Born into a poor peasant family amid the Bolshevik seizure of power, young Mikhail Kalashnikov aspired to become a poet. Instead, he fought as a tank commander in the Second World War and went on to ...

In the latest example of 'unconventional' improvised Ukrainian weapons, we now have video of the contraption made of half a dozen AK-74 assault rifles in action. This follows footage released two days ...

Defense manufacturer Kalashnikov, a subsidiary of industrial giant Rostec, told reporters at Russia’s ARMY 2021 defense exhibition that the AK-12 assault rifle will become the new basic weapon for ...

Just like the AK-47, the AK-74 has small iron sights, kicks straight up in the air when firing, and can deal a tremendous amount of damage if you’re accurate. It’s the definition of a high-risk, ...

The AK-74 is currently one of the best weapons in Warzone Season 1 Reloaded. A big reason for its recent popularity is its time to kill, which stands at only 914ms at up to 71 meters. At close and ...

Nathan Round, part of GameRant's talented Game Guides Team, is the leading voice for Call of Duty guides. From meta loadouts to the best weapons for each season, he takes pride in crafting top-notch ...

The AK-74 decimates at longer distances, but also burns through its ammo. The Merlin Reflex offers you a more magnified view of your surroundings allowing you to ensure the bullets hit the intended ...