# TFB Behind the Gun #221: The Fellowship of the Kalash

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Podcast: [TFB Behind the Gun Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tfb-behind-the-gun-podcast-695359)
Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-221-the-fellowship-of-the-kalash
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Duration seconds: 3622

## Resource

Emmanuel Barron of American Steppe, Kyle (@molasses_marmot), and Kalen of Rotating Bolt Industries (Colorado FFL and boutique AK builder) sit down for an enthusiastic, no-holds-barred conversation on the AK platform—its global variations, real-world performance, and how the Kalash compares to everything else out there. From classic ComBloc guns to modern custom builds and all of the AK offshooots, the trio dives into reliability stories, design insights, gunsmithing perspectives, and why this rifle continues to earn such dedicated fans. American Steppe Gear: https://americansteppegear.com/ Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molasses_marmot/ Rotating Bolt Industries: https://rotatingbolt.com/

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