Arsenal .223 Remington AK Rifle w/ 16.3" Barrel Polymer Stock Black

The Arsenal .223 Remington AK rifle with 16.3" barrel brings authentic Kalashnikov engineering to the American shooter who wants precision, durability, and modern ergonomics in one package. This semi-automatic rifle is built on a milled steel receiver—hammer-forged and heat-treated using Bulgarian factory methods—resulting in a firearm engineered for decades of reliable service. If you're drawn to the AK platform but want a 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem) cartridge, a short-stroke design, and the ability to mount optics and accessories, this Arsenal deserves serious consideration.

The receiver starts as a hammer-forged blank that undergoes over 5.5 hours of precision milling—a labor-intensive process that eliminates internal voids and creates exceptionally fine-grained steel. The 16.3-inch chrome-lined barrel is cold hammer-forged and features 14x1mm left-hand muzzle threads with a removable muzzle brake included. A Fime Enhanced Fire Control Group comes installed, offering the kind of tuned trigger response AK enthusiasts appreciate. The AR-M5F Picatinny rail system runs along three sides of the lower handguard, giving you multiple mounting options for lights, lasers, and other tactical gear—something you won't find on a standard AK.

The rifle ships with an intermediate-length US-made trapdoor buttstock (13.4" length of pull), adjustable sights, a bayonet lug, an AK-pattern scope rail, a 30-round magazine, sling, cleaning rod, oil bottle, and complete cleaning kit. The black polymer furniture is durable and low-maintenance. This is a 922(r)-compliant rifle that functions with both US-made and imported magazines, giving you flexibility in the field or at the range.

Key Features

• Milled steel receiver forged and machined using Bulgarian factory methods for strength and precision
• 16.3-inch cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel with 1:7 twist rate
• AR-M5F Picatinny rail system on three sides of lower handguard for modern optics and accessory mounting
• Fime Enhanced Fire Control Group for refined trigger performance
• Removable muzzle brake (14x1mm left-hand threads)
• Intermediate-length trapdoor buttstock with 13.4" length of pull
• Adjustable sights and AK-pattern scope rail included
• Complete field kit: 30-round magazine, sling, cleaning rod, oil bottle, and cleaning kit
• 922(r) compliant with US and imported magazines

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle legal to own and what paperwork do I need?

This is a semi-automatic rifle that requires a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to purchase. It is 922(r) compliant and designed to work with both US-made and imported magazines, making it a lawful semi-automatic offering in the United States. You'll need to follow all applicable federal, state, and local firearms laws.

Can I mount optics and modern accessories on the Arsenal SAM5?

Yes. The AR-M5F Picatinny rail system runs on three sides of the lower handguard, and the rifle includes an AK-pattern scope rail. These mounting surfaces let you add optics, lights, lasers, and other tactical gear without significant gunsmithing.

What comes in the box with the rifle?

The rifle ships with a 30-round magazine, sling, cleaning rod, oil bottle, complete cleaning kit, and bayonet lug. The scope rail is already installed, and the muzzle brake is removable but included.

How does the milled receiver compare to stamped-receiver AKs?

The Arsenal milled receiver is hammer-forged from a blank—a process that produces finer-grained steel and eliminates internal voids—then precision-machined over 5.5+ hours. This labor-intensive construction delivers exceptional strength, precision, and durability compared to simpler stamped designs.