KUSA KR103 Rifle First Impressions: Authentic AK-103 or Over-Hyped Russian Wannabe?
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Lets get up close and personal with the latest release from Kalashnikov-USA. The KR-103 is marketed as an authentic Russian Izhmash AK103 clone; though of course as a semi-automatic only rifle. So basically an American made Saiga SGL21. This is the first time the company has attempted a firearm chambered for the classic 7.62x39mm round, something US AK makers have found difficult in the past. At least, getting it right.
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Just an FYI, on the card supplied with the KR103 it says the steel lugged magazine will be sent to you later as they weren't quite ready yet.
@DannyDifalco
3 жыл бұрын
I think you guys hit it out of the park. Good job!
@N3003Q
3 жыл бұрын
KR-74M when?
@AA-dn8dj
3 жыл бұрын
@@N3003Q 5 months after eternity.
@N3003Q
3 жыл бұрын
@@AA-dn8dj ok
@toneverdieagain130
3 жыл бұрын
When will you restock?
“You’ve certainly seen it more than I have.” Lol good one, sir.
@NoQuestions4sked
3 жыл бұрын
That one took me by surprise, lmao
For some strange reason I really like when semiautomatic AK variant makers still put the Y stamp on the reciever where the third axis pin should be.
@romeosgenericchannel3971
3 жыл бұрын
Same , Just feels right lol and your name and this comment, Best ever.
@toki89666
3 жыл бұрын
@@romeosgenericchannel3971 Damn, missed a chance at one of those matching name to comment deals. It went right over my head.. I chose this name about a year ago to kind of be like a dog whistle to gun people that I'm a gun guy. While normies have no clue.
@SonnyBonobo
3 жыл бұрын
looks like a clown next to pacman or some robot
@MTGPringles
3 жыл бұрын
Le Forbidden Fün Switche 🙊
@Ryuzenski
2 жыл бұрын
1. Your name is amazing 2. The "Y" is subconsciously telling you "Yes." In an encouraging way
Superb video as always Misha. Admittedly, I was highly suspicious of KUSA when they first came about, however I can say that they have completely turned my attitude. In only a few years time and having started with nothing, KUSA has successfully become the de facto subsidiary of Kalashnikov Concern in the USA, with the true ability to manufacture what is essentially licenced-production guns. I eagerly look forward to what the future holds for KUSA, as nothing fills me with more happiness than watching a company give a great big middle finger to the russophobic US government.
@RPGGunman
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not one to defend criminal empires like the U.S. government, but Russia is to blame for these sanctions for its actions in Georgia, Crimea, and Ukraine. Just like the Chinese government before them in 1989, 1993, and 1994, they got sanctions put on them for invading other countries and treating the people like garbage.
@killerratchet1973
3 жыл бұрын
@@RPGGunman These sanctions were targeted against gun owners specifically though, literally designed to cuck us out from lower priced decent/high quality firearms. I doubt Russia is seriously going "ok americanski we won't be bad anymore please let us sell AKs here again". Because these sanctions do almost nothing to them.
@RPGGunman
3 жыл бұрын
@@killerratchet1973 These countries have problems with human rights violations, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. I do agree it's inconsistent all across the board. If we really wanted to hurt them, we would need Iran and North Korea style sanctions to economically cripple them. Unfortunately that would still prevent gun and ammo imports from those countries from coming in. The 1934 NFA, 1968 GCA, 1986 Hughes Amendment, and import bans in 1989, 1994-2004, 2014, and 2017 literally made it so we could only choose between limited variations of handguns, shotguns, and rifles. All the most effective stuff like full auto, burst fire, explosive launchers and explosive ordinance in general, "non sporting" semi-auto shotguns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, "any other weapons" aka catch all to stifle innovation, etc. is all unconstitutionally regulated and taxed to death. The extra tax costs, paperwork, turnaround time for approval, and arbitrary ATF decisions are literally there to discourage ownership and make it so we are all effectively neutered, like when rhinos get their horns cut off by poachers.
@adamcz3183
2 жыл бұрын
@@RPGGunman russia russia russia...puke
@RPGGunman
2 жыл бұрын
@@adamcz3183 What is the purpose of your reply, to denounce Russian arms and ordinance? The AK platform has endured since 1947. If they were bad, they'd have been phased out sometime in the 50s.
Mishaco is the most slept on AK channel on KZread.
The mag in the early shipment is all plastic with cards stating metal lugs ones are due to come. I believe the card permits you an exchange for a metal lug one when it's released. Paint is moly over park. Carrier and front trunnion is forged. Bolt is machined billet. The trigger is a improved 2 stage izhmash style.
@smoothshot8925
2 жыл бұрын
Dont know why k usa would be so half ass to have a forged carrier but machined billet bolt. Typical us made aks smh.
@smoothshot8925
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how he said he'd take the kr 103 over a fully forged arsenal slr 107.
@joeboucher1849
2 жыл бұрын
@@smoothshot8925 Thats how Saiga's are.
@Waltuh22232
2 жыл бұрын
@@smoothshot8925 people make messes in their pants over “Russian standards”, yet when other manufacturers emulate their build it’s subpar? You dropped your clown nose on the way in here.
@sirboomsalot4902
2 жыл бұрын
@@smoothshot8925 Their billet bolts have had no issues so far. No point in making us pay extra money for the sake of accuracy. That’s also why they have button barrels (the FTs at least)
Pretty cool gun. Very aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for all the info. I’ve been watching this one pretty closely for a while now, and looking forward to hearing your impressions on the range.
Thanks bro! Was waiting for it.
Just got mine. I got to say I’m impressed. Looking back 10 years ago, I never thought the U.S. would be able to make an AK of this level of quality.
Glad to get my daily dose of AK ASMR
@PackoutOverlord
3 жыл бұрын
I literally took a nap because of this, it's like a gun lullaby.
That was by far the most informative firearms video I've ever watched, just bought a KR so it was nice to hear some background info
Nice gun review. You are the "Bob Ross" of AK's and paint a nice picture of your collection, Sir!
Thank you. I enjoy your impressions videos.
Always great info Mish thanks again
Thanks for the new video Misha! Just bought a kusa kp9.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
In both Jay and my opinions, they knocked it out of the park with the KP/KR9. We both own one, and enither of ours has had a failure of any note.
Watched it all. It looks like they did an excellent job. I’ll probably buy one at the time I can no longer purchase new production imports.
I got home from work. K gotta go to sleep so I don't fuck up my sleep schedule. Then this pops up. I need to hear it and I need to hear it now.
Oh and usual great video.
For comparison, I have shot a PSA 103 "klone" and it is a fine rifle. However, I will tell you it is not nearly as faithful to the original Kalashnikov pedigree. It DOES have: -military style folding stock (4.5mm) -smooth dust cover -Y stamp on receiver -seemingly identical muzzle brake -FN-stamped CHF CL barrel (not a clone feature, but nice) -90 degree gas block Does NOT have: -thin stem bolt -various niceties around the barrel and smaller items. Bottom-line, the PSA version is like a high-quality AKM with 74/103 cosmetic changes.
Nice review Misha, I like this rifle, would like it even more if it had a folding stock option, but maybe that would raise the price. Have a great Thanksgiving!
@buggus0034
2 жыл бұрын
It’s out now. The Side folder has a chrome line barrel as well
Im gonna give em a shot. Or two lol thanks for sharing, You da man Misha!
I hope they have a 5.45x39 with a folding stock ! Coming soon..
@A.Clifton
3 жыл бұрын
Their social media guy on Instagram seemed to hint that it was in the works
I bought mine and just noticed on the front sight post has a loose pin not sure if it matters it's not connected to anything that I know of but have y'all had one
Hi Misha, nice rifle and a great review. Hope your having a great day - please say hi to Jay. Cheers!
They need to make the AK12 ASAP
Hi Misha, your insight is highly respected and I would love for you and/or Jay to make a “State of the 2nd” type video given the expected changes in politics.
@jaysblades
3 жыл бұрын
We've talked about it, and right now all we can do is theorize. We'll have a little more clarity after the senate runoff in January in GA I think.
@johnwMac
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaysblades thanks Jay. Yes. Fingers crossed.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnwMac I talk politics a bit more on my personal channel.
Does anyone know of another side scope mount that will fit the K103? Kalashnikov has been out of their brand since I bought mine. Any recommendations. Midwest don't work on mine.
I want 1 so bad and have waited for Mishaco to review. As soon as the side folder comes out I will have to splurge even though I already have an SGL21-61 I want the side folder.
@stevengood1812
2 жыл бұрын
Right I want to clone a 104 with it
@jacksonthompson7099
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevengood1812 evidently KUSA is making a KR-104 but it will be a SBR so it will require a tax stamp which sucks but oh well. No idea tho on when they will be released. Saw a post on GB doing a pre order for one amd will give you a refund if the rifle is not received within 30-33 weeks.
I bought a Saiga hunter in 1999 or 2000 and sent it off to someone in Florida who did an awful conversion. I wish I had not sold it. Oh well.
They look great. I have a feeling this is just an adjustment to the ban...if they can’t be imported, we’ll make them there...give or take.
Best guy on youtube
Awesome videos as usual, have you got your hands on the IZ-180 (SV-98) that was brought into the states from RWC group a while back? Thanks again for the great content! :)
Maybe wear a headlamp on those up close shots, all we were looking at was a black shadow. Thank you for all the history and knowledge as always.
Jesus Christ you must be a modest millionaire. Quite the collection you got
@PackoutOverlord
3 жыл бұрын
Well he owns a gun shop lol
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Far from it, I have guns, not money lol.
@Bearclaw_Jake
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 I heard that.
Thank you so much @Mishaco , this video is exactly what I needed and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I subscribed immediately Where do you find this information? I'd like to have a definitive guide on AK 100 vs AKM for example, the kind of stuff with all the details, but I hardly know where to start. I'd say I know more than the average enthusiast, especially regarding mags, but I REALLY want to go full sperg and gather intense amounts of knowledge AKs are like BDSM; you think you're into it until you meet someone who's /really/ into it
@jacksonthompson7099
2 жыл бұрын
Your last sentence 😂😂😂😂 i'm dead.
I do want to point out that the card Mischa holds up at 4:20 is actually a mail in card for a free steel-reinforced magazine when they get them from their suppliers. The full poly mags are a stop-gap probably made in-house until they can get the steel.
@KalashnikovUSATV
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@KalashnikovUSATV
3 жыл бұрын
@Cabin Donnie MSRP $1.095
@KalashnikovUSATV
3 жыл бұрын
@Cabin Donnie $1,059 MSRP
@Matt_Moore
3 жыл бұрын
@@KalashnikovUSATV Too late. I want 1000 orders @ a dollar and nine & one half cents please.
@snackette
2 жыл бұрын
Hello from the future, now we want the poly back.
LONG OVERDUE. What happened to K USA in Pennsylvania? And what was the deal with the 'built' receivers made in Pa?
@dailygrinders89
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same
Really looking forward to the new KR 103 sfs. Any update on a review?
@2010GT500
2 жыл бұрын
Curious how the new 103 sfs will stack up against other AKs. Wbp fox? Beryl? Arsenal?
I just bought a KR103 and I’d like to replace the furniture with either plum colored wood or Magpul. Do you have any suggestions for me?
@AKking530
2 жыл бұрын
Ya…don’t.
Do they have the data package or are they reverse engineering them? I can’t find much info on what happened after the Crimea fiasco and they were forced to go independent.
@vlaricshard2
3 жыл бұрын
They're working from a tdp. (Whether it's identical to the Russian one is not clear but they've done great on their other stuff)
Now the side folders are out with CHF barrels.
I would loved to have seen the internals as well
Hey Misha, I was just wondering, why won't you review PSAk103's or PSAK74, or any of their g4 offerings? Just wondering and I understand if you hate 'em.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Don't hate them at all. Every gun here is one we bought. Just never felt like buying a PSA. Neither Jay nor I have had a need.
The guys on r/AK47 would loveeeeee this
Why does the bolt not lock back when the mag is empty?
@oekonomia
2 жыл бұрын
Russian mags are not BHO.
I wish aks will just come with tws style of rail cover.
I just got the PSA AK 103. Hope it's good. I have heard some concerns about the firing pin.
@damienvera3135
2 жыл бұрын
I think that was the 74 from psa, the 103 from psa has there normal akm internals it’s not a true ak103, so it should be pretty good.
I really want them to put out the AK101. I wanna have Definitive Arms do their magic on it with an AR magwell conversion!
@HkMp5Guy
3 жыл бұрын
That would ruin it
@austinwiseman1441
3 жыл бұрын
Nyet rifle is fine.
@dailygrinders89
3 жыл бұрын
Yuck
@Dr._Nope
3 жыл бұрын
@@HkMp5Guy idrc, I'd pretty much just get it as a project gun. There really aren't many great 5.56 AK's nowadays.
@Genevasuggestions1
Жыл бұрын
@@Dr._Nope it’s not ruining it. No different to the stuff people were doing to saigas, only these aren’t going away any time soon. Get the best out of your AK.
It's a real nice copy. Looks very true, or as much as possible with 922R.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Luckily, 922(r) isn't really a concern with these. So one could put Russian furniture, Russian mag, Russian MB on it w/o any worries.
@stripersniper4890
3 жыл бұрын
As Misha said, 922 (r) is no issue. What Kalashnikov USA has not yet advertised too much yet is that all the components on this gun are made in USA. Like ALL. Screws, cleaning rod, bolt, trunnion, barrel, furniture. Even the red KUSA case is made 100% in USA. They said this at SHOT last year and it has leaked out in a few other interviews. They are probably waiting until more guns are shipped out to announce this. America really needs a 100% made AK. Not an AK with a US receiver with a bunch of foreign parts stuffed in it, making it technically "Made in USA" but not "100% USA Made."
@raifsevrence
2 жыл бұрын
922r only applies to imported firearms.
Does the EXP103 take the basic AKM bayonet? My EXP103 came in a very basic brown box with a 10 round mag.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, EXP103?
@kepalie7662
3 жыл бұрын
Hi sorry! South African. It's a civilian AK103 variant, russian import to SA. Its sometimes advertised as M3 EXP-01 , also shown on the side of the rifle. Probably to designate it as civilian export version. Still not to sure if it would take a normal bayonet.
@kepalie7662
3 жыл бұрын
Its a Saiga brand.
Love the wasr shout out
I feel like I shouldn't have to ask this since these guns are american made, but are the bores and threads concentric enough for suppressor use?
@newdefsys
3 жыл бұрын
Supposedly yes.
4:51 when you were giving the overall length it made me wonder; is there such a thing as a braille tape measure? Now I MUST know. Lol
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Yes actually.
I'm a complete novice, But I have a Chinese NHM91 circa mid 90s, Could You Speak To that Rifle. Thank You..
I pray that Kalashnikov usa makes a 223/556 rifle soon. I am soo infatuated with izzy's i must have them in the 3 calibers (7.62x39, 545x39 & 556)
@RPGGunman
3 жыл бұрын
What's the point? Just buy an AR. Seems like a waste considering the proprietary mags which are also expensive. Especially if you already have 7.62x39 and 5.45x39
@A8vscRrabbit
3 жыл бұрын
@@RPGGunman cause i have more ars than i care to count. I am bored of ar15s. I got my first one in 92 oh and i have aks in the 3 calibers as well. I just want more of them
@RPGGunman
3 жыл бұрын
@@A8vscRrabbit You must be about 14-15 years older than me because I would've gotten my first AR at the end of 2006 when I turned 18. You still got me there. I'd be sick of ARs too after almost 30 years.
@raifsevrence
2 жыл бұрын
Get some hands on time with Zastava's new M90.
@A8vscRrabbit
2 жыл бұрын
@@raifsevrence hopefully for Christmas
Shame the mag doesn't have proper construction. Though a promise of proper mags in the future will be nice, although a pain in the ass to exchange. Hopefully K-USA will be selling the proper mags in the future and I may be dreaming but it'd be amazing to see them sell folding rear trunnions. I have an SGL-21 in need of some work.
@jaysblades
3 жыл бұрын
The good news is metal reinforced (or metal in general) AK mags are abundant, even with the panic. Lots of AKs have included non-reinforced Magpul, Tapco or (God help us) Promag from the factory with NO voucher.
@realisrealite5554
Жыл бұрын
The new mags have metal lugs
Misha. Barry White of AK reviews.
I’m saving and buying every import Arsenal makes available from now until the executive order is signed. Maybe the Kusa and PSA’s will be available later for me to get, maybe they won’t, but imports are where it’s at for me right now.
@AKking530
3 жыл бұрын
Just got a 107ur when they put 70 in stock this morning
Richard Dreyfuss rockin the shit out of this AK review lol🤣😂
It comes with a case?!
The AK-107 actually has balance recoil operating system basically canceling out recoil the ak-107 we get imported by arsenal or made by k usa aren't a 107
@moistjohn
2 жыл бұрын
Slr-107 is not an ak-107 clone, it is a frankenrifle stamped designed to be manufactured on lines that have only ever had ak47 type 2 tooling and ak74 tooling, meaning they never had akm tooling to make a stamped 7.62x39 ak
I worked for a gun store in the late 80's, early 90's. We got in a small batch of Saigas in the 94/95 time period. I'm almost 100% sure they were imported by B-West, as we also got a couple Russian Tigre rifles in the shipment. There were some cosmetic differences with the later Saigas that were imported in the late 90's on, but to be honest, I can't remember them exactly...it may have been a difference in the forend mainly.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
B-West or KBI? I remember a lot of Russian stuff being KBI back then. Yeah, there were some interesting early guns out of Russia but very small batches. I even had one that came in with a standard stock and pistol grip...no idea how that thing made it over.
@stuartgorka989
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 The Tigers were for sure B-West as I remember them being stamped. We were also getting SKS's at that time...Chinese "para carbines" with the bayo lugs milled off from B-West and I'm near certain the Saigas came in from them also. They were tan and orange boxes, all in sealed plastic. I thought that was dumb since you had to cut or tear the plastic off to even display one. They were only 4-rifles on that shipment.
Similar to the AK74, it is not much different from it only in sight and caliber externally
Hello Mishaco. How could the KR103 be an "authentic" AK-103 without a rear folding stock trunnion ?
@LinovichAkhotmy
3 жыл бұрын
It can’t, but K USA promised one with it in the future.
@worstcasescenarioch
3 жыл бұрын
@@LinovichAkhotmy Oh also, there's a another difference with a "standard" civilian AK-103 available outside of America : the handguard. The KR103 doesn't have a picatinny section on the bottom of the handguard and a small section on the side like the "standard" civilian AK-103.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
@@worstcasescenarioch To be fair, from 1994 til around 2014, the Russian AK-103 didn't have a Pic rail HG as standard either. That's a relatively new addition to the normal model.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Watch te video to find out. Its definitely something I address indepth.
@davidfrye7713
3 жыл бұрын
Because there were fixed stock and triangle folder versions of the 103. They were not many produced, but a fixed stock version is still correct. This is per Vladimir Onokoy.
Yeah I would love to put 1 of those folding stocks on my Sam5
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
That's...that's just silly on oh so many levels.
@WalterWhite-gw3vm
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 I know but its just that the bottom tang on my Sam5 was cutting me up and I had to wrap the stock with goon tape, but don't worry I'm not getting a folder installed, besides it's rather expensive
I want one.
I own a saiga, It’s awesome.
@barryc5981
3 жыл бұрын
I have both... love them
👍
Just shot this in the tang today and I need to buy one
I hope the make a chf barrel and forged bolt. Then I'll be first in line to buy. For the price I can't justify buying the kr103 when there are similarly priced option with better material. This is not an izmash ak btw.
THis review will make or break the sale for me
I just want a dust cover
im buying a kr103 for my second ak
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
So far? I can't say I think you'll be disappointed. At most, i'd just replace the handguards with some originals and then it'd be gtg.
@m.7n6
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 haven't seen any in stock which sucks I'm going to keep looking or wait until prices go back down
@smoothshot8925
2 жыл бұрын
@@m.7n6 did u end up getting a kr103?? Im debating on this or a zastava zpap m70 but cant decide.
Update? Thanks
I wonder if I’ll ever get a chance to buy with Joe
@brwils3378
3 жыл бұрын
No, never with joe. You’ll be lucky to just keep your kitchen butter knife 🔪. A course with serial numbers and logged into state data base along with put in huge Government monitored safe after each use of cutting your magazine.
Just bought a Sam7 and now I gotta get one of these. Wife is gonna kill me. Great googly moogly
@Detective.John.Kimble
3 жыл бұрын
I remember that fight😂 when I bought my Sam 7, I secretly bought a 44 ruger as well. That was a rough weekend.
@matthewpahl7516
3 жыл бұрын
Separate checking accounts works wonders for marital happiness.
@timkc1638
2 жыл бұрын
Beg to differ. My wife bought me my SAM7SF.
If only these had CHF barrels. Its true that most people wont see the end of a button-cut barrel's life, but bimetal jackets are a lot more harsh than what a lot of Americans are used to shooting. This is just a guess, but it seems the KR103 is the wall hanger and the PSA-103 is the shooter with its FN barrel and folder option.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard mixed things about those FN barrels *shrug* and keep in mind the KR103 folder will be 5.5mm Izhmash spec. We already see this with the KR9. Also remember that PSA charges extra for the CHF option and the fixed stock is their standard too. I actually think both are good shooters. The KR103 seems to be for those really wanting an SGL21, but not nutty enough to pay $2.5k+ for an as-new in box example. I love the Saiga but current prices are out of sight.
@davidfrye7713
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 I have the FN barrels in my PSA AK-E and 103. They are very accurate. Every rifle with an FN barrel that I have is very accurate whether an AK or an AR. I would trust them. The GF4 may be an alternative to the WASR. CHF CL barrel and all forged components. They were initially $800 for a fixed stock classic polymer version. Now they are $820. Mine is extremely straight. No canting whatsoever. It is actually the only rifle I own that when sighted in, the sights are perfectly centered. This one is straighter than my ARs and lever guns. It is also quite accurate.
@davidfrye7713
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 You were correct in the video about the PSA 103. It is more of an AKM with a few changes made to resemble a 103. It is closer to an Arsenal 107FR. It does have a smooth dust cover. It has the shorter barrel shroud on the front sight and AKM style bolt and bolt carrier. It does not have the bump rivet. The lack of bump rivet, AKM bolt, and AKM style carrier were deliberate to keep manufacturing costs down (just as the 100 series changes were mostly done for manufacturing costs). Input from someone quite familiar with Russian citizen preferences probably also contributed to the final design. It was designed as a shooter rather than trying to be an exact clone of course.
You put me to sleep with this video thanks for the soothing voice
أستغفر الله العظيم سبحان الله وبحمده
are you going to SBR the kr9? i cant seem to justify donating $200 to the ATF to do so.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
No plans to do so. Its a nice shooter as-is. That said, I will prob chop the barrel to 14" and perm-attach the muzzle brake. There's a Saiga-9 configured with about a 13.5" barrel.
@NoQuestions4sked
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 Great minds think alike! That's exactly what I wanted to do because as far as my normal civilianhood is concerned, this is a Saiga-9 clone, not exactly a Vityaz. My friend thought I was stupid for buying the 16" instead of the pistol + brace, and thought I was doubly stupid when I said I wanted to cut the barrel to 14.4" like the Saiga-9. Thanks for the awesome videos
I am getting the psa klone instead because it has a folding stock
@Bearclaw_Jake
3 жыл бұрын
QC was lacking on mine. Not good for a $1k gun.
The side folding version is so much better even has a better barrel
Put it at 1.25 speed he sounds like an average person. Lmao
If this had forged trunnion and bolt it would be a no brainier for me.
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
Well good news then, it does have a forged trunnion. The bolt is billet and you can lookup the difference beteen forged & billet.
@damienvera3135
2 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 forge is still better, that’s the soul reason why I’m not buying the kr103
@jacobardon5605
2 жыл бұрын
@@damienvera3135 all the saigas sold to civilians use a billet bolt so that not an issue
@damienvera3135
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobardon5605 that is bullshit, who told you that ? All saigas use forged internals. Or are you just tryna justify ur kusa purchase.
Ak-103 is not really different form a standard akm. The differences are mainly in manufacturing quality, all forged parts, fitting, riveting etc. Yes there is stuff like the polymer furniture, the side mount and some minor visual differences when compared to the traditional akm. But calling a gun a 103 clone can only be validated via many rigorous tests. For example the real 103 fired over 1000 rounds with breaks only for reloading and it did not blow up. I'd like to see these "103 clones" tested as well.
@ZaMonolith1986
2 жыл бұрын
I think a KR-103 meltdown video is in order
Just bought 1. Tried to buy 4 but they sold to fast.
@lugenbeel123
3 жыл бұрын
How has it held up?
@nobanmepls3291
3 жыл бұрын
@@lugenbeel123 Havent taken her out yet. Had to have a surgery done and spent way to long in the hellspital. Im going to wait now for my buddy to get here in 2 weeks but we are going to put like 2k rounds through it in a day.
@smoothshot8925
2 жыл бұрын
@@nobanmepls3291 great story bud
@nobanmepls3291
2 жыл бұрын
@@smoothshot8925 What story? You realize how quickly these were selling during the coof? If I could of gotten more it would of been easy profit.
@nobanmepls3291
2 жыл бұрын
@@lugenbeel123 1000 rounds through it with the only failures being mag fails to feed. I guess thats what I get for buying the cheapest shit mags money can buy.
No reason to believe it would be authentic hence the name 'Clone' , if they really do care about giving you the best experience of their quality then they won't even bother to ban their factory made AK from exporting in the first place. Anyone that really wanted a serious product from the Kalashnikov better just saving up for the great authentic SGL series by that way you might be actually be more appreciating the result than the USA variant.
@booba8930
2 жыл бұрын
What the hell are you talking about?
Since you commented on my Bakelite mag video to get that comment out of the way, I'm returning the favor... No, thank you. Why would you buy this when PSA is also making AKs??? I prefer options be limited and manufacturing restricted to one or two companies that I've decided are the best ones based on arbitrary on-paper value posted by arm chair engineers on internet forums. PSA is the company I'm championing at the expense of every other company for now (at least for a few years when the internet tells me a different company is the best). I'm never going to buy any of these guns but boy am I going to be vocal about it on the internet. You are just a KUSA shill. Edit: wait, one more - Did you know Kalashnikov USA doesn't have anything to do with Kalashnikov Concern? Not a real Kalashnikov imhao. (You're welcome.)
@KalashnikovUSATV
3 жыл бұрын
Your "humble" opinion is funny. I enjoyed it
@jaysblades
3 жыл бұрын
@@KalashnikovUSATV Just trying to save people time by getting all the negging out in one comment. now to sit back and let the likes roll in...
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
@@KalashnikovUSATV Its a channel joke. He did a video on Russian bakelite mags, and I jokingly posted "Well Actually! they aren't made of bakelite...etc, etc" Figure head those people off at the pass, right? Its funny with anything now, you hear the same things parroted over & over online by people that often don't even know what they are saying. Take for example people complaining that you use billet parts...and how many of them actually know what that means or any metal machining processes at all? hehe
@jaysblades
3 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 My only regret is not spelling it "kalishnikov"
@wvbygraceofgod5508
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a question but it’s probably a stupid question but I have to ask it. I also love that Kalashnikov USA is here to fill this demand for Russian manufacturing in the US. But how is Kalashnikov USA being able to use the Kalashnikov name? Is it even an issue or is it something that could end up in a lawsuit? Is it something that irritates Kalashnikov Concern but they can’t do anything about it or do they even care? Have you heard anything from that part of the world? I’m new to the AK world and was just wondering. Don’t bash me to bad.
Actually the civilian mk-103 what we have in Europe is way more close to real ak-103 than kr-103 in fact we have the exact ak-103 with tout automatic mod but what they do is pretty cool but for 2000$ ... bro you buy an Russian ak because it’s same quality that an Daniel defense in comparaison but you can have 3 ak where you can only have only one Daniel defense. The us price is not normal in my opinion
I've never seen someone fingerbang a gun so much.
The rifles felt molested from all the touching and caressing.
I don't get the hype of ak103s. I would rather an ak 107
@misha5670
3 жыл бұрын
An AK107 has been my dream gun since 2000 or so. I did get to shoot one in Russia back in 2005, so that was fun.
Must be nice to be able to afford all those guns (Toys). Some people have all the privilege
@ClitoridectomyGroyper
Жыл бұрын
Get a job
garbage
Ok, but is it produced primarily by women? I always thought that was a weird Izsmash brag on their production system. Apparently all Russian akm's were made by women. Yay, feminism, right? Do they not realise how much suffering and death that accounts for? Don't know if that's the angle they were going for, but...
@MrRPM110
3 жыл бұрын
Its obviously subjective but women are generally more obedient workers and often have a better attention to detail. In a factory setting thats perfect. Maybe im just sexist. Working class russian men in a factory probably get drunk or complacent especially at the end of the day before weekend haha
@weathforjr
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRPM110 Oh I'm not invested. They were all labor hostages under the Soviet system. IDC if they were made by elves; i just thought the brag was odd considering how ubiquitous the platform is and the kinds of wars and death they've made possible. Like Hostess bragging about how many diabetes cases theyve been responsible for, and that Zingers are all made by women.
@JoeyP322
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrRPM110 Russian women know their place
@jaysblades
3 жыл бұрын
This is the weirdest comment chain we've had on a video yet, congrats I guess
@weathforjr
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaysblades I'm disputedly the weirdest guy to ever pick-up an akm. I'm the dude who gets hungry when he sees baby Yoda, and comments on weird Russian arms dealers flexing on how many women produced their munitions stockpiles