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\"KR103
After having released other firearms, this year at SHOT Show 2020 Kalashnikov USA brought the KR103 out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

For more information, please visit Kalashnikov USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Speaking in generalities, when you talk to people that are into AK-47s, they are oftentimes purists.\u00a0 Liking the original spec, true to form AKs.\u00a0 Well, Kalashnikov USA has got a new gun that should get you pretty excited, the KR103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a purist standpoint, the KR103 is pretty much perfect.  Unlike some AK manufacturers, using parts kits and reverse engineering things, Kalashnikov USA is able to go a different route.  They actually have the Data Package.  THE<\/em> blueprints for the 103.  And with said plans, they have meticulously made the KR103 here in the USA.  Every single screw and pin is made right here, per the spec.  They have taken every detail into consideration as well, down to the font used on the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"KR103
Even the font on the sights is true to the original data package.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While most everything is true to form, they have made a few minor upgrades.\u00a0 For example, the barrel (which is button broached), gas block and gas system is all chrome lined.\u00a0 Not changing any design features, but just adding to the durability of the firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And unlike the original AKs that actually required a lot of hand fitting, Kalashnikov USA has brought the design into the 21st century with modern manufacturing processes.  Such as all the dust covers being laser cut.  So literally any dust cover made by Kalashnikov USA will fit any KR103.  Little details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"KR103
The barrel and entire gas system is chrome lined.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The KR103 features a forged trunnion and bolt carrier as well as a billet bolt.  All the rifles come standard with an optics mount and ship with a 30 round 103 magazine, made of polymer with steel reinforcements.  Additionally, every KR103 is proofed before leaving the factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"KR103
The KR103 comes standard with an optics mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Kalashnikov USA KR103 will be available Q1 with an MSRP of $1050 and a MAP of $1025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please visit Kalashnikov USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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