AK-47 vs MPT 76 SH

1949–Present

2017–Present

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

Limited production, exact numbers not publicly available

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

920 mm (36.2 in) stock extended, 840 mm (33.1 in) stock collapsed

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

406 mm (16 in)

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

3.7 kg (8.16 lbs) empty

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

20 rounds standard, compatible with standard 7.62x51mm NATO magazines

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

Short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt

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

Selective fire, single-stage

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

Picatinny rail for mounting various optics; typically iron sights are backup