Ak 103 – PSA AK 103

Russian small arms designer, Mikhail Kalashnikov, designed the assault rifle AK 103 – PSA AK 103 in 1994. It is an AK-100 derivative of the AK-74M that is chambered for the 7.62x39mm M43 cartridge, similar to the AKM. You can customize the rifles with a variety of sights, such as night vision and telescopic sights. You can also equip them with a knife-bayonet or a grenade launcher, like the GP-34.

Ak 103 – PSA AK 103

Additionally, you can fit newer versions with Picatinny rails, which allows for mounting more accessories. It uses plastic components where possible instead of wood or metal, with such components being the pistol grip, handguards, folding stock and depending on the type, the magazine.

Design details

Protective coatings, however, are essential for the corrosion resistance of metal parts. The forearm, magazine, butt stock, and pistol grip are all constructed from high strength shatterproof plastic. The AK-104 is a compact version of the AK-103. Additionally, it has a muzzle brake derived from the older AKS-74U combined with a shorter barrel. Furthermore, it is chambered for 7.62×39mm ammunition.

AK-103 with the stock folded.

Additionally, Furthermore, In addition, Moreover, Similarly, Consequently, As a result, Therefore, Nonetheless Early steel AK-47 magazines are 9.75 in (248 mm) long, and the later ribbed steel AKM and newer plastic 7.62×39mm magazines are about 1 in (25 mm) shorter. However, the impact on durability and reliability was a concern. Additionally, the cost of production also decreased. Consequently, they made the decision to switch to plastic magazines. As a result, this allowed a soldier to carry more rounds for the same weight.

About magazines

Note: All, 7.62×39mm AK magazines are backwards compatible with older AK variants.
Note *: 10.12 kg (22.3 lb) is the maximum amount of ammo that the average soldier can comfortably carry. It also allows for best comparison of the three most common 7.62×39mm AK platform magazines.