Russia Insider – by Simon North
The most famous of all Russian weapons manufacturers, Kalashnikov, showcases for Russian TV the latest innovations to the classic assault rifle design Mikhail Kalashnikov first created over a half century ago.
The mainstay of the company’s line, the AK-74 chambered in 5.45x39mm and the primary small arm of the Russian armed forces, has been modernized with picatinny rails, new thermal optics, a telescoping stock, and all the other tactical accouterments now standard with top military and police forces.
But the company’s new rifle, the AK-12 represents a new leap forward in the design, drastically reducing recoil and muzzle flip, and improving ergonomics.
The firm is also developing technology for remotely-operated weapons, patrol boats, and drones. And Kalashnikov aims to completely modernize its production process to be able to produce even more weapons for export.
More about the innovations at Kalashnikov in this special report:
http://russia-insider.com/en/politics/kalashnikov-novelties-new-epoch-russian-weaponry/ri15960
All those fancy americanized upgrades and they still get it wrong…. The ak47 ak74 and all other variants have always had one main flaw……no straight pull mag. This is what makes the ar15 1000 times better for women and children, as well as new shooters. The ak variant is a great battle weapon…..but has no place in a modern “spartan” type community.
Hmm don’t understand the issue you describe. My kids and wife have zero issue with AK mags.
Right now The russian government needs to do what switzerland does. Send there men home with their service rifle. Offer them also for sale to the general public along with 1000 rounds of ammo and set up ranges for folks to practice.
All Russian women would be issued a Makarov pistol for which they can carry openly or conceited where ever they want including public building.
Russians before the Khazars took over could carry a rifle or pistol anywhere. So it should be again.
Come on Russian Federation Congress and President Putin. Get with the program and arm up your people to the teeth. There’s a reason why no one invades Switzerland.
Watch starting at the 2:00 mark.
The lack of recoil is impressive.