Norinco 84S: China Makes a 5.56mm AK Specifically for the US
The Norinco 84S is a Chinese 5.56mm AK variant specifically developed for the US market in the late 1980s. It features a hybrid design, reverse-engineered from the AKM but incorporating AK-74 elements due to a lack of official data. Notable features include proprietary magazines, a unique bolt with a 5.56mm face and 7.62mm stem, and various furniture options across its six variants. Its collectibility is high due to a short import window before the 1989 ban.









