AK-107

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AK-107
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The AK-107 is a

AK-100-series. It features a "balanced" operating system, similar to that used in the AEK-971. In this case, the designation AK does not indicate Avtomat Kalashnikova but Alexandrov/Kalashnikov. The revised designation indicates the incorporation of a new gas system, designed by Youriy Alexandrov, for Kalashnikov
-pattern rifles.

These new

Izhmash, and prototypes were produced under the designation AL-7. The AL-7 was considered too expensive for production at the time and the Soviet Army selected the AK-74 instead as the new service rifle. No further development occurred until the mid-1990s when Alexandrov, by then a senior engineer, was directed to update his design for production as a less expensive alternative to the AN-94
. The new rifle differs only slightly from the original AL-7. The AK-107 receiver is not fluted and a three-round burst feature has been added. There is otherwise little difference between it and the AL-7 prototypes.

Design details

The AK-107, AK-108, and AK-109 represent a significant change to the

handguard
is double-ended to accommodate the two rods. The enlarged gas tube cover of the upper handguard guides both rods in their travel.

When the rifle is fired, gas is tapped from the gas port to enter the gas tube, driving the bolt carrier to the rear and the counter-recoil upper rail forward. The critical timing of the reciprocating parts is accomplished by a star-shaped sprocket that links and synchronizes both components, causing both to reach their maximum extension, or null point where forces are exactly equal, at exactly the same instant. The felt recoil is therefore eliminated, enhancing accuracy and assisting control during fully automatic fire. The travel distance of the AK-107 reciprocating parts is less than other Kalashnikov designs, so the cyclic rate is higher at 850–900 rounds/min rather than 600 rounds/min on other AK rifles. However, as the felt recoil is virtually eliminated, the manufacturer claims that accuracy is enhanced, especially during burst fire. An enhancement of 1.5 to 2 times, compared to the original AK-100 series, has been reported.[2]

The AK-107 is a

.

The AK-108 is a version of the AK-107 chambered in

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.[3]

MK-107

Saiga MK-107

In March 2013, Izhmash debuted a

AR-15-style pistol grip and stock (made by Israeli firm CAA Tactical), and full length top picatinny rail.[4]

Users

See also

References

  1. ^ "Why the AK-107 never became a Russian service weapon". Russia Beyond Science & Tech, 25 November 2020.
  2. ^ Valery Shilin's Gun Club Archived December 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ AK-108 at the manufacturer's website Archived December 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Saiga MK-107: The Civilian AK-107 - Thefirearmblog.com, March 6, 2013
  5. ISBN 978-0-521-19714-4. Archived from the original
    (PDF) on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ Improved AK-107, 60 round Magazine & Holo Sight - Thefirearmblog.com, 27 September 2012
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