AK-105


The AK-105 is a short barrel, carbine version of the AK-74M rifle, originally developed to replace the shorter barrelled AKS-74U. The AK-105 is chambered in 5.45×39mm ammunition and is used domestically by the Russian Army in contrast to other AK-100 series rifles.
The carbine is produced at Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia. It is part of the AK-100 family.

Design

Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-length assault rifles of similar design, the AK-105 is a carbine rifle featuring a shorter barrel, and a solid, side-folding, polymer stock allowing convenience in transportation or paratrooper operations, while still providing a stable firing platform when extended; the AK-105 retains the ability to fire with the stock folded.
The AK-105 has matching polymer furniture including pistol grip, magazines and forward handguard. It was developed to replace the even shorter compact AKS-74U, that featured a shorter skeleton stock and a shorter, barrel. The AK-105 uses an adjustable, Unotch, rear tangent sight, calibrated in increments out to. The front sight is a post, adjustable for elevation in the field, while windage adjustments are done prior to issue by the armory.
According to the manufacturer's web site in 2014, "Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic."] The AK105 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS74U that aids in reducing recoil and improving stability of automatic fire, through the use of exiting gasses.

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