What does AKS-74U stand for?
The S in AKS-74U stands for Skladnoy (складной) which means ‘folding’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U’s folding buttstock. The U in AKS-74U stands for Ukorochenniy (укороченный) which means ‘shortened’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U being a shortened AK-74 and that carbines are usually shortened rifles.
Who uses AKS-74U?
In 1989 Soviet military transferred most of its AKS-74U rifles to law enforcement forces. Though the AKS-74U is still used in limited numbers by the Russian military, by pilots, vehicle and artillery crews. This weapon is widely used by the Russian law enforcement forces.
When was the AKS-74U invented?
1974
The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года or “Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974”) is an assault rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1974.
Is the AKS-74U a pistol?
The AKSU-74 represents a submachine gun derivative of the full-sized AKS assault rifle. Both feed the 5.45×39. The AKSU-74 sports a foldable butt-stock (side-folding) and feeds from a 30-round, curved detachable plastic box magazine.
What is a Draco gun?
The Draco is a semi-automatic pistol made by Romanian manufacturer Cugir and imported to the States by firearm manufacturer Century Arms, which began producing the gun itself in 2017. A gun of limited accuracy, it is not a range or hunting weapon; instead it is designed for close-quarters use.
Is the ak74u legal?
Yes, but they are semi-automatic variants.
What pistol does Spetsnaz use?
9mm GSh-18
For a sidearm, Spetsnaz operators generally carry the 9mm GSh-18. It’s made for close combat, has an 18 round magazine and bullets that can pierce body armor.
The AKS-74U (Russian: Автомат Калашникова Складной образца 1974 года Укороченный, Automatic Kalashnikov Folding model 1974 Shortened) is a Soviet carbine, developed in the late 1970s.
Why is the AK-74u called a Krinkov?
In the United States, the AKS-74U is called a “Krinkov”. The origin of this term is uncertain. A hypothesis was circulating that the name came from the mujahideen who supposedly had captured a high-ranking Soviet officer armed with an AKS-74U, and that they had named it after him.
What is the AK-74?
The AK-74 was designed by А. D. Kryakushin’s group under the design supervision of Mikhail Kalashnikov and is an adaptation of the 7.62×39mm AKM assault rifle and features several important design improvements. These improvements were primarily the result of converting the rifle to the intermediate-calibre high velocity 5.45×39mm cartridge.
How much lighter is the AKS-74U than the XM177?
The AKS-74U is approximately 3 oz (85 g) lighter than the NATO equivalent XM177, and 10.2 in (260 mm) shorter with the stock folded.