Riley Defense RAK556-P

Riley Defense, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2024

Also known as: RAK556-P

Overview

The Riley Defense RAK556-P is the black-polymer-furniture AK-pattern rifle in 5.56x45mm NATO. It pairs a black polymer fixed stock, handguards with heat shield and pistol grip with a mil-spec stamped receiver, forged trunnion/bolt/carrier, 4150 nitride barrel (24x1.5 RH thread) and a 90-degree gas block.

Specifications

Weight (empty)3350 g (118.2 oz)
Overall Length946 mm (37.24")
Barrel Length413 mm (16.26")
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Effective Range320 m (350 yd)
Maximum Range914 m (1000 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Rifling Twist178 mm (7.01")
Number of Grooves4
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialNitride Steel
Stock MaterialPolymer
FinishBlack Oxide

Calibers

Features

Production

Production years: 2024-present

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Notes

RAK502. 37.25-inch overall length.

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.