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Birth of the AK: A History of the Avtomat Kalashnikova
Shown is the first Kalashnikov assault rifle, the AK-46. This rifle was entered into the 1946 test trials. A very early production AK-47, as it was adopted in 1949. Prototype AK-47 assault rifle with...
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AK Upgrades: Top 13 AK Magazines & Drums
Arms of America AK-74 Drum: New from Arms of America is a drum magazine system for 5.45x39mm-chambered, AK-74-pattern rifles. It is a dual-snail configuration and features a 95-round capacity. The...
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The AK Architect: Mikhail Kalashnikov
Mikhail Tomofeyevich Kalashnikov was easily one of the most influential small arms designers in history, and his loss was felt around the world. Kalashnikov’s signature creation, the AK, spawned an...
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Master Your AK with SureFire Institute’s Modern Day Training
Preparing for “speed reload” using the spare mag to remove the empty as quickly as possible. Maintaining control of the rifle, access your replacement mag, grasping it at the base with bullets...
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Caldwell Unveils Mag Charger Ammo Box For AR-15, AK-47
Caldwell is all about making shooting easier. The company’s all new Mag Charger Ammo Box is optimized to drop ammo into the AR-15 and AK-47 Mag Chargers. The AR ammo box will hold 50 rounds of .223,...
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21 Important Questions & Answers About the AK-47
The major parts of an AK as referenced in question No. 2. Question No. 11: Most AKs have two sling attachment points. Depending on where the AK was made, these may be located at the sides or at the...
View ArticleExclusive Video: Palmetto State Armory’s MOE-Upgraded PSAK-47
A decade or so ago, AKs were inexpensive and offered shooters a battle-proven rifle design. Now, importation is banned from certain countries and availability of even U.S.-made AKs has dried up. In...
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Comrade in Arms: James River Armory’s Russian AKM
Photo by STRAIGHT 8 “What separates the James River Armory AK from competitors is the attention to detail that each rifle receives before leaving the shop.” Photo by STRAIGHT 8 The rear of the top...
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Gun Review: Interarms’ Magpul-Enhanced AK-T Rifle
The AK-T from High Standard/Interarms offers the best combination of power and reliability in a compact design. It was also very accurate on the range during testing. With the folding stock extended,...
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The Cadillac of AKs: Palmetto State Armory’s PSAK-47
The PSAK-47 ran reliably at the range with a variety of steel- and brass-cased ammo and a PK-01 VS sight. Palmetto State Armory has remastered the classic AK-47 design and is producing it right here...
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12 AK Optics and Sights to Get You on Target Quickly
Aimpoint Magnifiers: Aimpoint’s new 3X-C is an affordable 3X magnifier for the commercial market while the 3XMag-1 and 6XMag-1 models are updated versions for military and law enforcement needs that...
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11 Magazines and Drums to Keep Your AK Well Fed
AIM Surplus AK-47 KCI Drum Magazine: AIM Surplus offers a wide variety of new and surplus AK magazines and accessories. It is always best to order quickly when this company lists new items; they go...
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12 Rails and Mounts for Installing Optics & Accessories on Your AK
Arsenal PR-01/PR-03 Handguards: Arsenal Inc. in Las Vegas produces top-quality PR-01 and PR-03 quad-rail handguards for AKs and Krinks, respectively. These units, made to tight specifications from...
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13 Must-Have Accessories to Push Your AK’s Performance
ALG Defense AK Trigger: AK triggers are straightforward, single-stage designs. A poor AK trigger can have “slap,” where the trigger bounces forward suddenly after firing because of the hammer’s...
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Century Arms Now Shipping Out Its C39v2, RAS47 AK Pistols
Photo by Century Arms Photo by Century Arms Century Arms RAS47 Photo by Century Arms Century Arms C39v2 Century Arms is now shipping its C39v2 and RAS47 AK pistols to retailers and distributors, the...
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Not Your Average Joe: Joe Firearms’ AJAK-74 Enhanced Rifle
"If you want a high-quality weapon loaded with practical, useful upgrades, make sure you check out Joe Firearms and its AJAK series rifles." A latch on the left side releases the Magpul Zhukov-S...
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The Top 10 Companies with AK Rounds for Hunting, Self Defense & More
Barnaul: Barnaul ammunition usually appears under the Bear brand name. You’ll find this Russian-made ammo in boxes labeled as “Golden Bear,” “Silver Bear” and “Brown Bear.” The 7.62x39mm Golden Bear...
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All-American AK: The Century Arms C39 7.62x39mm Rifle
The test rifle’s 16.5-inch, chrome-lined barrel came capped with an effective muzzle brake. The C39’s front and rear sights are typical for an AK-platform rifle, with the rear being adjustable for...
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12 of the Best AK Pistols in the Current Marketplace
Arsenal SAM7K Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.5” OA Length: 20” Weight: 8 pounds Grip: Polymer Sights: Iron Action: Semi-auto Finish: Matte black Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $1,499 Arsenal SLR106-60 Caliber:...
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Kalashnikov USA KS-12, KS-12T AK Shotguns Now Shipping to Dealers
Photo by Kalashnikov USA Kalashnikov USA KS-12 (top) and KS-12T (bottom) Photo by Kalashnikov USA Kalashnikov USA KS-12 Photo by Kalashnikov USA Kalashnikov USA KS-12T Photo by Kalashnikov USA The...
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