https://www.vickersguide.com/kalashnikov/ Larry's training class schedule: https://www.vickerstactical.com/training-class.html Today's questions: 02:15 - AK as replacement for PPSh? 03:52 - Benefits of an AK over a M4? 05:52 - What you learned during the process of authoring it together that you didn't know before hand that you found fascinating. 07:46 - Opinion on the IWI Ace? 09:40 - 5.45 vs 7.62 11:28 - Does the AK still has a place as a "front-line" service rifle in comparison to the AR-15 family and the various other new generation assault rifles and carbines? 12:52 - Of all the countries that made AKM variants, which is actually the best? 14:51 - Has Russia ever attempted to replace the AK platform? 15:47 - Best AK muzzle device? 17:01 - Most significant changes/improvements made to the AK platform over the last decade? 19:08 - Followup, what about the siderail optics? 21:10 - What is your favorite offshoot of the Kalashnikov family? 22:08 - Reasons for continued use of 5.45mm? 24:32 - If you were part of the original development of the AK, what would you change from the beginning with the foresight of future development? 26:29 - AK-specific Vickers Tactical training in 2019? 27:16 - Underfolder, sidefolder, AR tube adapter, which one and why? 28:33 - Thoughts on the AK prototypes with a recoil reduction counterweight? 30:48 - How does the Russian GP-25 40mm grenade launcher compare to western 40mm launchers like the M203. 31:41 - What do the Russians think about our military rifle? 33:05 - What made the AK platform superior to the SKS? 35:10 - Where do you think the AK’s reputation for poor accuracy came from? 37:40 - Thoughts on the AN-94? 39:46 - Was AK production done with technical aid or reverse engineering? 41:52 - Unique unique features on the prototypes that never made it to production? 42:39 - If I want to own everything within 300m, what's my optimal barrel len