VFC AVS-74U AK Gas Blowback Rifle

The AKS-74U — nicknamed "Krinkov" in the West — is the shortened carbine variant of the AK74, built for vehicle crews, paratroopers and special units who needed AK firepower in a package barely longer than a submachine gun. Its distinctive shortened barrel, conical flash hider, and top-folding stock make it one of the most recognisable compact firearms in the world. VFC's AVS-74U captures all of it.

As a GBBR the AVS-74U brings the AK gas blowback experience into a CQB-friendly length. The short barrel and folding stock make it fast in tight spaces, while VFC's gas system delivers the firm recoil and last-round bolt-lock that make a gas AK satisfying to run. The compact dimensions make it a genuinely practical CQB primary, unlike the full-length AK74M.

The standout cosmetic feature is the real wood furniture — the handguard and lower furniture are genuine wood rather than wood-effect polymer, giving the authentic look, weight, and feel of an early-issue Krinkov. Combined with VFC's steel receiver construction, the result is a replica with real heft and character.

Runs on green gas through the VFC AK GBBR magazine system — shares magazine compatibility with the VFC AK74M family, so mags carry across if you run both. A premium compact AK for collectors and CQB players who want authenticity over outright lightness.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What gas does the VFC AVS-74U run on?
It is a green gas blowback rifle, fed through VFC's AK GBBR magazine system.

Will my VFC AK74M magazines fit the AVS-74U?
Yes. The Krinkov shares the VFC AK GBBR magazine pattern with the VFC AK74M, so mags carry across if you run both rifles.

Is the wood on the AVS-74U real?
Yes, the handguard and lower furniture are genuine wood rather than wood-effect polymer, set against a stamped steel receiver.

What kind of stock does the Krinkov have?
A top-folding metal stock, which keeps the carbine short for CQB and folds out for a shouldered hold.

How does the AVS-74U compare with VFC's full-length AK74M?
The AVS-74U is the short-barrelled Krinkov with real wood and a top-folding metal stock, making it a practical CQB primary. The AK74M is the full-size rifle with polymer furniture and a side-folding polymer stock.

Does the bolt lock back when the magazine is empty?
Yes, the reciprocating bolt locks open after the last round, and the rifle fires in semi and full auto.

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