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AK47 / AK74

just-shootjust-shoot Member Posts: 233 ✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I'm very familiar w/ AK47. How does an AK74 differ. Thanks
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  • gruntledgruntled Member Posts: 8,218 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    There may be other differences but the most important is caliber. The AK74 takes a round that is roughly similar to our .223 round.
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  • PathfinderPathfinder Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The AK-74 is nearly identical but is chambered for the 5.45 x 39 Russian cartridge. The SAR-2 (AK-74) has noticeably less recoil than the 7.62 model and is a bit lighter with a full mag. Takedown is identical. My SAR-2 seems to be slightly more accurate than other AK models I have, probably due to the faster muzzle velocity of the 5.45 round. It's a nice addition to any AK collection.
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