AK-74 Zone: NEWS LINKS
Internet Information Resource Center
AK-74M with 1PN51 night vision sight and GP-25 under-barrel grenade launcher
The important story of Mikhail Kalashnikov and the successful development of his military small arms is well publicized. However, until very recently, far less documentation has become available concerning current developments of Kalashnikov's Avtomat, incorporating new trends and technologies. This web page is dedicated to publicizing important information available on the Internet, to shed light on these new infantry firearms and determine details about their utilization. It is hoped that information from various sources can be presented to both inform the novice and generate interest among weapons enthusiasts and collectors. Due to the variety of sources and the inability of this web site to verify the information contained within them, we present them as is without regard to validity or copyright. Avtomats in Action welcomes interested readers to submit any corrections, suggestions, or interesting links relative to the subject matter.
Updated 21 JAN 05
A great deal of information on Romanian infantry weapons and rifles can be found on this Romanian web site. It also has proven very helpful in deciphering actual Romanian military equipment nomenclature. I highly recommend a visit by any student of the Romanian military.
STUDENTS OF THE ROMANIAN LAND FORCES ACADEMY!
Here is an official web site from the Polish MoND, the link of which will take you directly to their index of small arms. I also recommend you visit their other pages on unit organization, NATO membership, special units. etc. This web site is in English, for the convenience of our Western military enthusiasts.
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, REPUBLIC OF POLAND
Isayeret.com is an outstanding non-profit web site which contains a wealth of insightful information on the various weapons systems used and/or produced by Israel. It was created to "notify young Israelis on the various recruitment options which exist within the Israeli Special" as well as "promote common knowledge of related fields (e.g. weapons and gear) among our readers."
THE ISRAELI SPECIAL FORCES DATABASE
7,62X54R CARTRIDGE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Updated 17 NOV 03
This link will bring you to Igor's Chechnya Photo Gallery. This is truly one of the best and largest collections of images from the war that you are likely to find anywhere! A great resource for weapons, field accessories and uniform study.
RUSSIAN MILITARY IN CHECHNYA!
Valery Shilin has an excellent article with outstanding, clear images of an AK-74M/GP-25 complex. Be sure to view the large scale images!
GP-25 TECHNICAL REVIEW AND IMAGE COLLECTION
This is a French site which has reviewed an MMG made from a middle production Soviet AKM. It has a very good collection of detailed images to study. Too bad there is no trunnion data to speak of. The rifle appears to be a mid 1960's model.
PAGE FEATURING A DEMILLED SOVIET AKM
Updated 26 MAR 02
This informative guide traces modern Russian Kalashnikov optical mounting designs, and provides assistance in determining which sights will fit and how well they physically position on various receivers and side plates for proper operation.
NEWLY UPDATED! Application Notes: Russian Optics and Mounting Options
Updated 23 MAR 02
Alexander Golodayev's Smart Sights
Military Parade Magazine offers an interesting look into a new concept in small arms optical aiming aids. These specialized fibre optic rifle sights were developed after experience in Chechnya demonstrated that new, unconventional techniques of small arms employment were needed. Military parade, "The Magazine of the Military Industrial Complex," is a very good source for information on Russian military trends, tactics, and equipment.
Military Parade Magazine offers an interesting look into a new concept in small arms optical aiming aids. These specialized fibre optic rifle sights were developed after experience in Chechnya demonstrated that new, unconventional techniques of small arms employment were needed. Military parade, "The Magazine of the Military Industrial Complex," is a very good source for information on Russian military trends, tactics, and equipment.
Outstanding Resources at www.Army.lv
This site deserves your attention. www.Army.lv is a Russian language site dedicated to the men and women serving in all branches of the Russian armed forces, especially those stationed in Chechnya. We have found it to be one of the very best web resources in existence for clear, formerly unpublished images and extremely accurate information on the small arms of Russia. In the past it has moved around a bit on the Internet but seems to have found a stable home at this URL.
This site deserves your attention. www.Army.lv is a Russian language site dedicated to the men and women serving in all branches of the Russian armed forces, especially those stationed in Chechnya. We have found it to be one of the very best web resources in existence for clear, formerly unpublished images and extremely accurate information on the small arms of Russia. In the past it has moved around a bit on the Internet but seems to have found a stable home at this URL.
Updated 13 FEB 02
Romanian Ministry of Defense
This link will take you to the official web site of the Romanian MoD, currently available only in the Romanian language. This is a very good source for materials concerning the Romanian Army, equipment, uniforms, and mobility operations.
This link will take you to the official web site of the Romanian MoD, currently available only in the Romanian language. This is a very good source for materials concerning the Romanian Army, equipment, uniforms, and mobility operations.
Updated 07 FEB 02
NEW: Updated Project Pages
Newly added pages feature exciting original Russian hardware that we are very proud to present here. Included are two examples of rare Soviet mid-production AK-74's with late style laminated wood, and a late model with polyamide furniture which offers a good example for comparison. These rifles have much to offer to both the collector and the student of Russian small arms, and help fill gaps in our knowledge of Russian Kalashnikov evolution.
Newly added pages feature exciting original Russian hardware that we are very proud to present here. Included are two examples of rare Soviet mid-production AK-74's with late style laminated wood, and a late model with polyamide furniture which offers a good example for comparison. These rifles have much to offer to both the collector and the student of Russian small arms, and help fill gaps in our knowledge of Russian Kalashnikov evolution.
Republic of Poland Ministry of Defense
This link will take you directly to a Polish MoD web page that describes all of the major Polish small arms infantry weapon systems, as well as including links to the various branches of the Polish Armed Forces. This is a very interesting web site which I think you will find very helpful.
This link will take you directly to a Polish MoD web page that describes all of the major Polish small arms infantry weapon systems, as well as including links to the various branches of the Polish Armed Forces. This is a very interesting web site which I think you will find very helpful.
Scope Clamp Adjustment Instructions!
This web page will answer all of your scope clamp adjustment questions, using step by step instructions to get your Kobra, MTK-75, 1P29, Russian NVD, PSO-1V, 1P21, Lynx, and other types of optics secure and tight on your particular rifle. Don't head to the range with that new optical sight without making sure it is securely adjusted to your particular side plate design. These photos will show you how.
This web page will answer all of your scope clamp adjustment questions, using step by step instructions to get your Kobra, MTK-75, 1P29, Russian NVD, PSO-1V, 1P21, Lynx, and other types of optics secure and tight on your particular rifle. Don't head to the range with that new optical sight without making sure it is securely adjusted to your particular side plate design. These photos will show you how.
Updated 17 NOV 01
PSO-1V USERS GUIDE
This is an excellent beginners guide for users of the PSO-1V, as well as other types of PSO series scopes. I extend a thanks to Brad Albaugh for creating this informative and entertaining guide.
This is an excellent beginners guide for users of the PSO-1V, as well as other types of PSO series scopes. I extend a thanks to Brad Albaugh for creating this informative and entertaining guide.
Updated 01 SEP 01
NEW: Updated Project Pages
View new images of personal weapons owned and/or built by fellow collectors. Included are new early type AK-74 rifles, as well as some of the rarest AKS-74U factory guns in private hands anywhere.
View new images of personal weapons owned and/or built by fellow collectors. Included are new early type AK-74 rifles, as well as some of the rarest AKS-74U factory guns in private hands anywhere.
Russian Dragunov Photo Gallery Link
This impressive collection of Photopoint images documents some authentic Soviet hardware well worth study. Dragunov fans will instantly appreciate the rifle and it's various accessories as the "right stuff". My hat is off to the collector who made this images available for public viewing.
This impressive collection of Photopoint images documents some authentic Soviet hardware well worth study. Dragunov fans will instantly appreciate the rifle and it's various accessories as the "right stuff". My hat is off to the collector who made this images available for public viewing.
Polish Firearms Page
The purpose of this excellent web site is to provide information on the firearms designed and manufactured in Poland. Very informative and interesting, with many new features and seldom seen images.
The purpose of this excellent web site is to provide information on the firearms designed and manufactured in Poland. Very informative and interesting, with many new features and seldom seen images.
Updated 11 AUG 01
ROSOBORONEXPORT Russian Defense Export
The ROSOBORONEXPORT is the major Russian state trade agency for export and import of defense-related and dual-purpose products, technologies and services. You will find information and great images here on all types of Russian military hardware, including small arms.
The ROSOBORONEXPORT is the major Russian state trade agency for export and import of defense-related and dual-purpose products, technologies and services. You will find information and great images here on all types of Russian military hardware, including small arms.
Updated 10 JUL 01
Type 86/95 Bullpup:
Two web sites (one in Chinese) featuring information and rare photos of the small calibre Chinese assault rifle. Data seems to indicate the so-called Type 86 (or alternately the Type 95 on some Chinese sites) may have much in common with the M16.
Two web sites (one in Chinese) featuring information and rare photos of the small calibre Chinese assault rifle. Data seems to indicate the so-called Type 86 (or alternately the Type 95 on some Chinese sites) may have much in common with the M16.
Updated 07 JUL 01
The Russian Ammunition Page: From Small Arms to 14.5mm
Watch the infamous Osami bin Laden "terrorist group recruitment video" at CNN.com
Study this previously unknown, unique AKM model equipped with AK-74 folding stocks, used in the video by bin Laden and members of his organization. Factory special order, rare Afghan war trophy, custom build? In any case, these look very nice and the video itself is of much interest.
Romanian export company: Rom Trade Special
Excellent site, complete with detailed specifications and images of the full line of Romanian small arms and ammunition, as well as other military hardware. You can find information on Romanian AK-74, Mitraliera 97 5.56mm, RPK-74, AIM carbines, AKM/SMGAKM, PKM, PSL sniper rifles, AG-40mm underbarrel grenade launchers, and many others. Well worth your time to check it out.
Russian ballistics data from ADA Corporation
The best web source I have found for detailed information, statistics, ballistic charts, and more on all popular calibres of modern small arms ammunition. This is a Russian site, so Cyrillic fonts are recommended but not required. A great reference source for comparisons, charts and graphs. Includes both Russian and western ammunition used in modern Kalashnikov weapons.
Updated 23 JUN 01
Bulgarian ARSENAL Co. official factory website.
The official website of the military arms plant located in Kazanlak, Bulgaria, features highly detailed specifications and images for all type of production, including small arms based on Kalashnikov's designs with unique domestic modifications and improvements. A top resource site for AK enthusiasts.
CZ 2000 Official website
The Unofficial Kobra Page
Here is an excellent web site posted up by a friend and fellow AK collector, Royce, who has enjoyed using the Kobra sight and has done an outstanding job of illustrating the operation and procedures of adjusting these optics.
My Photopoint AK Section
My Photopoint location offers full resolution photos of optics, rifles, bayonets, and furniture
Pictorial instructions for adjusting the Kobra sight mounting throw lever
Updated 26 Mar 00
More great AKM laminated wood
An assortment of rare and uniquely specialized AKM and AK-74 accessories
Updated 04 Mar 00
APPLICATION GUIDE: Kalashnikov and Dragunov Optics mounting systems explained
Kalashnikov Photo Gallery: New photos of prototypical Bizon SMG designs!
Updated 10 Feb 00
Tulsky Oruzheiny Zavod JSC
Polish 5.45mm KbK Wz. 88
Link: Image of Russian AK-103/GP-30 combination
Tula Arms Plant, home of the AKS-74U "Krinkov," has an official web site that displays the weapons Tula is famous for producing. Click here, and check out the modern special purpose weapons produced at this famous Russian arms factory.
Updated 9 Feb 00
How do I zero the Kobra sight? Here's the details in plain English!
Kobra installation on the Bulgarian SLR-95
Update: 05 Feb 00
Newly updated Web Gear section, finally got some things done on this page, which is very important to me. Please check it out if you have any interest in the correct accessories that match each version of the AK-74 rifles.
Update: 29 Jan 00
NEW: Kalashnikov Research Tool!
HOT: AK's in Chechnya: View hundreds of action scenes from the latest AP and Reuters news photos, updated daily
Don't miss another day of great resource photos of uniforms, equipment, and small arms!
US representative for the famous Polish firearms producer and AK manufacturers of Radom, Zaclady Metalowe "Lucznik"
Visit the new Kobra Information Resource Center, and find out how to zero the active electronic sighting device
Novosibirsk manufactured daylight optics for the AK and SVD type rifles
Update: 25 Nov 99
NEW: On-line AK-10O series Military Manual
Link: Russian AK-102/104/105 short-barrel carbine on-line technical manual (Russian language)
Link: Chinese Small Arms gallery, including the new small caliber Bullpup Type 95 in 5.8mm
New photos of several versions of Russian laminated wood for the AKM, from different time periods
Update: 3 Oct 99
NEW: On-line AK-74 Military Manual
The AK Site has an on-line AK-74 manual featuring most of the assemblies of a fairly late model military AK-74 rifle in 5.45mm. It may take a while to load, but it is guaranteed to be of interest to all collectors
Link: Russian late model AK-74 on-line manual, on the AK Site
Link: Exploded view of a late model Russian AK-74 receiver and barrel assembly, from the on-line AK Site AK-74 manual
Update: 15 Sep 99
Novosibirsk manufactured daylight optics for the AK and SVD type rifles
Izhmash optics accessories for the AK series rifles
Update: 27 Aug 99
Polish 5.45mm KbK Wz. 88
Link: Image of Russian AK-103/GP-30 combination
This is an extremely interesting image of an AK-103 7,62mm Izhmash Kalashnikov that is currently on the Kalashnikov Site AK Gallery. This photo deserves a close examination, because of the unique features it displays, such as the new model night vision scope, new style muzzle brake, and the GP-30 modernized underbarrel grenade launcher. Did you post this, SLR? Very nice.