AK-74 - Wikipedia
WEBThe AKS-74UB ("B"—Russian: бесшумный; Besshumniy or "silent") is a sound-suppressed variant of the AKS-74U adapted for use with the PBS-4 suppressor (used in combination with subsonic 5.45×39mm Russian ammunition).
What is a Krinkov?: A Guide to the AKS-74U - Pew Pew Tactical
WEBDec 24, 2021 · At its heart, the Krinkov is an AKS-74U — a Russian assault rifle that came to be in 1979.
AKS-74U: A shortened version of AK-47 – Spec Ops Magazine
WEBAug 10, 2022 · The AKS-74U is a specialized shortened version of the world’s most famous assault rifle. When the Soviets adopted the Kalashnikov 7.62 mm rifle, they abandoned their submachine guns, but in later years realized that they had been too hasty and needed a more compact weapon for occupants of vehicles.
Experimentation, use, and variants of the Russian AKS74U - The …
WEBFeb 12, 2016 · To start things off, the development of the AKS74U almost ran concurrent with development of the AK74 service rifle, and the concept for an extremely compact submachine gun firing an intermediate cartridge was actually put into place before the 5.45x39mm round ever came into the picture.
“Krinkov”: The Soviet AKS74U - Small Arms Review
WEBBy Miles Vining. The compact Soviet AKS74U is one of the more fascinating and successful developments of the Kalashnikov platform. Conceived for one usage, but actually …
Kalashnikov AKS-74U - Weaponsystems.net
WEBThe AKS-74U is a select fire rifle with a cyclic rate of fire of 650 to 735 rpm. Although the sights have a range adjustment to 500 meters, the practical range is about 200 meters. The AKS-74U works well, but is not as reliable in adverse conditions as …
AK-74: The successor of the legendary AK-47 assault rifle
WEBThe AK-74 replaced the AK-47 in Soviet service and was adopted by other Warsaw Pact members. AK-74 and AKS-74U (Photo: XY) Today, the rifle is used by most countries of …
The Littlest AK - RifleShooter
WEBSep 23, 2010 · The AKS-74U is the work of Russia's most famous weapons designer, Mikhail Kalashnikov. As its name implies (U stands for ukorochennyj or "shortened") it's a short-barreled variant of the folding-stock AKS-74 assault rifle issued to airborne troops.
Kalashnikov AKS-74U Carbine - Firearms News
WEBThe AKS-74U was developed to fill a Soviet Army need for an ultra compact weapon. While the addition of side folding stock to the standard AK-74 reduced the weapon's overall …
The AKS-74U Krinkov Short Barrel AK History & Review
WEBAug 8, 2016 · The AKS-74U Krinkov Short Barrel AK History & Review. by Steve Johnson. Published: August 8th, 2016. In this video Miles (who is currently on a 2 month hike in Wisconsin) discuss the history of the famous Kalashnikov AKS-74U. The “Krink” was developed and adopted by the Spetsnaz in the 1970s.