Kalashnikov carbine: description, manufacturer and performance characteristics

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:45

A wide range of different shooting models is presented to the attention of lovers of firearms. Judging by the numerous consumer reviews, the Kalashnikov TG2 smoothbore carbine is very popular. The peculiarity of this weapon is that outwardly it practically does not differ from the legendary machine gun of the Soviet designer AK-103. According to experts, of all the carbines of the Kalashnikov concern, this model is considered the first to be released under the.366 TKM ammunition. This weapon is intended for hunting, sports and training shooting. Information about the device and performance characteristics of the Kalashnikov smoothbore carbine is contained in this article.

Introduction

According to the results of an external examination, it can be concluded that the TG2 is identical to the 103 model of a civilian Kalashnikov assault rifle and the Saiga carbine. Judging by the reviews, in order to purchase a new model, you need to have a license forsmoothbore.

To become the owner of this rifle unit, you will have to pay 38 thousand rubles. It is completed with a pencil case with a ramrod and other accessories necessary for the care of weapons. Unlike the basic machine gun, the Kalashnikov carbine does not have a ramrod and bayonet tide. Nevertheless, TG2 looks very impressive.

About the manufacturer

The hunting carbine is produced by the Kalashnikov concern. According to experts, this is the leading Russian enterprise engaged in the manufacture of military automatic and sniper small arms. The concern also produces artillery shells. There is also a part of the production, which is focused on the civilian consumer. Shooting products manufactured by the concern are purchased by 27 states. There are rifle units that have become branded: hunting and civilian "Baikal", sports "Izhmash" and military civilian "Kalashnikov". Since 2015, the concern's designers have begun work in a new direction: they are engaged in the design and production of remote-controlled combat modules, unmanned aerial vehicles and special multifunctional boats.

Description of weapons

Kalashnikov TG2 carbine with a plastic folding stock on the left side. If it is folded, then it will be impossible to fire from this rifle unit due to a special blocking. The ability to fold the buttstock is highly appreciated by many owners of carbines, since this way the weapon is much more convenient to transport. Army sight seton the Kalashnikov carbine using a special bracket, which is pre-mounted to the three side Picatinny rails (one is located at the bottom, and two on the sides).

The aiming device is fixed with three rivets. The marking of the aiming bar is designed for a distance of up to 1 thousand meters. Thus, this smoothbore carbine, like the AK-103 and AK-74 assault rifles, has a mechanical sighting device. For the muzzle brake of the compensator, the carbine was equipped with a standard right-hand thread M24 x 1, 5.

Ammunition

The cartridges are contained in detachable clips. The standard magazines used in the 103 models of the combat counterpart are not used in this hunting carbine. Especially for.366 TKM, the designers of the Kalashnikov concern developed a magazine with a capacity of 10 rounds.

Device

The Kalashnikov smoothbore carbine consists of the following parts:

Receiver. It is in the same assembly with the barrel.
Handles.
Trigger.
Shutter.
Shutter frame.
Return mechanism.
Gas pipe.
Lids that close the receiver.
Butt.
Handguard.
Muzzle brake.
Detachable store.

The trigger mechanism is non-removable. The lever in the fuse has an additional protrusion for the index finger. This measure was taken to ensure ease of useweapons.

What's special?

The Kalashnikov carbine reloads automatically. For this purpose, powder gases are used, which are removed from the barrel channel into the chamber. In addition, a return spring is responsible for recharging. To lock the barrel, you need to turn the bolt around the axis. In this case, the longitudinal sliding of the bolt frame occurs. A carbine with a trigger mechanism. USM fires a shot and becomes on the fuse. In the production of weapons for the barrel channel and chamber, a chromium plating procedure is provided.

How does it work?

Kalashnikov's carbine functions as follows. A return spring acts on the bolt carrier and bolt. As a result, the ammunition is sent from the clip into the chamber. After turning the shutter, the barrel channel is closed. The trigger, equipped with a special hook, at the same time becomes cocked. It is affected by the bolt frame, which is shifted forward by a return spring. The place of the ejector is the rim of the sleeve. If you pull the trigger, the trigger will disengage. Further, the mainspring begins to act on it. As a result, the trigger, turning, hits the drummer. This is how the shot happens. Then the bolt carrier, together with the bolt, begins to roll back to the rear position. In this case, the spent cartridge case is extracted from the chamber. Having stumbled upon the reflector, she leaves the receiver. When the trigger is released, it will releasetrigger from the interceptor. Further, it will be installed on a combat platoon. After pressing the trigger, the cycle will repeat again.

About ammunition

The carbine is fired with a 9 mm.366 TKM cartridge (9.5 x 38 mm). It was developed by the Russian company Tekhkrim. The cartridge case 7, 62 x 39 mm, 1943, served as the base. In accordance with the certificate in the Russian Federation,.366 TKM is listed as ammunition for smoothbore weapons. There are several versions of this cartridge. Plastic containers can be equipped with shotgun shells or bullets of various weights. Judging by the opinions of experts, this ammunition has better ballistic properties than the rest used in smoothbore weapons. The.366 TKM can easily hit a target from a distance that other cartridges can't. Based on the results of the tests, the designers of the concern concluded that at a distance of up to 100 m, this ammunition and rifled ammunition have similar properties. Since 1991, the hunting.366 TKM has been considered the first cartridge developed in Russia after the collapse of the USSR and put into mass production.

Technically, the use of this cartridge provides for the presence of a partially rifled barrel "Paradox" in the weapon. An alternative option would be the use of special threaded nozzles "Paradox". According to experts, you can also shoot.366 TKM from those barrels that have Lancaster or Fosbury drilling. In the shooting model TG2there is a “Paradox” rifling, which occupies only 12 cm of the entire length of the barrel. This design has a positive effect on the accuracy of the battle. In addition, both ammunition with bullets and shotguns can be used as a projectile. The.366 TKM cartridge from a distance of 150 m can hit a meter figure. If we compare this ammunition with rifled ones, then.366 TKM at a distance of more than 150 m is less effective in such indicators as projectile flight speed and trajectory flatness. Nevertheless, in terms of such parameters as energy and momentum, it turned out to be better than the cartridge 7, 62 x 39 mm.

TTX

Kalashnikov carbine has the following performance characteristics:

9.55mm guns fire.366 TKM rounds.
Ammunition magazine type.
The clip is designed for 10 rounds.
The total length of the weapon is 94.5 cm, the barrel is 41.5 cm.
The carbine weighs 3.9 kg.

Purpose

Smoothbore carbine was created for hunting animals weighing no more than 200 kg. According to the developers, the TG2 is effective at a distance ranging from 150 to 200 m. In addition, the carbine is a good tool for self-defense. You can also use this shooting model for training purposes.