AK-74 - Wikipedia
The AKS-74U bridges the tactical deployment gap between a submachine gun and an assault rifle. It was intended for use mainly with special forces , airborne infantry, rear-echelon support units, helicopter and armored vehicle crews.
What is a Krinkov?: A Guide to the AKS-74U - Pew Pew Tactical
Dec 24, 2021 · Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond carrying an AKS-74U in GoldenEye. So, today, let’s examine the Krinkov, where it came from, and what it was used for. By the end, you’ll have better insight into this cool little gun.
AKS-74U: A shortened version of AK-47 - Spec Ops Magazine
Nov 11, 2016 · The AKS-74U is a specialized shortened version of the world’s most famous assault rifle. When the Soviets adopted the Kalashnikov 7.62 mm rifle, they abandoned their submachine guns, but in later years realized that they had been too hasty and needed a more compact weapon for occupants of vehicles.
“Krinkov”: The Soviet AKS74U - Small Arms Review
Nov 1, 2016 · The compact Soviet AKS74U is one of the more fascinating and successful developments of the Kalashnikov platform. Conceived for one usage, but actually deployed in another, the AKSU spawned an entire genre of short barreled Kalashnikovs, currently in use all over the world, and especially popular in the United States under the name “Krink ...
Experimentation, use, and variants of the Russian AKS74U - The …
Feb 12, 2016 · To start things off, the development of the AKS74U almost ran concurrent with development of the AK74 service rifle, and the concept for an extremely compact submachine gun firing an intermediate cartridge was actually put into place before the 5.45x39mm round ever came into the picture.
The AKS-74U Krinkov Short Barrel AK History & Review
Aug 8, 2016 · The AKS-74U Krinkov Short Barrel AK History & Review. by Steve Johnson. Published: August 8th, 2016. In this video Miles (who is currently on a 2 month hike in Wisconsin) discuss the history of the famous Kalashnikov AKS-74U. The “Krink” was developed and adopted by the Spetsnaz in the 1970s.
Gun Review: AKS-74U Spec-Ops Warrior - Athlon Outdoors
Oct 2, 2014 · The AKS-74U, which offers 5.45x39mm power in a package not much larger than many submachine guns, proved to be quite popular with special operations troops. The unique muzzle device helps tame the muzzle blast and recoil of the 5.45mm from such a short barrel. It also doubles as a wire cutter.
Kalashnikov AKS-74U Carbine - Firearms News
Feb 4, 2020 · As its name implies (U stands for Ukorochennyj or Shortened) it's a short barreled variant of the folding stock AKS-74 assault rifle issued to airborne troops. The AKS-74U was developed to fill a Soviet Army need for an ultra compact weapon.
The Littlest AK - RifleShooter
Sep 23, 2010 · The AKS-74U is a visually captivating gun that's extremely small and light. It's surprisingly accurate, reasonably powerful, simple to operate and eminently reliable. The downside is a significant degradation in terminal performance and substantially increased muzzle flash and report.
Kalashnikov AKSU-74 (AKS-74U) - Military Factory
Mar 15, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Kalashnikov AKSU-74 (AKS-74U) Submachine Gun / Assault Carbine including pictures.