AK - 100 Series AK101 and AK103 - export version of AK74M characterized by the use of cartridges 5 . 56 x45 mm ( SS109 ) and 7 , 62 × 39 mm ( M43 ) , respectively . AK103 can use store AK / AKM . AK102 , AK104 , AK105 - AK101 is modified , AK103 and AK74M respectively , shortened to 101 mm barrel . Intermediate ( between AK74M and AKS74U ) barrel length possible to reduce the dimensions of weapons , leaving the gas chamber at the same place relative to the treasury of the muzzle as in AK74M and not move it back ( as in AKS74U ) . This increased the unification of all " one hundredth " of the family . AK101 , AK102 , AK103 and AK104 are for sale for export , and AK105 - shoot 5 , 45 x39 as AK74M - for the armed forces and law enforcement agencies of Russia . Stock and forend new machines are made of high - impact glass - filled nylon black . Front sight base and sight , front and rear hand guards thrust washers , gas chamber , the lower sling swivel latch lock stock and some other parts are made by precision casting . The metal parts are protected against corrosion coated . Shortened machines have changed rib ( counting only up to 500 m ) . All variants are the seats to install a grenade launcher or bayonet . The bundle includes : fitting , belt and gun ownership . The AK - 101 is an assault rifle of the Kalashnikov series . The AK - 101 is designed for the world export market , using 5 . 56×45mm NATO cartridges , which is the standard of all NATO armies . The AK - 101 is marketed at those looking for a weapon that combines the logistical compatibility and familiarity of the 5 . 56×45mm NATO round with the reliability of a Kalashnikov . It is designed with modern and composite materials , including plastics that reduce weight and improve accuracy . The AK - 102 assault rifle is a shortened carbine version of the AK - 101 rifle , which in turn was derived from the original AK - 47 design and its AK - 74 successor . The AK - 102 , AK - 104 , and AK - 105 are very similar in design , the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type . The AK - 102 is an export version chambered to fire 5 . 56×45mm NATO ammunition . The AK - 103 is a modern , Russian - designed version of the famous AKM assault rifle , chambered for the 7 . 62×39mm M43 round . It combines the AKM design with developments from the AK - 74 and AK - 74M , with the use of plastics to replace metal or wooden components wherever possible to reduce overall weight . The AK - 103 can be fitted with a variety of sights , including laser , night vision , and telescopic sights , plus a suppressor and the GP - 25 grenade launcher . The AK - 104 is a shortened carbine version of the AK - 103 rifle . The AK - 102 , AK - 105 , and AK - 104 are very similar in design , the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type . The AK - 104 is chambered to fire 7 . 62×39mm ammunition . The AK - 105 is a shortened carbine version of the AK - 74M rifle , which in turn was derived from the original AK - 47 design and its AK - 74 successor . The AK - 102 , AK - 104 , and AK - 105 are very similar in design , the only difference being the caliber and corresponding magazine type . The AK - 105 is chambered to fire 5 . 45×39mm ammunition . The AK - 105 is supplementing AKS - 74U Carbines in Russian Army service .