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7/17/2024 3:35:29 AM EDT
If you have Amazon Prime and a couple of hours to kill the movie "AK-47 KALASHNIKOV" is available to watch for free.  If you're not a Prime member you can still watch it for $3.99 (HD) or $2.99 (SD).

I don't know how historically accurate it is and I've never even fired an AK variant of any kind (I know, I AM ashamed of it).  I did enjoy the movie though and wish there were more like them covering the history of some of the well-known firearms of the world.

This Should Be a link to the movie but I wouldn't swear to it working since it came from my "Watchlist".  If it doesn't work just use the Amazon search bar and search for "AK47 Kalashnikov" and it should show up.  It's worth a watch in my opinion.
7/17/2024 3:41:02 AM EDT
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743271734?tag=arfcom00-20

Good book on the ak47 and a general history of machine guns
What’s the difference between pancakes and a Mini-14? Pancakes hit the spot.-dvanblaricom
8/25/2024 4:57:35 PM EDT
[#2]
It was a pretty good movie, also not sure of how historically accurate but a good movie.
8/27/2024 7:36:41 AM EDT
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I thought it was pretty good, but I could have done without the love-story aspect of it. I get that is also part of Mikhail's "story" but let's face it. The part everyone wanted to see was the development of the AK. Not some boring love-story.
RIP TSgt Jason Norton and SSgt Brian McElroy. KIA 22 Jan 06, near Taji, Iraq.
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5/24/2026 4:51:56 AM EDT
[#4]
I was a historical consultant for that movie. So, how historically accurate is it?

Well, I watched it before the premiere and asked the director to remove my name from the credits and never label me as a historical consultant of this movie.

I am still credited on IMDB as 'special thanks', good enough. I think this movie is a giant missed opportunity.
5/26/2026 9:23:35 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Vlad_V:
I was a historical consultant for that movie. So, how historically accurate is it?

Well, I watched it before the premiere and asked the director to remove my name from the credits and never label me as a historical consultant of this movie.

I am still credited on IMDB as 'special thanks', good enough. I think this movie is a giant missed opportunity.
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Have you read "The Gun" about the development of the AK (and other firearms)?
5/27/2026 4:19:37 AM EDT
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Oh yeah, phenomenal book. I talked to Mr. Chivers, and he shared some really cool insights about AK history in Afghanistan.

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