In part 1 of this article, I wrote about the early development history of Finnish AKs, part 2 was dedicated to RK 60 and RK 62. In this article, I will talk about less-known Finnish AKs some of which became truly iconic in the most unexpected way. AK History @ TFB: [Read More…]
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern have announced the delivery of another initial batch of improved AK-12s. The AK-12 Model 2023 has a number of small but significant changes including the removal of the earlier AK-12’s two-round burst function, a new stock with [Read More…]
In Part 1 of this article, I wrote about the early development history of Finnish AKs and the m/58 prototype. In this article, I will delve into the history of the first mass-produced AK from Finland – Valmet RK 62. In recent years, I had a chance to visit [Read More…]
The small European country of Finland always had a great reputation when it comes to arms production. For collectors, Finnish-made Mosin-Nagants are some of the most desirable Mosin rifles, but there is another rifle design that the Finnish took to a whole other level. [Read More…]
In part 1 of this article, I talked about the history of Egyptian AKs, often called “Maadi” or “Misr”. In the second part of the article, I want to talk about the issues I experienced with Maadi AKs and the current developments related to [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day and above you see Indian Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) operators looking for concealment during a combat beach reconnaissance training event. A quick look and you almost think they’re using Pulse rifles from the future. At a second look, it [Read More…]
The US government has announced the transfer of enough small arms to equip a brigade to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The weapons originate from the thousands of weapons and millions of rounds of ammunition that have been seized in recent years from Iranian shipments to [Read More…]
If you’ve ever seen a cult classic movie “Red Dawn” (obviously I am talking about the 1984 version, not the 2012 remake), you probably remember that all Soviet soldiers were equipped with authentic Kalashnikov rifles. But the guns they were using were [Read More…]
In Part 1 of this article, I talked about the history of AK rifle production in East Germany, and Part 2 was dedicated to my personal experiences with East Germany AKs. In Part 3, I want to talk about less-known variants of DDR AKs and their destiny after the Berlin [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Proficiency with allied and enemy gear and firearms is something all pros train for, and that’s why these American soldiers are in Sodankyla, Finland, to learn how to use the 7.62mm RK62 assault rifle. Exercise Arctic Forge 23 is a U.S. Army [Read More…]
In Part 1 of the article, I talked about the origins of AK production in Hungary. Part 2 and Part 3 were dedicated to the most well-known Hungarian AK – AMD-65. In Part 4 I will talk about less-known Hungarian AKs. One of the least known is the variant created [Read More…]
Dive into the world of elite firearm craftsmanship with our latest project: constructing the Ultimate Urban AK, where cost is no object. Join us on an unparalleled journey with the masters at Rifle Dynamics in Las Vegas, as we meticulously select and assemble the finest components to build not just [Read More…]
In the world of modern rifles, there are countless options on the market. Whether it’s a bullpup, AR15, or other type of rifle, there’s a wide variety of options in the semi-auto rifle market. In the past, I’ve looked at the AKM platform and prefer the [Read More…]
Filmed against the backdrop of Enforce Tac 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, James Reeves engages with Zastava Serbia representatives to uncover the intricate details of the M21 BS. This short-barreled version of the iconic M21 rifle is engineered for superior performance in close combat and urban [Read More…]
In Part 1 of this article, I talked about the origins of Hungarian AKs. Part 2 is dedicated to AMD 65, its history, and the complaints Afghan police officers had after they were issued those guns. This article is about my own experiences with AMD 65. Apart from [Read More…]
In Part 1 of this article, I talked about the first Hungarian AKs, AK-55 and AKM-63. In this article, I want to talk about perhaps the most famous and controversial Hungarian AK – AMD-65. AMD-65 was developed by Hungarian engineer Karoly Zala. The first prototype [Read More…]
Over 30 countries produced AK rifles. And even if you’re an expert, sometimes the only way to tell them apart is to look at the markings on the receiver. But thankfully that is not the case with Hungarian AKs, most variants from that country look like nothing [Read More…]
There are many reasons why a certain image can be featured in TFB’s Photo Of The Day. First of all, cool builds involving AKs are not nearly as common as AR15s, and secondly, Bravo42 Photography really knows how to get the attention going. Riflescopes on AKs are not [Read More…]
The new AK Trigger from Timney is now available. This drop-in trigger has a 3.5-pound single-stage pull and fits a wide range of AK models. Let’s check it out. Timney @ TFB: Remington To Include Timney Triggers In All 700-series Rifles Timney Releases (Affordable) [Read More…]
Geissele is introducing an AK trigger! The new Geissele AK trigger bears similarities to their established SSA-E X model and boasts a cassette form factor that makes for easy installation. At present, the product remains unnamed and without a listed price, but the company anticipates its release [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics showcased two new additions to their product lineup at SHOT Show 2024, specifically a trigger designed for AK rifles and the El Corto short barreled rifle. The new Geissele AK trigger bears similarities to their established SSA-E X model and boasts a [Read More…]
American firearms enthusiasts are soon to be treated to a new entry to the AK market from Blitzkrieg Firearms. At SHOT Show 2024, the company announced the release of an all-new milled receiver AK, taking its rifle lineup one notch up. Manufactured in Turkey and [Read More…]
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News of significant interest for firearm enthusiasts reverberates as the Zastava M70 Underfolder, the latest addition to Zastava‘s esteemed line, is now available for purchase in the United States. Based on a semi-automatic AK-47 pattern action, this [Read More…]
The Zastava M72 is coming to the US! The M72 an LMG developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms in Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia). It is a variant of the Kalashnikov and is similar in many aspects to the Soviet/Russian RPK. The Zastava M72 operates using the same gas-operated, rotating bolt action as [Read More…]
In part one of this series, I wrote about the history of DDR AKs which by many are regarded as the best in the world. In this part of the article, I will describe some experiences I had when I repaired those guns in Iraq and Afghanistan. Primarily I had to deal with [Read More…]
AK rifle is often thought of as something crude and easy to produce with shabby craftsmanship performed by slave laborers in dystopian socialist factories. So many times I heard: “Oh, what do you expect, it is an AK”. That is why it is ever more [Read More…]
Kalashnikov Concern and Tula Cartridge Plant have developed a new intermediate cartridge called 6.02×41 and two rifles chambered in it – Mini SVCh and AK-22. The 6.02×41 is designed to replace both the 7.62×39 and 5.45×39 cartridges in the [Read More…]
A new dawn, new possibilities and another Photo Of The Day. Today we have an AKS-74U with a three-color beach frog skin triangle pouch from Rifle Dynamics. I really love the look of the AKS-74U, and its fascinating history rooted in the Soviet Union’s military [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV James Reeves interviews Mr. Stanislav Strizic, an engineer for CZ and a member of the design and testing team for the original CZ-75. Mr. Strizic designed a competition version of the Vz. 58 which was never commercially released, thus, only two prototypes exist. The Vz. 58, [Read More…]
There is finally a good way to freshen up a tired Galil magazine. Wolff Gunsprings is now selling replacement Galil magazine springs for both the standard 35-round and extended 50-round models. These new springs also add 5% more power than standard springs for reliable [Read More…]
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