How does the AEK 971 work?
BARS works by shifting mass toward the muzzle of the rifle as the bolt and bolt carrier recoil rearward by way of a counter-weight that negates the impulse of the gas piston and bolt carrier, resulting in more controllable automatic fire.
Can you get an AK 107?
Izhmash will debut the long anticipated Saiga MK-107 at the IWA show in Germany tomorrow. This gun is the first ever civilian-legal variant of the AK-107 / AK-108 with its famous balanced recoil system.
Does the Russian military use the AK 107?
This rifle could have replaced the AK-12 used by the Russian army. Today, it merely sits collecting dust somewhere in the Kalashnikov Concern’s vaults.
What does AK stand for in a rifle?
It features a “balanced” operating system, similar to that used in the AEK-971. In this case, the designation AK does not indicate Avtomat Kalashnikova but Alexandrov/Kalashnikov. The revised designation indicates the incorporation of a new gas system, designed by Youriy Alexandrov, for Kalashnikov -pattern rifles.
What’s the difference between the AK 107 and the AL 7?
The new rifle differs only slightly from the original AL-7. The AK-107 receiver is not fluted and a three-round burst feature has been added. There is otherwise little difference between it and the AL-7 prototypes.
What was the purpose of the Balanced Action?
The so-called “Balanced action” saw the light following several attempts to decrease recoil of rapid-firing weapons, in which rearward and forward movement parts such as bolt group created additional forces that tend to disrupt aiming efforts.
What causes a AK to recoil back and forth?
The concept is straightforward and easy to understand. In an AK, when a massive bolt carrier moves back and hits the rear trunnion (back of the receiver), it creates a lot of instability and causes the weapon to move (recoil). If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.