AK-74 [SEP] country of origin
Additionally the AK-74M features an improved muzzle device, a reinforced smooth dust cover and a redesigned guide rod return spring retainer that allows firing the GP-25, GP-30 and GP-34 underslung grenade launchers without having to use the previously necessary additional receiver cover fastener. Each AK-74M is fitted with a side-rail bracket for mounting optics. The AK-74M would have been adopted by the Soviet Union as the standard service rifle, and has been accepted as the new service rifle of the Russian Federation.
Variants AK-74M AK-74M universal upgrade kit.
1947
- AKM- an upgraded version AK-47. The stamped receiver drastically cut down production times, which allowed just about any country to manufacture it. The most common variant of this weapon; most rifles that are referred to as AK-47s are in fact AKMs.
- AKMS - a Paratroop model of the AKM with a folding stock
- AK-74 - a newer model of the AK series; it fired a newer and smaller round, the 5.45mm
- AKS-74 - a model of AK-74 designed for paratroopers
- AK-74