Is the PKM Machine Gun Really Superior to the AK-47? Key Point: Both of these weapons were made by the same Russian designer. Yet, the AK-47 was not his finest creation.

This week on American Rifleman Television, we join NRA's Larry Quandahl to go over firearms basics, test the Heritage Mfg. Inc. Barkeep revolver and examine the history of the Russian PKM machine gun.

June 20, 2021 Security Russia’s PK: This Old-School Machine Gun Uses Ammo From 1891 Here’s What You Need to Know: The PKM is still the standard squad automatic weapon in the Russian Army.