PSA at Battlefield Vegas

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We sent an AK and an AK-V to Battlefield Vegas to see how they would stand up to the abuse.

Here's what happened.

THE AK-V

Battlefield Vegas wasted no time converting the Palmetto State Armory AK-V to Full Auto and letting it see some serious use.

Battlefield tells us that the AK-V is still working flawlessly after 2,450 rounds.

THE GF3

Up next, we have the tried and true GF3.

The Palmetto State Armory AK-GF3 is built with a forged bolt, carrier and front trunnion.

You can purchase a brand new GF3 for around $600, and it carries a 100% Full Lifetime Warranty.

So how does it hold up to one of the most premiere shooting destinations in America?

We sent a GF3 AK that Battlefield designated as AK-1.

Here's what happened:

AK-1 has performed flawlessly now through 17,025rds. AK-1 is still functioning, but the barrel just started keyholing at 17,025 rounds. AK-1 was the GF3 with a nitride barrel and Magpul Furniture that was put into service on 11/19. BFV pulled it from service on 2/3, as a customer had 6 out of 25rds keyhole, and BFV did not want customers targets to show keyholing. BFV has considered this to be the natural life cycle of this particular PSAK for their use. Keyholing is commonly caused when a barrel becomes over heated from full-auto and the shooter continues to fire. The rest of the gun is working without issue, as well as still having proper headspace. No repairs or parts were needed to be replaced on this PSAK during the 17,025rds. Please see the pictures below of the internals of the firearm.

We couldn't be happier with how well the GF3 withstood the abuse at Battlefield! We look forward to updating you soon on the progress of the AK-V.

These results make us even more excited to roll out the latest AK offerings in our catalogue during 2020.

About Kris Vermillion

Kris Vermillion is a lifelong shooter who focuses his training on defensive shooting techniques and the shooter's mindset. Kris works with the Palmetto State Armory E-Commerce and Marketing teams.

Comments

Jason

This is awesome!!! when ya thinking the 5.45 will be released I want a krink but I might pull the trigger the day the 74 side folder drops lol!

Josiah

The AK74 is slated for release late Q2, early Q3. The Krink will be Q4 project.

Clinton

Does this mean the barrel needs to be replaced now or to toss the AK in the trash? This is considered the \"natural\" life cycle so just asking for clarification in this point.

Josiah

What BFV is referring to is the natural life-cycle for their purposes. Customers do not want to see key-holing on their targets. The AK still shoots! We are going to re-barrel it and send it back to continue shooting until it needs another barrel! We want to see what the acutual life of the trunnion etc. will be.

Matt

Josiah, what’s a rebarreling run?

Bill

Sorry, I know you must get this question a lot, but what's the ETA for the GF4 and premium fixed-stock 103 rifles?

Josiah

Both will see a Q2 release.

Eric

Will there be a GF4 version of the AK pistol or will they remain with a nitrate barrel. I’m wondering also if they will be available with a FN CL, CHF barrel or only rifles.

Josiah

We have not had to re-barrel a rifle due to it being shot out, so I do not have an estimate on that!

Brad

I'm curious, was Battlefield Vegas using steel cased, bi-metal jacketd ammo, or brass cased, copper jacketed ammo?

Josiah

It was all steel cased ammo.

CJohnson

I'm unable to view most of the images linked on this blogpost and others; when I attempt to open the link directly I receive a 1020 error. I have tried disabling all adblockers and similar features in both my browser and my plug-ins, so I don't believe the issue is being caused by that.