Thread by @ChrisO_wiki

1/ The barrel of Russia's troubled AK-12 assault rifle bends after intensive use and its trigger mechanism often breaks, according to a Russian warblogger. He says that AK-12s are frequently issued in defective condition, requiring soldiers to buy expensive parts to fix them. ⬇️

2/ The AK-12 has had a troubled history since its launch in 2018 as a replacement for the AK-74M. Described by some as "the worst AK", it has had multiple design, reliability, and functional deficiencies, which led Kalashnikov to issue a simpler "de-modernised" version in 2023.

3/ "No Pasaran" writes:

"Someone asked me why I don't like the AK-12.

Excuse me.

Barrel bending. I've never seen this problem on a Soviet AK, but I've seen it with my own eyes on a Russian-made AK-12."

4/ "After intense firing, the barrel often bends when cooling because the metal it's made of is crap.

It rusts instantly for the same reason.

The trigger mechanism often breaks because it's also crap.

5/ "All the accessories, like the cleaning rod, case, and sling, are also crap and cost an arm and a leg. The prices are simply outrageous.

6/ "They bring us 200 [dead] and 300 [damaged] guns. No magazines, no cleaning rods, no cases, no slings, no muzzle brake.

We disassemble it, repair it, rig it, clean it, reassemble it, equip it, and issue it.

Everything has to be bought online from dealers." /end

Source:
t.me/nopasaran_2014…