The Official Guide to the Generations of the PSA AK Series of Firearms

PSA Products AK-47 / AK-74
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This is the Chronological order of our AK series of Firearms, from the beginning in 2015 until now. I am going to go back over and format each one so that the first comment on each is about the Trunnion, bolt and carrier, and the last is the release date. This is for just for the sake of clarity and good order. I just wanted to get it out to all of you today. If there is something I have left out or you would think should be added, just let me know!

  1. Gen 1
    a. Cast front trunnion, cast bolt and carrier
    b. Launched June 2015
    c. Phosphate barrel Threads M14x1LH
    d. Twist 1/10

  2. Build Kits – Gen 1 parts
    a. We stopped selling build kits due to them not being Lego’s for adults like the AR platform.
    Customers would get stuck at a certain point and want to send it in for us to finish.
    b. Cast front trunnion, cast bolt and carrier
    c. Phosphate barrel M14x1LH threads
    d. Twist Rate 1/10

  3. Gen 2(GB2)
    a. Billet front trunnion, carrier, and bolt
    b. Released Spring of 2016
    c. Robski 5K rd Torture test: Palmetto State Armory AK47 - PSAK47 Gen 2: 5000rds later and Giveaway!!!! - YouTube
    d. Gen 2 Liberty billet trunnion and bolt, carrier forged
    e. Nitrided barrel M14x1LH Threads

  4. Gen 3(GF3)
    a. This is where our AK’s really began to shine and recognition began as we used Forged
    components.
    b. Hammer Forged front trunnion, bolt, carrier
    c. Nitrided 4150 CMV barrel M14x1LH Made by DC Machine
    d. 1/9.5” twist
    e. Released Late 2018
    f. Robski 5K round GF3 Torture Test PSA GF3: 5,000 Rounds Later - Done and Done! - YouTube

  5. AK-P
    a. Hammer Forged front trunnion, bolt,carrier
    b. Railed dust cover
    c. takes standard AK furniture
    d. Fixed rear sight
    e. 90° combo gas block with front sight
    f. Mini Krink style brake with M24x1.5 RH threads
    g. Released 1st Quarter 2019
    h. 10.5” nitride 4150 CMV barrel made by DC Machine
    i. 1:9.5” twist rate

  6. AK-V
    a. Not a Vityaz clone, but our own proprietary blow back 9mm compact AK pistol that looks
    similar.
    b. Hammer Forged front trunnion, bolt, carrier
    c. It has LRBHO with side bolt release.
    d. Rated for +P
    e. Picatinny railed dust cover designed so that low mount red dot opitcs will have lower 1/3 co-
    witness with front sight.
    f. Fixed rear sight
    g. 2 port Tanker Style Muzzle Brake
    h. Takes PSA AK-V and other CZ Scorpion style magazines.
    i. Released Winter 2018
    j. 10.5” Nitrided barrel 1/2x28 threads Made by DC Machine
    k. 1:10 twist rate
    l. Robski 5K rd Torture Test: AKv 9mm Swamp Monster - 5000 Rounds Later! - YouTube

  7. AK-E
    a. Nickel Boron coated Hammer Forged front trunnion, bolt, carrier
    b. ALG AKT Trigger
    c. FN barrel M14x1LH CHF/CL Machine Gun Steel
    d. 1/9.5 twist
    e. Introduction of 4340 Aircraft Quality Hammer Forged front trunnion
    f. 2 port tanker brake
    g. Released early 2020
    h. Robski’s 5K rd Torture Test: PSA AKE - Final Round! - YouTube

  8. GF3-P
    a. 90° combo gas block with sight
    b. Smooth dust cover
    c. 2 port taker style brake
    d. DC Machine nitride 4150 CMV steel M14x1LH
    e. 1:9.5 twist rate
    f. Released Fall 2020

  9. AK103
    a. This began our clone AK100 Series of Firearms
    b. Same Hammer Forged internal components as GF3, except front trunnion upgraded to
    4340 AQ Hammer Forged steel that began with the AK-E.
    c. Dual chamber AK74 style brake
    d. Smooth dust cover,
    e. 90° gas block
    f. FN barreled non-threaded
    g. Front sight base threaded to M24x1.5 RH
    h. Robski 5K PSA AK 103 - Over Now! - YouTube
    i. Released Summer 2020
    j. Barrel Twist 1/9.5

  10. Gen 4 (GF4)
    a. Same Hammer Forged internal components as GF3, except front trunnion upgraded to 4340
    AQ Hammer Forged steel that began with the AK-E.
    b. PSA CHF/CL barrel M14 x 1LH threads by DC Machine
    c. 1:9.5” twist
    d. EPT FCG
    e. Released Summer 2020

  11. AK74
    a. Same Hammer Forged internal components as GF3, except front trunnion upgraded to 4340
    AQ Hammer Forged steel that began with the AK-E.
    b. Chambered in 5.45x39
    c. Nitrided barrel M24x1.5LH DC Machine
    d. 1/8 Twist rate
    e. Dual chambered muzzle brake
    f. CHF/Cl FN and PSA CHF/Cl versions to come
    g. Released Fall 2020

  12. Gen 5
    a. Same Hammer Forged internal components as GF3, except front trunnion upgraded to 4340
    AQ Hammer Forged steel that began with the AK-E.
    b. FN barrel M14x1LH CHF/CL Machine Gun Steel
    c. Barrel Twist 1/9.5
    d. ALG AKT Enhanced Trigger
    e. Released Winter 2020

  13. AK104
    a. This is our second iteration of the 100 series of Clone firerarms.
    b. Same Hammer Forged internal components as GF3, except front trunnion upgraded to 4340
    AQ Hammer Forged steel that began with the AK-E.
    c. 90° combo gas block with sight
    d. Smooth dust cover
    e. Pistol variations come with a mini Krink Style Brake, others with an extended pinned and
    welded Krink style brake.

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Difference between AK-E and AK-GF5
PSA AK Products
AK-103 Toolcraft Trunnion & Bolt
Manufacturing process of parts on the AK
Official PSA AK 47 Pictures thread :
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When will the AK-104 rifles release? And will you guys be making one chambered in 5.45x39 (AK-105)?

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We have already gone through several batches of them. We will be releasing an AK105 in the future!

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That is a very comprehensive summary. Very helpful!

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Awesome job man… this will be helpful to many

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Thanks for the info. it is really appreciated by newbies like me. It is a lot of info to sift through and understand. Keep up the great work!

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must say my gf3 is a excellent AK, and damn accurate, whoever built it, did a top notch job and it beats out the Romanian WASR I sold back in '08

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Very useful catalogue. I will be using this. Thanks.

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The AK-74 and the AK Krink with an FN CHF CL barrel is what I’m most excited about. Would be nice to have a version with the ALG already installed but I’m not picky, I’ll throw that in myself.

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If you want to really shock the AK market, make a 107

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In regards to the build kits you mentioned in section 2, any chance these could come back at some point? I know it’s a lot more involved and difficult than building an AR but I believe with a warning on the page about it being a difficult process there would be some interest in this. I asked in the main ak sub forum about the likelihood of PSA selling front trunnions and bolts. I’d love to be able to buy those parts from you guys.

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Unfortunately we will not be sending out any build kits for AK’s, just complete guns. Customers would get half way through and then want to send it back in for us to finish b/c they would get frustrated. We have just decided to go with the whole firearm to prevent any issues. Even with a “warning” customers would still call in and get upset at us. If we would not finish it for them, they would give us a 1 star review and contact BBB despite the warning. It is a no-win situation with the build kits.

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That’s ridiculous.

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reaaaaalllllyyyyyy… interesting. lol (inside joke)

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HA :joy: :joy: If you only knew… IIIIIIFFFFFF…

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if only!!! beginning to sound as if we own 2… :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:

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The GF5 is a beaut as well

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Looking at my first AK (I know, it’s about time). I just want a basic/classic AK…not looking to attach a bunch of goodies.

I see some of the spec differences between the GF3, GF4, and GF5. Can anyone comment on the cost/benefit of spending a little more beyond the GF3 such as this?

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ak47-gf3-forged-moekov-rifle-black-no-cleaning-rod-5165450214.html

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The most relevant to your day-to-day use is probably the inclusion of pre-installed furniture upgrades. I can’t speak to the zhukov stock, but im a big fan of ak moe stuff from magpul. So its things I would have bought and put on after the fact anyway. May as well have someone else do it and not pay for more parts I won’t use.

Just my 2 cents. I’m neither a proper operator, nor do I play one on the internet. But hopefully helpful feedback.

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