Question by Mauz: Does Russia still make the Kalashnikov 47?
I was wondering if Russia still makes new variants of the infamous Kalashnikov, or if it was discontinued a while back. If they still do, what new features does it have? Is it now made of better/lighter parts but the same ammunition? And if so, is it made by the Russian Gov.t or a Private Company.
I’m don’t want to hear any B.S. about how its illegal, and I am not interested in owning one, since I own a FNPS90 for home protection use.
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Answer by june cleaver
AP NOY!
NEIN
THE KGB SAYS NICHT
IT AINT SO JOE
YA HAVE NO BIZNES WITH GUNS…I SAY
Answer by Ray
The Russians switched to the AK 74 a while back I think. Its similar… I’ve seen the Poles with them and they have folding stocks and rails similar to the M4s we have.
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Todd R says
The AK-47 is still made in former Soviet Bloc counties but I do not think that Russia still makes them. The Russians have switched to the AK-74 a 5.45X39mm round and it is suppose to be lighter in weight than the AK-47. As for getting on e I can’t tell you but I myself would like an AK-47 since it is a nice looking rifle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-47
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-74
Mark F says
The Soviet Union started replacing the 7.62x39mm AKM with the AKS-74 in the late 1970’s. Production may have continued for export until at least the collapse of the Soviet Union. So far as I know the AKM has been out of production for years in its home country. The market is flooded with cheap knock-off’s so I doubt there is any money in making new ones.
Mark Jason S says
Yes. Kalashnikov still makes AK-47s for domestic and export use. But the AK-47 has a newer variant, the AK-74. It is based on the design of the AK-47.
mathan the terror says
yes, Russian making many variants of kalashnikov
Kalashnikov variants include:
1955 AK-47 Type 3
* AK-47 1948–51, 7.62x39mm — The very earliest models, with the Type 1 stamped sheet metal receiver, are now very rare.
* AK-47 1952, 7.62x39mm — Has a milled receiver and wooden buttstock and handguard. Barrel and chamber are chrome plated to resist corrosion. Rifle weight is 4.2 kg (9.3 lb).
* AKS-47 — Featured a downward-folding metal stock similar to that of the German MP40, for use in the restricted space in the BMP infantry combat vehicle, as well as by paratroops.
* RPK, 7.62x39mm — Squad automatic rifle version with longer barrel and bipod.
* AKM, 7.62x39mm — A simplified, lighter version of the AK-47; Type 4 receiver is made from stamped and riveted sheet metal (see schematic above). A slanted muzzle device was added to counter climb in automatic fire. Rifle weight is 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) due to the lighter receiver.
* AKMS, 7.62x39mm — Folding-stock version of the AKM intended for airborne troops. Stock may be either side- or under-folding
* AK-74 series, 5.45x39mm
* AK-101 series
* AK-103/AK-104 series
* AK-107/AK-108 series
The AK-108 is a version of the AK-107 chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Like the rest of the AK-100 series, these newer AKs use synthetic materials such as black fiberglass-reinforced polymer for the pistol grip and heat shield. This material is more cost efficient and much stronger than the original AKM/AK-74 wood furniture.
ARMY RANGER says
the Mosin nagant was replaced by The SKS was replaced by the AK-47 the Ak-47 was replaced by the AK-74 the AK- 74 was replaced by the AK-103 the AK-103 was replaced by the AN-94 the AN–94 was replaced by the AMP-65 . and many more the Ak-47 is still being made in over 16 country’s like China`s type 56 assault riffle which is based on the AK our Israel Stava and Gaile and Vek-4 and M-85 and Valmont The SVD is based off a AK-47 . China varents Of the AK. Ak-101 AK-100 AK-107 AK-108 RPK-74 AK-74U AMX DHK PPSH-41 PKM RPK Spagin Destyarev .AMD-65 MAT-49 Type 50