AKs are out of the question. Century tried to make affordable American made milled AKs with the C39s but response regarding the durability of those rifles was mixed to say the least.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I know, a lot of AK guys didn't like them at all!!

@dancortes3062

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued Yeah some people said the C39s were great but then again those people probably didn't have high round counts in their rifles. I would think if they was so great, century would still be making them.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@dancortes3062 Exactly!!

@deadhorse1391

Жыл бұрын

I have two re stocked MAC 90s and pre ban Norico under folder…I used to sell them They all shoot fine

A Great and Honest Discussion Folks! I Wish I could Try one of Jim's Rifle's.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, we like what we do!!

I sure do you love my ak103 from PSA runs like a champ

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

One of these days, I will get one!!

I've got a Riley Defense AK and from what I understand some of their first had some issues but their newer rifles are pretty decent rifles. I've shot about 700 rounds through it and have had zero issues with it. I'm no gun smith though, but that Riley Defense rifle easily has the best stock trigger in any of the firearms I own.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

There you have it, if it works, it's a good gun!!

I love Jim! The American AK father.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Yes he is!! He hast taught many that now call themselves Gurus..

And yet even the great AK master Jim Fuller would not be able to say why combloc AKs are actually "better" than a PSA AK. Just because they were required to do it like slaves in those combloc times, steyr forgings, tried and true building steps that never really evolved means nothing. Only time will show what is "good" and what is "bad." The fact that PSA is cheap is only because they build it all in house, not because they're cutting corners. And to produce such high quality first generation models (their 100 line) is astonishing. They didn't learn the hard way like they did when they started out of a garage and made questionable ARs long, long ago. See MAC's tour of PSA and you'll know they are high quality guns.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

They are making REALLY GOOD quality guns now!! After the DPMS Purchase, they got a lot of REALLY GOOD info from DPMS...

Tim from Military Arms Channel just finished a tour of PSA's production facility. Given PSA's QC implementation and structure it's probably fair to say that Palmetto is or will soon be building some of the world's finest AK variants.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I knew that without visiting their facility, you can see it in the build quality of the finished guns!! I have two PSAK's and FOUR Daggers. They work!!

@bdockett

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued I own a PSA upper and other misc items. Nothing bad to say about them. Palmetto appears set to become another of America's great small arms manufacturers on par with Ruger and S&W. Palmetto's CEO (can't remember his name) is quite the dude and still young. Will be interesting to see where he takes his company.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@bdockett After Buying DPMS, AAC, Parker and Storm Lake Machine Barrels from the Remington Bankruptcy, YES, he is headed that way!!

@jjjr.1186

Жыл бұрын

@@bdockett Yes the psa facility is huge. It's one of the largest producers of multiple platforms today. And they are well proven. And getting better day by day. The FN cold hammer forged barrel enhanced ak is the best u can get for the money.

@1988HIGHROLLER

Жыл бұрын

I don’t need Tim from MAC to tell me how shitty Psa QC is . All over the net bud . Try again

I have a GF3, Maadi, WASR10, MAK90, and Galil Ace. They all work flawlessly. Never had any issues, no matter the price.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I only had one issue with an AK ever, and it's a long story!!

@JohnnyBGoode215

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued I built some and they too run like clockwork. AK'S are one of my favorite rifle systems. When properly assembled, they run flawlessly. The only AK I ever got rid of was an Inter Ordinance Inc. underfolder. I didn't trust it after reading about major issues that people were having with them.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyBGoode215 HMM, never had one of those or even heard anything good or bad.

@JohnnyBGoode215

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued Check out Robski's run in with IO inc on his channel AK Operators Union. The rifles had bad metallurgy in the trunions and bolt carriers. The receivers were so badly out of spec that they had to have a nylon bushing installed at the rear of the recoil spring to keep the bolt carrier from jumping out of the receiver during ejection of spent brass. They were very poorly made.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyBGoode215 Well, glad I didn't buy one of those turds!!

I think KUSA gets less hate mainly because they never had a history of making terrible AKs and started off building fairly decently rifles while PSA had a very rough start using cast parts like Century and IO, but PSA actually fixed their issues unlike Century(domestic production) and IO, and have been making fairly good guns for its price range, but there's a reason why PSA GF1 and GF2 isn't being sold anymore. as someone who owns both domestic(PSA+KUSA) and import(Zastava+WASR), I don't know I'll ever get a Jim Fuller AK, but a reputable custom built AK from authentic Combloc parts is definitely something I definitely want.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I would love to find a KUSA, but I haven't been able to find one at a reasonable price, that I why I have two PSAK GF-3's , I might get a third one for a project!!

I like the AK-12 it's aesthetically cool, and I'd buy it.

I have two PSA rifles (gf5 and 103) they’re great for me. They have run flawless so far but I only have a few hundred rounds through each, so I’m still vetting them. They shoot very soft compared to my SKS’s. If you get one just be sure to shoot them enough to work out any quirks. in my experience PSA has good customer service. My GF5 had a loose front sight post that would lose zero easily. I contacted them and they told me to send it in, they fixed it for free and reimbursed all shipping costs. So again, they can make great rifles just shoot yours to enough to know yours is up to par, otherwise they will fix it.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

YUP, they do take care of their customers!!

42 state governments currently say you have their permission to buy one

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know. But that is not what this video was about... I don't understand your post, please expand.

The jmac brakes work really nice on 762x39 aks they cut the recoil in half

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Cool, I will test one

@timothycain4512

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued yea try the rrd4c I think it's called it cuts recoil in half and keeps the muzzle super flat it tames the 762 aks good I use the 4 chamber ones on my 762 aks and 2 chamber on my 9mm and 556 aks just use standard ak74 brakes on my 545x39 tho but u will be shocked they make one in 14x1 and 24 mm for 100 series

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@timothycain4512 I will look into them, thanks

I am in total agreement with them. The weapon that works for the shooter is a good weapon. To hell what others think. The shooter gets to know his/her weapon. It is good to get input from experience shooters, however, the one pressing the trigger will make the decision what is good for him/her.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, the firearm you have one hand is the firearm that will save your life!!

I have a gf3 with 2,000 rounds through it, runs fine and is plenty accurate.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!! I have two of them!!

@laurencefidhburn1845

Жыл бұрын

and most people will never shoot 600 rounds out of them. they are basically reverse engineering these things. you can buy a 500 dollar ar15 from them and it will last 8000 rounds.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@laurencefidhburn1845 Most decent AR's last more than 8000 rounds, trust me, I have AR's that have lasted MUCH more than that!!

@laurencefidhburn1845

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued and? do you want a cookie or something?

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@laurencefidhburn1845 Can't have it, Type 2 Diabetic, but I would love to

The Meridian defense volk is the best ak I've ever shot. I own several ak's and the volk is hands down the best.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Never tried it, but I will look into it!!

I have a PSA GF4 pistol, I 6:02 love it! I don't shoot any kinda comps and it works well for me

@yrsued

8 ай бұрын

I like PSA AK's!! They're very well made!!

Well said guy’s. ✌🏾

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim is the one that deserves all the credit!!

I need a Fuller AK going to order 1 next year .

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I love mine, Great shooter!!

love Jim Fuller !!!!!!!!!!1

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

We all do!!

Classic sit-down. Is the honey badger the best MB for an AK? Looking to change my standard MB on a PSA AK 103. Was told it seems to cause a tilt to the left. Which, I notice.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

That is a Jim question for sure!!

BADASS.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

YUP, it will be much better soon!!

For the price Zastava post Century's disaster is the best and gives option for caliber 5,56 ,Grandel 6.5 or 7 62

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I had one of those early ZPZP's, I had to spend a ton of money to make it run properly!

its really nice the Jim Fuller said that the GF3 is mid grade because PSA does make higher quality AK's that could stand the test of time however they are significantly more expensive. I've had my Gf3 (among other AK's) for about 3 years now and im not going to saying ive run tens of thousands of rounds through it but it has run very well for the meager 1,800 rounds i've put through it. So for the American market that is more than fine, its not like the RAS-47 or any of the terrible other low quality AK's that are pretty much unsafe to shoot. The PSA rifles just dont last nearly as long before replacing parts as your combloc AK's

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

So far, both my PSAK's are running great. I know folks that shoot Red October Matches with PSA's and they run flawlessly!!

@shawnsanders9450

Жыл бұрын

No way a stock Comblock is going to touch a GF5 especially in price to performance. A basic comblok AK is now more expensive than PSA's top level GF5 AK.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnsanders9450 For the most part, yes, you get a whole lot more quality for less with PSA.

I can"t speak to the quality of PSA AKs but I do own 3 PSA AR 15s. Two have only a few trouble free mags thu them but one has somewhere between 4 and 5 thousand rounds with zero malfunctions and 2000+ rounds before first cleaning.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

They got their AR's together, then, they purchased DPMS, now, they are at a totally different level!!

those voice overs from jim had me dying lol

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim is really funny

Would love to hear Jim's opinion on the Premium series from PSA, particularly their 103s. The trunions and bolt are made with substantially better materials and they're the only ak in the world with a cold hammer forged FN barrel. Mine's an utter tack driver and AKOU has around 10k rounds through one and it's ticking like a clock still. Had nothing but great luck with everything I have from PSA. They had some growing pains in the early years, but even their budget ARs are more than sufficient now. A lot of people are just elitists when in reality they don't even have the Gucci guns they're railing on your middle level gun for.

@Arthurian.

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself. I'm yet to see the loudest voices produce even a cap gun.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I'm very happy with my PSA's, like Jim said, not everyone can afford a custom gun, this is a very high quality firearm for the price!!

@b.anthony9214

Жыл бұрын

They have the same trunnions in the 101’s and GF3’s now as well, is what I was informed about a week ago when I called their customer service to inquire about specs. But the FN barrels are really nice. Love my GF5.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@b.anthony9214 Interesting, I was told that beginning with the GF-3's is when they started the Forged Bolts, Bolt Carriers and Trunions, but I reserve my right to be wrong or being told the wrong information or even understanding the information the wrong way...

@b.anthony9214

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued Your not wrong my friend. I was just stating what I was told from their staff on the phone. Awesome group of guys and very informative when you talk to them. It’s my fault for not being more clear in my comment, in the GF3 it supposedly the same metal spec as the tool craft trunnions, whereas the 101-105 series have the tool craft. I might of misheard him or gotten my info boggled. My apologies if so.

I love my psa AK.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I do too!!

It is a very rare person who needs a $3000-$4000 AK or AR or practically any gun in that price range. If you’re a competitive shooter that’s one thing. Going through a thousand rounds a week, yeah, that might require such a firearm. For the other 99% of gun owners, you’re looking at 200 rounds per month on the outside for an individual firearm, and probably a lot less for most people. I haven’t done any polling, but within my circle of friends, coworkers, etc., most are fellow gun owners. The people in my daily universe are just about all gun owners. I go to the range more than most of them, and I only go once or twice a month, three times at most. I’ve got two AKs, among other firearms, and those two rifles get maybe 700 rounds each per year through them. I don’t have a GF-3 but if I didn’t have an AK yet and I was looking to get one, I’m sure it would fully satisfy my requirements. It will work just fine for the vast majority of shooters who want an AK. One of my AKs is a Century Arms C39v2. Yes, that “terrible” AK, that “piece of junk”. I customized it; it has an East German bolt carrier and recoil spring assembly, and a Polish WBP new-build bolt that I had fitted to it by a gunsmith. I’ve got probably just south of 6000 rounds on it by now, and it still at least passes a field gauge. Just had it out to the range earlier today as I write this and it still shoots just dandy. My other AK is a Zastava M70 ZPAP that I got for about a grand; I could probably pass that down to my grandkids if I ever have any; it’s all the AK I will EVER need or want. Yes, Mr. Fuller, you serve a niche and a very small one at that. I wish you every success, but for everyone I know, the idea of spending that kind of coin on an AK just leaves us scratching our heads. Cheers.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I know someone that shoots AK Matches with a PSA GF5, not an issue yet, he's been doing it for a couple of years now!! CONSISTENTLY!!

@M81_WOODLAND

Жыл бұрын

I'd imagine the majority of those owners who "think" they need a $3K-$5K AK...don't actually need a $3K-$5K at all. It's just a status symbol.

Gun.super done~ ;)

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it will be better soon!!

I own a zastava m70. I probably have somewhere around 800 to 1000 rounds in it give or take. It really is a nice shooting gun my only issue with it is the safety selector is super stiff. I do plan on addressing that issue soon but I feel a 1200 dollar rifle shouldn't have a issue like that as minor as it is.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! Never had an issue like that with my n$600 Blem PSA's!!

I have a MAK90 with an aimpoint on an ultimak, but I am going to the AR platform for a lot of reasons. The AR is quite modular and anyone can do basic part switching on it. Parts are everywhere and even a defect cheap BCA AR can be fixed by someone like me. ARs will handle 7.62x39, but the bolt lugs will fail sooner. The AR is a more accurate platform and decent triggers are not hard to install. The main thing making take another look at the AK is the new pending final rule on AR pistol guns with braces. My mak90 with a folded stock is about the same overall length as many of the pistol brace guns and so for transport in a tennis racket case, it is just about as good as the short barrel AR pistols, but this is with its 16 inch barrel.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

There are AMNY goos reason to pick the AK platform and you just mentioned a couple of good ones!!

@loquat44-40

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued The best reason is that i already own it. I overpaid and gave $350 for it at a pawn and gun shop in my town in either 93 or 94. I had no idea just how good were the chinese AKMs. They are made with 1.5 mm thick sheet metal for the receiver vs the russian that is only 1 mm thick. A few years later I ran into a fellow that was collecting the milled chinese AKs and i bet those cost a lot of money these days.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@loquat44-40 You did good, it is a great AK. If you already have one and you got it so cheap, you're golden!!

@loquat44-40

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued At the time I thought it to be very expensive. My sks rifle only cost $100. But all of the chicom and eastern comboc guns have soared in price. But the ARs have gone down in price. I am retired now and can buy what want as long the dollar does not crash.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@loquat44-40 Just like I thought that SKS's were too much money at $79!! I'm not retired yet, but Understand how you feel!!

It would be interesting to see what handguns Jim likes!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I can ask him!!

Great interview! Fuller knocked it out the park with his comments on selecting a AK or any weapon. What do you need ? Not want.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Jim knows the AK platform very well, he has great insight on what you should buy and should not buy.

would like to know more about the ak build with the foregrip on it

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I will ask Jim about it!!

I wonder what does Jim think about the Saiga sporter?

@josephshadrach8795

Жыл бұрын

I think fuler use to do alot of conversion on saiga

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I will ask him for sure!!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@josephshadrach8795 We will do a show on that!!

just bought one of those KUSA blem rifles.. waiting on it currently but figured 949$ might give this a try and see where it takes me.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never owned one. Jim says they are good, I trust him.

@DREKOWICK69

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued i am looking forward to trying something else other than 556.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@DREKOWICK69 you will definitely like the 7.62x39 caliber…

The only US made AK I would buy would be a BFT47. They are made well, accurate and cheap. Bulged forged trunion, forged parts carrier, chrome lined barrel etc

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

BFT?? Please expand. Please share.

Jim's done a fare amount of welding I see.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Quite a bit

The only negative stuff I've seen about PSA comes from their AK's and it's all about QC on assembly. I've dealt directly with KUSA and the only problem there is getting additional responses. I had issues installing the AK 2.0 trigger and they just pushed me off to CMC Triggers. CMC Triggers was beyond helpful but KUSA eventually got back to responding to emails. I went with KUSA for my AK b/c I wanted to install ZenitCo I had purchased and KUSA's firearms are all Russian pattern so the installation was really easy and didn't require any alterations, where as PSA seems like they threw together their AK's with the parts they thought would be best. They do use cold hammer forged components where KUSA just started doing earlier this year, but it also increased the price of their rifles by $300-$400. PSA uses a mix of 47's, 74's, and RPK parts. I also was on a budget.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Cool, you're happy, that is all that matter!!

@Dragotto

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued Yeah I can say I'm satisfied with my decision. But I also know I intend to buy parts kits one day and will buy parts from PSA.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@Dragotto Ya, doing a build is rewarding

I got a lot of good chit. But I still ain't got an AK yet. So I'm kinda drooling. Thanks guys.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Try it, get your feet wet with an American AK, then get a build!!

Had a century C39v2 that shot like a dream, but the bolt was slowly melting away. Got a Zastava ZPAP now, and I couldn't be happier with it. Doesn't shoot tiny groups like the Century did, but other than that it's way better.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

My Original ZPAP wasn't as good as the modern ones.

@cameronnorton5898

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued You must mean NPAP or OPAP. The ZPAP was newly introduced by the newly established Zastava USA two years ago.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@cameronnorton5898 I don't remember!! I will have to look at my books

I have a VSKA and it outshoots my saiga lol. It also has 6,000 rds ive had it for some tome

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

They work!!

@MrFlathead45

Жыл бұрын

I don't have a huge round count through my VSKA, but it has never failed to go bang...

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFlathead45 So that is the gun you need, it will help you when you need it!!

@MrFlathead45

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued I love the look on people's faces, especially when I hand them my vska and tell them "the internet claims it will blow up in your face if you shoot it"... just before they shoot it for the first time..... hahahaha... Haters are gonna hate, and the internet gives haters the chance to really show their hate. Lol. I own several firearms that the internet haters claim are nothing but garbage, but, for me, they just work and work and work. My VSKA, my R51, my "5.45x39 steel case only AR-15", and an assortment of cheap to high quality 1911's. My Taurus 1911 is very dependable... every bit as dependable as my Remington R1 or my kimber. The quality of some of it's components like the barrel link were questionable, but they worked. I have no problem with lower tier firearms. A 150 dollar SKKY will make you just as dead as a 3000 dollar wilson...

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFlathead45 That is the point!! Like I said before, I'm learning the guitar with a free Squier bullet HardTail Strat, if you gave me the EVH $50K special, I will still sound like shit!!

Some people are ak guys and some people are AR guys I like both but aks have always been my favorite platform since the first day I've handled one but ar and ak guys need to stop hating on each other its ridiculous

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I like and use both!!

@timothycain4512

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued agreed I probly shoot both as often as the other I just prefer ak platforms but enjoy my ars

@fernandofranco663

Жыл бұрын

I love my AKs as much as my ARs, but I have to admit, I'm more delicate with my ARs than with my AKs. I know my Aks can take the abuse.

@timothycain4512

Жыл бұрын

@@fernandofranco663 I hear ya I love my aks more than my ars for sure but I'm ruff as he'll on all of them they get beat up on barricades shot in the pouring down rain if we have to run drills that day my glocks to they get beat and banged up and rained on

Jim👍

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I thought me shooting 2k rounds of steel a month was light duty? Am I way wrong haha. I love my PSAs as much as my arsenals Galils Zastava’s and even love my pioneers

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

They are all good, but I prefer PSA for sure!!

Jim makes it pretty clear. PSA rifles did start off a little rocky but they’re turning out some nice quality rifles now. Anyone that likes AKs would obviously love to have a fuller build. But like the man himself said. Do you really need it? And for the vast majority of people no, you don’t. If you can afford one or have a job as a guntuber or just a collector then it’s understandable but if you’re spending outside your means or just buying it to impress internet nobody’s, you’re doing it wrong.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Very well said, I have two PSA's and one Fuller Gun, love all three of them!!

They should build them with milled receivers.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

The question is who makes good Milled Receivers nowadays?? I honestly don't know!!

Jim was right ,PSA make a great AK for the average Joe who wants to do a little training go to the range a bit and protect his family and he can get an AK with quite a bit of ammo to get him started for under a grand ,,i think PSA are great ,,betya half the haters dont own or never shot an AK before and bet if they went and had a look at there factory they would walk away lovers not haters!

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Most of them can't afford a $600 PSAK, they can't barely afford a $100 used POS, that is why they're haters!!

I really like my psa ak104

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

You should

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@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Great choice too!!

The M10-762 by M+M ... its a sweet romanian AK.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Good

@NCrdwlf

Жыл бұрын

I have one as well , I have the 12" pistol I SBR'd with a fixed stock . Its fantastic.

@MultiSweener

Жыл бұрын

I have it. Not the M10X.

@MultiSweener

Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on rail replacement for mlok?

What exactly wears out or fails quicker on an American made AK? Broad statements but I would like a bit more specifics.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I would like to know too!! Empirical Evidence, NOT hearsay!!

Thank you gents for your honesty. Does Jim have a current web address?

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Search Fuller Phoenix!!

@dgunearthed7859

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued thx

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@dgunearthed7859 My pleasure

Krebs AC15 here.

@yrsued

4 ай бұрын

Krebs makes GREAT guns, I met Marc in the 90's, when he was making IPSC Open Guns!!

Are the forging on the American AKs not as good or is it the fitting process that is not as good?

@M81_WOODLAND

Жыл бұрын

Mainly the forgings are trash. The material hardness is just not up to par. OK for a range toy (even then), but a definite no go for hard use.

@fernandofranco663

Жыл бұрын

Like someone already said. Metallurgy is what is not up to par when comparing Amerian made AKs versus comblock AKs. Drop a Molot VEPR from 4ft onto concrete and do the same with a PSA AK1-5 and you not only going to hear the difference, but also see the difference.

Well said !

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Luv my Saiga

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad choice!!

I just dont know why Americans cant make ak’s lighter. Like slim down thé receiver. Maybe mill it to make up the difference in strength. Thinner barrel maybe. Carbon fiber replacements?

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Because of Specs!! If it worked great for the E Block Nations, go with specs!!

There's no better machine than a Zastava when it comes to AK clones. If you can get your hands on a russian AK take it but if not get a serbian Zastava.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

I had ZPAP, didn't like it, due to the fact that Handguards and stocks don't match standard AK patterns, if you don't like what you got, you're SOL.

@lancelittleton9802

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued I put a Tango Down grip on mine. Completely changed the feel of the rifle. Sad you gave up so easily on a wonderful rifle.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@lancelittleton9802 Grips, stocks and hand guards change the feel and performance of your rifle, when you're comfortable, your shooting will improve!!

I used to buy Bulgarian barreled receiver and a Hungarian kit and put together the closest to the real deal as possible.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good plan!! Nothing wrong with that!

Picked up a feg sa85m underfolder from a gun shop for $550 out the door

@joshuatate9163

Жыл бұрын

Nice rifle. It should last you a VERY long time and your kids too.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Good find!!

I hear what you guys are saying and I don’t shit on what anyone runs, personally all my AKs are kit builds our imports… but I gotta say it’s hard for me to understand why anyone would buy PSA when there’s WBP rifles coming in at $1200-$1300 or even M70s for less… everyone doesn’t need a rare kit build from a high end builder but when the difference between ok and really squared away is saving up for another week or two I say go for quality.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Because PSA's are half the price, for the same quality!! My PSA's are right under $600

@keiththom2240

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued for the same quality? My brother there is just no way you can argue that PSA rifles are the same quality as either of the two rifles I mentioned, I could go on and on about wear patterns, parts quality, quality control in general, materials and manufacturing procedures but it would be silly because if you know AKs you know the difference plain and simple. I don’t hate PSA or the people who use them but there is a difference between a range grade rifle and a heavy use rifle…. To be honest you don’t need to buy a custom gun from Fuller, Krebs or anyone else to get a heavy use rifle but you do need to go beyond PSA

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@keiththom2240 Well, Good for you!! I'm happy with my PSA, when I get a KUSA rifle, I will post about it, but the ONLY way to compare rifles is to TRY BOTH!!! Listening to someone talk about them and not testing them, you will NEVER get the correct information!!!

@keiththom2240

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued I’ve owned a PSA and a KUSA….

@joshuatate9163

Жыл бұрын

@@yrsued PSA rifles don't even come close to a COMBLOC ak from any country.

I suggest, save your pennies and buy a military arsenal manufactured rifle. Wasr, Yugo, Arsenal or a Polish Radom. These companies have figured it out long ago. And yes,WASRs are the best of the " budget" ones out there.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

You do know that these guns are not made there completely right?? They send them to the US so we can add the 922r compliant parts, here in the US

@brianhoxworth3881

Жыл бұрын

@Yamil R. Sued yup, a few us parts and a bit of machining, but the important parts are made in the factories. I think just the mags are 3 us parts.. I hope you see my point.

@M81_WOODLAND

Жыл бұрын

I followed this advice from the start. I went with a parts kit and assembly from a reputable builder and I couldn't be happier. I have personally witnessed and heard of too many horror stories with the 100% US manufactured AKs to want to ever trust one.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@brianhoxworth3881 TEN Parts!! That's why they change the Trigger System first, then they go from there. They do Headspacing and Gas Block out there.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

@@M81_WOODLAND One of these days, borrow a PSAK or a KUSA, you will be surprised with the quality of the steel, Fit and Finish. I remember some of the horrid fit and finish with some of the early 90's MAK 90's, remember, the ones with the Thumbhole, some were great at the beginning, at the end, they were just horrid.

What’s the sling set up on Mr fullers gun?

@yrsued

3 ай бұрын

I think he is using the Haley Sling, I need to go get one one of those!!

@michaelkuzeppa7539

3 ай бұрын

@@yrsued Cool, I’ll look into,👍🏻

I thought the main selling point of the original AK was that it was cheap to make and reliable. So how did we go from cheap to make and reliable to… expensive and moderately reliable(depending on how much you pay)?

@dakolbycrittenden-brown229

Жыл бұрын

The AK is exponentially expensive to start manufacturing thanks to it's particular tooling machines for it. The raw materials are what make it cheaper in the long run after production has been out for a while. The Ak is only expensive in America since the AR dominates the market.

@jonathansmith7306

Жыл бұрын

Government backed producers don't have to make a profit, as stated by Jim. A gun built to military standards with 0% profit has an advantage over a civilian gun that has 15% profit

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

It got expensive thanks to Import Bans, some got unreliable by crappy manufacturing!!

@repetitivemotion

Жыл бұрын

Years ago we could import AKs from overseas and sell them here for $300. Then our government banned those imports.

The psa AK's are plenty good for most civilians even the guys that shoot alot if you need a new barrel psa will do that for you at no cost. The premium rifles have fn chf barrels too. Also the reason why psa gets hate is what jim fuller said about their AR15 stuff. They started off as a budget builder and since they would crank out a ton of inventory the quality control on the assembly was hit and miss so many ppl just dont trust them. Ppl used to say if you buy psa you'd better know how to build AR's because it was likely you would end up having to correct a psa assembled rifle in some way. They seem to have buttoned down operations since.

@yrsued

Жыл бұрын

Since they purchased DPMS, they acquired a lot of good information and blueprints!! Their AK's are top notch now!!

I think it would be very helpful to break down what different qualities com-bloc manufactured stuff is compared US made gear. I'm 52 and can remember a lot about Soviet made stuff that was utter garbage.....having seen a lot of drop guns and captures over the years, I just don't know what you fine folks do about their construction.....fee free to add a few details. Grateful for the effort.

@fernandofranco663

Жыл бұрын

Metallurgy is key when building a military grade weapon. Russian hardening process is very tedious and takes most of the manufacturing time, but there is a reason why they put too much focus on that. Drop a Molot VEPR from 4ft onto concrete and do the same with an American made from American metal(not parts kits) and you not only going to hear the difference, but you also going to see the difference.

@MrDurandal25

Жыл бұрын

@@fernandofranco663 I think its only been a few decades that American companies have dabbled in the AK stuff, but given the future regulations.....I'd say they are getting better at it. As for me.....I'm going to keep on with American made as long as they stand by their products.