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2021-08-25 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

AK-12 to become basic rifle for Russian troops

[TASS] The AK-12 assault rifle developed by the Kalashnikov firearms manufacturer (part of the state tech corporation Rostec) will become the basic weapon for Russian troops in the coming years, the Kalashnikov press office told TASS at the Army 2021 international military-technical forum on Tuesday.

"The AK-12 has served as a replacement for the AK-74 since 2018 and will become the basic gun of the Russian Armed Forces in the next few years," the press office said.

The Kalashnikov gunmaker has launched production of upgraded AK-12 automatic weapons, it said.

"The AK-12’s final design, shaped following its operational evaluation by troops, was featured at the Army 2020 forum. Now the Kalashnikov is producing this AK model already taking into account all improvements," the press office informed.

The AK-12 has been upgraded to get the capability to use round-the-clock sights, it said.
AKA Tritium sights which are useful for night and all weather use, and which do not require batteries.
"The AK-12 provides for its 24/7 employment and is distinguished by good ergonomics and accuracy. Its design has been fully tested and the customer confirms this. The assault rifle is set to become the basic weapon of the Russian soldier for decades to come. The experience of its operation in the troops confirms that the assigned task has been accomplished in full," the Kalashnikov press office said.
Same cartridge, same rate of fire. The only change is the claim as to its accuracy.
The Kalashnikov Group, the creator of the world-renowned AK-47 assault rifle, signed a contract with Russia’s Defense Ministry at the Army 2021 international military-technical forum earlier on Tuesday on the delivery of AK-12 automatic weapons to the Russian troops.
Rostec still will make a 7.62x39mm version for special forces, and others.

Posted by badanov 2021-08-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top

#1 guess some general can sell off the old shit now

Posted by Chris 2021-08-25 00:59|| 2021-08-25 00:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Won't be selling them in the US, for now...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 08:01|| 2021-08-25 08:01|| Front Page Top

#3 Hornady had a brass cartridge for the 5.45x39mm about 18 months ago, before they were discontinued. The anti-Russian ban sucks for sure, (I use Silver Bear 60 grain in my AK-74) but I am confident that the Russians will move production to another east European country (Prvi Partizan comes to mind) so production and prices will return to normal.

At least, that's the plan.

As for seeing this rifle in America, recall it's just another AK-74 with an improved barrel, improved sights, and dedicated rails. It uses the same cartridge the Russian Army uses (7N6 (53 grain slug)). My best guess is that someone in America will come up with an after market Tritium sight for the AK family.

Again, that's the plan.

Posted by badanov 2021-08-25 08:55|| 2021-08-25 08:55|| Front Page Top

#4 World is divided into people who gotta have a combloc gun and all the rest of us. I respect everyone's choices. I'm happy to struggle with keeping my 6.8 SPC AR fed.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 09:02|| 2021-08-25 09:02|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm happy to struggle with keeping my 6.8 SPC AR fed.

Helluva fine rifle.

Posted by badanov 2021-08-25 09:23|| 2021-08-25 09:23|| Front Page Top

#6 If the SHTF, the 6.8 goes in the ground. If the right prevails, I'll dig it up. If not, I'll be dead.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 09:34|| 2021-08-25 09:34|| Front Page Top

#7 What I really need to add is a scout rifle in 7.62. I'm on the hunt for one...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 09:37|| 2021-08-25 09:37|| Front Page Top

#8 Helluva fine rifle.

Gotta ask, badanov, are you channeling Rick James there?

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 10:45|| 2021-08-25 10:45|| Front Page Top

#9 Got a buddy that bought a Czech bolt action in 7.62x39.

Good out to 200m Trigger needed work however.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-08-25 10:52|| 2021-08-25 10:52|| Front Page Top

#10 6.8mm SPC tested in Iraq by contractors:

Posted by badanov 2021-08-25 11:02|| 2021-08-25 11:02|| Front Page Top

#11 Mine's a 24" barrel tactical. Perfect for what the guy in the vid was doing. Hell on hogs from a blind. Crazy cartridge, based on obsolete .30 Remington case. It's never let me down.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 11:40|| 2021-08-25 11:40|| Front Page Top

#12 CZ would always be high on my list, Besoeker.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 11:43|| 2021-08-25 11:43|| Front Page Top

#13 Also in the hunt...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 11:44|| 2021-08-25 11:44|| Front Page Top

#14 Should have also said, my 6.8 is based on a DPMS lower and a Model 1 Sales upper...

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-08-25 11:48|| 2021-08-25 11:48|| Front Page Top

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