Is the AK-74 a good rifle?

Is the AK-74 a good rifle?

Advantages of the AK-74 The lighter and smaller 5.45 cartridge tends to yaw and fragment when it hits the body, whereas the 7.62 variant punches straight holes. Beyond that, the AK-74 increases the effective range of a soldier to 500 meters. The lighter cartridge also means lighter recoil.

Is the AK-47 better than the AK-74?

The 5.45x39mm cartridge of the AK-74 makes it a more accurate and reliable rifle compared to the AK-47, which uses a 7.62x39mm cartridge.

How much is a PSA AK-74?

MSRP is said to be $799. We took a look at the PSA AK-74, which was around last year, too and we hope to see one later in the year. Chambered in 5.45 X 39, this is another classic design, but we think the reason for the delay may be that PSA wants to ensure there is a steady supply of ammunition.

Which is better AK-74 or m4?

Compared with the AK-47, the AK-74 has a better effective range, firing accuracy, and reliability. The two weapons share about 50 percent of their parts. Why the Department of Defense (DoD) didn’t develop an effective rifle to replace the incredible workhorse that was the M-14 escapes me.

Are PSA AK-47 any good?

The PSAK is one of the best American-made AKs that has passed reliability tests from us and the AK Operators Union. There’s tons of furniture options and it also comes with an optics rail for further customization. And the price gives it a great bang-for-the-buck value.

Do Navy Seals use aks?

The practice of taking enemy weapons from the battlefield as trophies was hardly new in the 1960s. But captured weapons—especially AK variants—quickly became important parts of U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S. Navy SEAL Teams’ combat arsenals.

Are AKS more reliable than M4?

The M4 is inherently much more accurate than the AK-47,” he told FoxNews.com. Tamilio explained that there are far more factors at play in determining the lethality of a weapon than mere caliber.