Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs is a practical guide for every AK shooter, serving as a valuable reference manual for the expert, average or novice shooter who wants to learn the fundamentals of operation, maintenance and accessories for the AK rifle. After reading this book, the reader will be able to find an AK rifle that suites his or her needs and budget; known what ammunition to buy and where to get it; and gain insight into proven accessories and how to install them on the gun. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs is THE essential reference book for any AK enthusiast. The author has combined years of research, data accumulating, practical experience and hands-on testing into a concise, no-nonsense, profusely illustrated and reasonably priced shooter's guide that will save any AK enthusiast, collector and/or shooter time and money by providing expert and proven information. This book offers the reader a detailed look inside the design, development, operation and maintenance of the most prolific firearm of all times. The author describes in detail the similarities and differences between various AK variants, helping readers navigate the confusing and complicated civilian AK market, and dispelling a few myths along the way. This practical shooter's guide will appeal to avid collectors, with unprecedented coverage of historical details, as well as AK rifle shooters, uncovering operational and maintenance idiosyncrasies of the AKs. Inside, the reader will find coverage of: * The idea behind development of the AK-47 * The modifications and improvements through the years * Difference between AK-47 and AK-74 * AK around the world, variants from different countries * US AK market, gunsmiths vs. manufacturers * AK pistols * Ammo and ammo availability * Magazines - what works * Basic operation and maintenance * Shooting and practical application * AK accessories, sights and optics * How to build your own "high speed" fighting carbine out of your average AK This unique, inside look at the AK offers something for every AK enthusiast, as well as AR and "black rifle" enthusiasts, gun collectors, members of AK Forums, AK Files, AR.com and many others! The pages of this first-of-its-kind book offer: * Historical data - The ideas behind its creation, and the simplicity of the AK * Practical expert advice - Proper use and maintenance of the AK rifle * Market insight and knowledge - What rifle to purchase, where to get it and how much to pay * Accessories - How to accessorize an AK, what to buy and where to get it * Ammunition - Types of ammo, with expert advice about what to buy and the results the reader can expect