Riley Defense RAK-47
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 413 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 kg
- Introduced
- 2010
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Riley Defense RAK-47 is an American-made, semi-automatic AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm and forming the base of Riley Defense's RAK product line. It is built on a fully heat-treated, mil-spec stamped steel receiver with a forged front trunnion, bolt and carrier, a long-stroke gas piston action and a 16.25-inch 4150 nitride barrel threaded 14x1 left-hand for muzzle devices. Standard equipment includes adjustable front and rear iron sights, a machined side scope-mount rail, a bolt hold-open safety lever, bayonet lug and teak wood furniture with a black polymer pistol grip.
Riley Defense assembles its AK-pattern rifles entirely in the United States from its facility in Fountain Valley, California - a rarity in a market long dominated by imported and surplus Kalashnikovs - using forged trunnions, bolts and carriers on fully heat-treated mil-spec stamped receivers.
Base model designation RAK101 (teak/classic). The RAK-47 line branches into wood (RAK47-C), polymer (RAK47-P) and tactical (RAK47-T) configurations, plus KRINK short-barrel, Reaper and state-compliant builds.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Riley Defense, Inc.
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2010
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 413 mm
- Overall length
- 895 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 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
- Nitride steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Black oxide
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 320 m
- Maximum range
- 914 m
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.
Stamped steel receiver
Forged trunnion
Forged bolt carrier
Rotating bolt
Side rail optic mount
Threaded barrel
Bayonet lug
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 40 7.62x39mm rifles | 3.40 kg | 3.49 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 40 7.62x39mm rifles | 895 mm | 933 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 40 7.62x39mm rifles | 413 mm | 415 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 40 7.62x39mm rifles | 30 | 30 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Riley Defense RAK-47
How much does the Riley Defense RAK-47 weigh?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 weighs 3.40 kg (7.50 lb) empty. It is the 9th lightest of 40 7.62x39mm rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Riley Defense RAK-47?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 is chambered in 7.62x39mm.
How many rounds does the Riley Defense RAK-47 hold?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Riley Defense RAK-47?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 is 895 mm (35.2 in) long overall, with a 413 mm (16.3 in) barrel.
Who makes the Riley Defense RAK-47?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 is made by Riley Defense, Inc. (United States).
When was the Riley Defense RAK-47 introduced?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 was introduced in 2010.
How does the Riley Defense RAK-47 operate?
The Riley Defense RAK-47 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
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
68%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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