Riley Defense RAK-47
Riley Defense, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2010
Also known as: RAK-47, RAK47, RAK101
Overview
The Riley Defense RAK-47 is an American-made, semi-automatic AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm and forming the base of Riley Defense's RAK product line. It is built on a fully heat-treated, mil-spec stamped steel receiver with a forged front trunnion, bolt and carrier, a long-stroke gas piston action and a 16.25-inch 4150 nitride barrel threaded 14x1 left-hand for muzzle devices. Standard equipment includes adjustable front and rear iron sights, a machined side scope-mount rail, a bolt hold-open safety lever, bayonet lug and teak wood furniture with a black polymer pistol grip.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 895 mm (35.24") |
| Barrel Length | 413 mm (16.26") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 320 m (350 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 914 m (1000 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Nitride Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Black Oxide |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62 Soviet, 7.62x39mm M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Selector Safety Lever, Bolt Hold Open
- Features: Stamped Steel Receiver, Forged Trunnion, Forged Bolt Carrier, Rotating Bolt, Side Rail Optic Mount, Threaded Barrel, Bayonet Lug
Variants
- Riley Defense RAK47-C - Classic Wood
- Riley Defense RAK47-P - Polymer Furniture
- Riley Defense RAK47-T-MFT - Tactical
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Base model designation RAK101 (teak/classic). The RAK-47 line branches into wood (RAK47-C), polymer (RAK47-P) and tactical (RAK47-T) configurations, plus KRINK short-barrel, Reaper and state-compliant builds.
Background
Riley Defense assembles its AK-pattern rifles entirely in the United States from its facility in Fountain Valley, California - a rarity in a market long dominated by imported and surplus Kalashnikovs - using forged trunnions, bolts and carriers on fully heat-treated mil-spec stamped receivers.