AK-47 vs SOR-556 Mk2

1949–Present

2004–present

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

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

29.5–39.8 in (749–1011 mm)

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

10 to 18 inches

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

3.29–3.5 kg (7.3–7.7 lb)

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

30-round STANAG

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

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

Flip-up iron sights or optics