Firearms
JTS MAK12 Shotgun — Fun Novelty or Home Defender?
Few things frighten me, but one that does is becoming too rigid in my thinking. There are all matter of…Read More >
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Everything About Firearm Safeties (You Were Afraid to Ask)
What are firearm safeties, and why do I believe we need them? When used irresponsibly, a firearm can cause tremendous…Read More >
Ammunition
How to Choose (and Use) AK Rifle Loads
Choosing the proper ammunition for each application demands some study, and for many of us, that may be intimidating. This…Read More >
Firearms
Are AK-47s Good For Home Defense?
For many years, I have kept an AK-type rifle in the safe or attic in order to be able to…Read More >
Ammunition
G2 Research 7.62×39 Ripout Round — Serious Stopping Power!
AKs and SKSs are staple on the battlefield, target range, and in many preppers’ gun safes. While a good supply of bulk surplus 7.62×39 is a must for the range or a SHTF scenario, a few mags of G2 Research 7.62×39 Ripout Rounds should be at the top of any shooter’s or prepper’s list.
Firearms
The RPK Squad Automatic Weapon — Simply Superb
Mikhail Timofeyovich Kalashnikov purportedly devised the assault rifle that bears his name while recovering from wounds incurred during the Battle of Brausk in World War II. While his story has likely been embellished a bit by communist propaganda editors, it is universally accepted that he indeed designed the gun and that it subsequently shaped the firearms world. The author ranks the RPK above the M249 and M60! Did he hit the mark? Read the full story to find out.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
AK Optics Options
Modern AK shooters have learned that optics help them shoot the Kalashnikov design more accurately, so here are a few optics (Aim Sport Reflex Sight, Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-6.5x 24mm, Millett 1-4x24mm Designated Marksman Scope, Hi-Lux Optics TAC-DOT Sight System, Aimpoint PRO, EOTech XPS2, Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6×24 Riflescope, Trijicon VCOG 1-6x24mm Scope, and TruGlo 30MM Dual Color Tactical Red Dot) and mounts (Midwest Industries AK Railed Side Scope Mount and Strike Industries AK Rear Sight Rail) that make the rifle better.
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13 Frequently Asked Questions about the AK-47
Cheaper Than Dirt! has started gathered it list of the most Frequently Asked Questions surrounding the AK-47. Give it a read and feel free to ask your own question or offer an answer in the comment section. Cheaper Than Dirt offers a wealth of knowledge, but our readers can’t be beat or stumped so feel free to fire away!
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Prepare for Floods and Mod Your Guns with These 5 New Products
Don’t let the name fool you, UTG Pro ups its game with its new line of super slim, weight-saving rails. In addition, Arsenal’s SLR-104UR U.S.-built AK-74 Krinkov might be your only chance to own one of these collector rifles—these items and more have just been added to Cheaper Than Dirt’s! new product line up.
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10 Stock, Grip and Handguard Upgrades for Your AK
The AK-47 and AK-74 systems are engineering marvels in their ability to function in any environment, yet today they can seem dated — particularly the wood stock and furniture. Back in 1947 a wood stock was an accepted standard in a military rifle. Today, synthetic stocks and handgrips offer better durability, easy customization, and more shooting comfort. Read our list of replacement stocks and furniture that can up your AK’s game.