Unprecedented guide to the AK-47!

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs is the essentials reference book for any AK-47 enthusiast.

As a former member of an elite Soviet Spetsnaz unit and avid AK historian, author Marco Vorobiev offers a detailed look inside the design, development, operation and maintenance of the most prolific firearm of all time.

In the pages of this one-of-a-kind book, you'll find:

• Expert advice - Basic operation and maintenance of the AK rifle


• Training tips - Shooting and practical applications


• Market insight - Where to buy an AK and how much you can expect to pay


• Accessories - DIY instructions, what to buy, and where to get it


• Ammunition - Advice about what to buy and the results you can expect


• Historical data - The ideas behind its creation, and the simplicity of the AK

Vorobiev details the similarities and differences between the many AK-47 and AK-47 variants, helping you navigate the confusing and complicated civilian AK market and dispelling a few myths along the way.

With hundreds of detailed photographs of AK rifles, old and new, and unprecedented coverage of historical details, this practical guide is a must-have for avid AK collectors, AK rifle shooters, and general AK enthusiasts everywhere!