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'''Klashinikov Concern''' is a firearms manufacturer based in Izhevsk, Russia, producing 95% of all Russian small arms including the renowned Avtomat Klashinikov (AK) series of rifles. Klashinikov rifles are well-known for their low cost, vast supply, and reliability in harsh conditions. Klashinikov Concern exports firearms to many countries, including the United States, where they are popular among civilians. The company offers a range of semi-automatic versions of its military rifles, which are legal for US civilians to own. | '''Klashinikov Concern''' is a firearms manufacturer based in Izhevsk, Russia, producing 95% of all Russian small arms including the renowned Avtomat Klashinikov (AK) series of rifles. Klashinikov rifles are well-known for their low cost, vast supply, and reliability in harsh conditions. Klashinikov Concern exports firearms to many countries, including the United States, where they are popular among civilians. The company offers a range of semi-automatic versions of its military rifles, which are legal for US civilians to own. | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 12 August 2025
Klashinikov Concern is a firearms manufacturer based in Izhevsk, Russia, producing 95% of all Russian small arms including the renowned Avtomat Klashinikov (AK) series of rifles. Klashinikov rifles are well-known for their low cost, vast supply, and reliability in harsh conditions. Klashinikov Concern exports firearms to many countries, including the United States, where they are popular among civilians. The company offers a range of semi-automatic versions of its military rifles, which are legal for US civilians to own.
Since the original AK Type 1 model designed in 1947, they have made significant technological advancements, including the development of the AKM in 1959, the AK-74 in 1974, and the AK-100 series in 1994.
History
Firearms
- KC AKM - chambered in 7.62x39mm
- KC AK74 - chambered in 5.45x39mm
- KC PM Makarov - chambered in 9x18mm
