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AK 47 rifle: 223 AK 47 Sporter Rifle, Magazine Catch Pin for AK 47 Rifle, AK 47 Assault Rifle

The AK 47 or Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle 1947 model is an assault rifle designed around 1946 by Mikhail Kalashnikov. Its place of origin is the Soviet Union and its Armed Forces formally declared its acceptance in the year 1949. The AK 47 rifle is popular for its ability to produce hydrostatic shock on bullet wounds due to its ability to fire the 7.62x39mm cartridge at a rate of 600 rounds per minute. 

• The Price of Freedom: The definitive resource on the history of the AK-47 Automatic Rifle.
• AK-47 Explained: An in-depth look at how the AK 47 Kalashnikov works.
• Mikhail Kalashnikov and the AK-47: Kalashnikov's famous quotes pertaining to the AK-47.
• Guns and Firearms: The automatic Kalashnikov, the world's most abundant firearm and a martial symbol.
• AK-47 Kalashnikov Museum: A glimpse into the military museum of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of AK-47.

Specifications

The AK 47 weighs 4.3 kg or nine and a half pounds without the magazine. In fastened wooden stock, its length is 870 millimeters while the folding stock extends around 875 millimeters and 645 in the same unit in stock folded. The length of the barrel is 415 millimeters.

As mentioned earlier, the cartridge measures around 7.62x39 millimeters. It is operated under gas-operation system and it has a rotating-bolt method of locking. The rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute at a velocity of 715 meters per second, which is 2,346 feet per second. The rifle is very effective in a range of 300 meters for automatic, and 400 meters for semi-automatic. 

• Mikhail Kalashnikov: Provides information on the father of the AK-47 assault rifle.
• AK 47 Reviews: Technology review of the Kalashnikov AK 47.
• AK 47 Parts: A breakdown and review of AK-47 rifle parts.
• AK47 Rifle: An overview of the world famous AK-47 rifle.
• AK47 for Sale: A site to shop for AK47 Kalashnikov rifles.

Variations

The AK47 civilian variant is semi-automatic. It has derived from the rifles AKM, AK-74, and RPK. The fully automatic AK-47 fires several shots by only holding down the trigger once, given that the selector is positioned in the middle. The fully automatic AK 47 is restricted to the civilians but its ownership is currently abused due to smuggling activities. There is also the semi-automatic AK 47, which is a one-shot one-press type of AK 47, but it can be converted into a fully automatic. The 223 AK 47 sporter rifle is similarly built to the Soviet AK 47 but mechanically improved. It is typically used as a sporting rifle, which is great for long-range hunting.  

• AK47 Civilian Variant: A definitive resource on AK 47 variants.
• Fully Automatic: An overview of the AK 47 variant which fires several shots.
• Cheap AK 47 Variant: Offers an improved version of the Soviet AK 47.
• Semi-Automatic AK 47: More on the one-shot one-press type of AK 47.
• AK 47 Pictures: Contains several images of AK 47 models.

AK 47 Receivers

The AK 47 Receivers are divided into the milled and the stamped receivers. The parts of the receiver consists of the AK 47 front trunnion, AK 47 rear trunnion, AK 47 bolt carrier rails, AK 47 receiver rivets, selector lever stop, AK 47 trigger guard, magazine catch, magazine catch spring, and (magazine catch pin for AK 47 rifle). AK 47 front trunnion attaches the barrel to the receiver while the AK 47 rear trunnion keeps the stock in its proper position, sticking the receiver together. On the other hand, The AK 47 bolt carrier rails function as a bolt carrier guide due to its flexibility. The AK 47 receiver rivets hold both the receivers to trunnions and trigger guard.

• Milled Receivers: The definitive resource on AK 47 stamped and milled receivers.
• Stamped Receivers: Provides information on the lighter and cheaper stamped receivers.
• Civilian Kalashnikov Ammunition: Offers essential information on civilian Kalashnikov ammunition.

Ammunition and Magazine

The civilian Kalashnikov ammunition uses the same cartridge as AK 47 assault rifle and it comes in three types. The first one has corrosive ammunition. It is unsuitable for hunting due to the steel cases and berdan primers that does not permit reloads. The second one has non-corrosive ammunition. It also has steel cases and berdan primers. The third one is ideal for hunting and self-defense. It is also non-corrosive with re-loadable ammunition. On the other hand, civilian Kalashnikov magazines offer 20, 30, 40, and 55 round tanker magazines. The most common is the 30 round magazines. While the 40 and 55 are quite unreliable, the 20 round magazines are specifically designed for armored cars.

• Civilian Kalashnikov Magazines: Comprehensive view of civilian Kalashnikov magazines.
• AK 47 Rifles for Sale: Get all the information you need about the AK 47 Kalashnikov rifle.