This is NOT an AK-47 (I swear)
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2022
- Let’s talk about the most common mistake made by all kinds of people when it comes to the most popular Soviet-made rifle, known to any gamer who ever played “Counter Strike”.
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“This gas tube…in AK-12…suck balls…” That Sir is the highlight of my week when you said that 😂 ❤ 🇺🇦
Cracked me up too. Good dry humor there! Lol 🍒
“Literally” 😅
Sad Brandon Herrera noises...
Ukrainians don't seem to be scared by words, contrary to some snowflakes .
He’s not far off the mark when he said that about the ak12 gas tube. The ak12’s gas tube is non detachable in comparison to thee previous ak models which make the gun harder to clean and more prone to corrosion. Which is pretty disappointing for Russia’s latest modern service rifle.
I seen your interview on the Times...
You are a very well spoken, articulate man. If you are an example of what Ukrainians are like, the world just became a bit better.
Stay you and stay safe.
can I get a link to the interview?
@@ChrisTheCringe czcams.com/video/YNd0AWd5xpo/video.html
Well spoken... just no.
But he does do better than average at speaking English, as far as 2nd language speakers go.
I'm from Ukraine originally, been in US for 30 years. So I can tell you: Ukrainians are very good with languages. Maybe not everyone is as brilliant and well versed as Mr. Starsky here, but still. Since the start of this war against Ruzzia I've been watching Ukraine 24 news daily and, man, am I surprised every time I hear people from the streets give very respectable interviews in English! So, yes, a new generation of freedom loving Ukrainians has no problem with foreign languages in general and English in particular.
Well said!!!
People seeing an AKM: "AK-47!" People seeing an AK-74: "AK-47!" People seeing an AR-15 variant: "Ak-47!" lol i'll never forget a news anchor in my country talking about a man with a revolver "357mm" wow that's a BIG ASS handgun! XD
The way the media sees things is if it's black, it's an AR-15, and if it has wood, it's an AK-47.
Today the MSM is more a source of BS than actual information.
People that never seen a gun, or even want to ever see a gun, make the funniest new personalities
News*
357mm, dude was literally carrying a warship cannon 😂
"I had hair back then", I can't personally relate a lot of what you are going through (living in country not being invaded), but I can relate to that 👍
OMG!!! Little hairy Starsky 😀😀😀 freaking ADORABLE !!! 💙💛💙💛 (I don't know a thing about guns but I believe you)
🇺🇦 stay safe 🇺🇦 stay strong 🇺🇦
We in Bulgaria make better AKs than the Russians, unfortunately they're more expensive than Russian, Romanian, Chinese and most other versions, I hope we already gave you or will soon give you those rifles ....Glory to Ukraine and the Heroes!
Bulgarian AK's are the best. We in Croatia remember the value of those rifles 🙄
Arsenal?
Опа, почнах да виждам и наще хора при Старски! I'm biased how they will manage to figure it out with all that arguing with Junior Siderov running wild in our streets. But I'm sure there are ways to go through markets from one point to another, behind the scenes. I hate those PRs on the streets lately, mainly due to having it affected some families of my friends, who've made those friends support them in their choice with biased bullshit. But that's another story. Радвам се да видя че виждам сънародници и тук :) ! Наздраве!
I agree with this 100% Slr104fr from Bulgaria. The best!!
Ukraine makes one of the best sniper rifles as I was told.
That was one of the best pronunciations of the word "Sturmgewehr" I ever heard from a non native speaker. Sprechen Sie Deutsch Herr Starsky? :D
In the west of Ukraine we learning Deutsch in school, so we can read and pronounce stuff like that :)
@@NexusFall german was taught in ussr as a basic school subject, a lot of post soviet schools adopted it
Indeed! That was a perfectly "crisp" pronounciation--even had the little twittering "R" rolls. From that word alone one might almost guess he WAS a native speaker. His English ain't too shabby either.
Ukrainian language teaches you to pronounce all sorts of different words. We have some really crazy words, not saying that german is easy but "Sturmgewehr" is not difficult.
@@romanh4044 yea derivatives are important to understand most languages, why in the US Latin is a popular course to take even though it's a dead language. Victory to ukraine!
Excellent explanation! As a collector, it drives me nuts when people describe any Kalashnikov as an AK-47. Take care of yourself young man. If I could beam myself over there, and if I didn't have a 94 yr old mother to take care of, I'd a been in line when you were handing out AKs to volunteers. Good luck from Texas!
Hey Starsky! Saw your interview on Times Radio today. I thought you did a great job but that's no surprise as you are a total pro. You are a credit to the nation of Ukraine and her people and even though I have no right to be I'm proud of you, too. Stay safe, my friend, sending love from the UK 🇬🇧🇺🇦💙💛
Your sense of humor is so hilarious Starsky. Also another problem with the AK-12 is the safety lever can go all the way down below the trigger guard if you push down hard enough.
Don’t forget the hand guard is a bit loose
@@dip_n_swag8445 and the sights wiggle around, they’re usually out of zero
They meant to do that. Every Russian weapon must have@least 1-2 "flaws" to piss you off! But I still like them.
Your sense of humor is hilarious! Never fail to make me laugh with your jokes.
Ps: Your pronunciation of "Sturmgewehr" is really good. Love and strength for you and your colleagues from Germany
humour, please! Or is that our punishment for Brexit? lol
Sorry to hear about Mariopal. I hope those heroes make it home.
Good to see you and stay safe.
Slava Ukraine 💕🙏
I cracked up with "and yeah I had hair then...".
I love your posts because you give great information, sprinkled with humor, that makes it interesting!
Thank you for explaining the differences of the rifles you use.
SO good to see you again!
Please stay safe and well!
Slava Ukraine!
Honestly,
I habe MySpace Haiti still,
born 1971, ash-blonde,
but my medium-brother,
born 1972, black haired,
lost them already in the first half of the 90s.
He pretended being a 'Red Skin' and had been a member of the Social Democratic Youth #JUSOS .
I am personally conservative,
and actually it had been the grandma father's side being 6 foot tall,
taller than her husband with a skinhead born at Denmark's North Sea coast.
My grandma is from formerly Slavic island #Fehmern at the Baltic coast.
Nice hair (back then) - I am a fan, long life to Ukraine and democracy.
Stay safe Starsky,sending you all good vibes.Tones NZ.
Ukraine capture Russian solders czcams.com/video/WN511GB3bGY/video.html
x2 from NZ. 😊
Fun fact: AK-47 has more internal simmilarities with an american M1 Garand than german Sturmgewehr. The only thing that is simmilar between AK-47 and Sturmgewehr is its looks and "simmilar" ammo.
Don't forget they're both stamped.They also had Hugo Smeisser the designer of the stg44 teaching the russians how to stamp AKs that didn't wobble apart.Mikail had several captured Germans helping him to sort out problems.Its even rumored that when Mikail was dying he gave props to the Germans for helping the AK sorted out and the AKM.
I think they took inspiration from the Sturmgewehr into their own unique design rather than copying
Superficially looks similar to a Siminov but very different breech locking. Any Siminov ancestry or was the rotating lock a kalishnikov innovation?
@@realisrealite5554 afaik only the execution of stamping was copied from the StG44. The first AK47 were stamped too but not very reliable. The second version was milled. And after examining the production of the StG44 they used a better stamping for the third AK47 series.
@@Wayne_R Mr Klashnikov didn't see one sturmgewer while designing the ak
Only a small amount of AK-47s were built. Production was quickly replaced by AKM. The original AKs were built with machined parts. The later rifles used stamped metal fabrication that greatly reduces cost and are still reliable. The internal parts of the German ARs are very different to the AK rifles. The only have a similar layout. Most AK rifles are not suitable for holding optical sighting systems like the US AR-15/M16,M-4 rifles that can be much more accurate. With advanced modern optics US riflemen are going to be equipped with a more powerful long range rifle made by Sig. Greatly increasing accuracy. The new US army sights are computerised with a number of apps. Most Russian soldiers are still using iron sights like the original AK-47. The AK iron sights are suitable for close range fighting like a submachine gun. Not for long range accuracy. Russia has an impressive small arms industry. But many solders are using older style rifles. This is okay because many Russian soldiers have not been well trained for accurate shooting. The Russian military has been sending in soldiers with little or no basic training. They are just making up numbers. Putin has had years to prepare for this special operation. His corruption has badly influenced the Russian military. Claims about many new Russian weapons are false propaganda.
Yeah, and original AK-47s are so expensive today that if you tried to give them to actual soldiers, they would be selling them before they even got the storage grease out of them.
Stay safe Operator Starsky. Looking forward to your next video, and to learn something new.
Glory to the hero.
Thanks for the info about the differences of these rifles (although growing up in a Military family my dad never talked about this to me nor my brother lol) and thanks for always updating us . Stay safe and Слава Україні! 🇺🇦 xoxo from USA🇺🇸
its not, just slap some m locks or picatinny on AK
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The AK-47 is not directly based on sturmgewehr. The insides are basically M1 Garand upside down. For everyone interested, look up video posted on channel "Brandon Herrera".
@NO-TO-NATO Interesting. So is ak some kind of gulag-gun? or birth of it?
CZcams The Kalashnikov Group, they show which parts of the AK are taken from existing guns. There are also several good books on the AK.
was looking for a comment from brandon and found this, someone drag him over to this thread
@@rell0223 I belive forgotten weapons also did a video about it a while ago
@@jimmyd1337 Ah yes and just remembered Larry Vickers CZcams channel, irc he did an old video with AK47 vs Sturmgewehr.
You can also tell by the magazines, due to the 47’s much larger caliber the banana mag is way more pronounced than the 74
What's up Starsky!! Glad you are ok!! You Ukrainian solders are some tough guys man !! Prayers from the USA !! Just know we are thinking about you guys!!
He gave an interview in Times Radio channel yesterday 😊
@@charis7515 watched that this morning over coffee great interview
I remember getting a very similar briefing on the different AK variants, back when I was in.... except for the AK-12. Thx for the update on the newest model being used by the orcs. 🍺😎 Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
The ak 12 is in very limited supply, but I have seen several being carried by Ukraine men, the former holder no longer can use it.
Starsky, thanks for helping us to know what the situation is in your country. You are brave and determined to remain free. I send prayers and best wishes to the people of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!
thank you for the education, being in the UK and being a hands on learner, it is sort of hard to learn a great deal about guns unfortunately
Thank you for that info! God bless you all!! Keep them clean and train often! Your rifle is an extension of the user! I was 12 when I received my first rifle. 30-30 Winchester.
I watch you every day I really love how you ended this one. Way to make people think. Love your humor and input. Love from
Illinois USA
Yeah well watchable keep safe 👍 Starsky Slava Ukraine from UK 🇬🇧
Starsky, your ability to make jokes like this in the time and place you are is simply astounding
Great Explanation! A lot of people like to call all the AK series weapons AK-47s, and it's good to clear this stuff up. Look forward to having you on the stream this upcoming Sunday!
There's the Soviet AK (Automat Kalashnikov) series which this is about, and the Swedish AK (Automatic Karibine) series, which is purely a designation for whatever machine pistol their army orders in bulk.
U have so many models and cronologicaly speaking just to name s few wich differ in their features
-AK47 milled reciver heavy no slant muzzle break
-AKM-Stamped reciver + slatet Muzzle Brake
-AKMS-same but underfolder butstock
-AKMN-akm with side rail
-AKMSN-underfolder with side rail
-AK74-lighter 5.45 muzzlebreake and 90° gas chamber
-AkS74-triangle folding stock
-Ak74n-side Rail
-Ak74SN-side rail side folder
-Aks74u-krinkov*
-Ak74m-plastic furniture and side rail and smaller tweeks
-Ak101-5.56mm NATO
-Ak102-i forgot but i think it is 105 in 5.56 Nato
-Ak103-7.62 returns
-Ak104-7.62 shorter barrel mostly used by special ops
-Ak 105- ak74 in carbine setup used mostly by spec ops
-ak107-weird animal balanced recoil some versions had rail some picatiny rail (in 5.45mm)
After that u got AK12 program which was dissapointment
And those are just basic russian classification.
I usually call 74 everything in 5.45 an other ak in 7.62 i just say 7.62 ak
104
Ak74m-plastic furniture
I first seen you in your viral " you'll be met with javelins in every window in Kyiv" video. Lol.
Then I'm like "where is that badass?".
Then strangely you appeared on my feed and I can't get enough of you.
Thank you for all your insight and information on this horrid war.
The way you explain things really paints the picture of what's going on.
I absolutely love your attitude and your sense of humour through all of this.
I'd love to come to Ukraine and help with rebuilding once the Russians run back with their tail between their legs.
I wish you the best and we are with you.
Much love from Canada🇨🇦
Stay safe!
Jillian 🇨🇦 ♥️ 🇺🇦
Ditto! What you said, Jillian. ☺️ Looking forward to visiting this great and beautiful country one day. 🇦🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦💐
@@Dee-iw6up 🇦🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦♥️💐
@@pauljefferies9087 💯♥️
@@sweetaspie5407 Was lucky enough to have visited BC and Alberta, in 2019. Fell in love with your country, Jillian. Beauty beyond words. The plan is to return and see the Eastern side and revisit our favourite spots again. Much love to Canada. 🌻
@@Dee-iw6up I hope you visit again! Canada will always welcome you with open arms!
I've always wanted to visit your country also, and I hope to get the chance! I have a whole list now!🤣
Thank you for your kind words and thank you and your fellow citizens for your country's support for Ukraine.
Much love to Australia🇦🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦
The Czech vz. 58 is my favourite example of 'this is not an AK but looks like an AK' rifle
from distance
I'd rather have a VZ58 over an AK any day of the week.
@@Skinflaps_Meatslapper Same
I also learned to shoot using iron sights. People who can really shoot achieve a next level kind of symbiosis with the gun (or bow, spear etc) that is awe inspiring and a bit frightening because nearly all humans have this capacity once it is unlocked. We are hardwired to launch weapons at a small and specific target. A real marksman doesn't aim at a man but at a button on the man's shirt.
As one of my range instructors used to say: "Aim small, hit small." Like you said, the smaller the target is, the more accurate the shooter will tend to be.
@@skyhawk_4526 aim for a shirts button, miss by 2 inches, aim for a shirt, miss by 2 feet.
I won a trophy at 500 yards range using iron sight with 3 seconds to fire as a rule.
The only things I've ever shot were some carbon fiber arrows with a North American type traditional long bow, but the last sentence pretty much nails the most important lesson.
when i went to the states, i definitely didn't fire a carbon fiber arrow into a busy highway by accident in Minecraft. I was 18 so it's legal to keep a shotgun in my lap, right? it was. I spied a cellphone on the side of the road so I shot it with slugs out the window and was lucky I or the car didn't catch shrapnel. God, I hate being English. Nobody even called the police.
i dont think Im hardwired to launch weapons at a small and specific target. I think i'm hardwired to hunt, to eat and feed others and I'd eventually learn those skills, but my point being - most human beings are fucken goofballs. We have to learn these skills. Ice-rink skaters are unbelievably graceful and are moving pieces of their body all as one in harmony, but they're not hardwired for it; we learn skills. A skilled marksman is a beautiful thing.
LOL you made me laugh about the “sucks balls” and the guerrilla comments. It’s amazing how you have the time to explain in accurate detail about the AKs and the MP44s.
Came to comments to say the same thing :)
Yeah, it's good that UAF made him a press officer
As Ian from forgotten weapons explains here, the AK-47 is not a copy of the Stgw-44: czcams.com/video/sPWJOJZQCs8/video.html
He's an army officer - it's his profession.
You say that as if sucking balls is a bad thing.
Loved you said, “every generation must bring something beautiful into the world.” I wish your beautiful country well, and with all my heart hope our children will at last bring peace at last to the world. We salute Ukraine’s bravery and will not forget the sacrifices you’re making every day for ALL our children. Stay safe my friend. With love from Savannah, GA USA.
nicely said
i'm afraid this statement by Starsky applies to US too. There is jazz and blues and hip hop and hardcore and punk but... shit. i hate war
I wish we could prioritize for health and joy instead of death and fear
My sentiments exactly! You and all Ukrainian people are in our hearts and minds. I write to my US congresspersons to give more support to Ukraine.
❤
Don't forget the invention of "Russian roulette" and sending dogs into orbit to die.
Cool......Great personaility, well informed, intuitive and a colourful sense of humour. Nice one. God bless.
Thankyou. Your presentation style is appealing and clear. I have read about and heard about the AKs but did not know the difference. Never before needed to know. Now I do.
GOD BLESS , from Johnstown, PA 🇺🇲 🙏🇺🇦
Your last statement was simple but extremely profound....it does indeed explain a lot! Slava Ukraine
@our hero spammer
The Russian state (IE, the people who run it) sucks, but you are not immune to propaganda.
You're awesome Starsky! Thank you for the insights!
ahahah Dear Starsky. There are two kinds of people in this world, knowledgeable gun owners (or ex military) and the others who think they know but have no clue. People in the know, are aware that the main battle rifle of Russia is no longer the ak-47 with 7.62x39 round. Yeah, you are right that all the others see the rifle shape and think 47! Nice video, I loved it. Stay safe man! Victory to Ukraine!
Starsky: "This is not an AK-47"
Me, who plays too much Arma 3: "Well yeah, that's an AK-74."
Starsky: "This is an A K 7 4."
Me: "I'm the smartest man alive."
Me, an Escape from Tarkov player: "The muzzle device is a 6P20 0-20" :D :D :D
Me, who still plays JA2...
@@richardholmes2268 Weird flex my man.
@@richardholmes2268 Ah sorry. Let me fix myself so you feel better. Ahem. "Hurr during, that's actually an AK-47 modified to look like an AK-74, just like in Call of Duty. I would know. I'm 8th prestige." There you go, that better for ya?
@@jdm2514 I, too, am unable to identify any object that hasn't been wielded by a real man in an attempt on my life. What even is anything? I'm so helpless and confused.
Thanks for the clarification bud, it’s great to see you still well and things going good so to speak. Say hi to everyone over there from us in Texas. Be well and be safe.👊😁🇺🇦
Thank you very much!
And say hi from Iowa In the states! Your guys might have to look that state up 😀
Another hi from Texas! I wish I could send some of our ample supply of guns to you in Ukraine, but, you know, international arms trafficking laws and all 😄
@Daniel Hackney i have been thinking the same thing! Texan here as well😊❤️🙏🇺🇦🇺🇸
"I had hair back then" - same here, fully relatable. 😆
Ok you have to watch this to the end as the last sentence brings it all together for an incredible lesson.
Thank you Operator Starsky and may your words of wisdom continue.
👍
Hi! Could you do an explainer/tour of the 'Vulcan' please? It's apparently a domestic Ukrainian _bullpup_ version of the AK74 used by your special forces, & I've never _seen_ a bullpup AK before...
Yeah that could be interesting!
@@StarskyUA It would be interesting to see your guns dismantled.
@our hero spammer
@@joeshmoe9978 don't engage, it is most probably what they want... just report the message, or even better, check its channel and report it directly: after a few reports they get wiped out, usually... Though unfortunately resurfacing with new names after a while 😕
I recommend going to the *"Forgotten Weapons"* CZcams channel. The AKU-94 bullpup AK is what you will probably see on his channel. The bullpup AK was experimented on alot in the 70s and 80s I believe by the Soviets.
A hit comparison. The jackpot at the end. Best regards from Poland.
Thank you for this presentation. I learned a few things. Keep up the great work.
Love the old picture. I bet little Starsky never imagined this unfortunate situation. You owe it to your younger self to stay alive, Keep that in mind when you take aim at those deluded guys on the other side. All the best. The whole world is amazed by the strength your people have shown. Keep giving these creeps a harder lesson on the AK. Invaders get the live fire demonstration.
Another good and informative video and thank-you for explaining the difference between the various AK models. As a Westerner I had no clue. Your channel is an education for me. Stay safe, Operator Starsky.
Starski, concerning the gas tube problem with "rot", I believe you meant "corrosion" or "rust". This is due to the use of corrosive ammo, which leaves a salt like deposit in the barrel and gas tube. The barrel is chrome line, so no problem there, but the gas tube isn't. You probably know the barrel should be cleaned with military bore cleaner AND the gas tube and piston. Hot soapy water works well to remove the salts, the hotter the better, as the hot barrel , gas tube, and piston wi usually dry themselves from the heat. Then clean and lubricate as per normal.
A friend had an SKS in which the gas piston was frozen in the gas tube due to severe rust. When I was able to get it apart, the barrel and gas piston were fine due to being chromed, but the gas tube was trash. Replaced it and all was well.
Friend, your English is excellent. I knew exactly what you meant.
Be safe. Thank you for your videos. Very informative.
Thanks Starsky for presentation. Maybe some introductory course for civilian what we can learn to be better prepared for such scenarios.
Starsky, the war has become both an art and a science for you.
The Ukrainians are between the bravest fighters history has ever seen, respect from Spain 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇦.
Bahahahaha
@@OleDiaBolewhy did you choose to watch it? Or write a comment? 🤔🤔
I, on the other hand, I’m really interested to know what my relatives in Ukraine are telling me about
Хай живе мужня Україна та їхній дивовижний лідер Президент Зеленський. дякую журналістам на CZcams і журналістам за їхню важку роботу над цим злодіянням і інформування світу 💙💛🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦💙💛💙💛
@@lilacscentedfushias1852 Exactly, we can do very little one by one... one single comment is nothing, but a lot of them make the difference... we just leave that little comment knowing most of the times are just simple common places, how we wish we could stop it, but is Putin and not us who can do it. First time CZcams recommended me this channel, it was about 50.000 subs or less, now is close to 6 times that... me, personally, I never saw a channel grow that fast before. We do not mind if they criticise us... critic comments also make the message viral... good enough for me... (algorythm! take note, another interaction more, make a good job with it!) 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
@@troybreedlove4195 Que gusto da ver a los compatriotas dejándose ver entre los buenos, cada comentario ayuda, aunque sea poca cosa, siempre será mejor que no hacer nada... ¡¡Viva España!! 🇪🇦 Slava Ukraini!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@OleDiaBole Operayor Starsky is in his elderly parents basement in Westeen Europe giving air soft gun reviews. If he saw real war he’ll shit his pants and cry like a baby girl 👧
I believe the terms are muzzle brake and iron sights, cool vid. Still afirm believer in fixed iron sights.
Nice precision hole puncher!
Thanks for the info and identifiers for the ak47, M, 74, and ak12
Thank you for the lesson Starsky. I am sure many people, including myself, have made misstatements regarding the kalashnikov.
Наздраве от България 🍻 За Победата!!!
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@THIS Johnny Depp could cook.... that's a new one 🍻
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Priveet , Just to say ,Great Channel-You are Composed in very tragic circumstances -God is with You
Lmao!! I love the description of the AK12 gas tube. “It sucks ball” enough said!
Thanks for the breakdown and identification of the various weapons are being used in Ukraine-Russian conflict. That was quite informative, Operator Starsky.
I'm genuinely stunned by how quickly word got out about how trash the final adopted version of the AK-12 is. It's like an MVP with the finest Chinesium parts designed to replace the fucking OG that realistically could have had a few mid-life upgrades for rails and sights instead.
Brandon Herrera does a good segment on the Modernization of the AK platform up to the AK12.
They should've just put zenitco on some Ak74s would be way better
The problem was that it ended up as a committee made rifle. The russians obviously wanted a rifle that could match the mounting capabilities of western rifles, which is not really possible on the legacy system(AK-47,AKM,AK-74) and the 100 series(Like the AK-74m which is still standard issue) needs an upgrade kit. So they got Kalashnikov concerned to make a new one, that rifle being the AK-200. However the army initially rejected it because they already had millions of AK-74's. So it got put on the shelf until at some point after 2014, where the cumulative experience of both Ukraine and Syria told them they desperately needed optic mounting capabilities so they brought it back.
Unfortunately(for themselves + every AK fanboy on the planet) they put together a committee to decide what they wanted that rifle to be. Predictably, every idiot in that committee insisted on their individual ideas being included. The result was that the AK-200 had to be scrapped because of a couple of useless features, and instead they got the AK-400, a rifle that copied most of the legacy system for "familiarity", with a fixed gas tube, a useless burst fire mechanism(which is what bricked the 200 btw), a tacticool picatinny rail thats mounted directly onto the top cover and a bunch of other nonsense that generally just come together to make a slightly worse AK-74 for 5 times the price of getting an aftermarket upgrade kit.
I wouldn't mind having a captured Russian made AK-103 chambered in 7.62 x 39 mm just like the AK-74M.
On the ak12 you can make the mistake by switching the security switch to far so it blocks the trigger housing when you un secure it so you can’t pull the trigger. 😼
That's not a good thing no?
What a brilliant point to end the video with, thanks for your courage and explanation!
The Soviets were impressed by the m 16 .and it's lightweight ammunition . So they created the 5.45. Because they would be able to carry more ammo
Both are 22 caliber.
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@@johninnh4880 M16 fires a 5.56mm round, not a .22 LMAO
Actually. In diameter The 5.45 is .220 thousands of an inch weight . 60 grains @3050 fps velocity combat standard 7N6 has a steel penetrator core The 5.56 is .223.. 62 grain @ 3295 fps us M855 is a green tip 5.56 ammo with similar steel penetrator core . . Typically. There's variation of velocity with some types of ammo and barrel length it's fired from .
@@staycxld For Your Information, a 5.56 mm bullet has almost the same diameter as a .22 LR, hence its civilian version named .223 remington. Bullet weights range from 35 grains to 90\95 grains, a typical .22 LR is 45 grains. Most common 5.56\223 bullet weight is 55 grains, but they travel waay faster than .22 LR and are copper jacketed.
Greetings Starsky , grate videos in this hard times for you, your people and your country.
Do you have some info about those fighters from Mariupol ? Are everyone safe ??
U do know Starsky is a fake. The only thing he Operates is his water gun and video game Joy stick. In his parents basement far from Ukraine.
That's so informative! Thank you!
Operator Starsky your eloquence, and wit and subtle but effective humour "i try to stiffle a good laugh to no avail" as you provide us with interesting info makes me think in a more positive light
amidst all the chaos and pain this war has brought.. Fight and Live Ukraine !
There is an AK - 12 "in Army Green color" that i can rent in a nearby shooting range.. gotta try firing it !
The AK47 did draw inspiration from the intermediate cartridge assault rifle concept of the German MP44, however, it shares almost nothing in common in its design. In fact Kalashnikov even said the AK47's long stroke gas piston was heavily derived from the American M1 Garand, and upon disassembly the similarities are evident between these two rifles.
@@LoLBlazeraid It was once called MP because Hitler didnt approve production at first, thinking the bolt action Mausers were suitable in WW2.
Upon seeing the MP44, he asked full production and it was then stamped as STG44
Kalashnikov has nothing to do with AK47 it was constructed by German captives.
@Byzantine Historian There was also an STG-42, 43 and 45 (the 45 was significantly different and is the direct ancestor to the German G3 service rifle).
the gas tube rot you mentioned is caused by corrosive primers. Most combloc surplus ammo is corrosive as hell and will rust the gas tube and muzzle. I got some modern ukranian x39 ammo in 2016 that was advertised as non corrosive. It wasn't. rusted the hell out of my x39 ar15.
You cannot really get access to clean the gastube in the AK12, that is why it rots specifically in the AK12.
@ the unit armorer has to buy an electric dishwasher for the squad to clean their weapons
Wow you can give your rifle to another soldier! Never knew that! Good on you starsky! Slava Ukraini! Hope peace returns to your land soon!
“And I had hair back then.” Very funny!
Thanks for sharing Operator Starsky, great childhood photo!!
Why is a smaller calibre better? I assume there is more gunpowder in the shell, but the bullet itself weights less, so less impact power I would say... I believe you though :)
There's like a bunch of reasons for that. You can carry more ammo, also the lighter bullet will go further and keep high velocity (the distance of direct shot in 7.62 is around 300m, while in 5.45 it's 400 m, if I remember this correctly), plus this 5.45 bullet is incredibly dangerous, cause as soon as it penetrates the body, it starts zigzagging around inside of it, leaving horrific wounds.
@@StarskyUA Thank you for clarifying operator Starsky! Stay safe and bright!
The ballistic coefficient of the 7.62X39 projectile is similar to a pistol round, as most are flat bottomed. This produces a vortex behind the flat base at supersonic velocities and causes increased drag, which causes the projectile to lose velocity more quickly than a spitzer (aka boat tail) projectile, which has a tapered base that smooths the supersonic vortex behind the bullet.
The 7N6 projectile is a spitzer/boat tail design, so it stays supersonic at greater distances than the 7.62. The 7N6 also has a steel penetrator above the main lead body at the base of the projectile, underneath the copper jacket, and there's a hollow space immediately behind the point of the projectile jacket, so when the 7N6 strikes a soft target, it will tumble on impact, similar to the original 55 grain M193 5.56X45 projectile that was used in the 20" barreled M16A1. Both tumble in soft targets, dumping their kinetic energy and generating hydrostatic shockwaves that tear organs, tendons, muscle tissue and creates an exit wound that's significantly larger than the initial entry wound.
The Afghans dubbed the 7N6 "the poison bullet" due to this fact, since most people shot by it died due to the above factors, where the 7.62X39 would punch a hole in your body, and leave a smaller exit wound, and were more survivable.
I served 11 years in the United States Army, and have been an avid shooter for 40+ years. I have seen maybe 2 AK-47s in my life. They were both in museums. I've seen AKMs, AK-74s, VZ-70s, Tantals, etc. in large numbers, but the AK-47 was obsolete long before I was born.
Glad someone pointed it out; the originial AK-47 wasn't made in nearly the same numbers as the much more ubiquitous (and frequently misidentified) AKM.
Maybe you meant that you've seen ak 74 s?
Do you like AR-15?
Thank you for all you information you always make me smile and I pray you and everyone there stays safe God bless you my friend
@@TheKitMurkit Oops, you are correct. I should fix that.
Great video, learned the fine details between the rifles.
Size might matter in this scenario of warfare but from a layman’s point of view of media uploaded battles on the ground seen by everyone else not in camo is that artillery munitions is the dominant form of killing or wounding.
Loved your analysis, very wicked when referring to army preferences. I had a smile flickering at your dry wit. Keep safe 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Saying that the only thing Russia has given the world is the AK is a bit rich, however: A few literary greats spring to mind, the greatest rocket engines for 50 years, consitently (still taking everyone to the ISS and launching satellites, up until Space-X made it cheaper)
Not to mention the fact that he's comparing Russian with NATO weaponry - nothing Ukrainian, because their government has been one of the the most corrupt in Europe for decades - Kleptocracy, Oligarchs etc. (as if this is just a Russian phenomena). It was the tackling-corruption-ticket in government that Zelensky got voted in on - and he didn't do very well at that. Popularity had dropped massively before the invasion. Then the US State Department bailed him out with good PR. They weren't;t is first choice.
Yes, US dictated Ukraine's Government. They even tabled Klitschko (Kiev Mayor), but decided he needed more "training." See Victoria Nuland.
@@TheGonzogibby spot on there are always two sides to a story in Australia we only get the American view and there is so much bullshit in that one
@@AusFeral23 this isn’t to say I don’t support Ukraine overall in this endeavour.
But I don’t need to need to listen to Operator “Psychological Operations” Starsky’s demeaning of the Russian - and Slavic by association - people, to do so.
This is nothing but a PR/propaganda/borderline racist operation for the UAF. And good luck to them.
Just don’t buy the ticket before you take the ride in this instance, Imho.
@@TheGonzogibby I hear ya but i take all the info with a pinch of salt 👍
Howdy👋🏻 🤠 Operator Starsky !
I love the transition to a more lethal showcase of war.
3:43 "It doesn't afraid of being dirty..." I love that part. "He goes on 4chan and doesn't afraid of anything."
One of the beautiful things that Ukraine brought into the world is the Pysanka...Easter Eggs! They are beautiful and each tells a story. The BIGGEST Easter egg in the world is actually here in Canada! In Vegreville, Alberta! And Yes, there is a HUGE Ukrainian population here, too!
Thanks Norm. Your name sounds Scottish, but excellent info.
@@markberryhill2715 I am of Scottish heritage, but I know a LOT of Ukrainians!
Like Nicolas Cage once said:
"It's the world's most popular assault rifle, a weapon all fighters love. An elegantly simple nine pound amalgamation of forged steel and plywood, it doesn't break, jam, or overheat. It will shoot whether it's covered in mud or filled with sand. It's so easy even a child could use it
and they do"
That movie is his best IMO
@@dv2045 yup definitely his best movie, I've watched that movie more times than any other, and every time I watch snippets of it I want to watch it again 😂
Welcome American democratic voter.
What's the movie?
@@jamesortiz5388 lord of war
Thank you for that, I knew some of the basics about kalashnico... calashcoffefe... calast... about those types of guns, but I've never known the difference until now. 😅
This comment I typed was still in my clipboard from yesterday thank goodness:
The AK is much more a copy of the M1 Garand than the MP/STG Sturmgewehr rifles. Both the AK and the Garand are two-lug rotating bolt action guns with the former's bolt being considered by many to be an evolution of the latter's even if it appears, to the layman, to be visually similar to the MP43's bolt. Mechanically, the action of an M1 occurs upside down as it is setup in the AK platform. In concept though, the AK is quite similar to the Sturmgewehr line since the MP/STG family weapons were the first (of what we define as today as) assault rifles in history which is subsequently where the name even comes from (sturmgewher literally msans storm rifle with storm meaning assault). The AK platform was only the 2nd family of weapons of this concept in history so that partially explains why they share similar aspects and vaguely similar appearance. The stock is more like a M1 Garand but there are ofher less obvious similarities too especially when compared with the Sturmgewehr. The trigger groups of both the AK and M1 are evolutions of the Browning double hook system first used in Auto-5 with both systems being simple when compared to the various trigger groups/fire control systems of the Sturmgewehr line. The two guns also both utilize cam tracks in their design while the German one does not. I do think it's clear that Kalashnikov that was influenced by the Sturmgewehr design but more definitely more directly influenced by Garands work
I'm a shooter here in Brazil, I have guns and permission to buy firearms here, but my first contact with a real gun, was in Kyiv, in 2017, with an AKM-47. I just love you country.
How do you manage to always surprise us?? 😅😅😅 Last thing I expected was a video about the differences between AK-47 and AK-74... Thanks Godness, the end conclusion explains me it all 😅
Godbless you Starsky!! Definetively you are a great guy!! 😎🤟🏻❤😎🤟🏻❤😎🤟🏻❤
BS!The AK 103 is 7.62x39 "AND" has the muzzle brake similar to the AK 74!
@@pebo8306 Wrong thread?? 🤨🤔😅
@@miguelangelserranoguerrero7117 Don't think so!
Operator Starsky
Good point about positive and negative contributions to the world.
Have heard about the AK 47 but not the other versions.
Good video.
Regards
Jennifer and Duncan from Canada
An excellent explanation of the differences between the AK-47, AK-74, and the AKM, thank you! I liked (and agree with) your commentary about how all peoples bring something to the table, arts, medicine, science, etc. and that what the Russians brought was the AK platform, a killing machine. Bitter truth.
As an AK builder I'm always annoyed when someone tries to correct me, and tells me that it's call an AK47 when I'm showing an AK74, or even an AKM. Most peoples knowledge of firearms is based on what they see in movies.
Most humanoids are Stupid sheep.
Very true
so true, I grew up with guns, and married a gun nut, my knowledge of guns stuns most men, as I'm a 62 year old woman.
Video games too. I do like playing video games but it was annoying playing games like Modern Warfare 2 and seeing all the Russian troops with AK47's (and FALs for some reason) while the game pretends the AK74 doesn't exist.
Another excellent segment. The groove in the stock on the AK 74 is for ammunition identification. You cannot use AK 74 ammunition in a AK 47 or AKM and vice versa.
that I did not know
@@shamrock4500 that's because it's not true. They're lightening cuts put there to remove a little weight.
Great info. Even the US has Kalishnikov sales. They are pushing the KR 103 plus the KP 9s, but the KS 12 gauge shotguns might give more options for shot type. Might not have as good of an accuracy and limited distances, but would definitely be a great second arms option.
I love that Kalashnikov did not want and hated 5.45mm and wanted to modernize 7.62mm. He blamed USA and their adoption of 5.54mm during the Vietnam War for the Soviet brass coming up with the thought "Well, if America adopted this round, they did it for a reason, let's adopt a similar round." Some history for you, the Afghans during the Soviet invasion in the 80's called the 5.45mm the "poison bullet" because of the rounds tendency to tumble when hitting flesh & leaving keyhole shaped exit wounds. 🫡🇺🇦 Keep up the good work Starsky.
Wow! I feel like I really learned something! Very informative and entertaining. What a cutie someone was at 9 years old!! Stay safe and keep up the positivity! My hero! Slava Ukraini💙💛💙💛💙💛💙
I personally knew this, however I appreciate you educating the majority! Great Video Starsky! Slavi Ukraini!
Keep up the hard work prayers for y’all and anybody who trespass y’all
Question for Operator Starsky: One issue that the war in the Ukraine has raised - dramatically - is that of the quality, or rather the lack thereof, of Russian weaponry. We are starting to see the Ukraine receive a lot of Western/NATO equipment would you say that Ukrainian soldier think NATO kit is a lot better than Russian kit? Thanks for great videos - and it was fantastic to see you one British TV the other day! Your fame spreads! :)
He was on tv? Do you know what channel or what to type in on CZcams to find it ???
@@chodeoriki4113 I think the interview is available on CZcams... He may have included it himself in one of his last updates!
@@chodeoriki4113 Times Radio, too. Both on CZcams
What kind of kit you're talking about? Armor, weapon's, dress, medical kit, or everything in general?
@@damyr On our TV here (UK) they focus on the big stuff like the 155mm artillery, but I've seem some shots of Ukrainians with NATO small arms and a mix of NATO type camo, so everything in general. It'll be interesting to hear what you make of the mix of NATO vehicles that are coming your way compared to the Russian fighting vehicles. 👍
The 5.45 the "poison" bullet is the bane of any battlefield medic or surgeon
The distinguishing characteristic to me is the large muzzle break on the AK74.
Brake, not break.
Tbf it could be a 100 series. They use the same muzzle brake
@@jimmyd1337 Absolutely!
Ukraine should just start using American or NATO standard rifles after this war.
Magazine is a dead giveaway
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Given my first personal gun at the age of 6. It was a 410 gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber. Out hunting alone with it around the age of 8. The US was a different type of gun country in the mid-1950s.
Amen brother.
Hello Operator! I had a WASR-30 (a Romanian Semi auto AK clone [AK47 specifically]... although mine was semiautomatic, not selectable to full automatic, so a "real" AK47 it was not) but great video! I mostly hear about ARs here in California :) Slava Ukraini!
Operator Starsky knows how to use iron sights from his time being a kid. Me also. Iron sights never fail. Slava Ukraine, 👍💪🇺🇦🇺🇸
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