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The KK-Mpi-69 is an East German .22 rimfire training rifle based on the AKM design, featuring a simple blowback action instead of gas operation. It was used for pre-military youth training, offering realistic handling with a standard AK receiver and safety selector, including a full-auto position. Approximately 50,000 were produced between 1970 and 1975.

The KK-Mpi-69 is an East German .22 LR rimfire trainer based on the AKM design. It utilizes a simple blowback action, adapting stamped AKM receivers by removing the gas system. Notably, it retains select-fire capability, a rare feature for a rimfire trainer, and uses a modified AK magazine shell with a .22 insert to maintain the original rifle's appearance.

This review covers the East German KK-MPI 69, a .22 LR select-fire AK trainer. While sharing some external parts with the AKM, its internal components are unique. The rifle is lighter and easier to handle than a standard AKM, but full-auto reliability is highly ammunition-dependent. Complete examples are exceptionally rare in the US.