Krink, Krinkov, Kalashnikov: The Story of an Icon

The AKS74U is perhaps one of the more interesting Kalashnikov variants that has spawned a following all over the world due to its compact size and effects as a status symbol in the United States, Middle East, and Central Asia. The name itself is one such example of that following that continues today. Coming from Pashtu origins in the midst of the Soviet-Afghan War, Krinkov has been turned into Krink in the US context and is still just as popular as ever.

In this episode, we go over some of that history from the very beginning when the Soviet Army needed a compact weapon system for soldiers whose primary specialty needed something more compact than an AK74. Today it is revered as a status symbol by good guys and bad guys alike.

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