Riley Defense RAK47-P
Riley Defense, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2010
Also known as: RAK47-P
Overview
The Riley Defense RAK47-P is the black-polymer-furniture variant of the company's American-made AKM-pattern rifle in 7.62x39mm. It uses a fully heat-treated mil-spec stamped receiver, forged trunnion/bolt/carrier and a 4150 nitride 16.25-inch barrel threaded 14x1 LH, fitted with a polymer buttstock with recoil pad, mil-spec upper and lower handguards with heat shield and a polymer pistol grip.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3350 g (118.2 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 | Polymer |
| 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, Extended Magazine Release, Bayonet Lug
Variants
- Riley Defense RAK47-P-G — Green Polymer
- Riley Defense RAK47-P-CA — California Compliant
- Riley Defense RAK47-P-NJ — New Jersey Compliant
- Riley Defense RAK47-P-NY-SPUR — New York Compliant
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Base model RAK102. Also offered in army-green polymer (RAK47-P-G) and state-compliant builds (RAK47-P-CA/NJ, RAK47-P-NY-SPUR) with 10-round magazines and compliance features.
Background
Riley Defense builds 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-built Kalashnikovs - using forged trunnions, bolts and carriers and fully heat-treated mil-spec receivers.