This Saiga M 7.62x39 caliber AK variant is an unconverted, modernized version of the Saiga carbines. It features a heavier receiver and barrel than the standard Saiga firearm. Each firearm is a masterpiece of precision from the hammer forged, chrome lined barrel to the polished walnut Monte Carlos style buttstock.
Features: Saiga M, Caliber 7.62x39 mm, barrel 20", 10-rd magazine, 300 m sight leaf, scope rail, and ships with one 10 round magazine, cleaning kit, cleaning rod, and oil bottle. Each buttstock has a rubber butt pad permanently attached.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 7.62x39 mm
- Total Length: 1092 mm (43 in.)
- Barrel Length: 508 mm (20 in.)
- Weight without Magazine: 3.9 kg (8.5 lbs.)
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IZ235 |
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1004314 |
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000000000194 |
The 5.45X39mm (5.45X39 Russian, Soviet, Kalashnikov) was introduced by the Soviet Army in 1974 along with the AK-74 as a replacement for the AK-47 and its 7.62X39mm cartridge. Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the rifle, essentially an update of his more famous AK-47, but did not design the cartridge. Although case length is the same 39mm, the 5.45X39 is not based on the7.62X39mm case; with a smaller base diameter and a .220-inch bullet it is much more similar to the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, but with a shorter and slightly fatter case. The 5.45X39mm uses a 54-grain bullet at 2950 fps, so is slightly less powerful than the NATO cartridge, but is loaded to higher pressure (55,000 psi versus 52,000). The Russian Army has since replaced the AK-74, but retained the 5.45X39mm cartridge. Its standard bullet is a three-part design with copper jacket, lead core, and a steel penetrating rod; case material is typically steel. —
Craig Boddington
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