Some AK-74M's used by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.

Hard to beat the AK platform when it comes to simplicity and reliability. If it were up to me I would’ve just kept manufacturing AK 74M’s & AK 105’s and modernized all existing serviceable AK 74M’s & 105’s instead of pulling the trigger on the AK 12. Not that the AK 12 is a completely horrible rifle, the reports are overblown and there’s even knowledgeable gun guys with hands on experience on the Ukrainian side that think they’re perfectly fine. I just think the AK 12 does nothing better than a well modernized 74M. As a side note, I think modernized AK 103’s and 104’s would still have a good use case to keep manufacturing (which they are still manufacturing and issuing 7.62x39 rifles with the AK 15, 15C, & 15SC).

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Turgzie@reddit

"nothing better than a modernized 74m". That's exactly what it is my dude.

An AK12 is essentially a service designation for what the factory calls AK400 which started as a regular 74m.

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Turgzie@reddit

Just like the AR-15 which came out in the 60s?

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No-Reception8659@reddit (OP)

Modifying those firearms saves money,keeps logistics simple (same ammo,mags,spare parts) and takes advantage of an already battle-proven system.It’s less about chasing a whole new platform and more about squeezing every bit of utility out of something that works. It's a "if it ain’t broke,just modernize it” mindset.

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UnacceptableDirtyM@reddit

I like the gp 25 more than the m203 or the m320, I don't know I just like it

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BadManzke@reddit

A lot of extended mags. I wonder if they choose extended mags to have more bullets to send at drones in the sky

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BadMonkey2468@reddit

What’s with the barrel on the first one? Did they unscrew the suppressor?

Has the face of #13 been modified post picture to censor it?

Is that a fucking mosin scope on the last ak?

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Suitable-Carrot3705@reddit

SLR handguard in the first picture?

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lettelsnek@reddit

russian Armacon copy iirc

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Only_Fudge_1812@reddit

And 9.

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kiddoBatrix@reddit

So many different cans… do they get them individually?

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lettelsnek@reddit

yes, there are many companies in russian making them

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No-Reception8659@reddit (OP)

Yeah,looks like they’re not standardized.Probably a mix of issued gear,personal purchases and whatever they can scavenge or get from unit stocks.

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No-Reception8659@reddit (OP)

It's a watermark.I think it belongs to the TG channel or Twitter account that originally posted these photos.See, #17,#18,#19 also have that mark.

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