AK-103

The Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifle is a modification of the current Russian standard issue AK-74M rifle for older 7.62x39mm ammunition. It is primary intended for export, although it is belived that few AK-103 are in use by various Russian special Law Enforcement groups, which prefer 7.62mm over 5.45mm for its better stopping power. So far the biggest buyer for AK-103 assault rifles was the Venezuela, which in 2006 bought 100,000 AK-103 rifles and is sintent to purchase the manufacturing license and necessary equipment for domestic production of this weapon. The AK-103 is technically similar to AK-74M except for caliber and magazines used; any 7.62mm AK / AKM type magazine can be used in AK-103, but rifles now are issued with new production 30-round magazines made of black polymer. --Modern Firearms
 * Caliber:** 7.62x39 M43
 * Action:** Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
 * Length**, mm: overall: 943; w/folded butt 700;
 * Barrel Length**, mm: 415
 * Weigth:** 3.4 kg empty
 * Magazine capacity**, 30 rounds
 * Rate of fire:** 600 rounds per minute