AK-74M
Assault Rifle -- 5.45x39mm
Tier
B
PvP Rating
★★★★★
3/5
RPM
650
Ergonomics
40
Recoil
149
Magazine
30 rounds
Caliber
5.45x39mm
Meta Status
Non-Meta
Description
The modernized variant of the AK-74 with a folding polymer stock. Shares the same modding platform as the AK-74N but trades some ergonomics for a more compact profile.
Strengths
- +Folding stock for compact storage
- +Side rail pre-installed
- +Same modding platform as AK-74N
- +Reliable baseline performance
Weaknesses
- -Slightly lower ergonomics than 74N
- -Same caliber limitations as 74N
- -Folding stock has slightly worse recoil stats
Pro Tips
- 1Fold the stock to fit in smaller containers for stash management.
- 2Shares all mods with the AK-74N -- buy whichever is cheaper.
- 3Good budget option when the 74N is sold out from traders.
- 4The side rail comes pre-installed saving you a mod slot purchase.