PKM
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MSRP:$8000.00
Used Price:
$7200.00
Sale Price:
$8000.00
Ballistic Stats
The PKM was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, the engineer behind the AK47. Built as an updated and improved version of the PK machine gun (1961), the PKM offers a lighter weight, better reliability and all at a much lower production cost. Adopted in 1969, the PKM became a standard general-purpose machine gun for the Soviet military. It remained in service until the early 2000's when it was replaced by the PKP.
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Caliber
7.62x54mmR
Capacity
200 Round Belt
Weight
318 oz
Length
47.4"
Barrel Length
23.8"
Pkm Capacity
The PKM is chambered in 7.62x54mmR and feeds from non-disintegrating belts. These belts can be set up to hold 50, 75, 100, 150 or 200 rounds. Most of these belts are carried in metal ammo boxes that have a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Unlike most machine guns, the PKM feeds its belts into the gun from the right side as opposed to the left. This is done so the assistant gunner can perform more reload actions with their dominant hand.
Pkm Feature
The PKM is a fully-automatic, gas operated, belt-fed machine gun that operates on a long-stroke gas piston and 2-lug rotating bolt action. Essentially, the action is based on an upside-down AK47 that has been beefed up to handle the hotter 7.62x54mmR cartridge. It is built with a 23.8 inch barrel that actually has an AK’s front sight block, and this barrel can be quickly switched to prevent overheating. The PKM fires from the open bolt.
Pkm Ergonomics
The PKM lacks a front handguard which requires its users to grip the gun by the pistol grip and the stock. Luckily, there are 4 different places a user can place their support hand thanks to the stock’s unique shape. The PKM can also be fired from the hip with the use of a sling where the user tucks the stock between their torso and elbow and holds on for dear life on the pistol grip and barrel handle.
Pkm Mobility
Measuring 47.4 inches long with an unloaded weight just shy of 20 pounds, the PKM is easily maneuvered by a small machine gun crew. While its length restricts its use from close-quarter environments and causes difficulty climbing in and out of vehicles (excluding white pickup truck beds full of sand), its use in open terrain is anything but difficult. It can also be mounted onto tripods and other vehicle mounts.
Pkm Fit-N-Finish
The PK had its issues when it was first fielded, so the Degtyaryov plant gave the gun a re-design that simplified the manufacturing and improved the reliability. The PKM has been referred to as an upside-down AK, and between the reliability and durability, that description is spot-on. The gun can be found with laminate or solid wood stocks, and can be found with polymer or wood pistol grips.
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