{"product_id":"vfc-avs-74u-ak-gas-blowback-rifle","title":"VFC AVS-74U AK 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 AVS-74U AK Gas Blowback Rifle — Black \/ Wood — \u003c\/strong\u003eVFC's replica of the iconic AKS-74U \"Krinkov\" compact carbine, with real wood furniture and steel construction. The short-barrelled AK that defined the compact assault carbine, rendered in a hard-kicking GBBR.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns 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.\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;\"\u003eAVS-74U \/ AKS-74U (\"Krinkov\")\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, real wood 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;\"\u003eTop-folding metal\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;\"\u003eMagazine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px; border: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVFC AK GBBR pattern (shares with AK74M)\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 with wood furniture\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 The Krinkov is one of the most characterful CQB GBBRs you can run — compact, hard-kicking, and authentic right down to the wood. Mags share with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vfc-ak74m-av74m-gas-blowback-rifle-black\" style=\"color: #cdd6f4;\"\u003eVFC AK74M\u003c\/a\u003e if you run both. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/airsoft-shop-high-wycombe-buckinghamshire\" style=\"color: #cdd6f4;\"\u003eGet UKARA-registered at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55571330761080,"sku":"9054026935","price":694.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/VFCAVS-74UAKGasBlowbackRifle-TitanForgeAirsoft-4.webp?v=1780052677","url":"https:\/\/www.titanforgeairsoft.com\/products\/vfc-avs-74u-ak-gas-blowback-rifle","provider":"Titan Forge Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}