KRINKOV

The AKS-74U is a short barrel version of the AKS-74, developed in the mid 1970's at the Izhevsk arsenal and placed into series production at Tula arsenal by 1982, when it was officially adopted by the Soviet armed forces. Primary use was designated for special operators, mechanized troops, armor and helicopter crews. It was first detected by Western sources in use with Soviet special forces in the Afghan War, and was tested in battle in various configurations (and calibres) before the final design was settled on. The monicker "Krinkov" was not of Russian origin, but was a slang term given the weapon by the Mujahadeen fighters who valued it as a war trophy and status symbol. The term has now gained worldwide use
Although exceedingly handy due to it's compact size, the short barrel limited accuracy and the weapon was eventually replaced by the AK-104 carbine in 1992. Nevertheless, it's fame (or infamy?) has elevated the AKSU persona to classic proportions. No doubt, the weapon's lines and ominous profile have helped generate the enormous collector interest in this model.

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• Krinkov
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• AK47
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• AKS-74U
• AKS-74

[runner4madness]

Oh my God, a cool gun video that is not featuring, Bodies by Drowning Pool... OH MY HELL SOME ONE CALL THE NEWS! Love the krink! Ak's kick ass.

[TheEpictiger03]

Say hello to My little friend!!!!

[SNIPERSTEVE420]

@demonicBerith arming friends and neighbors is a good thing for survival. people have to work together.

[demonicBerith]

@SNIPERSTEVE420 why not just buy one glock and one Ak lol, who needs that many? Why not buy one of a certain gun, and then buy tons of ammo with the money you were going to spend on buying 2 more of the exact same weapon. or spend it on different guns. Logical thinking.

[SNIPERSTEVE420]

@demonicBerith for 1500, i would buy 3 AKs, or 3 Glocks.

[demonicBerith]

@SNIPERSTEVE420 Pfff, $1500 lol, what kind of dumb ass pays that much for a gun. I guess everybody needs a hobby.

[SNIPERSTEVE420]

@demonicBerith also, your looking at about $1500 for one and thats after you buy the ATFs slave stamp

[SNIPERSTEVE420]

@demonicBerith even its a semi-auto, you would have to have a form II through the ATF for a short-barreled rifle. to own it legally anyway, but at the same time the law itself is illegal.

[SNIPERSTEVE420]

@keanoman1000 ya, then 40 muslims with ones just like it pull their out and turn you into swiss cheese.

[doclambertdavid]

Bet the muzzle flash would be big! No chance of a flash suppressor on it?

[b20002003]

doesnt that thing overheat!

[rwallen11]

Sweet! I think I need one to go along with my Draco :)