Accuracy International L96A1 vs AK-47

1985–Present

1949–Present

~30,000 estimated

Approximately 100,000,000+ units (including all variants and licensed copies)

1,180 mm (46.5 in) with stock extended, 1,050 mm (41.3 in) with stock collapsed

870 mm (34.3 in) with stock extended, 640 mm (25.2 in) with stock folded (rifle with folding stock)

508 mm (20 in) standard, 457 mm (18 in) for some export variants

415 mm (16.3 in) standard, 375 mm (14.8 in) for AKM shortened models

5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with optics and accessories

3.47 kg (7.7 lb) empty, 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) loaded with 30‑round magazine

10‑round detachable box magazine standard, 5‑round options available

30 rounds standard detachable box, 10‑round magazine for civilian use, 40‑round drum, 75‑round drum (rare)

Bolt‑action, three‑locking lug, controlled round feed, free‑floating barrel mounted to chassis

Gas‑operated, long‑stroke piston, rotating bolt, closed bolt

Two‑stage, adjustable pull weight, fully ambidextrous safety

Single‑stage military trigger with selector lever for safe, semi‑auto, and full‑auto

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional: backup iron sights (fold‑up aperture rear, post front)

Adjustable rear notch (range 100–1000 m) and hooded front post; some models equipped with side‑mounted night sights