Sunday, December 2, 2012

A New Kalashnikov Rifle From Russia

AK-12 assault rifle. © Photo cortesy of Izhmash

New Kalashnikov Initial Testing ‘Complete’ -- RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, November 30 (RIA Novosti) - The latest version of Russia's world-famous Kalashnikov assault rifle, the AK-12, has completed a set of preliminary tests, the weapons-making agency responsible for trials of the new gun said on Friday.

Last week, Dmitry Semizorov, head of the Tochmash state arms firm based near Moscow, said the AK-12 “has shown up a range of problems” and “a series of flaws.” He declined to elaborate on what the defects were, saying this was "the developer's confidential information."

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Update: Russia produces new Kalashnikov rifle -- Voice of Russia

My Comment: Here is a small confession. When I am visiting relatives in Russia .... yup .... I do make a point of going (at least once) to the shooting range to "practice" on my marksmanship with this weapon. You Yanks can play with your M4 .... but I will always prefer the Kalashnikov.

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