ATI GSG Kalashnikov .22 AK-47
The American Tactical Imports / German Sport Guns Kalashnikov has finally arrived. The Kalashnikov, endorsed by General Kalashnikov himself, is a AK-47 patterned rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
An American model holding a German made copy of the iconic Soviet rifle … oh the irony 
Two models are available, synthetic or wood, with either with 10 or 24 round magazine. They have an overall length of 34.5″ (an inch longer than the original wood stocked Russian AK-47) and a barrel length of 16.5″. Click to expand the photos:
Synthetic model.
Wooden model 24 round magazine.
Wooden model 10 round magazine.
It was rumored that the wooden stock would be wood-looking plastic, but it is real, and looks really nice. The gas system is defiantly fake, it is a blowback operated rifle that requires high velocity .22 ammunition to cycle. You can see in the above photo that the 10 round magazine has the same AK-like size as the 24 round magazine, which is a nice touch. It appears to be compatible with the AK side mount for optics.
The MSRP is $549 for the synthetic model and $569 for the wood. I think this will be very popular rifle.
I would save a few dollars and get a WASR-22.
The last AK style rifle I bought only cost a bit over $500 a year ago…why would I spend that much for a plinker version? If I’m going to buy an AK clone, it’s going to be in a *real* caliber
Hell if you want a plinker, just get one chambered in 5.45×39. Last I checked I can get a surplus crate of 2160rnds for $300.
“The MSRP is $549 for the synthetic model and $569 for the wood. I think this will be very popular rifle.”
Except in Kaliforniastan, because AK’s can shoot down military satellites their mere presence makes San Fran Nan cry.
What is up with the crappy magazine capacity of all .22lr firearms? You should be able to get 50 rounds into a magazine of this size, not a measly 24.
Are .22lr difficult to double stack or what is the problem?
The model on the poster should get some firearms safety training. Having her finger on the trigger reflects badly on the company.
And why the hell would you make a rifle like this that requires high velocity ammunition? Sort of defeats the purpose a bit does it not?
The person cradling the gun in the ad…
Is that a dude in drag?
I think that’s a dude in drag.
“I think that’s a dude in drag.”
I think the Internet term for a transvestite is “trap”.
James
Its still only 20 bucks for 500rds of .22lr. 1/3 the cost of that 5.45×39, and not corrosive. I want one. 24rds? No problem. I use 20rd mags in my Yugo Underfolder.
R.A.W., to bad you’ll never find out…
I don’t think you can get easily 50 round mags without bringing the ATF hammer down on you.
Example: FN PS90, 10 round and 30 round mag for 5.7×28mm, that should be able to hold 50.
Valhalla, I don’t know of any such restricitons. True, my knowledge of import laws is limited. however, I have seen 50 round magazines for the PS90.
I understand that 22lr doesn’t stagger well because of its rim, but I just can’t understand why they couldn’t make the magazine 30 rounds or at least 25 rounds.
Gun companies must remember that any 22 plinker released in the US will inevitably be compared to the venerable Ruger 10/22. I considered buying a GSG-5 until I realized that I could build a tacticool 10/22 for less money. Magazines for the 10/22 are also much more common.
For the record, both factory and ProMag “22 round” magazines for my GSG5 (MP5 clone chambered in .22LRHV produced by the same company as this AK replica) hold up to 24 rounds. I don’t know if it is a design flaw or what, but they do. When filled to capacity with 24 rounds they feed and cycle perfectly.
I just ordered me one with wooden furniture. I like GSG.
i buildt an .22 AK myself
cost: equivalent to about 350$ in NOK
(im from norway)
Received mine today had a long mag but restricted to 4 rounds, go figure.
I was able to modify and shorten mag to make a nice 8 round mag, could have gotten 10 maybe but that was where it ended up after going through band saw.
I like AK bur hate sights, old eyes are do not work well with this sight, similar problem with Colt and S&W but not quite as tough.
Shot well at 25 yds with chead HV Winchester.
Tim O
Got my wood version on sale for a cool $380 bucks with the 24 rd mag. I like it a lot….but the price didnt hurt either.