Radom Model 96 Beryl in .22 LR
Radom is now making a .22 LR version of their Model 96 Beryl assault rifle. It is a very solid AK-style rifle, unlike some of the cheaper plastic .22 AK-47 clones. Visually the only thing that identifies it as being a .22 LR model is the charging handle.
I know Radom would like to export this gun and others to the US market, but it depends whether or not the BATFE will let them (which they probably won’t). The alternative would be for them to export parts kits to a domestic manufacturer.
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My take on this was that as the AK74 is a direct derivative of the AKM that any subsequent 5.45x39 variant would then, in turn, be a derivative of the AK74! (I am being pedantic I know!) :)
And as much as I hate to quote Wikipedia - it wz.88 entry does say '...These early prototypes, initially designated wz. 1981, were modeled on the Soviet 5.45mm AK-74 assault rifle...'
This is a bit confusing then (I am definitely not setting my self up as an expert - just wondering why there is differing views on this point).
any idea about pricing and availability?