AMERICAN-MADE AK-47s: Made in the USA

Small Arms Review Editorial Staff

CENTURY ARMS 

VSKA 

The VSKA is 100% American-made and is re-engineered with critical components using machined S7 tool steel (used in jackhammer tips). The front trunnion and bolt are machined from a billet, a chrome-moly 4150 barrel and an RAK-1 Enhanced Trigger Group for an impressive trigger pull have made this rifle a mainstay for LE and military worldwide.  centuryarms.com 

CENTURY ARMS 

C39V2 

The C39V2, milled from 4140 ordnance steel, is the premier American-made, milled AK rifle available. Compatible with AKM features and aftermarket components, chrome-moly 4150 nitride-treated barrel featuring a 1:10 twist, RAK-1 Enhanced Trigger Group, this rifle has become the go-to firearm for LE and military forces worldwide. centuryarms.com 

KALASHNIKOV USA 

Komrad

The Komrad is a U.S.-manufactured 12GA semiautomatic, tactical, short-barreled firearm. The Komrad is designed to accept 2.75- inch and 3-inch shells and includes two 5-round magazines. Includes a pistol brace; adjustable pistol grip; tri-rail forend; vertical forward grip; standard side-mounted optics rail; and a threaded muzzle nut. kalashnikov-usa.com/product/komrad 

IMPERIAL ARMS 

Classic AKM & WARDOG 

Imperial Arms specializes in boutique AK-style rifles. They offer everything from the standard classic AK to modern tactical models. Imperial Arms uses quality ex-military parts and U.S. products to complete an AK that is “Fit for a King.” Every gun is hand-fitted and checked for perfectly formed rivets, tight head spacing, laser straight sights and butter smooth actions. The two most popular items are the Imperial Classic AKM and the Imperial WARDOG.  imperialarmsllc.com 

RILEY DEFENSE, INC. 

RAK-47-C-L Rifle 

Riley Defense, Inc. offers its laminate version of the American-made classical AK-47 rifle (7.62x39mm), measuring 35.25 inches in overall length. The semiautomatic RAK-47-C-L’s buttstock, upper and lower handguards are all laminate wood, and the grip is made in plastic Bakelite. The rifle also features a forged trunnion and a fully heat-treated, MIL-SPEC stamped receiver.  rileydefense.com 

RILEY DEFENSE, INC. 

RAK-47-Pistol 

This is our semiautomatic, closed-bolt action pistol version of the American-made AK-47 (7.62x39mm), measuring 21 inches in overall length. The RAK-47-Pistol features gas block/front sight combo; forged trunnion; a fully heat-treated, MIL-SPEC stamped receiver; modular rear trunnion; and MIL-SPEC upper and lower handguards with heat shield and pistol grip.  rileydefense.com 

KALASHNIKOV USA 

KR-9 

The KR-9 is a U.S.-manufactured 9mm semiautomatic AK-style rifle. It has a 16.25-inch barrel and accepts 30-round, double-stack Kalashnikov USA™ magazines. The rifle includes a skeletonized-style metal side folding stock, hinged top cover with attached Picatinny rail and a ½in-28 threaded flash suppressor. kalashnikov-usa.com/product/kr-9 

CHILDERS GUNS 

AK Blanks/ AKM-47, AKM-74 

Updated blanks are heat-treated to 40 HRC and CNC-machined for accuracy, now with center supports installed, rails welded, all trimming complete, everything but the fire control group holes machined. Blanks still come with the same multitude of customization options for stock cuts, markings, notches and engraving of all types.  childersguns.com 

CHILDERS GUNS 

PSL Receivers and Blanks 

U.S.-made receivers or 80% blanks are heat-treated to 40 HRC and are CNC-machined for accuracy, with customization such as custom serial numbers, curved or square-back stock cuts and an optional optics rail. childersguns.com 

RIFLE DYNAMICS 

RD704 Pistol 

The RD704 Pistol comes standard with an 11.5-inch U.S.- made nitrided barrel with a 1/10 twist. The button nitrided barrel offers a good balance of accuracy, corrosion resistance and life. For those with a higher firing schedule, there is an option to upgrade to a cold hammer-forged barrel. The standard muzzle device is the RD FSC flash comp, which offers both flash and muzzle rise compensation. Standard furniture includes a black polymer handguard with heat shield, Tango Down pistol grip and SBA3 arm brace.  rifledynamics.com