AK-47 vs Remington Model 8

1949–Present

1906–1936

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

Approximately 60,000

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

1067 mm

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

559 mm

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

3.6 kg

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

5 rounds

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

Long recoil

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

Single-action

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

Open iron sights