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The side-folding AK-74 is one of those configurations that just never gets old, and Riley Defense builds theirs right here in the USA. The RAK74 Polymer Side Folder pairs a fully heat-treated, mil-spec stamped receiver with a chrome-lined 16.25 inch barrel threaded 24×1.5 RH, so the classic 74-style brake and other muzzle devices thread right on. The 5.45x39mm cartridge is a big part of the appeal here. It shoots flat, recoils softly, and stays on target through fast strings in a way that surprises people used to 7.62×39.
Where a lot of budget AKs cut corners, Riley Defense went with a forged trunnion, bolt, and carrier, which is exactly where you want forged parts on a stamped-receiver rifle. The triangular metal side folder locks up tight and drops the overall length down for storage or transport, while the black polymer handguards and pistol grip keep the weight reasonable at around 8 pounds. A black oxide finish ties the whole package together.
You get adjustable front and rear sights, a machined side rail for mounting optics, a 90 degree gas block, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, and an extended magazine release that makes reloads a little quicker with gloves on. Riley also added a bolt hold open notch on the safety lever, a small touch that makes range sessions and cleaning noticeably easier. The rifle runs a semi-automatic closed-bolt action and feeds from a 30-round magazine, which is included.
At 35.25 inches unfolded, this is a handy rifle that folds down even handier, and 5.45 surplus-style ammo has a well-earned reputation for being pleasant to shoot all day. If you have been wanting a true AK-74 pattern rifle with US manufacturing behind it and a folding stock straight from the factory, this one checks the boxes without needing a single upgrade out of the box.
Yes, Riley Defense manufactures the RAK74 in the United States. It uses a fully heat-treated, mil-spec stamped receiver along with a forged trunnion, bolt, and carrier, which are the key components for long-term durability in a stamped AK.
You can. The rifle comes with a machined side rail on the receiver, so any standard AK side-mount optic plate will clamp right on. That lets you run a red dot or scope while keeping the adjustable iron sights as backup.
Yes, it feeds from standard AK-74 pattern 5.45×39 magazines and ships with one 30-rounder in the box. Surplus and modern polymer 5.45 mags are widely available, and the extended magazine release makes swaps a bit faster.
It is. The barrel is threaded 24×1.5 RH, the standard AK-74 thread pitch, so you can swap the brake for other compatible muzzle devices. The factory 74-style brake does a great job taming what little recoil the 5.45×39 produces.
| UPC | 850028892107 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RAK202SF |
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