The AK-105. The Russian Alpha AK.

Published on January 9, 2022
Duration: 30:51

This guide details the modernization of an AK-105 rifle, focusing on the installation of Zenitco furniture and an Elcan optic. The video, presented by Garand Thumb, highlights the AK-105's performance, including its 12.4-inch barrel length, 5.45x39mm caliber ballistics, and reliability. The custom build by Jim Fuller of Fuller Phoenix is assessed as a sub-2 MOA performer with a soft recoil impulse, making it a highly balanced and lethal AK variant.

Quick Summary

The AK-105, a compact carbine in 5.45x39mm with a 12.4-inch barrel, is presented as the Russian equivalent of the Mk18. Modernized with Zenitco furniture and an Elcan optic, it demonstrates sub-2 MOA accuracy and extreme reliability with a soft recoil impulse, making it a highly balanced AK variant.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Cinematic Intro
  2. 03:21Introduction to the AK-105
  3. 04:07Build Details and Full Disclosure
  4. 05:38Lineage and Design Philosophy
  5. 06:25Barrel Length and Ballistics
  6. 09:39Chronograph Testing
  7. 12:35Gas System and Dwell Time
  8. 16:22Accuracy and Performance
  9. 19:46Modernization with Zenitco
  10. 23:16Magazines and Controls
  11. 28:02Reliability and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AK-105's barrel length and caliber?

The AK-105 features a 12.4-inch barrel and is chambered in 5.45x39mm. This barrel length is considered a sweet spot for balancing compactness with effective terminal ballistics.

How does the AK-105 compare to the Mk18?

The AK-105 is described as the Russian equivalent of the Mk18, functioning as a compact and versatile carbine within the AK platform, designed for similar roles.

What are the key modernization components for the AK-105 shown?

The featured AK-105 is modernized with Zenitco furniture, including the Sport-1 Rail and PT-1 Stock, and equipped with an Elcan SpecterDR 1-4x optic, an ALG Defense trigger, and an enhanced safety selector.

What is the reported accuracy and reliability of the AK-105?

The AK-105 is assessed as a sub-2 MOA performer with extreme reliability and a soft recoil impulse, making it one of the most balanced and lethal AK variants available.

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