Kalashnikov 5: Brand-New AK-12 Rifle Unveiled

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Kalashnikov have unveiled the latest incarnation of their iconic assault rifle, the AK-47. The company says new generation firearm called the AK-12 combines reliability with precision, and can be used with one hand.

The factory which developed the new rifle decided to stick with the classic layout of the AK-47, even though it is a completely new weapon.

The Kalashnikov makers claim its has better range, increased fire dispersion, better ergonomics, usability and a potential for configuration changes.

The new weapon is as reliable as the AK-74, the Izmash factory CEO Maksim Kuzyuk says, but the dynamic characteristics differ significantly. It considerably increases the accuracy of shooting. The rifle is capable of firing in three modes: single shot, three shots and automatic fire mode.

Also, AK-12 is capable of using magazines of various types and capacity.

The basic feature of the new rifle is its modularity. It will serve as a basic platform for designing of over 20 modifications of small-arms weapons of various purpose and calibre.

AK-12’s composition allows operating it single-handedly, and can be converted for left or right handed use.
The rifle can accommodate night vision and Holo-sights, target indicator, or a light grenade launcher.

The AK-12 is undergoing firing tests in extreme conditions which should be completed by the end of the year. The Russian Ministry of Interior has already agreed to test the AK-12 in its special police units after official certification of the weapon.

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Major Sights said:
So, have they changed it enough to be considered NOT a variant?
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Nice dream - if a crappy 10+ year old Italian .22 that SORT OF looks like an AK is suddenly prohib, the odds of us ever getting an AK12 are about as good as a line of coke on Charlie Sheen's favorite mirror.

Those things are sweet, though!
 
7mmlefty said:
I guess dropping the ak 12 on the firing line is part of the breaking in ritual in Russia.lol...
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Given that the rifle shown right before they dropped it was an AR15 that appeared to be shown to the crowd having jammed, I think they are trying to show that the AK12 is a tougher weapon than the Vietnam era AR (triangle hand guard is why I say that) they had on the line with it.
 
ok in my undrestanding this AK12 is not built on an AK 47 platform. it loox like an AK but its not even close. CAN WE GET THEM IS SEMI's?
 
CobraGT said:
ohhhmmm, if not an AK47 variant, I'm all over one of those!!

I wonder how stable the rail over the receiver is?
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even if it's not a variant, it doesn't mean it can't be prohib. fingers crossed, but if they were ever going to slap restrictions by name and looks, this would be it
 
Anyone read Cryllic Russian?
In the 3rd still photo, there is what looks like AB and NP. Whats means?
 
RMXC51 said:
Nice dream - if a crappy 10+ year old Italian .22 that SORT OF looks like an AK is suddenly prohib, the odds of us ever getting an AK12 are about as good as a line of coke on Charlie Sheen's favorite mirror.

Those things are sweet, though!
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The thing that you're leaving out is that the Armi Jager AP-80 is mechanically identical to the MAK-22, which is a named variant of the AK-47.
 
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