Century Arms WASR-M
Century Arms · Carbine · In Production · 2020
Overview
The Century Arms WASR-M is a 9mm Luger AKM-pattern carbine built in Romania and finished by Century Arms for the US market. Unlike the gas-operated 7.62x39mm WASR-10, the pistol-caliber WASR-M uses a simple blowback action and feeds from Glock 17/19-pattern magazines, shipping with a 33-round magazine. It retains the AKM manual of arms, an original Romanian barrel, AKM-compatible furniture, and the RAK-1 enhanced trigger group.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 889 mm (35.00") |
| Barrel Length | 444 mm (17.48") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 33 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 596 J (440 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Stamped Receiver, Ak Pattern Action, Blowback Operation, Glock Magazine Compatible, Rak-1 Enhanced Trigger, Side Optic Rail, Wood Furniture
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2020
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Origin
Country of origin: Romania
Notes
MSRP approximately $850. Chambered in 9mm and accepts Glock-style 17 and 19 magazines; includes a 33-round magazine. 17.5-inch barrel.
Background
The WASR-M answered a growing US demand for pistol-caliber carbines on the familiar AK manual of arms, mating the WASR family's Romanian heritage with the ubiquity of Glock magazines.