Palmetto AK-102, Gas Or Garbage? Can A US Made 5.56 AK Go the Distance?

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @m26_lemon_grenade55
    @m26_lemon_grenade55 2 місяці тому +8

    UA-cam keeps filtering my comments. Get a 9.5mm or 10mm flex hone and Polish the chamber. Tight chambers are pretty common on nitride 5.56 ak barrels and is not limited to PSA I've seen this issue on pioneer Arms, PSA and AK builder nitride 5.56 barrels.

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      If it continues after I get it back from warranty then I’ll definitely do that. Thanks for the tip!

  • @BrainySteez
    @BrainySteez 2 місяці тому +14

    I love these reviews by real life guys like yourself. You’re doing the lords work. I also purchased a gf3 based on rob ski’s recommendation and it was the biggest piece of garbage. The receiver was out of spec out of the box and wouldn’t accept any surplus metal nor polymer mags. I sent it back to them for warranty and PSA lost my rifle. Had to fight with them to get a refund or replacement, that was until I genuinely asked “Am I supposed to report this to the ATF now since there’s a lost gun out there?”. After that email I was immediately refunded my money. After that GF3 shill review, rob ski has been dead to me. He is at the end of the day promoting his content and online shop to turn a profit. I was shocked when he endorsed the 102 after seeing so many negative initial reviews. Hope it works out for you in the end.

    • @bandmantv6393
      @bandmantv6393 2 місяці тому +5

      This experience you just provided is more powerful than any UA-camr with affiliate links. Even if this is a "one off" (which it's not) the everyday man In the gun community will always have 100 percent more truth than someone thats a salesman that's pretending to be a reviewer (which is 9/10 of the first few videos you find when looking or a review).

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +4

      Thank you. Wild af they wanted to ignore a missing gun. That’s crazy!

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +2

      🙏 thank you!

    • @bandmantv6393
      @bandmantv6393 2 місяці тому +2

      @@conceptualconcepts6.9 of course thank you as well

  • @theoutdoorobserver8038
    @theoutdoorobserver8038 24 дні тому +2

    I had the same problem with my 103 I cleaned the firing pen and now it's no problem at all... Shockingly I only had about 200 rounds on mine as well. .

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  24 дні тому

      @@theoutdoorobserver8038 yeah unfortunately this one has been cleaned twice after the first malfunction. And the most it’s gone without a malf since is 60rds. I’m really glad yours is working though!

  • @Operatoroveralls
    @Operatoroveralls 2 місяці тому +5

    I'm always excited to see what graphic tee you're gonna have on

  • @abledemo1
    @abledemo1 2 місяці тому +5

    Possible bad headspacing and or rough chamber. Plus an out of spec bolt? Or firing pin? I agree, an AK should not need any cleaning or attention like this.

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому

      Definitely could be any of those things. But at its core it’s a disappointment

  • @teamstucker624
    @teamstucker624 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video I appreciate your honesty for sure. I'm setting here changing out parts on my DPMS anvils kinda ironic LoL. No worries those guns have been decent so far they are my cheap AK's anyway range toys. I have some cool expensive go to AK-47 in my collection (Russian, Chinese, Egyptian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian) like most AK guys.

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      Sweet, yeah it doesn’t hurt to have a beater. Ironically my palmetto GF5 AK is running really well

  • @KLAYCO47
    @KLAYCO47 2 місяці тому +7

    Dang did that case separate?

  • @ozarkman291
    @ozarkman291 2 місяці тому +6

    I hate to say it but robski 8 years ago and robski now are almost two different channels. Old videos are still excellent as well as videos where he isn't shilling for PSA
    Also the fact that KUSA died right before a KR 101 will always make me seethe. I want a good AK 101 but $2.5-3k fot a used rifle seems irresponsible

    • @sleeperzzzzs
      @sleeperzzzzs 2 місяці тому +1

      i want a wbp 556 jack so i can shoot a cheap 22cal ak but idk man these are tough times for aks

  • @coltonowens2742
    @coltonowens2742 2 місяці тому +5

    PSA has gotten to big for their britches. Pre 2020, atleast from my experience with them, they were much more humble and receptive to feedback. They need to dial things back and listen to feedback, especially on these AKs. Bolt and improper assembly have been known issues for years.

  • @Ldub556
    @Ldub556 2 місяці тому +2

    I was nervous buying my kr103 from k USA but it’s one of my favorite rifle not a single issue yet I’m 1,500 rounds in

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Ldub556 I’ve been really happy with my KP104. It’s been a solid gun. Seems like KUSA’s main issue was quality control and not quality parts in their firearms. Assuming you get a good one then they’re solid.

  • @MassiveVictories
    @MassiveVictories 22 дні тому

    A hybrid can go the distance, but can it tow 7000 lbs of weight at a distance? Pickup truck pun...This has always been the legitimate question of 22 cal. If it don't hit like a 30, then i don't want it.

  • @PrezUSMC
    @PrezUSMC 2 місяці тому +1

    The day has finally arrived

  • @CoreyFPiazza
    @CoreyFPiazza 2 місяці тому +3

    Our American options are starting to dwindle since Kalashnikov USA got shut down, and this past week we saw Pioneer Arms USA got hit by the alphabet boys, all their staff got canned, and everything got shut down immediately. A lot of people needing to contact their banks because their orders will not be met or refunded. If PSA can't pick this thing up, the American AK is not looking good for the future.

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, I really want these guns to be good. Hopefully they get it together

    • @honkhonk1555
      @honkhonk1555 19 днів тому

      There’s always TWI.

  • @gryphix_17
    @gryphix_17 Місяць тому +1

    It sounds pretty nice unsuppressed

  • @Gregory-qu1ct
    @Gregory-qu1ct 2 місяці тому +2

    Lol the fast speed edits

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Gregory-qu1ct call me Lucas Botkin lol. (I honestly don’t know if he speeds up his videos but it seems to be a common complaint)

  • @MalfeasanceQ
    @MalfeasanceQ 2 місяці тому +2

    Shame about the PSA, but the furniture you have on it is great. Is that Zenitco?

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +2

      It is what it is.
      No it’s TDI’s X47 chassis, actually really solid and only $300

  • @Grizzly_Bear2018
    @Grizzly_Bear2018 25 днів тому

    I’ve only ever bought import aks, finally bought a PSA when the krink came out and it is the biggest piece of garbage rifle I’ve owned, period. Stuck firing pin, furniture is all out of spec, stuck cases galore, total shit stick. Hope it works out for you man!

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  25 днів тому +1

      @@Grizzly_Bear2018 I’m not gonna hold high hopes tbh. Didn’t when I bought it. But I’ll post whatever results I get

  • @frankbrowning328
    @frankbrowning328 2 місяці тому +1

    I'd be unhappy with it too. Send PSA this video. Send the gun back and review the fix or replacement.

  • @xanderjudedls
    @xanderjudedls 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!
    So Robski is not that reliable then.

    • @Timshady1986
      @Timshady1986 2 місяці тому

      Robski is reliable on a lot of things. Like his testings on Century Arms rifles.... I mean most people tend not to hear that you can get a possible lemon... or that he has a sample size of one. Like take the AK 104 I got from PSA which worked right out the box vs my brother's 104 from KUSA

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      I wouldn’t go that far, palmetto is extremely well known for QC issues in material, machining etc. there’s a good chance he got a good one and is basing his review off of that. However me and quite a few other viewers have had complete lemons.

  • @Hoodbillyhomestead
    @Hoodbillyhomestead 2 місяці тому +2

    Sounds like it dont like junk ammo

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +2

      I mean, the separated case was M193. And 4 light primer strikes. This is an AK, junk ammo shouldn’t be a problem.

    • @Hoodbillyhomestead
      @Hoodbillyhomestead 2 місяці тому

      I am not doubting their ability to f up a gun. But did you try to reshoot the light struck rounds or try them in another gun could just be shit ammo though it don't explain everything

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому

      @@Hoodbillyhomestead I believe I stated in the video that I’ve shot ammo from the same cases out of both my zastava and WBP jack. Zero issues.

    • @Hoodbillyhomestead
      @Hoodbillyhomestead 2 місяці тому

      My bad didn't hear that or see you reshoot the light struck rounds it's probably just junk

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому

      @@Hoodbillyhomestead no worries man. one or two light primer strikes yeah but between 2 ammo types and multiple guns shooting from the same case it’s extremely unlikely to be an ammo related issue. Especially when all of the problems are from one gun that is also having extraction issues and had a case separation. I didn’t see the need to try and reshoot the failed rounds due to all of this.

  • @ramonduarte1905
    @ramonduarte1905 2 місяці тому

    Buy round type firing pin

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому

      Might fix the light primer strikes but won’t fix the extraction issues

    • @rockymntnguns
      @rockymntnguns Місяць тому

      @@conceptualconcepts6.9 Could it also be the extractor is just mega fucked? Could also maybe be the carrier getting hung up somewhere due to debris or something... or maybe something is just horribly out of spec. But id check that extractor out, maybe its a simple fix like that. Could be some spring failures somewhere too on that firing pin/the firing pin being out of spec as well.

  • @mundoh5947
    @mundoh5947 2 місяці тому +2

    Why fast forward the shooting. We are here to see u shoot the gun. For the next time

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +1

      Noted, I fast forwarded to keep this from being a 25-30 minute video and show that there were more rounds being fired through the gun. Next time I’ll make sure to not fast forward. Thanks for the tip!

  • @ramonduarte1905
    @ramonduarte1905 2 місяці тому +1

    Garbage russian ammo

    • @conceptualconcepts6.9
      @conceptualconcepts6.9  2 місяці тому +4

      @@ramonduarte1905 every other 5.56 AK I have runs it. And half the malfunctions came from American eagle M193 brass ammo

    • @simonevans5562
      @simonevans5562 2 місяці тому

      Just got the zpap85 and it blows through that russian ammo with ease. It's not the ammo