The AK-105 is a short barrel, carbine version of the AK-74M rifle, originally developed to replace the shorter barrelled AKS-74U. The AK-105 is chambered in 5.45×39mm ammunition and is used domestically by the Russian Army in contrast to other AK-100 series rifles.

The carbine is produced at Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia. It is part of the AK-100 family.

Design

Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-length assault rifles of similar design, the AK-105 is a carbine rifle featuring a shorter barrel, and a solid, side-folding, polymer stock allowing convenience in transportation or paratrooper operations, while still providing a stable firing platform when extended; the AK-105 retains the ability to fire with the stock folded.

The AK-105 has matching polymer furniture including pistol grip, magazines and forward handguard. It was developed to replace the even shorter compact AKS-74U, (however both rifles are in-service) that featured a shorter skeleton stock and a shorter, barrel. The AK-105 uses an adjustable, Unotch, rear tangent sight, calibrated in increments out to . The front sight is a post, adjustable for elevation in the field, while windage adjustments are done prior to issue by the armory. The AK105 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS74U that aids in reducing recoil and improving stability of automatic fire, through the use of exiting gasses.

Users

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  • : Used by the State Border Service.
  • : Brazilian military and law enforcement have adopted the AK-105 as it is suitable for urban and counter-narcotics operations.
  • : The Kazakh military use the AK-105 as a standard-issue carbine rifle.
  • : Produced locally as an unlicensed copy, the Type 88 carbine, used by Special Operations Forces and armored crews.
  • : In service with the Russian Army, and limited use within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement, including Alpha Group of the Federal Security Service (FSB).
  • : Used by some Syrian special forces.

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