VFC AK74M (AV74M) Gas Blowback Rifle

The AK74M is the modernised, polymer-furnitured evolution of the AK74 — the standard-issue Russian service rifle for decades, distinguished by its black polymer side-folding stock and handguards. VFC's GBBR replica captures the platform faithfully, from the stamped-steel receiver construction to the side-folding stock mechanism and the authentic AK manual of arms.

As a gas blowback rifle the AK74M delivers what AEGs can't: a genuine recoil impulse on every shot, driven by the heavy reciprocating bolt carrier. The kick is firm and the bolt locks to the rear on an empty magazine, replicating real-steel behaviour and forcing proper reload discipline. For milsim players and AK enthusiasts the tactile feedback is the entire point.

Build quality is VFC's signature strength. The receiver, barrel assembly, and major external components are steel where the real rifle is steel, giving the replica a realistic weight (well over 3kg) and the cold, solid feel that lighter builds can't match. The polymer furniture matches the real AK74M's plum-to-black late-issue specification.

Runs on green gas through VFC's established GBBR magazine system. Magazine compatibility follows the VFC AK GBBR pattern — check fit before buying spares. Suited to outdoor skirmish and milsim where its weight and recoil are assets rather than liabilities; less suited to fast CQB where a lighter AEG has the edge.

Specifications

UKARA: As a realistic imitation firearm, this product requires UKARA registration or a valid defence. We verify at checkout. Register by playing 3 games over 56+ days at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft.