This is due to its bulky bullet traveling at only 2,300 feet per second. The AK has an “effective” range of about 300 meters. The semiautomatic version has a “practical” rate of fire of 40 rounds per minute. All models are gas operated with a rotating bolt feed system. The AK-74 fires a 5.45 mm bullet and has replaced many of the 7.62 weapons. The AKM has a stamped receiver and entered into service in 1961. The weapon is usually equipped with 30 round magazines and is available in a fixed wooden or folding stock (AKS). The AK-47 and AKM (AK Modified) fire a 7.62 x 39-mm (M1943) ammo which is a heavy caliber small arms round capable of defeating most body armor. Kalashnikov, a Soviet Engineer, designed the weapon in the late 40’s and it was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949 as the officially designated “7.62mm Automat Kalashnikova, obraztsa 1947 goda” (7.62mm Kalashnikov automatic rifle, model of 1947). If you want a color or a pattern that is NOT. Even after nearly 60 years, it is still the weapon of choice for soldiers, law enforcement, and the gun enthusiast. Redefine your AK Pick from the color or camo pattern options below to get your order started. The AK has been licenced (and copied) in dozens of countries. It has been estimated that the worldwide prodution of the AK-47 rifle and its variants has exceed over 90 million.
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