Moreover, this weapon’s prevalence is symbolized worldwide. On some additional historical notes, word has it that American soldiers enduring combat during the Vietnam War sometimes tossed aside their standard-issue M16 in exchange for their enemies’ more reliable AK-47. Regardless, the AK-47, borrowing design elements from various other small arms, has served as the basis for other weapons development.Īnd with 75 million of them out there, this fairly heavy (10 pounds loaded), piston-driven, moderate recoil, accurate-enough semi, and fully-auto rifle makes up a respectable chunk of all firearms worldwide. Whether the overall quality has been reduced over time is up for debate. This modernized version is equipped with longer-range sights and cheaper mass-produced parts this includes a stamped sheet-metal receiver, plywood butt-stock, and forward grip. The USSR officially replaced the AK-47 in 1959 with the AKS. The AK-47 was manufactured in two basic designs, one with a wooden stock and the other with a folding metal stock. Russia has licensed its production to over thirty countries, including China (which in 1956 cloned the AK-47 created the Type 56 model), Israel, India, Egypt, and Nigeria. This is largely due to its usability in adverse conditions, low production costs, ease of use, and worldwide availability.Īctually, there are 100 million Kalashnikov rifles being used for military and special forces in over 100 countries. Over seventy years since its formal launch, the AK-47 (and its various model offshoots) remains one of the most widely used firearms in the world. Kalashnikov subsequently received the Stalin Prize and the Order of the Red Star. A contest launched by the USSR in 1945 that called for the development of a new assault rifle led Kalashnikov, and his design team to team create the AK-47. This gas-powered rifle is officially known as the ‘Avtomat Kalashnikova.’ This is referring to its automatic firing capabilities and its principal designer, Mikhail Kalashnikov.Īlthough the AK-47 was officially adopted by the Soviet Union army in 1949, this came after nearly a decade of development.įirst came the Soviet Union’s 1943 invention of the 7.62x39mm (.308) cartridge. Some accessories and upgrades for your AK-47.A milled (versus stamped) receiver adds to this rifle’s robust quality level….58 Bolt Action Tactical – Best Built AK-47 Clone 3 Arsenal SAM7K01 SAM7K 01 Milled Receiver AK Pistol Semi-Automatic 7.62X39mm 10.Red Army Standard RI2762N RAS47 Semi-Automatic 1 Century International Arms – WASR-10 16.5in 7.62 x 39mm Blue 30+1RD.How about optics capacity, and overall accuracy?.
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