The Latest AK-Alfa Prototype Is Here – The Future of Israel’s Kalashnikov?

[Zarvan]

Image source: Konstantin Lazarev, used with permission

When the AK-Alfa rifle was announced at Kalashnikov USA’s booth at the 2016 SHOT Show early in the year, it created an enormous buzz. The rifle’s Kalashnikov heritage, sleek looks, and surprise appearance in association with Kalashnikov’s star-cross’d former US importer led to a firestorm of views and comments on our article.


The rifles that were being shown off at the SHOT Show, however, were in an early stage of development, sporting 3D printed rapid prototyped receivers. After “going dark” for the better part of the year, the AK-Alfa is back in the spotlight, with a series of photos released by Russian photographer Konstantin Lazarev of the latest prototypes, which feature fully injection-molded receivers. More on the AK-Alfa later, on to the photos:

All images courtesy of Konstantin Lazarev



You can see the rest of the photos over at Konstantin’s Facebook page.

The AK-Alfa in the photos sports a Hartman MH1 red dot, and the Command Arms & Accessories pattern of polymer magazine that was being shown off with the gun at SHOT. The rifle uses a modular handguard that is compatible with additional rail segments, and which can apparently be swapped for a KeyMod version. The upper receiver is aluminum with a full-length rail, while the lower is polymer and houses the stock mount, magazine well, and Israeli-style ambidextrous selector switch. XM8-like ambidextrous magazine release paddles and a left-side charging handle (which looks to me like it might be swappable with the removal of the shell deflector) round out the package. Though the gun is very modern-looking, it still obviously incorporates many unchanged or little-changed Kalashnikov elements: Visible are a very Kalashnikov-looking bolt carrier, 90-degree gas block, and piston guide.

The AK-Alfa has been developed by Israeli firm Command Arms & Accessories (the sister company to Hartman), which makes it a direct competitor to IWI’s own modernized AK, the Galil ACE.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/10/latest-ak-alfa-prototype-future-israels-kalashnikov/

@nair @third eye @MilSpec @AUSTERLITZ

I think India should test this along with other rifles as replacement for INSAS ??????????

 

[nair]

I think India should test this along with other rifles as replacement for INSAS ??????????

Feel Embarrassed to answer this......

 

[Zarvan]

Feel Embarrassed to answer this......

O love of GOD have a discussion nothing to be ashamed of. Pakistan is also building Fighter Jets and Tanks and Frigates and Missile Boats but hate to design its own Rifles well only designed Sniper now known as LSR

 

[GURU DUTT]

so does it fire 7.62X51mm ammo and does it have a bullpup version and can israel make TOT and produce it ubder MII with price tag of under 1000 US dollars if yes then its a winner or else lets find a new contender

 

[DavidSling]

O love of GOD have a discussion nothing to be ashamed of. Pakistan is also building Fighter Jets and Tanks and Frigates and Missile Boats but hate to design its own Rifles well only designed Sniper now known as LSR

Pakistan doesn't "build" fighter jets and frigates , it might helped in designing and integrate some software and hardware but mostly it's foreign softwares/hardware

 

[Zarvan]

Pakistan doesn't "build" fighter jets and frigates , it might helped in designing and integrate some software and hardware but mostly it's foreign softwares/hardware

We build them. The Al KHALID we have is totally changed from the MBT-2000 which was initially designed. Most of its components are Pakistani made and some are imported and also JF-17 and also Ships we are doing good and building more industry

 

[DavidSling]

We build them. The Al KHALID we have is totally changed from the MBT-2000 which was initially designed. Most of its components are Pakistani made and some are imported and also JF-17 and also Ships we are doing good and building more industry

Okay then, give sources of all the Pakistani components inside frigates and JF 17 in comparison to foreign systems

 

[Syed Asif Bukhari]

Where did u come across that number?
What kind of systems are built in Pakistan?
Built as in Invented and manafucture

Sir u need to read about JF 17 thread before making assumptions .

please educate me then

U can check JF 17 threads .I am getting late .I have to offer prayer

 

[third eye]

I think India should test this along with other rifles as replacement for INSAS ??????????

I am sure those who need to take a call on such such subjects will do what they feel is best.