Kalashnikov AK-19

Assault Rifle [ 2021 ]

The AK-19 continues the tried-and-true Kalashnikov form-and-function while introducing support for the Western 5.56x45mm intermediate rifle cartridge.

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The "AK-19" is marketed under the qualities of the proven (and classic) Kalashnikov AK-47/AK-74 gas-operated assault rifle while chambered in the ubiquitous 5.56x45mm NATO intermediate rifle cartridge. The design brings about all-modern elements including a fully-adjustable, folding shoulder stock, weight-savings through increase of polymer in its construction, an ergonomic grip, and new muzzle device. The rifle maintains the AK-47's general arrangement including its over-barrel gas cylinder and curved detachable box magazine and seeks to secure customers use to the Soviet-style of firearm while accepting the Western style of cartridge.

The weapon system weighs a manageable 3.6 kilograms and is sighted out, in its basic form, to 800 meters. Rate-of-fire reaches 700 rounds-per-minute and overall length is 935mm with the stock fully extended, 690mm otherwise. The barrel assembly is 415mm long, is capped by a slotted flash hider, and can accept a suppressor for clandestine operations. The Magazine holds 30 ready-to-fire cartridges in 5.56mm chambering.

The charging handle, fire selector, and ejection port are all set to the right side of the frame. Magazines are inserted ahead of the trigger group / pistol grip with the magazine release catch located inbetween. The top of the frame, as well as the sides and bottom of the handguard, are ribbed for the mounting of a broad range of tactical devices including telescopic sights, aimers, lasers, flashlights, and grips.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Service Year

2021

Origin

Russia

Classification

Assault Rifle

Kalashnikov (Rosoboronexport) - Russia

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Russia

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✓ Automatic Function
Features a mechanical function to automate the firing action.

✓ Assault Rifle
Modern class of long gun featuring select-fire properties, automatic internal function, and magazine feeding.

✓ Special Forces
Qualities of this weapon have shown its value to Special Forces elements requiring a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special assignments.

✓ Silenced
This weapon is either inherently silent/suppressed or can be made so through special assembly added at the muzzle, specialized subsonic ammunition or a combination of both.

SILENCED FUNCTION

Supports silenced / suppressed actions - by way of silencer, suppressor, or subsonic ammunition - for clandestine operations.

SEMI-AUTO FIRE

Internal action allows release of single round per trigger pull, actuating a semi-automatic loading mechanism for successive shots.

FULL-AUTO FIRE

Internal action allows release of multiple rounds with a trigger pull in quick succession.

REPEAT-FIRE CAPABLE

An automatic, or pseudo-automatic, function is built into the system, allowing for repeat firing to be achieved.

SCOPE-CAPABLE / SIGHTING ASSIST

Supports mounting of optics (scopes) to aid in accuracy for ranged fire.

IRON SIGHTS

Supports 'iron sights' allowing for inherent accuracy in ranged fire.

CUSTOMIZEABLE

Design allows for user adjustability of certain components for customization.

ADAPTABLE

Design offers mounting points for external, after-market hardware including laser aimers, flashlights, scopes, and grips.

Overall Length

935 mm
36.81 in

Barrel Length

415 mm
16.34 in

Empty Wgt

7.94 lb
3.60 kg

Sights

Iron Front and Rear; Supported Optics.

Action

Gas-Operated; Selective-Fire.

Gas-Operated
Gas-operated system is featured, typically involving a gas cylinder and rear-driven piston directing energy to the bolt component.

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Caliber(s)*

5.56x45mm NATO

Sample Visuals**

Graphical image of a 5.56mm intermediate rifle cartridge

Rounds / Feed

30-round detachable box magazine.

*May not represent an exhuastive list; calibers are model-specific dependent, always consult official manufacturer sources.
**Graphics not to actual size; not all cartridges may be represented visually; graphics intended for general reference only.

Max Eff.Range

2,625 ft
(800 m | 875 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

700
rds/min

AK-19 - Base Series Designation.

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