{"product_id":"vfc-ak74m-av74m-gas-blowback-rifle","title":"VFC AK74M (AV74M) Gas Blowback Rifle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #edfaf1; border-left: 4px solid #27ae60; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a6b3a;\"\u003eVFC AK74M (AV74M) Gas Blowback Rifle —\u003c\/strong\u003e VFC's flagship AK74M GBBR, built with the steel and polymer construction and hard recoil that put VFC at the top of the gas rifle market. A modern-issue AK74M replica with the weight, balance and kick of the real platform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1b3a6b; margin: 18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1B3A6B; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 7px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAK74M \/ AV74M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGas blowback (green gas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFiring modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSemi and full auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStamped steel receiver, polymer furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSide-folding polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eReciprocating with last-round bolt-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApproximately 3kg+ (realistic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUKARA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/airsoft-shop-high-wycombe-buckinghamshire\" style=\"color: #1b3a6b;\"\u003eSkirmish Wycombe Airsoft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1B3A6B; color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GBBR this realistic rewards a proper green gas supply and spare mags — carry several for a full game day. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gas\" style=\"color: #cdd6f4;\"\u003egas range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airsoft-rifles\" style=\"color: #cdd6f4;\"\u003erifle collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/airsoft-shop-high-wycombe-buckinghamshire\" style=\"color: #cdd6f4;\"\u003estart your UKARA at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55571274334584,"sku":"9503980277","price":694.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/VFCAK74M_AV74M_GasBlowbackRifle-TitanForgeAirsoft-1.webp?v=1780049880","url":"https:\/\/www.titanforgeairsoft.com\/products\/vfc-ak74m-av74m-gas-blowback-rifle","provider":"Titan Forge Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}