AVTOMAT KALASHNIKOVA MODERNISROVANNIY
(Kalashnikov's modernised automatic rifle)
Improved version and a replacement for
AK-
47 manufactured from 1960s onwards.
The most often used assault rifle on the planet. Despite
AK-
47's false legendary status (mostly spread by western movies and video games) the AKM is way more prevalent.
AKM's most distinctive feature is a receiver made from stamped metal with milled front and rear trunnions (attachment points for the barrel and stock). It greatly cuts production time and material cost when compared to
AK-
47 while remaining just as reliable. Stamped receiver is also much lighter.
AKM further improves ergonomics by introducing a stock in-line with the barrel and a
new wider handguard for easier grip. This feature together with a climb reducer device on the end of the barrel and a slightly lower
fire rate makes the rifle much more comfortable to use than the
AK-
47.