AK 47’s are gas-operated assault rifles that were first developed in the Soviet Union and originated from the Kalashnikov rifle, otherwise known as the AK family. The design work of this particular gun began in 1945 and was presented one year later for official military trials, and a fixed-stock version of the AK 47 was introduced into active service within the Soviet Army in 1948.
Over the years, the AK 47 has undergone several design changes that surpassed its earlier designs. The current models require the operator of the gun to insert a loaded magazine into the gun and then pull back and release the charging handle before pulling the trigger. It is a fully automatic gun; therefore, the rifle will continue to shoot rounds until the magazine has been emptied. Unlike a semi-automatic rifle that will only allow the one shot to go out when the trigger is pulled.
The gas block of an AK 47 has a cleaning rod capture or a sling loop, and the ports will help alleviate any gas pressure that exists horizontally in a row on the gas cylinder. There is also a fire selector that is typically located on the right side of the rifle, and this acts as a dust cover to prevent the charging handle from being pulled when the safety is engaged.
The standard magazine for an AK 47 comes with thirty rounds and has a curved design to help feed the ammunition smoothly into the chamber. This type of rifle is also very resistant to damage, and the newer models boast of a lighter weight, so they are easier to carry and to handle.
The following are a few of the best AK 47 guns:
Romanian WASR-10 AK 47 Rifle
This AK 47 Rifle comes equipped with a military style wood stock, a wooden handguard, and forearm. It also comes with a 30-round magazine. It is a 7.62×39 caliber semi-automatic rifle. It also features a chrome lined barrel and are still affordable, but are much higher in price than they used to be.
Price: Retails for under $$
Features
- 16-inch chrome line hammered forged barrel
- Removable flash hider/brake
- Side mount scope rail
- Quality wood stock
- 30-round magazine
- Overall length is 34.25-inches
- Overall weight is 6.9 pounds when unloaded
- Tangent leaf rear
- Graduated from 100 to 1000 meters
- Gas-operated semi-automatic
Blackheart AK 47 Rifle
The Blackheart AK 47 Rifle is built from brand new US and Romanian made OEM components and is a semi-automatic variant of the Romanian AKM rifle. It is a US premium, stamped, and fully heat-treated rifle with a steel receiver and a chrome lined barrel with a US hammer forged bolt carrier. It is 922r compliant and also features a hinged dust cover with optic rail.
Price: Retails for under $$
Features
- Flip up hinged dust cover
- Optic rail
- Wolff Recoil Spring
- 30-round magazine
- Overall length is 35-inches
- Overall weight is 6.60 pounds
- Black polymer grip
- Padded Blackheart firearms gun case
Definitive Arms AK 47
The Definitive Arms AK 47 was built with original grade matching Polish parts kits with all of the crucial components being inspected and measured properly. It is an affordable AK 47 model with a dark black finish and is loaded with features. The front sight block and gas block are aligned with the bore, and the chambers are all beveled and polished. While it is already a very high-quality rifle, you are still able to customize what you want including adding a mount to the scope mounting rail located on the left side of the receiver.
Price: Retails for under $$$
Features
- Overall length is 36-inches
- Overall weight is 7 pounds when unloaded
- The barrel is 16-inches
- It has XS Front sights and Krebs Custom Rear Sights
- Piston-operated, semi-automatic action
- 30+1 round capacity
- 7.62x39mm caliber
Bulgarian SLR-107 CR
The SLR-107 CR is a 7.62×39 caliber rifle with a stamped receiver and a front sight block and gas block combination. It is the ideal rifle for those that are more involved with the recreational side of shooting and has an elevated level of functionality and reliability. The magazines hold thirty rounds of the Bulgarian Circle 10 Variety, and the average muzzle velocity was approximately eight feet when tested, even though it lacks a flash hider. It features a 2-stage trigger and provides a smooth pull.
Price: Retails for under $$$
Features
- Overall length is 34 ½-inches
- Folded length is 25-inches
- Barrel length is 16 ¼-inches
- Total weight without the magazine is 6.94 pounds
- Includes a scope rail
- Black polymer furniture
- 500m rear sight
- Stainless steel heat shield
- Left-side folding polymer stock
AK 47 Yugo N-Pap Rifle
The AK 47 Yugo Rifle is a semi-automatic rifle with a new wood stock and a 16-inch threaded barrel with removable slant brake. It has a thirty-round capacity and has a beautiful black finish. It is important to note regarding this rifle that the upper and lower front handguards may vary in their vertical alignments. The sights of this rifle are adjustable, and the grips and stock are all wood.
Price: Retails for under $$
Features
- 7.62x39mm caliber
- The overall weight is 7.7 pounds
- The overall length is 37.5-inches
- Has a 1:10 rate of twist
- Gas operated rotating bolt operation
- Rubberized buttpad
- Finger grooved pistol grip
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for an AK 47, then you are also looking for quality and affordability. When you are deciding on which AK 47 to buy, there are many other considerations you are probably going to make throughout the process as well. The furniture is one such consideration and refers to the buttstock, pistol grip, and handguards featured on each particular rifle.
Wood furniture is the ideal choice if you are looking for a more traditional AK 47 model. However, synthetic furniture provides a more durable and robust look that may be more aesthetically pleasing and more in line with the style you are looking to achieve. Synthetic furniture sets are also available in an assortment of different colors for a more customized model.
