AK-47 & Soviet Weapons, 2018

  • Publisher: Athlon Media (2018)
  • ASIN: B07NCH199J
  • by Michael O. Humphries (Author)
  • by Fred Mastison (Author)
  • by Jay collins (Author)

AK aficionados-who have made the AK one of the more popular firearms in the U.S. today-need look nowhere else for the historic and modern-day takes on Kalashnikov’s simple yet robust weapon system. Published annually, AK-47 & Soviet Weapons covers the latest AK’s, stock sets, optical mounts, rail systems, ammo and much more.

Firearms News, Book of the AK47 2018


Delve deep into the world of not only Mikhail Kalashnikov’s famous AK47, but everything Combloc related with our new Book of the AK47.

Book of the AK47 is designed to educate you about the world of Kalashnikovs, past, present and future as well as everything Combloc related. Peek inside and you’ll find in-depth articles on firearms, ammunition, optic mounts, accessories, plus the men who make and use them. In this issue we take a look at Wolf’s new 9x39mm Subsonic cartridge originally developed for Spetsnaz use, Pioneer Arms of Radom, Poland’s 7.62x39mm Hellpup pistol, Norinco’s Type 86S bullpup and IWI’s 5.56x45mm Galil Ace pistol, the 9x18mm Stetchkin machine pistol and 9x18mm PM Makarov. In this issue Special Forces vet and firearms instructor John Peterson goes deep into training tips and techniques for fighting with both an AK and a Makarov.

If you’re interested in modern accessories Sean Utley explores the world of sound suppressors while James Tarr interviews Scot Hosskisson from RS Regulate about his AK scope mounts. If historical pieces are more your style we have you covered as well. Neal Shera explains how the Soviet doctrine of Deep Operations led to the AK47, Leroy Thompson speaks on being a bodyguard in Russia after the fall of Communism, Mikhail Dragunov shares the story of how his family developed the 9x18mm Kedr submachine gun and Richard Venola reminisces about his adventures in Afghanistan in the early 1980s. Along the way we also examine how the AK bayonet performs as a field tool and review Soviet era movies you’ll want to be aware of.

If you’re looking for in-depth no BS info on Kalashnikovs, the Book of the AK47 is the grail you seek.


https://www.osgnewsstand.com/product/ak47-2018

Firearms News, Book of the AK47 2017

FIREARMS NEWS MAGAZINE AK47 #24
NOVEMBER 2017

Go deep into the world of not only the AK47, but everything Combloc related with our new Book of the AK47.

Book of the AK47 is designed to educate you about the world of Kalashnikovs, past, present and future as well as everything Combloc related. Peek inside and you’ll find in-depth articles on firearms, ammunition, optics, accessories and the men who make them. In this issue we take a look at modern AKs like Century’s C39v2 Zhukov, IWI’s new Galil Ace pistol, Palmetto State Armory’s GB2 Classic Red AK, FIME Group?s Vepr 12 short barrel shotgun and Definitive Arms 6.5mm Grendel conversion.

If you’re interested in modern accessories Richard King examines interfacing modern night vision with the AK while Tim Yan checks out a host of the latest muzzle brakes and Matt Korovesis tests Svetogor Defense AK magazines. If historical pieces are more your style we have you covered as well. Tim Yan looks at the development of the RPG-2 and China’s Type 81 rifle in 5.56x45mm, Mikhail Dragunov shares the story of Soviet 14.5mm anti-tank rifles and Paul Scott covers the differences between Soviet and US sniper training and employment.

Along the way we also examine a variety of loads from Wolf Performance Ammunition, Pioneer Arms of Poland’s return to the US commercial market with their PPS-43C pistol, plus we spend time at the Red Oktober Kalashnikov event and interview AK guru Jim Fuller of Rifle Dynamics.

If you’re looking for in-depth no BS info on Kalashnikovs, the Book of the AK47 is the grail you seek.


https://www.osgnewsstand.com/product/ak47-2017

Firearms News, Book of the AK47 2016

Available on August 25th, 2016

2016 edition of the Book of the AK47 
special all-AK issue

The first time this publication came out under Firearms News
(formerly the Shotgun News).

2013 was the first issue the Book of the AK47

“Richard Venola’s Kraut engineers in Russia article. Many have the common notion that the AK has some German influence in it. How much so? That’s debatable! One thing for sure, Hugo Schmeisser and Werner Gruner (the MG42 designer) was in Izhevsk from shortly after the end of WWII to the early 1950s. Venola also has another piece on the history of bayonet use in this issue.”

http://www.gunsandtech.com/news/tyan/book-ak47-special-ak-issue-2016-edition/


http://www.gunsandtech.com/news/tyan/book-ak47-special-ak-issue-2016-edition/


there are four articles on AK ammo and their ballistics. David Fortier’s AK ammo for SBR and the secretive Russian 7.62x54R dedicated sniper rounds. Jim Tarr’s ballistic gel block tests of the common 7.62x39mm AK rounds. Col. Chris Pappas (retired US. Army) talks about custom hand loading the 7.62x54R cartridge for precision shooting. “

http://www.gunsandtech.com/news/tyan/book-ak47-special-ak-issue-2016-edition/


http://www.gunsandtech.com/news/tyan/book-ak47-special-ak-issue-2016-edition/

articleabout the Arsenal and Gemtech collaboration on bring their effective and affordable factory suppressed AK combination to the US market.


http://www.gunsandtech.com/news/tyan/book-ak47-special-ak-issue-2016-edition/

AK-47 & Soviet Weapons, 2016

  • Gun Buyer’s Annual #179
  • ASIN: B01AVUSKCS
  • 114 pages

AK AMMO GUIDE and an AK GEAR GUIDE

  • INTERARMS AK-T ON THE COVER (THE MAGPUL-ENHANCED 7.62mm HUNGARIAN UNDER-FOLDER DELIVERS COMPACT FIREPOWER!) 
  • TOMORROW’S KALASHNIKOV (KALASHNIKOV CONCERN’S CUTTING-EDGE COMBAT RIFLE, THE FUTURISTIC AK-12!) 
  • COMRADE IN ARMS (JAMES RIVER ARMORY’S RUSSIAN 7.62mm AKM REVIVES A TRUE COLD WAR CLASSIC) 
  • ISRAELI WARRIOR REBORN (THE IWI U.S. GALIL ACE PISTOL DELIVERS 7.62x39mm POWER WITH APLOMB) 
  • 21st CENTURY AK-74 (KALASHNIKOV CONCERN’S NEXT-GEN UPGRADE KIT FOR THIS BATTLE-HARDENED 5.45mm WARRIOR) 
  • TWO RIVER ARMS TABUK (PROVIDING AMERICAN SHOOTERS WITH AN IRAQI-STYLE 7.62x39mm KALASHNIKOV!) 
  • SHADOWY SPEC OPS (RUSSIA RETOOLS ITS INFAMOUS SPETSNAZ FORCES FOR MODERN, MURKY BATTLEFIELDS) 
  • INTO THE FOLD (GO HANDS-ON TO MAKE AND SHAPE YOUR VERY OWN AKM RECEIVER FROM A FLAT) 
  • AMER AK AN STEEL (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES BUILDS MAGPUL-UPGRADED AKs RIGHT HERE IN THE U.S.) 
  • MARSHALLING TALENT (MASTER BUILDER TED MARSHALL CRAFTS A CUSTOM BULGARIAN 5.45mm AKS-74! ) 
  • 9mm COMRADE (KALASHNIKOV CONCERN’S NEW PL-14 OFFERS A REFINED PISTOL READY FOR DUTY AND DEFENSE! ) 
  • ABOVE THE 38th PARALLEL (INSIDE NORTH KOREA’S INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION OF AK-PATTERN RIFLES) 
  • CLOSE-QUARTERS VEPR-12 (K-VARS SEMI-AUTO 12 GAUGE TURNS UP THE HEAT IN CLOSE QUARTERS WITH A FULLY FOLDING STOCK! ) 
  • KREBS AC15 (NEXT-GEN SAIGA FEATURING AR-STYLE UPGRADES AND ROCK-SOLID 7.62mm AK POWER!) 
  • POLAND’S TANTAL (MEET RADOM’S 5.45x39mm wz.88, A DIRECT ANSWER TO THE RUSSIAN AK-74) 
  • DIY KALASHNIKOVS (AMERICAN GUNSMITHING INSTITUTE HELPS YOU BUILD AND MAINTAIN YOUR VERY OWN AK ) 
  • CENTURY RAS47 (A DOMESTICALLY BUILT AK THAT DELIVERS RELIABLE, NO-NONSENSE PERFORMANCE!) 
  • INTER ORDNANCE AKM 247-C (A HIGH-QUALITY, POLISH-STYLE 7.62x39mm AKM BUILT RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES) 
  • AIRBORNE PREDATOR (THE SOVIET UNION’S HIND Mi-24, A BATTLE-HARDENED HELICOPTER THAT SOLDIERS ON TODAY!) 
  • FANNING THE FLAME (MOSSBERG’S BLAZE-47 SERVES AS THE IDEAL .22 LR TO FEED YOUR SHOOTING NEEDS!) 
  • BUILDING THE BLOCKS (CHILDERS GUNS’ U.S.-MADE RECEIVERS HELP TAKE YOUR AK BUILD TO THE NEXT LEVEL) 
  • STEPPING UP (AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT THE BIGGEST THING IN AKs—-THE .50BMG-CHAMBERED AK-50!) 
  • NEW PRODUCTS (NEW GUNS AND GEAR THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE) 
  • AK BUYER’S GUIDE 
  • STOCKS, GRIPS & FOREGRIPS 
  • OPTICS, SIGHTS & LASERS 
  • RAILS, MOUNTS & HANDGUARDS 
  • MAGAZINES & DRUMS 
  • AMMUNITION 

AK-47 & Soviet Weapons, 2015

  • COVERT FIREPOWER  by Maxim Popenker
  • Suppressed 9x39mm tactical rifles of Russia’s elite Spetsnaz forces.
  • AMERICAN TACTICAL GSG AK-47  by Todd Burgreen
  • Worthy rendition of its infamous big brother in a cost-effective .22 rimfire package!
  • CZECHPOINT VZ. 58 TACTICAL 556  by Paul Scarlata 
  • Czech-born 5.56mm warrior blends classic lines with modern upgrades!
  • CUSTOM YUGO M92  by David Bahde
  • Short-barreled 7.62x39mm build delivers classic AK lines and outstanding reliability.
  • BIRTH OF THE AK  by Maxim Popenker
  • The Kalashnikov rifle’s path from concept to worldwide military icon.
  • POLISH AKM 7.62x39MM  by Michael O. Humphries
  • Atlantic Firearms’ classically styled Kalashnikov!
  • ARAK AK-74 5.45MM  by David Bahde
  • This Bulgarian-sourced rifle offers time-tested design and amazing performance!
  • M+M INDUSTRIES M10-762  by Jorge Amselle
  • A rugged, Romanian-based AK that delivers 7.62x39mm performance!
  • SECOND-GENERATION AK  by Frank Iannamico
  • The evolution and history of the Kalashnikov milled receiver.
  • MASTER YOUR AK  by David Bahde
  • SureFire Institute brings modern-day training to the timeless Kalashnikov design.
  • INTERARMS HUNGARIAN AKM  by Denis Prisbrey
  • Cold War-era 7.62x39mm brings the classic AK-63 design to our shores!
  • THE CHINESE TYPE 81  by Maxim Popenker
  • China’s 7.62x39mm answer to the Soviet AKM series of weapon systems!
  • SOVIET SPEC-OPS PISTOLS  by Maxim Popenker 
  • Suppressed covert pistols built to give the Red Army the edge in the Cold War!
  • 10 HYBRID WARRIORS  by Robert A. Sadowski
  • Weapon systems that combine the best of the East and West into one package!
  • KREBS 7.62 SPEEDLOAD 2  by Dr. Martin D. Topper
  • Revolutionary Russian-based AK optimized for lightning-fast reloads!
  • HELMETS OF THE DDR  by Peter Suciu
  • Warsaw Pact relics designed for the evolving East German military after WWII.
  • TOKAREV SVT-40  by W. Darrin Weaver
  • Soviet 7.62x54R built to bring heavy-duty firepower to the battlefields of World War II!
  • CATAMOUNT FURY II  by David Bahde
  • AK-pattern shotgun from Century Arms delivers potent 12-gauge firepower on target!
  • RK-59 PISTOL  by Leroy Thompson
  • The Hungarian secret police’s pocket-sized 9x18mm!
  • THE AK ARCHITECT  by Maxim Popenker
  • Considering the life and works of Mikhail Kalashnikov.

AK-47 & Soviet Weapons, 2014

  • ARCHER 5.56mm by Michael O. Humphries
  • Based on the battle-proven Polish Beryl, this I.O. Inc. AK lands in America!
  • ARSENAL SAM7SF by Jeff W. Zimba
  • Craftsmanship and modern upgrades redefine the 7.62x39mm Kalashnikov!
  • EAST GERMAN MPI-KM by Michael O. Humphries
  • Classic Cold War-era 7.62x39mm Kalashnikov reborn and ready for service!
  • AKMS POLISH UNDERFOLDER by Jorge Amselle
  • Interarms’ reborn version of this ultra-compact 7.62x39mm Cold War Classic!
  • TROMIX S17 by Jeff W. Zimba
  • Magazine-fed, 12 gauge AK-style is enough to satisfy a “shotshell” enthusiast.
  • EGYPTIAN MISR 7.62x39mm by Michael O. Humphries
  • Piece of History Firearms’ custom build of this classic AKM variant!
  • SPECIALIZED WEAPONRY by Maxim Popenker
  • Rediscover the Red Army’s truly unique combat diver’s arsenal!
  • I.O. INC. HELLHOUND TACTICAL by Todd Burgreen
  • Tactical AK primed and ready to unleash 7.62x39mm fire and brimstone!
  • ESTONIA’S GALIL by Christian Shepherd
  • The Israeli-designed rifle on the frontline for this Baltic country.
  • BARLOW’S AKM-74SP by Denis Prisbrey
  • Custom build’s enhanced ergonomics breathe new life into this Cold War-era warrior!
  • ATI YUGO UNDERFOLDER by Todd Burgreen
  • A compact 7.62x39mm AK for the ultimate in last-ditch, close-quarters defense!
  • TIER-ONE TUTORIAL by Jorge Amselle
  • Larry Vickers’ AK Operators Class delivers Delta Force-born training and tactics!
  • DEFINITIVE ARMS KALASHNIKOV by Jorge Amselle
  • Advanced conversion system — 5.56mm AR technology with AK durability!
  • AKS-74U SPEC-OPS WARRIOR by Leroy Thompson
  • Spetsnaz-proven compact enforcer packing 5.45x39mm firepower!
  • CENTURION 39 SPORTER RIFLE by Todd Burgreen
  • U.S.-made 7.62x39mm from Century Arms offers a modern take on a classic design!
  • HOLLYWOOD’S AKs by John Fasano
  • Movies to television, the Kalashnikov has been a high-profile presence in entertainment.
  • SPETSNAZ COVERT WEAPONS by Maxim Popenker
  • Russian Spec-Ops and their unique “devices for noiseless firing.”
  • YUGO M.59 SERIES by Paul Scarlata
  • Predecessor to the AK-47, these 7.62x39mm carbines hold their own on the battlefield!
  • KREBS AK-103K by Jorge Amselle
  • An American-perfected 7.62x39mm Russian AK with outstanding accuracy!
  • ROMANIAN PSL-54C 7.62x54R by Michael O. Humphries
  • ComBloc sniper rifle offers Kalashnikov reliability with precision, power, and range!
  • POLAND’S P-65 PISTOL by Leroy Thompson
  • Poland’s concealable Cold War 9x18mm sidearm for close-range defense!
  • 74U LLC RECEIVERS by Michael O. Humphries
  • Delivering custom U.S.-made receivers for your specialized AK build!

The AK-47 & Soviet Weapons, 2013

The AK-47 & Soviet Weapons
ASIN: B00B5LD2ZI
Collectors Guide, 2013

FROM THE EDITOR
The AK-47 & Soviet Weapons.

CENTURY’S GP WASR-10 by Michael O. Humphries
A direct descendant of the world’s most prolific military small arm.

GUNSITE FOREIGN WEAPONS COURSE by Doug Larson
Going hands-on with select-fire Soviet weapons from around the world!

ROMANIAN RPK 7.62x39mm by Michael O. Humphries
Semi-auto custom build of a classic Cold War heavy-hitter!

I.O. ARCHER 5.56mm by Michael O. Humphries
First look at a semi-auto variant of the classic Polish Mod. 96 Beryl!

STEEL-CASED CARTRIDGES by David Bahde
Run your Kalashnikov with Hornady’s affordable 7.62mm and 5.45mm loads.

CSS A3 GUNFIGHTER SERIES by Todd Burgreen
Born from real-world lessons—a new breed of AKs.

CHINESE TYPE 56 7.62x39mm by Michael O. Humphries
Rare variant of the classic Soviet SKS available once again on American shores!

RIFLE DYNAMICS M92 SIDE-FOLDER by David Bahde
Custom 7.62x39mm short-barrel rifle build on a Zastava Kalashnikov.

TET OFFENSIVE MEMENTO by Jeff W. Zimba
Viet Cong AK-47 captured at the embattled American Embassy!

BULGARIAN AK-74 5.45x39mm by Michael O. Humphries
Custom build breathes new life into a Cold War–era warrior!

WOLF PERFORMANCE ARMS VEPR 7.62x54R by Jorge Amselle
Historic cartridge and advanced sniper rifle go tactical.

CENTURY ARMS N-PAP M70 by Glenn Gilbert
All-new parts take the classic, rugged 7.62x39mm to the next level!

SPEED LOAD TACTICAL RIFLE by Todd Burgreen
Cutting-edge 5.45x39mm AK-74 designed for lightning fast reloads.

BELT-FED RPD 7.62x39mm by Leroy Thompson
DS Arms’ semi-auto version of this classic Soviet light machine gun.

ARSENAL SLR-101S by Jeff W. Zimba
Forged-steel Bulgarian military Kalashnikovs hit American shores!

KUSHNAPUP 12 GAUGE by David Bahde
Transform your Saiga-12 into a tactical bullpup scattergun.

RED JACKET FIREARMS RS-KP MOR by Todd Burgreen
“Sons of Guns” 5.45x39mm that works dirty and still hits the mark!

7.62mm SAMOPAL VZOR 58 by Paul Scarlata
Cold War-era Czechoslovakia spawned this radical AK sibling!

DRAGUNOV SNIPER RIFLE by Leroy Thompson
From the Cold War to the War on Terror—the elusive fire-breathing 7.62x54R dragon.

CENTURY ARMS M70AB2 by Jorge Amselle
Yugoslav Kalashnikov with a compact folding stock.

MAKAROV PM 9x18mm by Leroy Thompson
Versatile Russian pistol that served Moscow beat cops and the Spetsnaz!

STAMPED OR MILLED by Jeff W. Zimba
Tips for identifying and choosing the right AK receiver for you.

IZHMASH FACTORY by Jorge Amselle
Russia’s stalwart arms-maker, from Napoleon to present day!

Arms Magazine, Nov. 2012

Arms Magazine November 2012
Softcover; 244 pages
Hobby Japan
released September 27, 2012

ARMS Magazine (Nov 2012)

“KALASHNIKOV Maniacs”

Wield public influence in the real gun market in the world now, inscription gun Russia gave birth “Kalashnikov”. Including Japan, toy gun manufacturers in each country is also promoting the model of this gun up. Quickly to introduce toy gun manufacturers in Japan, will be launched from KSC and “AK-74M” and “AKS-74U” this time. Others, real gun overseas reports from overseas writers offshoot of Gun Professionals such as, approach from the front to the charm of Kalashnikov!

Soldier of Fortune; April 1987

AKM bayonets are both fascinating and varied. Left to right: Hungarian, Yugoslav, East German, Romanian, Egyptian, Soviet (attached to rifle in the wire-cutting position), PRC black and red) and Polish. In the foreground are Hungarian and Yugoslav fighting knives and another Russian AKM bayonet.

Soldier of Fortune Magazine April 1987 SOF Inspects the Sharp End of the AKM

Color photographs




AKM bayonets are both fascinating and varied. Left to right: Hungarian, Yugoslav, East German, Romanian, Egyptian, Soviet (attached to rifle in the wire-cutting position), PRC black and red) and Polish. In the foreground are Hungarian and Yugoslav fighting knives and another Russian AKM bayonet.

 
Check out the other AK47 Collector Books 

Life Magazine: North Vietnam Soldiers; 1968

Life Magazine: North Vietnam Soldiers
Vol. 64, No. 7
February 16 1968;

A TENSE INTERLUDE IN HUE: A woman photographer falls into North Vietnamese hands in the midst of battle and brings back pictures and a story. By Catherine Leroy.
COVER: Remarkable day in HUE. The Enemy lets me take his picture, by Catherine Leroy. North Vietnamese soldiers with Chinese AK-47 automatic rifles guard captured strongpoint in HUE.

SCIENCE: A sub to rescue submariners.