Learn more about the evolution of Kalashnikov rifles with Kalashnikov Media presenting the AKS74U, which is basically the most popular AK next to the traditional AK amongst airsoft players. We still have our AKS74U AEGs and we intend to keep them forever... "The AKS-74U bridges the tactical deployment gap between a submachine gun and an assault rifle. It was intended for use mainly with special forces, airborne infantry, rear-echelon support units, helicopter and armored vehicle crews.

Mach Sakai checks out the KSC AKS74U Gas Blowback Rifle. Available in the marke for some time now, this has solid metal construction with a 120mm Nylon Wood Texture Handguard. The GBB tech it uses is the System 7 Two version and can be broken down like the real AK74 rifle. Watch the video if it has the kick and performance of other airsoft AKS74Us or better.

The Heresy Group also gets to review one of our favourtie AK AEGs the Tokyo Marui AKS74U NEG... "A true classic faithfully reproduced by TM, the AK47 sports a solid stock that accommodates a large battery. Cycling the metal charging handle is pure music. Metal parts include barrel assembly, magazine, bolt, trigger, firing selector and range adjustable sights. Find our full review in our reviews section. Metal sling mounts allow attachment of sling. Accommodates a large battery in Fixed stock.

BOLT Airsoft announce that the BOLT AKS74U BRSS, the AEG with Recoil and Blowback feature will be released this month. It has full stamping with new hop-up set and piston head. As for pricing, it is not indicated yet. This release from BOLT Airsoft makes it the second the AKS74U with electric blowback and recoil in the airsoft market... "Good News! The strongest BOLT AK recoil AEG is completed and ready to shock the world in August."

Lancaster Airsoft Russia does a review on the Tokyo Marui AKS74U Recoil Shock which is available in the market for 10 years now. This is the second offering from Tokyo Marui that incorporates the New Generation Blowback and Recoil Shock features for the AEG and it is one of the best performing compact AEGs we have handled. Will a Russian be impressed by it? Watch the video:

Hephaestus Airsoft announce the release of their AKS-74U/AKMSU Railed Gas Tube for AEGs/GBBs... "CNC machined aluminum construction, it is hard-coat anodized in black colour. The low-profile design allows co-witness with most micro dot sights. It is lightweight and is designed as a drop-in replacement for Gas Tube on AKS-74U and AKMSU series."

The Firearm Blog tells about the history as well as give a review of the real steel AKS-74U Krinkov, with its airsoft version also popular amongst airsoft players... "In this video Miles (who is currently on a 2 month hike in Wisconsin) discuss the history of the famous Kalashnikov AKS-74U. The "Krink" was developed and adopted by the Spetsnaz in the 1970s.

Takuya Sakamoto of Sakataku TV brings the KSC AKS74U Gas Blowback Rifle to the rannge. Using G&G 0.25g BioBBs he fires the gas blowack at 30 metres and 40 metres. He finds it a good airsoft gas blowback to fire and the accuracy is good enough for airsoft skirmishes. The KSC AKS74U GBB is System 7 Two with a full metal body with steel top cover and has a Nylon Wood Texture hanguard.

Last Stand Gamers have a CQB gameplay video taken last the weekend even with the temperature dropping to freezing... "More CQB gameplay at an old abandoned military base. With snow on the ground and temperatures dipping into the negative, making for some intense but slippery CQB action. This time I am running my ruthless backup gun configured exactly like its GHK brother with micro RMR Red dot.

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It's back to what Bunny Workshop does best, making custom gas blowback rifles on Soviet/Russian weapons design. Using as base the GHK Aks74u GBB Airsoft Rifle, their output is the Bunny Custom Super Reality Vintage AKs74u GBB Assault Rifle. This has fully vintage refinishing of Body and Wood, with serieal number engraved, and comes with a special "Bakelite" finish magazine.