AK74 assault rifle -information excerpted from Wikipiedia.org

The AK-74 (Russian: 'Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года' or '"Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974"') is an assault rifle developed in the early 1970s in the Soviet Union as the replacement for the earlier AKM (itself a refined version of the AK-47). It uses a smaller intermediate cartridge, the 5.45×39mm, replacing the 7.62×39mm chambering of earlier Kalashnikov-pattern weapons.

The rifle first saw service with Soviet forces engaged in the 1979 Afghanistan conflict. Presently, the rifle continues to be used by the majority of countries of the former USSR. Additionally, unlicensed copies were produced in Bulgaria (AK-74 and AKS-74U), the former East Germany (MPi-AK-74N, MPi-AKS-74N, MPi-AKS-74NK) and Romania (PA md. 86). Besides former Soviet republics and eastern European countries, Mongolia, North Korean Special Forces, and Vietnamese People's Naval infantry use AK-74s.


    Beta Project Tactical AK replica

Beta Project Tactical AK replica is made, with the utmost attention to detail and precision, from steel, metal and ABS. The whole body of the airsoft gun along with the receiver cover, selector lever, flash suppressor and most of other small parts, are made from steel. A uniform zinc-aluminum alloy was used to manufacture the RIS rail set which nearly covers the entire length of the barrel of the airsoft gun, the stock tube, the outer barrel, iron sights, and some other minor elements.

The Beta Project's product combines the reliability and stability of the classic AK design with modern solutions applied by the NATO states and the “ahead of their time" enhancements made by MAGPUL Company that will help you change the opinion about the way of conducting activities: Now it is no longer the operator who has to adjust to his or her tools; it is the tool that has to be fully adjusted to the operator. 

For this reason, this ​​sand-colored airsoft gun has been fitted with Magpul products, thus increasing its maneuverability, functionality and ergonomics. These amenities include multi-position, adjustable CTR type buttstock. Another improvement is the magazine modeled on the Magpul products. The magazine has a non-slip texture and is equipped with a removable pad - it is possible to use the flat pad included in the set, as well as optional ones - provided with a grip to facilitate drawing the magazine from the pouch.

Another, very important - if not the most important – amenity is a set of RIS rails that cover the whole front of the airsoft gun. Thanks to their application, it became possible to attach to the airsoft gun almost any additional equipment that is compatible with the RIS standard. The list is long, starting from the front grips, through laser gun sights, tactical flashlights, red dot sights and scopes, even up to detachable 40 mm grenade launchers. 

The last, rare, and therefore worth mentioning, element is an ambidextrous charging handle. Undeniably, in the case of an airsoft gun it is just an addition, rather than an element genuinely usable – however, still, it adds the airsoft gun more "character", allowing it to further differentiate itself from other airsoft guns of the AK family. The exchangeable pistol grip is also a worth noting element. Aside from the standard grip mounted on the airsoft gun in stock, you can also use a M249 grip that is included in the set.

Internally the quality of the airsoft gun does not differ from its superb external workmanship. The replica is equipped with a sturdy and with a well-deserved reputation v.3 gearbox that ensures long and reliable operation. An adjustable Hop-Up system, which considerably extends the trajectory of BBs, is also mounted in here. All this, combined with the M130 main spring that enables generating the initial muzzle velocity of approximately 420 FPS, allowed obtaining a significant effective range and power, which should both be considered as optimal in the case of an assault rifle airsoft gun.


    The set includes:

    - the airsoft gun
- a magazine with exchangeable base pad
- and exchangeable pistol grip