Arsenal SAM7K
Arsenal Inc. · Pistol · In Production · 2014
Also known as: SAM7K, SAM7K Krink Pistol, SAM7K AK Pistol
Overview
The Arsenal SAM7K is a semi-automatic, milled-receiver AK-pattern pistol chambered in 7.62x39mm. A compact 'Krinkov'-style variant of Arsenal's SAM7 series, it pairs a hot-die hammer-forged and milled Bulgarian receiver with a short 8.5-inch cold-hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and the short gas system of the AKS-74U-type carbine. Lacking a shoulder stock, it is classified and sold on the US market as a pistol, feeding from standard AK detachable box magazines and using a Krink-pattern front sight block with peep rear sight and side scope rail.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2663 g (93.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Barrel Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 640 m/s (2100 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1618 J (1193 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62 Soviet, 7.62x39, M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Selector Lever Safety
- Features: Milled Forged Receiver, Chrome Lined Hammer Forged Barrel, Short Stroke Gas System, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Krink Style Front Sight Block, Peep Rear Sight, Scope Rail, Threaded Muzzle, Ambidextrous Safety
Variants
- Arsenal SAM7K-01 - 10 Inch Barrel
- Arsenal SAM7K-34 - Rear Quick Detach Port
- Arsenal SAM7K-44 - 8 5 Inch Barrel
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Bulgarian-made milled-receiver AK pistol assembled for the US civilian market; production volumes not published
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov
Notes
Sold in several configurations distinguished by suffix: the SAM7K-01 with a 10.5-inch barrel, the SAM7K-34 with a rear quick-detach sling port, and the SAM7K-44 with an 8.5-inch barrel. The threaded front sight block accepts Krink-pattern muzzle devices (24x1.5mm RH). Receivers and barrels are Bulgarian-made by Arsenal JSCo. of Kazanlak; pistols are assembled and imported for the US market by Arsenal Inc. Compatible with 5-, 10-, 30- and 40-round mil-spec AK magazines.
Background
The SAM7K adapts the silhouette of the Soviet AKS-74U 'Krinkov' short carbine into a stockless pistol for the American market, built on Arsenal JSCo.'s forged-and-milled receiver pedigree traced to the Bulgarian state arsenal founded in 1878.