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Green AK - the pride of the Soviet Border Guard!
Ever wondered about the green AK rifle? Here is everything about it
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 21, 20243 min read
AGS-17 - the long arms of the Soviet infantry
Everything you need to know about Soviet AGS-17 grenade launcher
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 18, 20243 min read
APB pistol- Soviet full auto suppressed handgun for Spetsnaz
Everything you wanted to know about Soviet APB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 16, 20243 min read
M249 vs PKM - an unusual comparison
M249 vs PKM is a less popular argument on the web, though it has quite some potential!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 25, 20245 min read
AK-47 vs AK-74 - which one makes more sense on a modern battlefield?
How these two performed in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Plastic furniture on AKS-74 in Afghan
Find out when plastic furniture for the AK was introduced to the Soviet Army arsenal!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 13, 20243 min read
RPD vs RPK - was it a mistake to replace it?
RPD vs RPK - which was a better weapon and why Soviet Army decided on RPK at the end?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Full list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War - 1950s and 1960s
Here you can find the most complete list of Soviet weapons of the Cold War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Nov 5, 20235 min read
AKS-74 - the true choice of the Soviet Soldier in Afghanistan
Everything you wanted to know about AKS-74 in Afghan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 28, 20234 min read
The "Krinkov" - AKS-74U/AKSU in Afghanistan
Did you know that the AKS-74U had a long list of competitors? Check out this article to learn more
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 1, 20235 min read
The popular one - 6x4 bayonet for AK-74 and AKM rifles
The coolest Soviet bayonet - 6x4. Find out everything you need to know about it!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 28, 20233 min read
The silent death - PB Soviet pistol in Afghanistan
All you wanted to know about Soviet 9mm PB pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Blade for AKM - 6x3 bayonet
The second bayonet for AK family - 6x3 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 26, 20233 min read
GP-25 - one man's artillery system
GP-25 is one of the most popular under-barrel launches. Read how it's got to where it is
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 24, 20234 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 11, 20236 min read
APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 6, 20235 min read
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 1, 20234 min read
Sniper Mosin-Nagant rifle in Afghanistan
As part of the project of the full list of the infantry weapons used by the Soviets, we present an article about the Mosin-Nagant rifle.
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 29, 20234 min read
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 18, 20234 min read
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