Specifications
Assault rifle
3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
7.62x39mm
300-400 m (328-437 yd)
600 rounds per minute
1959
Mikhail Kalashnikov
Various factories in Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries
Over 10 million
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
1959-present
715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Steel core 123 grain with copper wash, military surplus, also in 5.45x39mm variant
30-round detachable box magazine
The AKM is the modernised version of the iconic AK-47, retaining the legendary reliability while reducing weight and improving production efficiency.
Famous for functioning flawlessly even in the harshest environments, the AKM delivers substantial stopping power with its 7.62x39mm round. The distinctive curved magazine and recognisable silhouette make this one of the most famous firearms in history.
Experience a piece of military history and feel the solid recoil of this battle-proven rifle that has served in conflicts worldwide for decades.