AK-104
- Category
- Carbine
- Barrel
- 314 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.00 kg
- Introduced
- 2001
About
What it is, and why it matters
The AK-104 is a select-fire carbine chambered in 7.62x39mm, produced by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) since 2001. This Russian-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. Featuring a 30-round magazine capacity, this carbine offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 12.4-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 3000g (105.8 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform.
The AK-104 fills a unique niche as a compact carbine retaining the hard-hitting 7.62x39mm cartridge, offering Russian special forces operators greater terminal ballistics than the 5.45mm AK-105 in a package of identical dimensions.
The AK-104 is the compact 7.62x39mm variant of the AK-100 series, complementing the AK-101 (5.56mm), AK-103 (7.62mm full-size), and AK-105 (5.45mm compact). The shortened barrel reduces muzzle velocity by approximately 6% compared to the full-size AK-103, but provides superior handling in confined spaces. The rifle features a solid polymer stock unlike the skeleton stock of the earlier AKS-74U. Compatible with standard AKM/AK-47 30-round magazines and drums. Primary users include Russian special operations forces and export customers requiring a compact, hard-hitting rifle.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kalashnikov Concern
- Category
- Carbine
- Country
- Russia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2001
- Variant of
- Compact
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 314 mm
- Overall length
- 824 mm
- Height
- 189 mm
- Width
- 45 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.00 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 3.70 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 710 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 2000 J
- Effective range
- 350 m
- Maximum range
- 800 m
- Rate of fire
- 600 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Chrome lined barrel
Chrome lined chamber
Muzzle brake compensator
Rotating bolt
Select fire
Side folding stock
Compact carbine
Grenade launcher compatible
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 409 carbines | 3.00 kg | 3.00 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 407 carbines | 824 mm | 895 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 423 carbines | 314 mm | 406 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 423 carbines | 30 | 21 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the AK-104
How much does the AK-104 weigh?
The AK-104 weighs 3.00 kg (6.61 lb) empty and 3.70 kg (8.16 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the AK-104?
The AK-104 is chambered in 7.62x39mm.
How many rounds does the AK-104 hold?
The AK-104 holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the AK-104?
The AK-104 is 824 mm (32.4 in) long overall, with a 314 mm (12.4 in) barrel.
Who makes the AK-104?
The AK-104 is made by Kalashnikov Concern (Russia).
When was the AK-104 introduced?
The AK-104 was introduced in 2001.
How does the AK-104 operate?
The AK-104 uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Russian Special Forces
- 2001
- Venezuelan Armed Forces
- 2006
Provenance
Confidence in this record
83%
Stockists
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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