Kalashnikov USA KR-103
Kalashnikov USA · Rifle · In Production · 2020
Overview
The Kalashnikov USA KR-103 is a semi-automatic, American-made civilian version of the Russian AK-103 rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. Every part - including the rivets, receiver, bolt assembly, trigger group, trunnion, barrel, furniture, front sight assembly and gas system - is manufactured in the United States to Russian military specifications. It uses the proven long-stroke gas piston operating system with a forged bolt carrier and forged trunnion, a cold-hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, and an AK-74-style muzzle brake. The KR-103 accepts standard AK 7.62x39mm magazines and drums and comes with a side-mounted optics rail.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3470 g (122.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 933.4 mm (36.75") |
| Barrel Length | 414.8 mm (16.33") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 715 m/s (2346 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2010 J (1482 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Black Oxide |
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: Chrome Lined Barrel, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Forged Carrier, Forged Trunnion, Ak-74 Style Muzzle Brake, Side Optic Rail, Rotating Bolt, Curved Magazine
Variants
- Kalashnikov USA KR-103 SFS — Folding Stock
- Kalashnikov USA KR-103 SFS FDE — Finish
- Kalashnikov USA KR-103 Red Wood — Furniture
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Available in fixed-stock (KR-103FT), side-folding stock (KR-103 SFS), FDE side-folding (KR-103 SFS FDE) and Red Wood furniture configurations. The KR-103 is the closest current production rifle to the original Russian AK-103 military configuration.
Background
The KR-103 program was launched with input overseen during the lifetime of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the original AK designer, as Kalashnikov USA sought to recreate the AK-103 to true Russian specifications entirely on American soil.