{"id":5634,"date":"2025-05-08T20:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:59:26","slug":"brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Herrera&#8217;s Finished AK-50!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"eC03LMaatGs\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The FINISHED AK-50\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eC03LMaatGs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The AK-50 is awesome! No word on an MSRP yet, lol. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display: inline-block;vertical-align: -.1em;\" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display: inline-block;width: 1em;\"\/><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Brandon Herrera, aka the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theakguy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\" title=\"Brandon Herrera's Finished AK-50!\">The AK Guy Inc.<\/a>, debuted the latest version of his long-anticipated AK-50! After years of hard work and numerous trials, Herrera\u2019s custom .50-caliber Kalashnikov is now fully finished and painted!<\/p>\n<p>In the video embedded above, Herrera showcased the AK-50, highlighting several updates and improvements. One of the significant changes Herrera discussed was addressing the barrel whip observed in the previous version. <\/p>\n<p>The initial muzzle brake caused excessive barrel movement due to its design, which vented more gas from the top, pushing the muzzle down too much. Herrera replaced it with a new muzzle brake that lacks these top cutaways, resulting in a dramatic reduction in barrel whip.<\/p>\n<p>To demonstrate the improvements, Herrera enlisted the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BallisticHighSpeed\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\" title=\"Brandon Herrera's Finished AK-50!\">Ballistic High-Speed<\/a>, who captured high-speed footage of the AK-50 firing. The comparison footage clearly showed the reduced barrel whip with the new muzzle brake.<\/p>\n<p>Herrera didn\u2019t stop at technical discussions; he showcased the AK-50\u2019s firepower by shooting at a pyramid of White Claw cans (<em>yum!<\/em>), shredding them instantly! Definitely a sight to behold! <\/p>\n<p>Addressing a common myth, Herrera disproved the idea that a .50-caliber round passing close by would cause lethal damage through concussive force. He demonstrated this by shooting between two claws, which remained intact, proving that the 50 cal is powerful but not magical!<\/p>\n<p>Another notable addition to the AK-50 is the muzzle detent, allowing for easy removal of the muzzle brake, similar to standard AK designs. This little nugget enhances the firearm\u2019s authenticity as an AK-style rifle.<\/p>\n<p>For the grand finale, Herrera tested the AK-50\u2019s power on a notoriously bad I.O. AK. Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raufoss_Mk_211\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\" title=\"Brandon Herrera's Finished AK-50!\">Raufoss MK 211 round<\/a>, the AK-50 obliterated the target, splitting the gun in half! <\/p>\n<p>The newly finished rifle, complete with a fresh coat of paint and a carry handle, has received positive feedback from viewers in a few short hours (over 7,000 comments and 200K views in 2 hours!). <\/p>\n<p>Herrera plans to continue showcasing the AK-50 in future videos, inviting suggestions from his audience for new targets and experiments.<\/p>\n<p>GunsAmerica would just like to add, congrats Brandon on your success! The AK-50 is badass! <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"brandon-herreras-finished-ak-50\" title=\"Brandon Herrera's Finished AK-50!\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"sabox-authors\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab saboxplugin-tab-about\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/larry-z\/\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>is a seasoned outdoorsman, lifelong hunter, and the kind of guy who\u2019d rather track whitetails than scroll social media. As an editor for GunsAmerica, he\u2019s got a sharp eye for spotting both solid gear and bad gun laws. Whether he\u2019s deep in the woods or deep in editorial deadlines, Larry brings a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is approach to firearms, hunting, and the great American tradition of self-reliance. If there\u2019s a hot debate on gun rights or the latest in hunting tech, you can bet Larry\u2019s got an opinion\u2014and it\u2019s probably backed up with both facts and field experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"689\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"687\">Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1243\">\u2013 <strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"736\">Licensed Bowhunter, Hunter, and Trapper<\/strong> \u2013 Experienced in ethical hunting and wildlife conservation.<br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\"\/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"865\">Concealed Carry Permit Holder (NYS &amp; AZ)<\/strong> \u2013 Trained and licensed to carry in multiple states.<br data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"948\">2A Journalist<\/strong> \u2013 Covering firearms legislation, Second Amendment issues, and gun rights for over a decade.<br data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1083\">Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<\/strong> \u2013 Certified to provide emergency medical care in the field.<br data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\/>\u2013 <strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1178\">Field-Tested Gear Reviewer<\/strong> \u2013 Hands-on experience with firearms, optics, and hunting tech.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AK-50 is awesome! No word on an MSRP yet, lol. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Brandon Herrera, aka the founder of The AK Guy Inc., debuted the latest version of his long-anticipated AK-50! After years of hard work and numerous trials, Herrera\u2019s custom .50-caliber Kalashnikov is now fully finished and painted! 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