AN-94

The AN-94, or otherwise known as Avtomat Nikonova 1994 or another alternative name, Abakan, is a 5.45x39mm gas-operated Russian firearm made by PO Izhmash. The AN-94 was made during Project Abakan, a Russian assault rifle programme that took place in 1980-1994. The AN-94 was intended to be used as a service rifle for the Russian military, however the costs of the rifle and its complexity and being user unfriendly in maintenance limited its use to professional jobs, mainly to be used within Russian internal affairs, FSB, and Spetsnaz. The AN-94, however, is a unique rifle and for many reasons. ...