AK-47 vs TR-7

1949–Present

2018–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)

28.4 in (723 mm)

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

17 in (432 mm)

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

4.1 kg (9.0 lb)

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

20-round box magazine

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

Picatinny rail for optics