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{{Infobox weapon
{{about|Filipino .22 caliber AK-47 style rifle|Romanian cadet rifle|AK-22}}
| name = Armscor AK22
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| origin = [[Philippines]]
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| type = [[Semi-automatic rifle]]
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| design_date = 1987
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| manufacturer = Ruko Products
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| weight = {{cvt|7|lbs|kg}} (unloaded)
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| name = Armscor Model AK22
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| sights = Post front sight, open U-notch fully-adjustable rear
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| feed = 10, 15, or 30 round [[magazine (firearms)|box magazine]]
| origin = [[Philippines]]
|type= [[Semi-automatic rifle]]
| caliber = [[.22 LR]]
| variants = AK22F
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| manufacturer = [[Armscor (Philippines)|Armscor]]
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| production_date = 1987 - Present <ref name="MGV">{{cite book|last=Peterson|first=Philip|title=Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present|edition=16th|pages =277}}</ref>
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The '''Armscor AK22''' is a [[Semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]] [[.22LR|.22 LR]] [[Kalashnikov rifle]] designed in 1987 by Ruko Products (later KBI), and sold by [[Armscor (Philippines)|Armscor]] (Arms Corporation of the Philippines).<ref>{{Cite book|last=Peterson|first=Phillip|title=Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present|edition=16|pages=277}}</ref> Sales of the AK22 and other [[.22 Long Rifle|.22 LR]] Armscor rifles were "very strong in the local market", due to a relaxation of gun laws, after the end of [[martial law under Ferdinand Marcos]] in 1986.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last1=Ramos|first1=J.R|title=Armscor Rimfire Battle Guns|url=http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2053|website=Small Arms Review|publisher=Small Arms Review V7N7 (April 2004)|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}</ref>
The '''Armscor AK22''' is a rifle that fires [[.22 LR]] with a similar exterior design to the [[AK-47]]. It is imported to the United States from the [[Philippines]]. Made by [[Armscor (Philippines)|Armscor]] (formerly Squires Bingham Co.). There were two versions one with a fixed wood buttstock and the second has a side folding stock.


== Design ==
'''Description'''
In order to save costs, the AK22's design is based on the Model 20, a previous .22 LR design by Armscor. The AK22 uses a [[Clamshell (container)|clamshell]] which holds the [[Receiver (firearms)|receiver]] and trigger housing together.<ref name=":0" /> The clamshell design increases the weight of the weapon, and requires the usage of a screwdriver in order to be [[Field strip|field stripped]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manual for Model AK22|url=http://www.gunknowledge.com/Documents/Armscor/Armscor%20AK22%20Owners%20Manual.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328143710/http://www.gunknowledge.com/Documents/Armscor/Armscor%20AK22%20Owners%20Manual.pdf|archive-date=2012-03-28|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Gun Knowledge|page=4}}</ref> The [[Stock (firearms)|stock]], forend and foregrip are all made out of mahogany, which further increased its weight, and made the rifle disproportional, with some gunsmiths choosing to cut them down.<ref name=":0" />
*The Armscor Ak22 while looking similar is easy seen as different from any AK variant in [[7.62×39mm]] and/or [[5.45×39mm]] up close and the parts are not interchangeable. This is not an AK that is modified to use a different caliber but a separate design of the firearm. There are several versions that were sold branded under different names of importers like Armscor, Mitchell Arms, Rock Island and several others. The release of other AK clones in the 2000s in .22 caliber are not interchangeable. The Armscor AK-22 in .22lr operates on a direct [[Blowback (arms)#Gas delayed|blow back system]]. Which eliminates the need for AK-47's gas port, gas tube and piston. The parts of the gas port and gas tube are faux. The rifle has wooden fore grips both an upper and a lower which angles are shaped slightly different than the AK family, and the buttstock is made of solid wood without a trapdoor or is of steel tubing in triangular shape that folds to the side. The wood used is Philippine hardwood Mahogany.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramos|first1=J.R|title=Armscor Rimfire Battle Guns|url=http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2053|website=Small Arms Review|publisher=Small Arms Review V7N7 (April 2004)|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}</ref> On the left hand side of the where the fake gas block is an attachment loop for a sling and the rear sling loop is on the buttstock. Due to the design and age there is not any type of [[Picatinny rail]] . Although a barrel clamp on style accessory may be used between the front sight and fake gas port by clamping around the barrel.


It has a {{cvt|4|-|6|lb|kg}} trigger pull.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=MAK 22|url=https://us.armscor.com/products/mak-22|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510095820/https://us.armscor.com/products/mak-22|archive-date=2013-05-10|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Armscor USA}}</ref>
'''Operation'''
*The bolt is operated by pulling the handle on the right side rearward and releasing. In the forward travel the bolt will extract a round from the [[Magazine (firearms)|magazines]] and load it into the chamber. When the trigger is depressed the hammer will strike the firing pin into the cartridge. This detonating of the .22 caliber cartridge's charge will start two actions, sending the bullet down the barrel and the gas pressure will cause the bolt to move to the rear. During which will eject the just fired spent case and the bolt will then return to forward travel stripping the next round out of the magazine into the chamber. Waiting to repeat the process on the next pull of the trigger. The charging handle is attached and reciprocates with the bolt during the entire action. If there are no addition cartridges in the magazine, on the last shot's cycling action, the bolt will return to battery on an empty chamber. There is no "bolt hold open" (BHO) feature for the last round.


===Variants===
'''Safety'''
The AK22F, a variant with a folding stock modeled after the one on the [[FN FAL|FAL PARA]], was also produced to compete with Kalashnikov clones from other countries such as Italy, France, and Germany.<ref name=":0" /> It was discontinued in 1995.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=AK-47 Copies in .22-caliber|url=http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/gunfax/rimfires/akcopy.htm|access-date=2021-05-08|website=031d26d.namesecurehost.com}}</ref>
*The safety level does not engage any internal parts. It has a notch cut into the design to hold the operating handle of the reciprocating bolt locked back in the rearward position. When lowering the safety lever the bolt will mover forward and if present will strip a cartridge from the magazine (if inserted and loaded) and load it into the chamber ready to be fired.


Magazines for the AK22 are compatible with other Armscor designs, such as the [[Armscor M16 22]] and [[IMI Galil]]-22. 10-, 15-, and 30-round magazines were made, with the 15-round magazine being discontinued some time before 2015.<ref name=":1" />
'''Sights'''
*The rear sight slides up an incline to adjust elevation as standard AK rear sights operate. The front sight is fixed post inside a ghost ring. Which is nonadjustable. Held in place by the front sight is a removable cleaning rod stored under the barrel just like the real AK. There is no bayonet mount or an attachment point.

'''Magazines'''
*The [[Magazine (firearms)|magazines]] use a Squires Bingham Model 20<ref>{{cite web|last1=Miller|first1=William|title=AK-47 Copies in .22-caliber|url=http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/gunfax/rimfires/akcopy.htm|website=Rockin' Rimfires|publisher=gunfax|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}</ref> design placed into an AK-47 shaped magazine housing. The housing for the 10 and 15 round are almost the same externally. On the inside is a shim to fill in the bottom for the shorter 10 round magazine and has a retaining pin hole that will need to be re-drilled to hold the longer 15 round magazine, if replacing a 10-round magazine. The housings are becoming harder to find in the larger sizes. The original magazines by Squires can be used without the housing. Although they will lack the features and appearances of the housed magazine body. The magazine activator is mounted at the rear of the exterior casing. When depressed, the top end of the activator would push the lower end of the normal magazine catch, thereby releasing its connection with the magazine. This main release may be worked by fingers in between the trigger guard and the magazine body. Although the thumb lever on the magazines makes it easier by using less force applied due to the leverage and more area for the hand to fit.

Armscor magazines in 10 and 15 rounds variations are the most common . Externally it is hard to see the difference between the two. These will be the only sizes available in the United States market without a specialty one off sales and/or auctions.

There are rare 25 round magazines and extremely rare 50 rd drums.

There are no under 10 round magazines made for this rifle.

While there are other AK clones in .22 caliber the following model magazines and parts will not work, nor interchange. WASR AK/22, AKT 98, RPD 22, German MPI69/M69, GSG AK.22, & drums made by Black Dog Machines. This list is not complete. There are different designs of Mitchell's Ak-22, with some models magazines will interchange (AK-22S & F) while others will not (C8A/AK 22-).

This gun's internal design shares parts with its clone of M-16/Ar-15 body in .22 cal. See [[Armscor M16 22]] for more info. Magazines can work between both Armscor rifles but each being designed to imitate a different style will of course not fit flush. Nor will they look like the intended imitation. In each magazine's shell housing is the same Squires Bingham magazine design.

'''Recoil'''
As compared to the AK-47 and/or AK-74 the AK22 has very much less recoil making it easy to handle. This rifle is suitable for small framed people, hunting small game, for plinking and target shooting. The accuracy is very good.

'''Maintenance and cleaning'''

*Due to the blow back operation nature, the chamber will become very dirty which is common in .22lr firearms. The upper body is a clam shell which can be disassemble to help clean out the spent powder residue that builds up. Other wise cleaning is done by swabbing the barrel to the breach and accessing the internal through the ejection port.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Armscor M16 22|Armscore M16 22 clone]]
* [[AK-47]]
* [[AK-47 variants]]
* [[AK-47 variants]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130510095820/https://us.armscor.com/products/mak-22 Armscor AK22 Product Page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120328143710/http://www.gunknowledge.com/Documents/Armscor/Armscor%20AK22%20Owners%20Manual.pdf] Armscor AK-22 Owner's Manual. Last page shows the firearm's parts schematic
* [http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2053] Armscor Rimfire Battle Guns http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2053 Published Small Arms Review V7N7 (April 2004) Online August 30, 2013


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[[Category:.22 LR semi-automatic rifles]]
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[[Category:Kalashnikov derivatives]]
[[Category:Rifles of the Philippines]]

Latest revision as of 08:47, 21 July 2024

Armscor AK22
TypeSemi-automatic rifle
Place of originPhilippines
Production history
Designed1987
ManufacturerRuko Products
VariantsAK22F
Specifications
Mass7 lb (3.2 kg) (unloaded)
Length36 in (910 mm)
Barrel length18.25 in (464 mm)
Height8 in (200 mm)
Caliber.22 LR
Feed system10, 15, or 30 round box magazine
SightsPost front sight, open U-notch fully-adjustable rear

The Armscor AK22 is a semi-automatic .22 LR Kalashnikov rifle designed in 1987 by Ruko Products (later KBI), and sold by Armscor (Arms Corporation of the Philippines).[1] Sales of the AK22 and other .22 LR Armscor rifles were "very strong in the local market", due to a relaxation of gun laws, after the end of martial law under Ferdinand Marcos in 1986.[2]

Design

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In order to save costs, the AK22's design is based on the Model 20, a previous .22 LR design by Armscor. The AK22 uses a clamshell which holds the receiver and trigger housing together.[2] The clamshell design increases the weight of the weapon, and requires the usage of a screwdriver in order to be field stripped.[3] The stock, forend and foregrip are all made out of mahogany, which further increased its weight, and made the rifle disproportional, with some gunsmiths choosing to cut them down.[2]

It has a 4–6 lb (1.8–2.7 kg) trigger pull.[4]

Variants

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The AK22F, a variant with a folding stock modeled after the one on the FAL PARA, was also produced to compete with Kalashnikov clones from other countries such as Italy, France, and Germany.[2] It was discontinued in 1995.[5]

Magazines for the AK22 are compatible with other Armscor designs, such as the Armscor M16 22 and IMI Galil-22. 10-, 15-, and 30-round magazines were made, with the 15-round magazine being discontinued some time before 2015.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peterson, Phillip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16 ed.). p. 277.
  2. ^ a b c d Ramos, J.R. "Armscor Rimfire Battle Guns". Small Arms Review. Small Arms Review V7N7 (April 2004). Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  3. ^ "Manual for Model AK22" (PDF). Gun Knowledge. p. 4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ "MAK 22". Armscor USA. Archived from the original on 2013-05-10. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ^ a b "AK-47 Copies in .22-caliber". 031d26d.namesecurehost.com. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
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