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The strange case of the RK-12 (SLR-106?), The Kalash AK that wasn't - but is an AK
| Milgeek.co.uk |
Posted: May 21, 2009 06:16 pm
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Don't know if this will interest you guys, but a friend and I were curious about the Kalash RK-12, and found out some interesting info (maybe some of you know this already, if so apologies for this post).
I have had my Kalash RK-01 - AKS74U replica - since it first became available in the UK. It's been a fantastic little AEG and has suffered terrible abuse in my hands but still performs reliably and well. But recently I have felt mine needed a little bit of a make-over...  Above: The Kalash RK-12 - most people think it's just a 'made up' AK By chance I saw Kalash's RK-12 model and this looked good to me. Basically it's a steel version of the RK01, but with newer black plastic furniture, giving it a very smart tactical look. Kalash also started to release the individual steel and plastic parts for the RK-12, so I thought it might be nice to upgrade my RK-01 to RK-12 standard. Giving me an almost new AEG again!  Above: My RK-01 part way converted to the newer Kalash RK-12. I will be upgrading the receiver next and installing the folding plastic stock. The one reservation I had was that the RK-01 wasn't - I thought - a 'real' AK. I thought it was like the Spetz, a made up model. However, I have now found out that the Kalash RK-12 is actually based on the Arsenal Inc. (USA) model called the SLR-106. This is a 5.45x39 or 5.56x45 rifle furnished by Arsenal specially for the American market - as such, while it isn't in the Russian army inventory, at least it is a 'real' gun.  Above - the real SLR-106, here in 5.56x45mm NATO configuration. The PBS-5 is actually a dummy, designed to hide the extended barrel required by US gun regulations. You can check out the Arsenal SLR-106 and it's variants here: Arsenal Inc. (USA) - SLR-106 series Kalash RK-12 parts are available from most good AEG retailers in Hong Kong. |
    
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| alakdan.net [aka 9th] |
Posted: May 21, 2009 07:33 pm
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 Group: Moderator Posts: 2837 Joined: May 06, 2007 |
Add info/research output...
http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?prod...&cat=254&page=1 
"The eM-poR is a cheap prostitute. She needs to be dressed with flashy accessories to be attractive. The kalashnikov is beautiful in herself. She does not need stilettos and lipstick. You may want to have a one night stand with a Stoner Rifle, but you marry the Kalashnikov.™" |
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