Izhmash actually exported sporter AKs in .223 for the civilian market for a good number of years. It was a fairly less common model but they are around. Zastava (serbian) made 223 AKs as well. There are US made rifles as well. I would not want to carry any of those odd ducks into battle though when everything around me is 5.45 and 7.62x39, or an AR in its proper caliber. In particular I don't think the mags are interchangeable with AK74 mags and you wouldn't want to risk using the wrong ammo anyway.

[–] timkenhan@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Pretty sure there's a lot of 5.56 from NATO in the recent days. On the other hand, that Soviet stockpile won't last forever, especially this keeps dragging on...

You're right about the export AK, tho. Interesting that a lot of them is NATO chambered but with standard AK magazines.

[–] Fox@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

Oh for sure there's a ton of 5.56 in Ukraine, but the mags used by .223/5.56 aks are not standard ak mags which makes them unsuitable among probably other reasons to carry into battle.

[–] Fox@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

Oh for sure there's a ton of 5.56 in Ukraine, but the mags used by .223/5.56 aks are not standard ak mags which makes them unsuitable among probably other reasons to carry into battle.