Micro Draco AK-47 Pistol, Semi-Automatic, 7.62 x 39mm, 6.25″ Barrel, 30+1 Rounds Buy at affordable price
$756.99
Century Arms Micro Draco 7.62×39, AK47 Pistol. These pistols are imported from Romanian, and give you the classic AK47 style in a pistol sized package. The Draco will take all standard AK47 magazines and drums. The MICRO Draco, has a 6.25″ barrel making it one of the smallest AK47 Pistols available.
MFR#: HG2797-N
UPC: 787450232792
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Micro Draco
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Mini DRACO
- semi automatic pistol from century Arms , features a 7.75 Chrome-Lined. Each pistol comes with 30-Round magazine
- Manufacture ; Century Arms
- Model; Min DRACO
- Caliber; 7.62(39)
- Finish; Black
- Barrel Length; 7.75 Chrome Lined Barrel
- Magazine Capacity;30
- Twist Rate; 1;10*
- Overall Length ; 17.5*
- Weigth 5.6 lbs
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Barrel 1:10 twist
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14×1 LH thread.
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Stamped receiver
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Accepts all standard AK magazines
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Comes with one 30 round standard capacity magazine.
During World War II, the Sturmgewehr 44 rifle used by German forces made a deep impression on their Soviet counterparts.[10][11] The select-fire rifle was chambered for a new intermediate cartridge, the 7.92×33mm Kurz, and combined the firepower of a submachine gun with the range and accuracy of a rifle.[12][13] On 15 July 1943, an earlier model of the Sturmgewehr was demonstrated before the People’s Commissariat of Arms of the USSR.[14]
The Soviets were impressed with the weapon and immediately set about developing an intermediate caliber fully automatic rifle of their own,[10][11] to replace the PPSh-41 submachine guns and outdated Mosin–Nagant bolt-action rifles that armed most of the Soviet Army.[15]
The Soviets soon developed the 7.62×39mm M43 cartridge, which is used in[14] the semi-automatic SKS carbine and the RPD light machine gun.[16] Shortly after World War II, the Soviets developed the AK-47 rifle, which quickly replaced the SKS in Soviet service.[17][18] Introduced in 1959, the AKM is a lighter stamped steel version and the most ubiquitous variant of the entire
AK series of firearms. In the 1960s, the Soviets introduced the RPK light machine gun, an AK type weapon with a stronger receiver, a longer heavy barrel, and a bipod, that eventually replaced the RPD light machine gun.[16]
Concept
Mikhail Kalashnikov began his career as a weapon designer in 1941 while recuperating from a shoulder wound which he received during the Battle of Bryansk.[5][19] Kalashnikov himself stated…”I was in the hospital, and a soldier in the bed beside me asked:
‘Why do our soldiers have only one rifle for two or three of our men, when the Germans have automatics?’ So I designed one. I was a soldier, and I created a machine gun for a soldier. It was called an Avtomat Kalashnikova, the automatic weapon of Kalashnikov—AK—and it carried the year of its first manufacture, 1947.”[20]
The AK-47 is best described as a hybrid of previous rifle technology innovations. “Kalashnikov decided to design an automatic rifle combining the best features of the American M1 and the German StG 44.”[21] Kalashnikov’s team had access to these weapons and had no need to “reinvent the wheel”.
Kalashnikov himself observed: “A lot of Russian Army soldiers ask me how one can become a constructor, and how new weaponry is designed. These are very difficult questions.
Each designer seems to have his own paths, his own successes and failures. But one thing is clear: before attempting to create something new, it is vital to have a good appreciation of everything that already exists in this field. I myself have had many experiences confirming this to be so.”[19]
There are claims about Kalashnikov copying other designs, like Bulkin’s TKB-415[22] or Simonov’s AVS-31.[23]
Early designs
Kalashnikov started work on a submachine gun design in 1942[24] and with a light machine gun design in 1943.[25][26] Early in 1944, Kalashnikov was given some 7.62×39mm M43 cartridges and was informed that there were other designers working on weapons for this new Soviet small-arms cartridge. It was suggested that a new weapon might well lead to greater things.
He then undertook work on the new rifle.[27] In 1944, he entered a design competition with this new 7.62×39mm, semi-automatic, gas-operated, long stroke piston carbine, strongly influenced by the American M1 Garand.[28]
This new rifle was in the same class as the SKS-45 carbine, with a fixed magazine and a gas tube above the barrel.[27] However, the new Kalashnikov design lost out to a Simonov design.[29]
In 1946, a new design competition was initiated to develop a new rifle.[30] Kalashnikov submitted an entry. It was gas-operated rifle with a short-stroke gas piston above the barrel, a breech-block mechanism similar to his 1944 carbine, and a curved 30-round magazine.[31]
Kalashnikov’s rifles AK-1 (with a milled receiver) and AK-2 (with a stamped receiver) proved to be reliable weapons and were accepted to a second round of competition along with other designs.
These prototypes (also known as the AK-46) had a rotary bolt, a two-part receiver with separate trigger unit housing, dual controls (separate safety and fire selector switches) and a non-reciprocating charging handle located on the left side of the weapon.[31][32]
This design had many similarities to the StG 44.[33] In late 1946, as the rifles were being tested, one of Kalashnikov’s assistants, Aleksandr Zaitsev, suggested a major redesign to improve reliability. At first, Kalashnikov was reluctant, given that their rifle had already fared better than its competitors. Eventually, however, Zaitsev managed to persuade Kalashnikov.
In November 1947, the new prototypes (AK-47s) were completed. It used a long-stroke gas piston above the barrel. The upper and lower receivers were combined into a single receiver
. The selector and safety were combined into a single control-lever/dust-cover on the right side of the rifle. And, the bolt-handle was simply attached to the bolt-carrier.
This simplified the design and production of the rifle. The first army trial series began in early 1948.[34] The new rifle proved to be reliable under a wide range of conditions with convenient handling characteristics. In 1949, it was adopted by the Soviet Army as “7.62 mm Kalashnikov rifle (AK)”.[9
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Billy Ruso –
Very Happy with this purchase
Went out shooting yesterday, put about 400 rounds through it without any problems. Kick is very minimal, I was expecting a whole lot more kick. Loudest gun out at the range. I would definitely recommend this pistol to others.
Frank –
This thing is *designed* for close quarters. 25 yds or less. I really don’t understand why so many folks buy one of these and almost immediate try to turn it BACK into a rifle with stocks (legality) or arm-braces! Sheesh, if you want a rifle, buy a darned rifle! The other thing is all the “tactical” bubba-it-up type folks who immediately want to hang a red-dot sight, a lazer, a flashlight, a longer muzzle-break and for all I know, a rotating and flashing emergency alert siren on these pistols … negating the compactness the firearm was designed for. That all said, two (2) modifications actually are immediately needed. One, buy an ergonomic pistol grip from SG to replace the issued hunka-junk. Two, take that ugly UN-ergonomic wooden “hot dog bun” forend furniture off and either replace it with something aftermarket, or at the very least, saw a bunch of it off so it doesn’t pinch your fingers when you try to remove a mag. I’d further recommend a single-point sling adapter and sling, with which you can achieve some good bracing to help with aiming, if that is a concern.
Ben –
Went out shooting yesterday, put about 400 rounds through it without any problems. Kick is very minimal, I was expecting a whole lot more kick. Loudest gun out at the range. I would definitely recommend this pistol to others.
Jeff –
Great price
It’s really small, so thats good because it can shoot faster and hits more. The back part is black so you can’t see it in the dark so much. It has a big bullet holder, won’t run out soon. I LIKE IT MORE THAN MY 22 !
Ommer –
Great Item
Have been wanting one for a long time finally got my hands on one best thing that ever happened to an ak!
Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Valdo –
Love it!
Took it right out of the box and put about 100 rounds through it. Fun, fun, fun! There were a couple things missing from box (cleaning brush and 10 round magazine) but Century Arms’ customer service was helpful and items should be here any day now.
Recommends this product ✔ Yes
Gayebriel –
Couldn’t find this thing anywhere but gunbroker for 1,000$ plus and I searched here and finally seen 9 instock and bought it right away it arrived oily as heck and the safety lever couldn’t move it was so tight until I broke it in finally by moving it non stop also shipping was longer than expected other than those minor problems I would totally recommend this company and it came with their cool sticker logo that I put on my kci drum DEFINITELY going to buy from them again this micro Draco goes perfectly with my regular century arms Draco thinking about getting the mini as well if you don’t have this already it’s your lost go get it already it’s so easy to put in a tote bag or small back pack
Recommends this product
✔ Yes
Stephens –
I have been waiting 6 years to get my hands on one of these. After holding and shooting one my mission to have one started. I had an ar15 pistol chambered in 762 for years that I customized 100% to me and yet I was still missing something.it had A lot of malfunctions that worries me if I ever got into a life or death situation including broken bcg and was picky on ammo. This little guy came earlier than expected and was in beautiful shape. This gun replaced my personal carry and always stays with me just based on reliability. If u have ever even thought about it…. DO IT!!!
Recommends this product
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Big g –
What? You don’t have one of these? Why not? There are some naysayers out there on the Web doing reviews having never held or fired one of these. If they are not worth it, explain how they sell out so fast. I use mine with a single point sling to push against and steady it. It is much more accurate than it looks. Fits perfect in a briefcase. I wish it came with a rail but I drilled and tapped the top and installed a rail and reflex site. Don’t attempt this if you are not comfortable smithing on your own guns. Like the other reviewer said, hearing protection is highly recomended. It will be the loudest gun with the biggest fireball at the range and the concusion will freak out anyone behind you. Fun and dependable little weapon.
M-c –
i just received mines right on election day it is a blast to shoot i recommend wearing ear protection i ran 150 rounds through it of fmj with no problems also it only comes with one mag as noted my mini draco came with two so just a note if this is your first ak i would go buy more mags i love this gun more than my mini pretty accurate out the box as well i guess its a hit and miss or maybe the shooter lol.