First Look: New Rifles From Arsenal

Three more AK platform rifles in two different calibers.

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posted on October 21, 2024
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New Rifles From Arsenal

Arsenal has introduced three new rifles that come in a streamlined, no-frills package at a reduced price. The first is the SAM5, a 5.56 NATO semi-automatic rifle with a milled receiver and a 30-round magazine. The SAM5 also has a chrome lined hammer forged barrel, 14x1mm left-hand muzzle threads, an AK-351 muzzle brake, FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group, a bayonet lug, black polymer furniture, an intermediate length buttstock, a stainless-steel heat shield and a scope rail.

SAM5 Specifications

  • Caliber: 5.56 NATO
  • Total length: 36.5 inches
  • Barrel length: 16.3 inches
  • Rifling: 6 grooves
  • Twist rate: 1:7-inch
  • Unloaded weight: 8 pounds
  • Receiver: Milled receiver
  • Fire Control FIME enhanced trigger
  • Barrel Thread: 14x1mm LH thread
  • Muzzle Device: AK-351 Muzzle brake
  • Magazine: One 30-round magazine
  • MSRP: $1,849.99

The new SAM7R rifle is chambered in 7.62x39mm with a 10-round magazine. It also has an AK-351 muzzle brake and a milled and forged receiver. There is also a FIME Group enhanced fire-control group, 16.3-inch chrome-lined hammer forged barrel, 14x1mm left-hand threads, a bayonet lug, black polymer furniture, an intermediate length buttstock, a compartment for cleaning kit, scope rail and one 10-round magazine.

SAM7R Specifications

  • Caliber: 7.62x39mm
  • Total length: 36.5 inches
  • Barrel length: 16.33 inches
  • Rifling: 4 grooves
  • Twist rate: 1:9.44 inch
  • Unloaded Weight: 8 pounds
  • Receiver: Milled receiver
  • Fire Control: FIME enhanced trigger
  • Barrel Thread: 14x1mm left hand
  • Muzzle Device AK-351 muzzle brake
  • Magazine: One 10-round magazine
  • MSRP: $1,879.99

Lastly, there is the SAM7SF-84B, a 7.62x39mm caliber rifle with a milled and forged receiver. The rifle also has an enhanced fire-control group, a chrome-lined hammer forged barrel, 24x1.5mm muzzle right hand threads, a muzzle brake, bayonet and accessory lugs, a right-side folding tubular buttstock, black polymer pistol grip and handguards, a stainless-steel heat shield, an ambidextrous safety lever, a scope rail and one 10-round magazine.

SAM7SF-84B Specifications

  • Caliber: 7.62x39mm
  • Total length: 38.2 inches
  • Folded length: 28.35 inches
  • Barrel length: 16.33 inches
  • Rifling: 4 grooves
  • Twist rate: 1:9.44 inch
  • Unloaded Weight: 8 pounds, 8 ounces
  • Receiver: Milled receiver
  • Fire Control: FIME enhanced trigger
  • Finish: Black
  • Muzzle Device: Muzzle brake
  • Magazine: One 10-round magazine
  • Threads: 24x1.5mm right-handed
  • MSRP: $1,949.99

More information on these new rifles and other products from Arsenal is available at arsenalinc.com.

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