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{{Infobox weapon
The Armscor AK47/22 is a rifle that fires [[.22LR]] with a similar design to the [[AK47]].
| name = Armscor AK22
==Data==
| origin = [[Philippines]]
*[[Caliber]]: .22 LR
*Action: [[Semi-Automatic]]
| type = [[Semi-automatic rifle]]
| is_ranged = yes
*Capacity: 10 [[Cartridge (firearms)|Rounds]]
| design_date = 1987
*[[Gun barrel|Barrel]] Length: 18 1/4"
| manufacturer = Ruko Products
*Overall Length: 38"
| weight = {{cvt|7|lbs|kg}} (unloaded)
*[[Weight]]: [[pounds_(mass)|7 lbs]]
| part_length = {{cvt|18.25|in|mm}}
| length = {{cvt|36|in|mm}}
| sights = Post front sight, open U-notch fully-adjustable rear
| feed = 10, 15, or 30 round [[magazine (firearms)|box magazine]]
| caliber = [[.22 LR]]
| variants = AK22F
| height = {{cvt|8|in|mm}}
}}

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>

== Design ==
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" />

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>

===Variants===
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>

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" />


==See also==
==See also==
* [[AK-47]]
* [[AK-47 variants]]
* [[AK-47 variants]]


== References ==
⚫
[[Category:Assault rifles]]
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:.22 LR semi-automatic rifles]]
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[[Category:Semi-automatic rifles]]
[[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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