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

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