Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter 🗞️https://tinyurl.com/9HoleReviews or https://tinyurl.com/SlateBlack For nearly 50 years, the AK74 / AK74M family has served in the Russian military as a genera purpose rifle, and while the heart of the rifle has largely remained similar the exterior has received drastic change to adapt to modern combat. Unlike the M16 series, the AK74's modernization is a unique blend of eastern and western philosophy. How did this come about? How do Western/US manufactured modernization kits differ form the Eastern/Russian kits? We journey into the three main phases of modernization that turned the Afghan-era AKs74 into the Spetsnaz "Alpha" type AK74m that we know nowadays. Special Thanks to: Rob @AkOperatorsUnion - for your friendship and amazing convos on life and the AK Nick - for the 1p29 / 1p63 scopes on loan BigDave - for the PGO-7 Scope for loan Small arms sol. - for the AKs74 for footage RS Regulate - for great convos TDI - for feedback on the X47 @Oxide_does_his_best for the Gorka suit :) and great convos! Vlad Onokoy - for constant amazing feedback Max Popenker - for the knowledge base that we don't have in the U.S. Consider supporting us via Patreon 👉 http://www.patreon.com/9HoleReviews (you an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here) Observer setup seen here powered by: - Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scope 27-60x85 Angled https://amzn.to/2M3zTGP - Vortex Optics Pro GT Tripod https://amzn.to/2X7j6sL - Phone Skope Lollipop Universal Digiscoping kit https://amzn.to/2ZK50zk Consider visiting our supporter @SlateBlackIndustries 👉 Discount Code "9HOLE" for MLOK accessories Shopping on Amazon? Do you like sweet [yet tasteful] gun morale patches? Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but helps support our channel 👉 https://amzn.to/3trn9ju This video's editing by Agency Communications LLC Music by Tyops (THANKS!!!) __________________________________________________________________ We love mail: 9 Hole Reviews 21175 Tomball Pkwy. No. 480 Houston, Texas 77070 0:00 - SBI 0:09 - Hype 0:51 - Intro 3:47 - Phase 1 Modernize 4:11 - Night Vision Rifles 4:50 - PGO-7 scope 5:48 - 1p29 scope 6:59 - 1p69 scope 9:08 - 1p78 Kashtan 9:57 - Phase 2 Modernize 11:27 - Tactical Furniture 12:02 - Ultimak 12:28 - RS Regulate side mount 12:56 - U.S. Modernize 13:29 - Russia Modernize 14:17 - Phase 3 Modernize 15:08 - Zenitco 15:56 - U.S. options 20:34 - Conclusion