Burning AK Test (Part 1) Posted July 11, 2015 in AK-47 / AK-74 / Everything AK, NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Rifles, TFBTV by Alex C. with 75 CommentsTags: 5.45, 5.45x39, ak74, destruction, fire On May 20th, 2015 we promised to destroy/catch on fire an AK74. We were looking forward to seeing where the gun either failed or the handguards melted/ignited. The following ensued.