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Trash-Tier Beretta 92 Clone: Derya Arms Melik
A quick overview of a Turkish-made Beretta-92FS-clone with some of the worst workmanship I've ever seen, at any budget.
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Pioneer 5.56 AK Long Term Review: Don't Buy.
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After over 3000 rounds and a series of trials and tribulations, the Pioneer 5.56 forged trunnion AK ran into an issue that may not be economical to repair.
Beretta 84BB from Palmetto State Armory
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An overview of another Italian surplus offering from PSA.
Beretta M1934 (or 1934-1) from RGUNS
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A quick overview of a surplus Beretta being imported and a discussion about its quirks.
CZ vz. 38: A Quick Overview of a WWII Oddity
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An overview of the rather strange, in some ways excellent (and in other ways less so) sidearm from the WW2 era.
WBP 5.56 AK Magazine Test
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A quick discussion on the reliability and durability of the Polish WBP AK 5.56x45 magazine, along with an informal durability test. Pioneer Magazine Test: ua-cam.com/video/JJhecYTJ6is/v-deo.html
Pioneer-Brand 5.56 AK Magazine Test
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A quick review and test of one of the magazine options out there for .223 / 5.56 AK rifles.
Israeli Kareen Mk1 9mm BHP Clone from Atlantic
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A quick overview of a (sort of) uncommon copy of the Browning Hi-Power clone.
Hungarian 7.62x25 Tokarev 1950's Surplus
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A quick overview of an ammo option for surplus 7.62 Tokarev ammo purchased from Royal Tiger Imports.
Greek 8mm Mauser Surplus Ammo (1940): Worthwhile?
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A quick overview of some 1940-dated, Greek-made 7.92x57 ammo offered on the current market from the perspective of casual plinking.
SVT-40 Aftermarket Magazine (FAIL)
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An unfortunate, quick overview of an aftermarket replacement magazine option for the SVT-40. I did not have the same luck as with the original.
Is a Repro M1 Carbine Worth Owning (Auto-Ordnance)
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A quick discussion about the pluses and minuses of a commercial repro M1 carbine compared to a USGI original.
Can a 299 Turkish 1911-Clone Be Any Good? : Tisas 1911A1
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A quick overview of an affordable reproduction / replica of the iconic Colt 1911.
French MAC 1950: A Quick Overview of a Scarce Import
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Just a quick look at an example of an uncommon, Cold War-era French 9mm.
CZ-82 Aftermarket Magazines: Garbage?
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CZ-82 Aftermarket Magazines: Garbage?
FAIR Condition Stock from Apex Gun Parts (Berthier)
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FAIR Condition Stock from Apex Gun Parts (Berthier)
CZ vz. 82 (or CZ-82) in 9mm Makarov from Atlantic Firearms
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CZ vz. 82 (or CZ-82) in 9mm Makarov from Atlantic Firearms
Pioneer 5.56 Last Update: Broken then Fixed then Broken then Fixed?
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Pioneer 5.56 Last Update: Broken then Fixed then Broken then Fixed?
DA Arms SA58 FAL Bush Warrior: First Shots/Impressions
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DA Arms SA58 FAL Bush Warrior: First Shots/Impressions
Vz. 58 from Southern Tactical Part 1: 1st Shots and Impressions
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Vz. 58 from Southern Tactical Part 1: 1st Shots and Impressions
Milsurp Mythbusting: Dominican .30 Carbine, Junk Ammo?
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Milsurp Mythbusting: Dominican .30 Carbine, Junk Ammo?
My Favorite Cartridges: A Channel Collaboration
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My Favorite Cartridges: A Channel Collaboration
Another Undervalued WW2 Pistol: CZ vz. 27
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Another Undervalued WW2 Pistol: CZ vz. 27
Milsurp Mythbusting: Ultra High Pressure Czech 7.62x25
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Milsurp Mythbusting: Ultra High Pressure Czech 7.62x25
Small (Milsurp) Business Saturday: Langara Arms
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Small (Milsurp) Business Saturday: Langara Arms
Turkish 8mm Mauser Surplus from Centerfire Systems
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Turkish 8mm Mauser Surplus from Centerfire Systems
Small (Milsurp) Business Saturday: Jack First Inc
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Small (Milsurp) Business Saturday: Jack First Inc
Seems like things just go from bad to worse. Pioneer saga was exhausting enough. I was tempted by this seeing those aforementioned videos, but parts interchangeability was something I was concerned about, as well as it being Turkish giving their history. Certainly didn't see one looking like that. Nothing quite like broken new items or stuff you can't find parts for to fast track ulcers.
Your video came on time. I was close to buy one as it is the cheapest in the market. Then what alternative AK would you recommend AROUND SAME PRICE ?
I don’t think there is anything at around the same price that I’d recommend, especially not in 5.56. The rule seems to be, if it’s cheap it’s not good, and if it’s good it’s not cheap.
@@hobofactory sound good and makes sense. So at around $900 mark with no restrictions related to caliber what would be your recommendation?
save yourself a lot of trouble and just get a Zastava
The AK game seems illogical sometimes. You overspend on a rifle designed to be cheaply manufactured, available, and effective. Or you "underspend" and end up with a giant paperweight. I want one but I'd feel like I'd be paying solely for a half working plinker and the ability to say I have an AK lol. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
It's cheap precisely due to mass manufacture. When you scale down manufacture for civilian market, the fixed costs remain the same so you end up with a more expensive product.
I'll leave it up maybe you and your video will be the catalyst for them to change it for the better and help everyone else who bought one, yeah? You never know, is my not so humble opinion.
Can I get the name of the music for the intro?
I'm sorry but if its not made in Russia and its not in 7.62/5.45 then I don't want it, that 5.56 thing ain't a real AK.
Wait until you find out that Russia makes and exports 5.56 AKs
@@rapl1183 well Russia today is woke that's why. I'm talking about Russia back then, but you're right my terms are wrong. I'm talking about the SOVIETS not today's Russians
i have a cugir wasr from 1972.....unknown round count but runs like a championship racehorse
Need the song name bad. Sounds like Kino.
When decent ARs are $400 I don’t see the purpose in AKs.
I bought one for shitts and giggs when they went on sale. I was very suprised with the rifles accuracy as well. I was hard on this gun, and it ran just like an AK should until it became JAM-O-MATIC after 600 rounds (Tula .223). I just sold it recently for the same price I paid for it 😂🤣 Fun while I had it, didnt explode
I'm sure you told the unsuspecting victim you had zero malfunctions and only shot 100 rounds too. It's your kind that keeps me from buying used guns.
@@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28 haha you said it!! Fuck buying a used gun, I dont even do it at gun shows. Budsgunshop is the way to go for sure
I just bought a pioneer sporter 20". It was an inexpensive range toy. If the firingnpinnbreaks, ill just install a better one. In all seriousness, if i wanted the best of the best id have soent more money. The gun does a good job. In a SHTF scenario, somethings i know isnt likly as im not a mall ninja prepper wierdo, i would be carrying my legit M4a2 anyway as its lighter, shorter, higher precision and much more maneuverable
AKs in general are a waste of money. Ghetto rifle.
Great video! Amazing attention to detail
If you actually plan on shooting it, buy repro. M-1 carbines are problematic, parts breakage and malfunction is common.
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I shot 50 rounds through mine and it works perfectly. Firing pins are only $10. Just take a Dremel to the beryl bolt. Fix your own mag well it’s easy. The gun is perfect tbh, stop slandering an American company over a budget rifle. Also, any AK will break after a few thousand rounds they’re designed to be cheap and disposable. Even 2k arsenals break.
I dont agree with anything you said in your comment.
Is this a joke?
@@koumakyo gotta be lol
Oh gee who would have though a 556 as a full size AK is not good 😂😂😂
Pioneer arms Corp aka KAC make the Best AKs that Africans have ever seen. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you have a bad firing pin, you have a bad rifle. The heat treatment is garbage. Keep the magazines and junk it. Don't sell it to some chump either, they might give you a return investment. Don't mess around with serious gun guys.
I had one and it was shit, it ran 2k rounds then had its first failures, they sent me a new one after I had shitty experience with there old customer service, then after getting new one barrel flew out on me at the range scared the shit out of me someone didn't put a big enough in diameter barrel pin in, and egged out the barrel pin hole to oblivion made it unsafe firearm
Before you go and spend money honing the chamber, just replace the extractor with an FB Beryl type. They're out of stock now, but this solved the extraction issue I had with my pioneer 556.
Firing pin issue sucks but know you’re getting into an unstandardized system with a 556 ak
ar15?
Makes you think...the Chinese figured out reliable 5.56 AKs in the 1980's.
Crazy idea: What if you just buy more of the magazine that’s specifically made for that rifle? I don’t know if there have ever been guns in the past where you could only use one specific type of magazine for, but just a crazy idea I had
Pioneer mags are garbage made from Nerf-grade plastic. Imagine making a Glock clone that only runs on ProMag. In any case, probably not a crazy idea, but certainly a bad one.
@@hobofactory OK, you got me there. I would be pissed if I bought a gun and I mean any gun and it only ran with pro mags
😂 wow, you maybe shouldn’t review aks lol
Criticism taken. I have a lot to learn. I checked your channel in hopes of learning how it’s done… imagine my shock at what I found.
What kind of crazy person even thinks about buying an AK in 5.56?
People who already have the other guns lol
That's the worst of both worlds, the lower performing platform with the low performing round. I remember seeing 5.56 AK variants at gunshows a long time back, after 2006. I was still highly AR adverse back then after being in the Army. I felt that a larger caliber or more powerful round was ideal. I also wasnt sold on reliability going on Fudd logic and having M4 that liked to malfunction. I have since become warmer to AR variants. I do prefer 6.5Grendel, 6arc, .300blk, 9mm, .350/.400 Legend and so on because the 5.56 still doesnt impress me, if I had to use on I would insist on at least a 20" barrel and newer heavier bullets like 77gr TMK. I wish the .25-45 Sharps or .277 Wolverine would have caught on more. .277 Fury/6.8x51 is the stupidest blunder in history going back to 1950s logistics for ammo, severe overkill for a regular guy, bulky weapon, overly short barrel, ridiclously expensive, complicated ammo, significant recoil and muzzle blast. AK variants are neat but, I really wish the AR18 would have caught on with better rounds.
You know the ak 74 which uses 5.45 x 39 ammo (that is comparable to 5.56 x 45) has been used in the Russian army for a very long time? I don't know what barrel length they were using but it's the barrels themselves which make aks inaccurate, not the platform.
They literaly make like 20,000 cilvilian guns a year and everybody makes up there mind on the 3 reviews on utube.... im not sticking up fir them they are low budget but mine runs fine... sorry u got a lemon..... goid vid tho
If you want a ak platform u can run the shit out of, spend a few xtra $$
Young sir, these are the problems of most 5.56 chambered AK's. The main obstacle is that there is no standard unless you go Galil or some other state sponsored program. From SAR2's to ZPAP's mags always are an issue, no real standard. Chambers, either 223 or 5.56, coming from non NATO countries is iffy. Most AKs have work done to import them. That's the second place. Third is adapting AK74 parts to 556. I think thats whats happening here.
I think these issues go beyond a lack of a standardized 5.56 AK pattern. Firing pins that break at +/-1000 rounds shouldn’t happen regardless of caliber, and sure there isn’t a truly standard 5.56 AK mag, but the Pioneers aren’t even consistent from one rifle to the next as far as which mags they’ll accept.
These are not "5.56 AK problems" these are pioneer problems. The only problem I had with my sam5 is that it was way overgassed. This is arsenals fault but the gun still works. Nothing broke from regular use. It takes Yugo, Bulgarian, polish, and American mags just fine. The firing pin still looks good. The chamber is clean.
You are close but it depends on the country of origin. Some 5.56 AKs are true 74 Patter Rifles chambered for 5.56 (Think of Arsenals or Russian AKs) while others were AKM pattern rifles scaled down to fire 5.56 (Kinda like Norinco, Polish, Serbian, ect) That's why they tend to like certain types of magazines over others.
Just buy a wasr guys tbh , hate shilling century but it's proven and not much more cash , I've owned 5 over the years and haven't gotten a bad one
The commercial 5.56 polish guns seem to smash the fuck out of their firing pins , both wbp and pioneer do this shit
I ended up buying a blem 5.56 AK from Pioneer for a decent sized discount from their sale + a smaller discount when I talked to the rep. I know the gas isn't as serious on blanks, but I used it for a milsim event where I ran through 600 rounds in a 40 hour period, plus an extra 200 rounds I ran through with it with real 5.56 so far. I've already bought a spare pin because it's a failure point, but I pulled out my stock one and shaved down the head so it doesn't slap the back of the primer and make the rounds unusable if I want to reload. Also went ahead and took off the stock oil, regreased with white-lithium and worked everything in so now it's running smoothly. Best mags that you can buy for these AKs are the bulgarian 5.56 ones. They go in a bit tough during the initial rock and lock but the plastic shaves off the top due from the magwell and now they all seat and feed perfectly. No wiggle or wobble either, so I think it might just be luck of the draw. I haven't seen many signs of excess wear on my carrier or bolt so far that wouldn't be above normal from what I've seen. For 500-ish dollars, I'm not upset. I wouldn't trust my life with it, but it is fun to mag dump into trash.
I found the first mistake... You bought a 5.56 AK..... Whats the point..... Actually
The main appeal is that 5.56 is the closest approximation to 5.45, so it allows for a 74-style AK but with cheaper ammo that’s available literally everywhere.
@@hobofactory i get that
I wonder if shaving the back of the pin would help. Is the firing pin flush with the back of the bolt when its all the way forward?
I wouldn't expect anything else from a cheap Pioneer rifle. May as well get an M90, 5.56 WBP, or a Beryl.
I purchased a folding stock Pioneer arms 556, close to 500ish rounds and honestly can say it ran great no issues and pretty accurate with a 103 muzzle adapter. Now I’m waiting for the firing pin to poop lol
I bought one for shitts and giggs when they went on sale. I was very suprised with the rifles accuracy as well. I was hard on this gun, and it ran just like an AK should until it became JAM-O-MATIC after 600 rounds (Tula .223). I just sold it recently for the same price I paid for it 😂🤣
@@bradenpetty3828 it’s good to hear something like thief minus the jamming part, you probably should have put a 12 gage brush through it with a drill lightly that should have fixed it. I’ve never ran steel through mine yet, heck brass is just as cheap so I’ve been using brass, only issue is my fun beats the heck out of the case when ejected so I figured welp… I don’t reload so it is what it is lol
Great review!
Much appreciated!
Turns out, buying a chinese 223 AK was the right call.
Friends don't let friends buy Pioneer Arms. Now that being said, apparently many of their recent 7.62x39 rifles seem to have taken a step forward in terms of quality and reliability.
I am evidently not wording my post just exactly like YT wants, lol. 5.56 F.B Radom Beryl quickly before all gone!
Where did you hear they were discontinued?
@@TheREALLibertyOrDeath It’s all over the AKs sites along with announcements from importers AoA and Atlantic.
@@TheREALLibertyOrDeathThey are concentrating on military contracts as well as cranking more lines up for the Polish Grot.
@@Flatline74 wow they will double in price by the end of the year
I have over a thousand in mine and it hasn’t skipped a beat despite being buried in rubble in a house fire. I most shoot .223 out of it though, so that might affect the wear on it. Most .223 is just powerful enough to cycle, but the ejection pattern is not ideal. I have even bumpfired 700 rounds straight one day with my buddies trying to get this gun to crap out. It didn’t and it still holds headspace.
This is what I picture mobsters from the 30’s and 40’s might’ve carried especially in Italy lol
This one is actually marked as used by the Italian ministry of finance… so more or less the same thing 😂
Moral of the story don’t buy a 5.56 AK
Moral of the story, don't buy from low tier importers.
Nope, moral is F.B Radom Beryl.
Still wrong.... Just buy ar15 if your going to run 556 lol ..its a cheap ak that's all .. Expectations are to high for 500$ gun today it want the old sagia that were what 299-399
@@sleigh4019 I have ARs, my preference in collecting is AKs and quality AKs at that.
intro song?
Past Day - November (Slowed and Reverb). In this video it has been slowed even more.
@@TheRealBanan thanks!
If you want a 5.56, just get an ar, likewise, if you want a 7.62x39 gun( or to a lesser degree 5.45), just get an AK, trying to make them work in the opposite platforms its just asking for issues.
@@mtnbound2764 no, actually the problem is there is no standard.
@@Gregory-qu1ct exactly.
Depends, dont buy a 556 AK from a country that hasnt issued it as its service rifle. And make sure even if you do that you buy from a reputable company / manufacturer
Or just buy quality shit idk like zastava 😂
Gentlemen, my Galil AR- which I built- has never failed. If there was going to be standard for an AK platform in 5.56, it's the Galil.
Happy with a Zastava, but ive always wondered about these. Great video thanks!
Thanks! I do have an M90 as well and have been happy with it. Might have to do a video about why it’s the better rifle.
@hobofactory yeah I have a M70XR with the full rail. It's the "Zastava quad"
I got the 20in sporter AK 7.62 pioneer arms, I only put 200-300 rounds through it tho, works great, even had it under water, not much of a test but still, the m70 has a thicker firing pin, cause I have one and compared them, so that’s the only problem, just get a better pin, of course a thinner one will break eventually, but your comparing a $1,100 gun to a $550 gun lol, my cousin loves his 556 pioneer ak
@@outdoorvideoswithbrad actually the zastava is now closer to 1600 with the XR rail and side optic mount..mine was under 1400, about a year and a half ago. I was thinking about picking up a 5.56 ak to play around with so pioneer obviously can up
@@mobilegamersunite I figured it was more by now, i got mine for $1000 years ago, but it’s just a regular wood furniture ak
I need the intro song name please 🙏 speaking of which I need more beryl firing pins for the beryl.
yeah i want it too. kinda makes me think of molchat doma but also not
Past Day - November (Slowed and Reverb). In this video it has been slowed even more.
Past Day's other work is pretty good too
@@TheRealBanan thank you!
If you look at the back of a 7.62X39 mag, the rear of the feed lips are straight. The rear of the feed lips on a 5.45X39 mag are cut at an angle. You can't insert a 7.62X39 mag into a 5.45X39 mag well because it's blocked against those straight feed lips. I've had a lot of issues with US made 5.45X39 mags because the rear of the feed lips are not cut off at an angle. They're normally straight like the 7.62X39 mag. Out comes the file to fix that. Unfortunately, I don't have any 5.56 AKs or any US 5.45 rifles.