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shot burst and full auto.
The AK-74m can also be used in conjunction with many vehicles
as a mounted weapon. The AK-74m disassembles using the same
procedure as the AK-74, and is almost an exact copy with
exception of the barrel and synthetic stock. The AK-74m
has an optical plate installed on the side of the receiver for
attaching scopes and other optical equipment. The
optical plate will accept most types of Russian and European
AK optics. The AK-74m has an effective range of 1000
yards and has a rate of fire of 600rpm. The rifle will
accept most synthetic and metal AK-74 magazines, generally 30
rounds in capacity.
How to construct a
clone?
The AK-74m is currently unavailable to the general public in
the U.S., however class III dealers may own them. If you
desire a rifle that looks similar to the AK-74m we would
suggest that you purchase a W.U.M.-II,
C.U.R.-II, MK-II or a SAR-2. All of which are
imported Romanian AK-74s, designed for the civilian market.
The SAR-2 is the only variant that was produced with a pistol
grip stock. If you wish to legally have a pistol grip on
your sporterized rifle, you must install a U.S. parts kit.
Since 18 inch barrels are currently unavailable in the U.S.
for AK-74 type rifles, you will have to settle for a 24 or 16
inch barrel. The 16 inch barrel comes with the gun.
If you want the 24 inch barrel, purchase an RPK kit from
Global
Trades and
have an accomplished gunsmith install it. Make sure you
tell them the caliber of your rifle, so they send you the
right kit. You will also need to purchase a synthetic
Bulgarian stock kit for the rifle. AK-74m side folding
stocks are currently unavailable in the U.S. and would be in
violation of the law if you attached it to a post-ban.
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Quality:
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Posted: 03/09/01
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| Pros: |
It
is an updated version of the AK-74 and is
well made. |
| Cons: |
Magazines
are limited in the U.S., 75 round drums
were not imported into the U.S. |
| Summery: |
If
you can get your hands on an authentic
AK-74m buy it as, they are worth a ton of
money.
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The
AK-74m is a modification of the AK-74, which it's intended
use is for motorized infantry. The AK-74m was
manufactured and designed in Russia by Izhmash Small Arms.
The AK-74m also exists in another variant the AKS-74m which
has a side folding stock and was designed for Air-born
troops.
