Riley Defense RAK74-KRINK-CAN
Riley Defense, Inc. · Carbine · In Production · 2024
Also known as: RAK74-KRINK-CAN
Overview
The Riley Defense RAK74-KRINK-CAN is the rifle (carbine) version of Riley's Krinkov in 5.45x39mm, made legal by a pinned faux can over the 8.5-inch barrel for a 36.25-inch overall length, with a side-folding metal stock. It uses a serrated upper handguard, a lower handguard with stainless steel heat shield, a hinged dust cover, a mil-spec stamped receiver, forged trunnion/bolt/forged carrier with chrome-lined piston and a gas block/front sight combo.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3050 g (107.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| 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 | 200 mm (7.87") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Lined Steel |
| Stock Material | Metal |
| Finish | Black Oxide |
Calibers
- 5.45x39mm · primary — also known as 5.45 Soviet, 5.45x39mm M74
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, Side Folding Stock, Krinkov Pattern, Chrome Lined Piston, Hinged Dust Cover
Variants
- Riley Defense RAK74-KRINK-CAN-CA — California Compliant
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
RAK202KRINKCAN. Pinned faux-can Krink carbine; offered in a CA-compliant build (RAK74-KRINK-CAN-CA).
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.