Century Arms Draco
Century Arms · Pistol · In Production · 2009
Overview
The Century Arms Draco is a Romanian-built AK-pattern pistol chambered in 7.62x39mm - essentially a stockless, short-barreled AKM configured to qualify as a pistol under US firearms law. Imported from Cugir, Romania, the full-size Draco wears a 12.25-inch barrel, AK-pattern long-stroke gas action, wood handguard, and ships with a 30-round US Palm magazine. It is the platform that launched an entire category of large-format AK pistols in the American market.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2722 g (96.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Barrel Length | 311 mm (12.24") |
| 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 | 1640 J (1210 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62x39mm Soviet, M43, 7.62mm Kalashnikov
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Detachable Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Stamped Receiver, Rotating Bolt, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Ak Pattern Action, No Stock, Krinkov Style Muzzle Device, Wood Handguard, Us Palm Grip
Variants
- Century Arms Mini Draco — Compact
- Century Arms Micro Draco — Ultra Compact
- Century Arms Draco Tactical — Tactical
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2009
Production
Production years: 2009-present
Origin
Country of origin: Romania
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,000-1,045. SKU HG1916-N. Full-size Draco barrel is 12.25 inches. Frequently paired with arm braces by end users. Also offered in a Russian Red handguard variant.
Background
The Draco's name became shorthand for the entire AK-pistol category in American gun culture, immortalized in hip-hop lyrics and prized for delivering rifle-caliber firepower in a short, stockless package that sidesteps NFA short-barreled-rifle rules.