While new weapons platforms are constantly in development, the AK-47 pattern rifle has withstood the test of time and proven that old designs still have their place in the modern world.
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The Most Hated AK on the Market: The Riley Defense RAK-47 – Full Review
Updated: September 24, 2021The Riley Defense RAK-47 comes with a lot of historical baggage – is it still warranted?
Modernizing the AK with the SLR Rifleworks ION MLOK Hand-Guard
Updated: March 20, 2021I own several AK’s and the new Zastava M70 ZPAP is my favorite but I wanted to modernize the hand-guard to accommodate an angled vertical grip and provide some more rail space.
Lee Armory’s AK Build Class: COMBLOC Culture Club
Updated: September 6, 2020Lee Armory combines Russian design and quality virgin parts with American craftsmanship to make a superior gun. They take the risk out of buying an AK. Wither you build it or they do, you get a winner every time.
Building Your Own AK Isn’t That Hard – An RPK From An 80%
Updated: June 7, 2020It is quite possible to build an AK from an 80% receiver without a lot of equipment. It does not require a whole lot of special skills to do either. Hopefully, this will inspire some of you would-be AK builders to give it a shot.
‘Project 74’ – 100% US-Made AK74 in 5.45mm – Century Arms – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: February 6, 2020Century International Arms is going back to building AK-pattern firearms in-house with an ambitious new project, “Project 74.”
Problems With Your AK? Lee Armory Makes Them Run!
Updated: December 18, 2019We pulled up to a bay with steel target at 200 yards. There were several size plates ranging from 36 inches to 12 inches. No paper, nothing closer than 200 yards. He had my attention.
The Death of Anwar Sadat: Comrade Kalashnikov’s Assault Rifle Ends an Era
Updated: April 17, 2019Anwar Sadat served as the third President of Egypt. His story is a cautionary tale about the risks associated bringing peace to the Middle East.
Do-It-Yourself AK Rifle: Lee Armory’s Build Class in Phoenix, AZ
Updated: March 12, 2019The guys at Lee Armory know AKs. They run a manufacturing operation and have all the jigs, fittings and parts for building AK rifles. They also have a cadre of gunsmiths who know and love the Kalashnikov design in all of its variants. Most importantly, Lee Armory wants to to your specifications. I got to [...]
Century Arms AES 10B – SHOT Show 2019
Updated: February 17, 2019The Century Arms AES 10B is imported directly from Romania and features a heavier longer barrel, barrel mounted bipod, and carry handle.