Rap's Favorite AK, THE DRACO

Big thank you to REE medical for sponsoring this video!! For my Vets out there they are invaluable!! www.reemedical.com
Often sung about the Draco occupied a weird space among AK's enthusiasts. Despite its relative popularity we don't see a whole lot of people getting extensive time behind these AKs. In today's video we put the Draco to the test.
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  • @easy_eight2810
    @easy_eight281010 ай бұрын

    I have never seen a Draco with attachments that are worth 3-5x more than the gun itself

  • @Dawgust420

    @Dawgust420

    10 ай бұрын

    Honestly most your optics and accessories should cost at least 2.5 - 3x than your gun. Not kidding. Unless you are building a beater. And laugh if you will but Draco’s aren’t the beater everyone makes them out to be. Unless it’s an American made Draco, then it’s garbage.

  • @fuzzysockINC

    @fuzzysockINC

    10 ай бұрын

    If you see this.. build one. 100% worth it

  • @wellregulated8725

    @wellregulated8725

    10 ай бұрын

    Should see my WASR..

  • @dangerouseducation40

    @dangerouseducation40

    10 ай бұрын

    Should see my GF3

  • @Patrick_919

    @Patrick_919

    10 ай бұрын

    Me: That Zenitco rail system looks cool. [Checks price] Nevermind.

  • @kKingkazuma
    @kKingkazuma10 ай бұрын

    AK, Eotech, Short Barrel and an after market compensator; Beautiful.

  • @tylerbowman1505

    @tylerbowman1505

    10 ай бұрын

    Blyatiful!

  • @dylanward2083

    @dylanward2083

    10 ай бұрын

    @@tylerbowman1505lol

  • @erik556

    @erik556

    10 ай бұрын

    zenitco stock is the real diamond

  • @-Zevin-

    @-Zevin-

    10 ай бұрын

    @@erik556 I would sell my kidney for Zenit stock that fit a yugo.. Midwest alpha is neat, but just doesn't have the same vibe.

  • @therac197

    @therac197

    10 ай бұрын

    More of a handguard mounted T1 Type. The Draco that the character Redfield uses in RE8 is peak. Ran a copy of the setup

  • @pcoch5530
    @pcoch553010 ай бұрын

    Even in slow motion, the gun is almost motionless. All recoil is into his shoulder. Damn impressive.

  • @jordanleonard8198

    @jordanleonard8198

    10 ай бұрын

    I mean it’s got a stock, muzzle brake and a grip. It’s just 7.62x39. 6:16

  • @PROQUIL

    @PROQUIL

    10 ай бұрын

    @@jordanleonard8198 this, people act like 7.62x39 has uncontrollable recoil. i have shot one in full auto and its not that bad.

  • @bravo_cj

    @bravo_cj

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jordanleonard8198 It also has a pretty short barrel which also reduces the recoil since now the same amount of mass (the actual projectile) is thrown forward at a slower velocity

  • @HydeKills

    @HydeKills

    8 ай бұрын

    Eh, common misinterpretation of the AK. Its reputation for recoil stems from its performance in its natural state, full auto, in which case its certainly true.

  • @tylermark4725

    @tylermark4725

    8 ай бұрын

    Same thing - I couldnt believe it. $econd

  • @WildLastFrontier
    @WildLastFrontier10 ай бұрын

    I've had a pretty good run with VA disability, my rep was top notch, but I'm glad these guys are here. Lots of my friends have had a tough time with the VA. Keep it up my guys!

  • @faryldaryl3975

    @faryldaryl3975

    10 ай бұрын

    REE Medical isn't a charity, you need to pay them before they'll help as they're for profit, to the point they offer financing. The American Legion, D.A.V, and V.F.W. all provide free assistance in navigating the V.A. benefits jungle. Screw these guys.

  • @chinqlinq89

    @chinqlinq89

    10 ай бұрын

    I respect the fact you took the time to comment highlighting your positive experience and complimenting your VA rep. People naturally are more inclined to speak out on negative experiences which sometimes sets an inaccurate or disproportionately bad representation for those who genuinely care and work in good faith for others.

  • @spaghetticat110
    @spaghetticat11010 ай бұрын

    It never dawned on me that in the same way that people "modernize" an akm, people can modernize a draco. I like it

  • @paulbarclay4114

    @paulbarclay4114

    10 ай бұрын

    76239 is not a good rifle round Low range and bad ballistics This is actually best use for it Its similar to 300 blk Having a full size rifle in it is pointless But throw a suppressor on it with a short barrel and it becomes a superior firearm

  • @Shark_Theory

    @Shark_Theory

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@paulbarclay4114 the 762x39 gets full powder burn at 16 inches while a 556 makes full powder burn at 20 inches. This makes the 762 more ideal when chopping down a couple inches of barrel while for the ballistics of the 556 will drop more heavily.

  • @sherlock_backs

    @sherlock_backs

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah, no@@paulbarclay4114

  • @mercedes_nuts

    @mercedes_nuts

    10 ай бұрын

    @@paulbarclay4114 There's a few hundred thousand people who got dropped by 7.62x39 that would disagree that it's not a good round.

  • @paulbarclay4114

    @paulbarclay4114

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mercedes_nuts good for child soldiers in africa not good for modern high end warfare

  • @Godisinkontrol
    @Godisinkontrol10 ай бұрын

    Its great to see the most functional and accurate way to use a draco. Awesome setup.

  • @PolyTechnology1999

    @PolyTechnology1999

    10 ай бұрын

    The most functional way to use a Draco is to give it a wire folder and a surplus dong like god intended

  • @ryantogo8359

    @ryantogo8359

    10 ай бұрын

    @@PolyTechnology1999 no it isn't

  • @MR-backup

    @MR-backup

    10 ай бұрын

    Especially when you're breathing thinner air.

  • @UraniumWolfy

    @UraniumWolfy

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@ryantogo8359😐

  • @brianfondofbbq
    @brianfondofbbq10 ай бұрын

    So glad that there are places out there like Ree Medical now. My dad fought for nearly 10 years to get benefits this was about 20 years ago. He was constantly denied and redirected. Strangely and just bizarrely once they gave him benefits they just keep throwing them at him and adding to them. You’d think that it would still be a difficulty.

  • @dariuswilliams7509

    @dariuswilliams7509

    9 ай бұрын

    Same here watched my dad struggle to get benefits glad these guys are helping vets get the help they need

  • @GarandThumb
    @GarandThumb10 ай бұрын

    BIG THANK YOU TO REE MEDICAL! Go check them out! www.reemedical.com

  • @phillipm.4252
    @phillipm.425210 ай бұрын

    I constantly try to tell folks you can kit out a Draco as such and make it actually useful.

  • @appapablanstiasia7910

    @appapablanstiasia7910

    10 ай бұрын

    yah you can but its going to be cheaper and easier to kit out any AR build. the parts are simply better made and more widely available in the US. not to mention that finding good ammo for your AK is going to be a pain in the ass compared to picking up whatever 5.56 at any local gun shop.

  • @poisonouslead85

    @poisonouslead85

    10 ай бұрын

    @@appapablanstiasia7910 Ya I agree on the ammo. I'm not gonna run steel case in my AK because that accelerates erosion and unlike an AR, you can't rebarrel an AK with a torque wrench and a bench vise. Also regarding Phillip's point: the best accessory you can buy for a Draco is a pair of JNCO's and a single point sling.

  • @phillipm.4252

    @phillipm.4252

    10 ай бұрын

    @poisonouslead85 I'm super anal about cleaning my weapons whenever I've shot them. So I shoot whatever I can get my hands on new old surplus. Brass steel. Aluminum.

  • @phillipm.4252

    @phillipm.4252

    10 ай бұрын

    @appapablanstiasia7910 I barely hit 1k when I did my ak build. Bought a psa gf3 103 brand new with a fixed stock. And swapped the lower handguard for a zenitco rail meant for the 105. And a Midwest industries side mount rail. Also have a streamlight protac hlx Boom done. (OH and a cheapo afg I too off my airsoft rifle)

  • @phillipm.4252

    @phillipm.4252

    10 ай бұрын

    @appapablanstiasia7910 about the ammo issue I don't have one mainly because I keep 4 diff ammo dealers websites opened tabbed on my computer 🤣🤣

  • @bagelbite99
    @bagelbite9910 ай бұрын

    As a baltimore resident (basically home of the draco) it is the worst thing ive ever shot in my life, unless it has a stock, then its ok

  • @ON.THAT.V

    @ON.THAT.V

    10 ай бұрын

    Florida is the home of the Draco

  • @MuricanBearWarrior

    @MuricanBearWarrior

    10 ай бұрын

    And they won’t be registered sbrs with stocks

  • @smokeymoe842

    @smokeymoe842

    10 ай бұрын

    I thought Afghanistan was the home of the Draco lovers.

  • @dsrrecordsent

    @dsrrecordsent

    10 ай бұрын

    Baltimore is a different type of crazy than Florida where Draco’s are everywhere and so is “other stuff”trust and believe it’s the home of the Draco, pretty ugly and nothing you want to compete with 😂😂😂

  • @Laurenc2002

    @Laurenc2002

    10 ай бұрын

    Chicago is it’s new home

  • @ArsonalTech
    @ArsonalTech10 ай бұрын

    My lawyer friend was a VA lawyer early in his career, so every time he sees a veteran in public he makes thanks them for their service and then asks them if they’re aware of what benefits they could get

  • @GarandMan1943
    @GarandMan194310 ай бұрын

    Draco’s have been a hidden gem- I have a PSA AKP and use that as my main ak for training. Super fun smaller package and if you throw an AK103 brake on it it also deletes recoil entirely

  • @qbanz00

    @qbanz00

    10 ай бұрын

    Hidden gem until you know who gets one .. 😂

  • @zeroxthexhero100

    @zeroxthexhero100

    10 ай бұрын

    SAME. I love mine.

  • @someguyonapc
    @someguyonapc10 ай бұрын

    my grandfather is 72 years old, a vietnam veteran , following nam a baltimore city cop , then retiring from dept of corrections/case management. his friend being in marines during nam is deep in the VA work with getting veterans 100 percent or as close as possible, his son being a marsoc marine lost in a plane crash here in the states. you men deserve the world with after care and its a damn shame to see what goes into the process and how long it can take due to lack competent record keeping or low staff. its nothing less than a crime. my grandfather loves when i show him your videos. thanks for everything youve done and continue to do.

  • @mikestems508
    @mikestems50810 ай бұрын

    I’ve always hated Draco’s cause of the stigma around them and the fact I’ve never seen one be functionally useful but now I’m kinda interested

  • @Thrashmetal2130

    @Thrashmetal2130

    10 ай бұрын

    Ya i had one awhile ago, the receiver was warped but it still worked 😆

  • @PolyTechnology1999

    @PolyTechnology1999

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s still based on an actual gun what was adopted by the Romanian military. Look up a picture of the Romanian PM Md. 90 short rifle. A Draco is a Md. 90 without a dong or a wire folding stock. The WASR Paratrooper is the same exact gun in rifle form with a 16” barrel and wire folder. The main thing that bothers me is that clowns who think they’re cool don’t practice gun safety and they refer to every AK pistol as a Draco. The Draco was actually the first gun I’ve owned I got rid of it but it was cool af. Would definitely buy another.

  • @bucketheadrox

    @bucketheadrox

    10 ай бұрын

    We're also used to seeing mini dracos which are novelty guns.

  • @bobbertbobberson6725

    @bobbertbobberson6725

    10 ай бұрын

    The Draco, forward of the rear trunnion, is probably the best AKM-style AK (pound for pound) out there all things considered. It has minimal velocity loss over a 16" barrel because of its round, and 7.62x39 also retains much more of its terminal effectiveness at low speeds than 5.56 does. The front sight being moved to the gas block A) lightens up the front end just ever so slightly, and B) makes it significantly less likely you'll have a canted front sight. I also like the way that Romanians have a flare on the dust cover around the safety, and the safety has an extra flange up top, which makes the two parts overlap and form a better seal. Of course it's useless as it comes from the factory, but bolt on an adapter to the rear and it is an absolutely solid weapon that's only beat by the AK-104.

  • @RipPimpCScrewstonTX

    @RipPimpCScrewstonTX

    10 ай бұрын

    I've always liked ak pistols ,they look so cool.

  • @leprechaun3677
    @leprechaun36779 ай бұрын

    That editing was beautiful. Kudos to whoever you are.

  • @tacticutelife
    @tacticutelife10 ай бұрын

    Kick ass video TACP BrothernLaw....🔥😉 not only do you bring the pain w/ one of the most dependable combat arms known to man but you also find the space/time to bring a huge issue of vets getting screwed over by the same GOV'T they would've died for just a few years ago! Love your work Mike, keep it coming!

  • @mtgAzim
    @mtgAzim10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning Charlie. I was wondering if you guys had a split or something, but whenever I looked him up, there were video's of him saying how much you two love each other. I was very confused, but you said that he's busy moving, so that explains his absence. Whenever you talk to him next, tell him that the viewers miss him, and wish him well. ^_^

  • @sunnybv

    @sunnybv

    10 ай бұрын

    What a relief. Been acutely listening to all your videos lately to get an idea if he were gone and seeing if it were time to unsubscribe. Well, actually with Mika besting you from time to time it might be worth sticking around. Serious thought love the videos and the thought and analysis behind them.

  • @KENWALD

    @KENWALD

    10 ай бұрын

    Charlie has his own channel if you guys are interested

  • @sunnybv

    @sunnybv

    10 ай бұрын

    @@KENWALD do tell.

  • @Ariana321

    @Ariana321

    10 ай бұрын

    Seriously! I was getting worried that maybe they'd had to drop him or something. Maybe the Sweaty Disabled Idiots finally got sick of his shit or something and GT didn't want to lose his biggest sponsor. Glad to know that's not the case.

  • @elliottbutts153
    @elliottbutts15310 ай бұрын

    I’ve had a few Draco’s. The biggest allure for me is that they are 100% factory built. Being imported as a pistol allows that. Which then mean Century Arms have kept their dirt little paws off of it. Don’t have some guy in an American factory attempting to cut the mag well

  • @brandonhallam51

    @brandonhallam51

    10 ай бұрын

    And the way you used to be able to get them for $300 a piece

  • @jakass

    @jakass

    10 ай бұрын

    Times have changed

  • @randymagnum143

    @randymagnum143

    10 ай бұрын

    To be fair, they don't run out of the box either.

  • @ruben1783

    @ruben1783

    10 ай бұрын

    @@randymagnum143 true but alot of factory brand new ak’s typically have shitty paper clip trigger retaining pin and brand new sticky bolt though nothing a little lube 5$ metal plate and magdumps with a couple drums and 40 rounders cant fix

  • @kdcustoms1272

    @kdcustoms1272

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ruben1783 the little metal plate is the best upgrade for Ak's that come with the paper clip retainer.

  • @robertj.3682
    @robertj.36822 ай бұрын

    You guys make some amazing content. I appreciate the work you guys put into the videos, I'm commenting so your videos will pop up more frequently. And thank you for your service!!

  • @Marleyjr00X
    @Marleyjr00X10 ай бұрын

    I love my Draco. It's not as fully augmented as this one but it's definitely something I'd run any time the SHTF. It's what I've trained on the most and is adapted to the environment I'd be doing stuff in. Her name is Faye.

  • @vincentgonzales3312

    @vincentgonzales3312

    10 ай бұрын

    Gay😂😂

  • @Kevin-McLaughlin

    @Kevin-McLaughlin

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@vincentgonzales3312Yeah bro 😂

  • @ARKSYN

    @ARKSYN

    2 ай бұрын

    beebop reference?

  • @brenttesterman3171
    @brenttesterman317110 ай бұрын

    That muzzle device is amazing! No muzzle rise and the recoil impulse is unbelievable.

  • @Rodya6272

    @Rodya6272

    10 ай бұрын

    Ive got the LAF comp on mine and it shoots flames and holds the muzzle flat super well

  • @shooteveryday1841

    @shooteveryday1841

    10 ай бұрын

    Moved around a bit more with the other guys, gotta admit papa thumb is very good at keeping a rifle still under fast fire.

  • @ryantogo8359

    @ryantogo8359

    10 ай бұрын

    @@shooteveryday1841 he's great with his trigger finger thanks to all that practice on his boyfriend's prostate

  • @shooteveryday1841

    @shooteveryday1841

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ryantogo8359 takes a special kind of guy with a special kind of thumb

  • @wasteofskinofficial9253

    @wasteofskinofficial9253

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ryantogo8359😂

  • @longbigjohnson
    @longbigjohnson10 ай бұрын

    Micro Draco with the folding stock and slr furniture, keep that in a bag in the car everywhere I go. Bought it when it was $400 too, never regretted it a day.

  • @FriskyDecisions

    @FriskyDecisions

    10 ай бұрын

    Next to the vials of ❄️ and 🍁

  • @LethalMayo

    @LethalMayo

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@FriskyDecisionslol

  • @MilitantPrepping

    @MilitantPrepping

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah buddy, I think I paid like $875 for 2 Cugir micro Draco’s back in 2018, went back and picked up a mini Draco a few months later for around $500. I did the same thing with one of the micros, folding stock, slr furniture, Holosun 403 on top, keep it in a bookbag in the truck along with a Micro30 and some reloads. People talk a lot of trash about them but it’s just about perfect as a truck/get home gun. Crazy they’re going for over $1k these days huh?

  • @smileygladhands

    @smileygladhands

    10 ай бұрын

    Damn! Where do you live? I never leave any gun in my car. Too easy to get stolen. Unless you meant you carry it with you every time.

  • @claytonmckee8392

    @claytonmckee8392

    10 ай бұрын

    @@smileygladhandswouldn’t you like to know fed boy

  • @RJ2A81
    @RJ2A8110 ай бұрын

    The coolest looking Draco setup I’ve ever seen! The attachments just make it look so tactical

  • @zeme0556
    @zeme055610 ай бұрын

    First gun I SBR’d added a folding hinge and modified a AK 74 black plastic stock. It was one of the first AKs with the front sight gas block combo. I love it for its compactness!

  • @commanderFox0411
    @commanderFox041110 ай бұрын

    Brandon Herrera would be proud

  • @Terry2Cool

    @Terry2Cool

    10 ай бұрын

    I hope he wins! 🙏🏽

  • @AnAncientCatBoi

    @AnAncientCatBoi

    10 ай бұрын

    #LetsGoBrandon

  • @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor

    @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor

    10 ай бұрын

    Who do you think was at the first of the video that he got the Draco from?

  • @johnnygeorgopoulos4072

    @johnnygeorgopoulos4072

    10 ай бұрын

    That's Congressmen Herrera to you 😂 🤞🇺🇸

  • @johngross8300

    @johngross8300

    10 ай бұрын

    AK Jesus! 50. . . ish still in the works. I’d love to see him elected to replace the current Rhino from his district.

  • @chicorodriguez3964
    @chicorodriguez396410 ай бұрын

    Most dracos are imported some are made in US by CAI and we all know the quality that is done by century so definitely go with the import

  • @hancockwalker9797

    @hancockwalker9797

    10 ай бұрын

    The full size 12" models are imported, and the mini & micro are built by CAI.

  • @JR-ld1et

    @JR-ld1et

    10 ай бұрын

    Are the pioneer Ak’s any good

  • @evanmorlan2983

    @evanmorlan2983

    10 ай бұрын

    @@JR-ld1etno no no do not consider

  • @Emperio-zc5zr

    @Emperio-zc5zr

    10 ай бұрын

    @@evanmorlan2983hahaha I have one not even a hiccup

  • @Emperio-zc5zr

    @Emperio-zc5zr

    10 ай бұрын

    @@evanmorlan2983do you have a pioneer personally ??

  • @NEM-5oul_burn
    @NEM-5oul_burn10 ай бұрын

    Awesome kit on that Draco. I know you're a beast but that build looks super manageable. Sweet!

  • @GHOST-LEPER
    @GHOST-LEPER10 ай бұрын

    That intro was so good, imagine the guy that shot you just being bummed about shooting another AK guy and then being like “well guess this is mine now.” “ I did the cheeky breeky and you didn’t do the thing.” I don’t know what you said but that was so good

  • @cmdrclassified
    @cmdrclassified10 ай бұрын

    God Bless these guys! You are truly doing the Lords work! I see too many Veterans going through trouble like this. I wish I had known about REE Medical sooner. Thanks GT! And God Bless you for bringing this to light. You may have just helped a lot of folks. And we need to get the number 22 down to zero! o7

  • @leo-ub6nb

    @leo-ub6nb

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it amazes me how many vets have so much difficulty getting their proper disability. I was worried when I was getting out, only because of all the horror stories I’ve heard. When I went into my local VA office, I was seeing old vets, well into their 50s-60s in there and that made it even more worrying for me. If these old guys are still fighting to get their rating higher, what chance does a young buck like me have??? Thankfully, I was blessed with my VA guy and within 2 months, I was approved for 100% That man helped me tremendously! I just hope everyone can find someone like that, who helped me get everything done and promptly! Also, a friend of mine who was in a different branch and was in before me, he opted to not go about getting his disability done right away and waited about 3 years. He’s struggling to get things processed. The VA Rep told me, if you wait after a year, your paperwork keeps getting pushed to the bottom for those who have been out for less than a year. Less than 1 year of separation gets priority.

  • @fshalor738
    @fshalor73810 ай бұрын

    I love everything about this... The "I hate my neighbor" brake, the light, the grip, the absolute FLAT recoil profile! Niiiice!

  • @gunlubetv6297
    @gunlubetv629710 ай бұрын

    Love the show. Vets/family ALWAYS reach out to your COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER, there is ONE in your county. Been a CVSO for going on 10 years in Indiana, and I promise you a good CVSO will get this done for you for FREE the first time! 99% are vets ourselves and we take care of our own.

  • @pattol666
    @pattol66610 ай бұрын

    I dont own guns, i live in a country tryin to turn birdshooters illegal. I never cared much for guns since i was a young boy, but this channel is so damn entertaining i love coming to watch the entertainment, and it kinda brings back that childhood love for playing with toy guns and bb rifles. Keep making great videos my dudes.

  • @jeanvaljean341

    @jeanvaljean341

    10 ай бұрын

    Sounds like time to feed your tyrants some birdshot

  • @elliottbutts153

    @elliottbutts153

    10 ай бұрын

    I say come on over. As long as you promise to vote to keep our freedoms

  • @snky6995

    @snky6995

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear about your slavery.

  • @marlowek1936

    @marlowek1936

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@jeanvaljean341add a little tar and feather in there too...

  • @keenumman1

    @keenumman1

    10 ай бұрын

    3d printer go brrrrrr my brother in christ.

  • @schnjoel
    @schnjoel10 ай бұрын

    garand thumb always has the best and funny intros ever.

  • @vitorpessoa1757
    @vitorpessoa175710 ай бұрын

    Love your videos man

  • @westtexas3041
    @westtexas304110 ай бұрын

    Great video Mike.

  • @Arkancide
    @Arkancide10 ай бұрын

    Only got a diagnosis of PTSD two months ago, even though my last deployment was in 2008. Waiting for my evaluation for my claim now, and if they deny me again I'll be very VERY upset. Glad someone like REE Medical gave a sponsorship as many of us navigating claim madness don't know of their existence. My buddy is going through the same, and if his route falls through it is good to know other groups exist to help.

  • @JK-gm6kk

    @JK-gm6kk

    8 ай бұрын

    That back pay is gonna be WILD. It took them a while to get all my records together and I don't think they wound up finding them all when it was over. But I was approved with like 15k worth of back pay in a check. Best of luck!! Edit: when I say "them", I mean the VA. I haven't used this service advertised for clarification

  • @Arkancide

    @Arkancide

    8 ай бұрын

    @@JK-gm6kk I won't be getting that much, I think, even if they give me a high rating. They only backpay from the time of notice to file, which for me was in like July. But we'll see. They've been stuck in the Decision Phase for a while now.

  • @lemystere5345
    @lemystere534510 ай бұрын

    What I like about the Draco is that they kept the original sight leaf of the AK/AKM instead of putting the 'Krink' style sights. I also like the 12.5" barrel over the 10.5" you see on the M92. However, Zastava builds are generally higher quality I've heard. Not only that, but Zastava USA has customer service with a lifetime warranty for any issues you might encounter, unlike Cugir and Century Arms imports. Thinking about it, the Draco is essentially a Romanian AK-104 without a side-rail.

  • @southernlonghorn4507

    @southernlonghorn4507

    10 ай бұрын

    I have been shooting a Zastava PAP M92 for years and it’s nice…never had any issues with it at all. Ton of fun and super reliable.

  • @willy3sticks647

    @willy3sticks647

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah I have 2 Zastava's a m70 and a 92 they both function flawlessly

  • @Vyacheslavvvv

    @Vyacheslavvvv

    10 ай бұрын

    My m92 was a lemon & after having previous aks, I thought it would work just fine. Unfortunately, I didnt register the thing. Didn't lose a dime tho..

  • @qbanz00

    @qbanz00

    10 ай бұрын

    So you identify with the hood dudes ? 😂

  • @esolo114

    @esolo114

    5 ай бұрын

    Zastavas are more refined, but I like the Romanians more. I've had less problems with them, and I prefer the standard AKM format. I've had an NPAP, OPAP, and ZPAP. The OPAP was the best of them and the only one I still own.

  • @Tre__Flip
    @Tre__Flip10 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen such a tactical looking Draco in my life

  • @Aqua_Sasaki
    @Aqua_Sasaki10 ай бұрын

    Not huge into Dracos but this is a build I could get behind, too bad I'm broke as shit. 😂

  • @jarrettm3728

    @jarrettm3728

    10 ай бұрын

    If i ever get a ak it gonna be a k usa or a tim fuller

  • @reboundrides8132

    @reboundrides8132

    10 ай бұрын

    @@jarrettm3728I started out with ARK from palmetto chambered in 5.56 and it’s great starter Ak

  • @bigrig6284

    @bigrig6284

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too. I want one!

  • @benballard-ho7tu

    @benballard-ho7tu

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@reboundrides8132if it's chambered in 5.56, is it an AK? It's a bit like buying a Ferrari, lifting the hood and finding a pinto engine in it imo.

  • @dinklezucc5982

    @dinklezucc5982

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@benballard-ho7tuyou mean the round the Russians basically copied (5.45) and then fielded absolutely everywhere? I'm an akm guy myself so 7.62x39 is where it's at imo but that's a dumb argument.

  • @NoctumIndistries
    @NoctumIndistries10 ай бұрын

    As a Romanian this brought me a lot of joy ❤ sadly we can't get them here but I'm happy you guys can ejoy them.

  • @SkunkPunch73
    @SkunkPunch7310 ай бұрын

    Yet again excellent work and a very entertaining video, and the dad advice was priceless 😂 have a beautiful day and more importantly stay safe and healthy all 🫵😘👍

  • @ronlewis8398
    @ronlewis839810 ай бұрын

    The sound of the shot into the gelatin was one of the most satisfying gunshots I've heard recorded on YT. It probably blew your microphone out, but I feel like I felt the concussion of that short barrel and compensator.

  • @chrisrobben9361
    @chrisrobben936110 ай бұрын

    That Draco is PIMPED to the gills. It looks super soft to shoot too. Love it👌

  • @Only1Mizzy
    @Only1Mizzy10 ай бұрын

    I own a mini draco so I can’t wait to see the review and mods you choose to run on it

  • @jamieaulbach5120
    @jamieaulbach512010 ай бұрын

    Concerning REemdical the things vets need to google is, SMC, family caregiver, aid and attendance. I was one of the early 2003 Iraq guys who was physically pushed out of a hospital by a doctor and told to go back to work after a TBI. As an Idahoan keep doing what you are doing, during my bad days the distraction you provide from my issues is huge.

  • @slept-on_SP
    @slept-on_SP10 ай бұрын

    That boy Micah is a fuckin stud with the production, stellar as always and getting better with each video release.

  • @dirrrtydawg9772
    @dirrrtydawg977210 ай бұрын

    As a Big Black Dude behind enemy lines in California I found the title of this video very amusing. Keep up the great work.

  • @davidloftus3152
    @davidloftus315210 ай бұрын

    I love the epic intros I live for them ... And Charles with a rake

  • @lexluthor8539
    @lexluthor853910 ай бұрын

    What I love about Garand Thumb is his opening vids are the definition of violence of action. Some Soldiers could truly benefit from watching this to see what violence of action means and looks like.

  • @NCrdwlf
    @NCrdwlf10 ай бұрын

    The best thing is they run and run. Not the prettiest fit and finish wise, but mine has been 100% . Forged, chrome lined and solid . CNC warrior stock and a KNS piston and you have a good gun . I use a an AKademia darkness flash hider and it does a good job of sending the report down range .

  • @dietrich897
    @dietrich89710 ай бұрын

    Very efficient cartridge for the barrel length. You only get like 2450fps out of an RPK length barrel that is about 23 inches.

  • @notcartel1521
    @notcartel152110 ай бұрын

    really loving the trench training. Good too see WW1 tactics still on the modern field.

  • @tigerboom9030
    @tigerboom903010 ай бұрын

    I dont even like guns but these intros funny as hell. You guys being funny is the reason i watch the videos.

  • @mhicaoidh1
    @mhicaoidh110 ай бұрын

    I can confirm the Zenitco brake on a SBR is VERY loud. Shooting it on my M92 SBR ... had people coming over to see what "huge cannon" I was shooting only for them to see a small rifle in my hands. Can also confirm all of your results with the Zastava M92 10.5" SBR. No issues out to 300 yards (the holds are just a little higher) and farther.

  • @shawnsanders9450

    @shawnsanders9450

    10 ай бұрын

    So much higher that you can't see the target. Lol

  • @mhicaoidh1

    @mhicaoidh1

    10 ай бұрын

    @@shawnsanders9450 nah ... if you hold center of chest at 300 yards with a 7.62x39 14" AK, you're holding center to top of head with 10.5" AK to hit the same spot.

  • @dansemacabre6515
    @dansemacabre651510 ай бұрын

    Thanks Garand! I uniquely appreciate this vid. I live in Maryland & AKs are on our ban list, Draco being the exception. Love AKs & upset I can't buy them. As for Dracos, never much wanted one but this vid changed my mind

  • @nickloverde545

    @nickloverde545

    10 ай бұрын

    Not all AKs are banned here. They mainly banned all 7.62 models. You can still own 74 variants as long as they don’t have “AK” in their name.

  • @nf1

    @nf1

    10 ай бұрын

    Wait like you literally can't buy ak's in Maryland? How is that legal in the US?

  • @dansemacabre6515

    @dansemacabre6515

    10 ай бұрын

    @@nickloverde545 Thanks for the 411 Nick. Didn't know that. Methinks I need to go back & more closely look at the ban list

  • @dansemacabre6515

    @dansemacabre6515

    10 ай бұрын

    @@nf1 Eh it shouldn't be but sadly our "Assault Weapons Ban" has been on the books for over a decade now. And a 10-rd limit on mags, just as frustrating. I keep praying SCOTUS overturns it but thus far, no such luck

  • @DBz213

    @DBz213

    10 ай бұрын

    The Zastava .223/5.56 (can’t remember if it’s M85 or M90) is also legal in MD. United in Rockville had 3 for sale for a while. Not sure if they still have any. Also pretty sure any SBR AK is legal

  • @gunsbowties1920
    @gunsbowties192010 ай бұрын

    That’s prob the best recoil management I have ever seen with anyone shooting a “baby AK”! 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @Mophonic
    @Mophonic10 ай бұрын

    nice shots !

  • @IanOhNo
    @IanOhNo10 ай бұрын

    Sum about a tactical draco, it's just so... 🤩 The charging handle popping back, 😘 That gorgeous flash, 🫠 The sound... 😮‍💨 Oh man, what a gun. I appreciate what you've done to this under-appreciated (and under-used by most spec-ops)

  • @HAHA.GoodMeme
    @HAHA.GoodMeme10 ай бұрын

    love that you bring on the sponsors and have them shoot.

  • @evnrayash
    @evnrayash10 ай бұрын

    Nice to see another video with the BRACO

  • @philparnell757
    @philparnell75710 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you brought ree med on, I am currently out processing and I feel I may get fucked over. Thanks GT means a lot to have this information out for us

  • @SmartShootersLLC
    @SmartShootersLLC10 ай бұрын

    I'd love to see him run a stock Draco. That would be worth a watch. This was cool, but I'd be curious of his experience shooting it stock.

  • @AnthonyAdrianAcker
    @AnthonyAdrianAcker10 ай бұрын

    I owned a Draco from 2011 to 2020. I loved that little beast so much.

  • @MR-backup

    @MR-backup

    10 ай бұрын

    what happened in 2020?

  • @RedneDab
    @RedneDab10 ай бұрын

    I don't recall seeing trenches in the Garand Thumb Practice Grounds before this video. Interesting to see work in trenches getting some attention. Very entertaining video.

  • @CAPTAINNMORGANN
    @CAPTAINNMORGANN10 ай бұрын

    Can yall make a movie lmao the intros have been killer

  • @bethelscrubs2549
    @bethelscrubs254910 ай бұрын

    I have a Draco, same model, and I put a recoil buffer, Krinkov brake, alg trigger, and hi-vis front sight post, and a light on the front rail. I also have two polymer mags jungle taped together, and it is my, "in case I hear something go bump in the night," gun. I feel pretty vindicated by my choice after hearing the praise, because I knew it was a great setup and is ready for whatever.

  • @dwaynewalker986
    @dwaynewalker98610 ай бұрын

    Ease of maintenance is a big plus in my book. Mod 92 n pap with adj. gas piston and railed dust cover scratches my AK itch. P.S.- It drops deer in their tracks

  • @BombDiggityBombDiggity99
    @BombDiggityBombDiggity9910 ай бұрын

    Its the slow-mo for me! So sick!

  • @ImDrafti
    @ImDrafti10 ай бұрын

    My dad went from 70% to 100% PD through a company in SC, they do the same thing as reemedical, they just tell you all the little things that you dont know, like how to word things, what private and the VA doctors are allowed to check, do, cant do, etc. they were very good, and he tells everyone about them every chance he gets to try and help others get their 100% PD

  • @je2848
    @je284810 ай бұрын

    I was honestly starting to worry a bit after so many videos without Charlie, but the fact that he's moving there is awesome, means plenty more Korean Meat Bathing Suits jokes to come.

  • @evanharrison6378
    @evanharrison637810 ай бұрын

    0:03 my experience every raid in tarkov

  • @JuiceAlmightyJr
    @JuiceAlmightyJr10 ай бұрын

    Bought my Draco a few years ago back in 2020. I.. love..every bit of bias trash talk people have to say about the Draco, strictly because of the image rap has given it, and they have zero knowledge about the gun itself. I could care less, because I knew the Romanian import is a good gun. But now. . Now that it’s Garand Thumb approved, everyone’s mind will change. Awesome video brother, way to brighten up the dark image the Draco has been giving.

  • @rlm2010az
    @rlm2010az7 күн бұрын

    Great video

  • @umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154
    @umbrellacorpmarketingdept715410 ай бұрын

    Built up a draco like this and have been running it heavily since’19. Thing is a champ.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead
    @FreedomandBaconHomestead10 ай бұрын

    Crazy how much work is needed to make one of those modern. :) Sweet build, just imagining the cost...

  • @dahriim5237

    @dahriim5237

    8 ай бұрын

    Depends on where you live

  • @wastelandskater
    @wastelandskater10 ай бұрын

    Congrats Micah!!!

  • @yourlocalhooligan
    @yourlocalhooligan10 ай бұрын

    Shot a draco before and it was a runner for sure. Really liked it and a solid platform for the price

  • @rbosmunson
    @rbosmunson4 ай бұрын

    This really hit home for me, thank you for making this aware. 3 Years ago I went from 80% to 100% tdiu, if I didn't have the help from my local vet resource cent it would have taken a long time. Please seek out these gentlemen or your local vet center, vfw or american legion. rah.

  • @RL-RL
    @RL-RL10 ай бұрын

    Getting Sniped by Flannel Daddy, and battlefield pick up that's sweet! Congrats Micah on the new kid!

  • @tckpsa
    @tckpsa10 ай бұрын

    Fuckin love it. I've had mine for a few years. With such a large aftermarket for the draco it's really hard not to turn one of these into a very personal cursed weapon. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for the world but it doesn't do anything better than any other gun i own (except maybe fit in a backpack). Time and time again though, its a crowd favorite at a range day.

  • @nobodyspecial1852

    @nobodyspecial1852

    10 ай бұрын

    The gun fits but then you have fat mags or drums to go with it.

  • @ronmartblog
    @ronmartblog10 ай бұрын

    that’s some damn good shootings brother🙌🏻

  • @PureCountryof91
    @PureCountryof9110 ай бұрын

    Congrats to Micah for having one of his guns reviewed! brake-o for the win

  • @schizopalidin
    @schizopalidin10 ай бұрын

    thumb's rap career is about to take off

  • @n82good

    @n82good

    10 ай бұрын

    MC Thumb

  • @GeneralSnips
    @GeneralSnips10 ай бұрын

    Hands down the best Drako build ever done

  • @grieser232
    @grieser23210 ай бұрын

    Why did I understand “Charlie is in the process of moving here” as Charlie is going to live in a tent on the range now. Lol

  • @johnsanko4136
    @johnsanko413610 ай бұрын

    I never really much wanted a draco, but I won't deny they have some primo vibes.

  • @sieve5
    @sieve510 ай бұрын

    That intro is awesome!

  • @stevewhisperer6609
    @stevewhisperer660910 ай бұрын

    Never in my mind would I have envisioned a sling, ( lovin' that DD BFG! ) on a Draco before this video. Very sweet set up, I must say!

  • @shaneciccarelli-palmer2962
    @shaneciccarelli-palmer296210 ай бұрын

    Can we please get the “becoming deadly in the mountains” series back

  • @skibur848
    @skibur84810 ай бұрын

    When Mike learns Ian was an officer and immediately starts calling him sir lmao

  • @GarandThumb

    @GarandThumb

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m a monster lmao

  • @dracofalconis7865
    @dracofalconis786510 ай бұрын

    I love my PAP..got a quad rail for it and that same brake you have, GT. I have ARs, G3/PTR style rifles.. if the apocalypse comes..my PAP is going to be the first thing I grab..its also just sexy and a head turner as the range.

  • @coganhagen01
    @coganhagen0110 ай бұрын

    U and Charlie are a team great for making good and funny entertainment

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison613110 ай бұрын

    I love the 7.62X39, I have taken deer with a soft tip and it drops them close in with authority. I see it at 150 yards and in as well as a 30-30 and destroys less meat than my 30-06.

  • @jonc2914

    @jonc2914

    10 ай бұрын

    Don't even need soft tip. Thats fudlore

  • @kirkmorrison6131

    @kirkmorrison6131

    10 ай бұрын

    @@jonc2914 I do in my state,it's the law

  • @TheDeadbird80

    @TheDeadbird80

    10 ай бұрын

    @@jonc2914the tulammo 154 gr SP drops whitetail like they got hit by a fucking thunderbolt. It opens up to the size of a quarter and loses practically zero mass. It absolutely wrecks the lungs and heart. The deer I’ve taken with 124 gr HP die really quick but there’s no comparison to the soft point. The HP usually zips right through them. I might find a piece of jacket in the deer with the HP but the soft point opens up almost instantly and dumps ALL of its energy in the vitals. It pretty much drops them where they stand every time.

  • @strangemayc

    @strangemayc

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@TheDeadbird80 yea I have 600 of the 154g soft points left gonna miss it when their gone

  • @Lol_Pig
    @Lol_Pig10 ай бұрын

    Glad folks at Ree Medical exist! I've had too many friends screwed by the VA

  • @loganlewis3260
    @loganlewis326010 ай бұрын

    I've known you awhile now. I gotta say thank you for getting me out of this hole. I loom up to you.

  • @loganlewis3260

    @loganlewis3260

    10 ай бұрын

    I meant to say look

  • @joshaustin7419
    @joshaustin741910 ай бұрын

    Love it! Probably will never own one since I have a KP-9 and a SAR Galil shorty

  • @76692SankohaxxProjekt
    @76692SankohaxxProjekt10 ай бұрын

    I have the micro draco, I got the SB tactical AR/AK brace connector and used it for a while, as of now I have a sling from AR500 that I like better since I can put it in a backpack and still have contact points that act as a brace, I feel confident up to 20 yards for accuracy. So far no isses, only had the the thrigger reset fail so had a gunsmith fix that for 40 bucks and now runs great, just cant put any barrel mods on it since the gas block and recieveer are so short and it damages the internals.

  • @uninspiredrambler
    @uninspiredrambler10 ай бұрын

    7.62x39 doesn't suffer as much from a shorter barrel as 5.56 does. It's the original .300 blackout & is well suited to close quarters setups

  • @paulbarclay4114

    @paulbarclay4114

    10 ай бұрын

    Its ballistics are almost identical to 300blk too It just doesn't suppress as well

  • @off6848

    @off6848

    10 ай бұрын

    @@paulbarclay4114 7.62x39 fmj has better armor piercing capabilities. 300blk I wouldn't even trust to make it through some car doors

  • @gullahgeechee2699

    @gullahgeechee2699

    10 ай бұрын

    only benefits of the 300 blackout over 7.62x39mm would be supers to subs,For AR lovers and almost 17% more energy at 300m.

  • @paulbarclay4114

    @paulbarclay4114

    10 ай бұрын

    @@gullahgeechee2699 300 blk out of a sig rattler is "hollywood quiet" thats the benefit its not a good rifle round overall, but when it comes to stealth murder nothing does it better

  • @gullahgeechee2699

    @gullahgeechee2699

    10 ай бұрын

    @@paulbarclay4114 good 150 yards and in round out short barrels.

  • @myduducaca7944
    @myduducaca794410 ай бұрын

    What a awesome/tactical way to use a Draco love it

  • @joshshelton796
    @joshshelton79610 ай бұрын

    Awesome video guys! Where is the rake guy????