In fact the AK74 is more popular than the AK47. However, most people mistake any AK model as the AK47.

AK47


If you’ll note, just in the magazine is a groove. Receivers on the AK47 were milled, and that groove is fairly distinct for an AK47.

AKM


In 1959, the AKM was introduced, featuring a stamped receiver, making it both easier to manufacture and lighter by about 2 pounds. If you’ll note, that groove above the magazine is now an indent. Further, the AKM featured an angled muzzle device, and a changed stock shape.

AK74


In 1974 the AK74 was introduced, firing 5.45x39 instead of 7.62x39. The stock now has a groove, and there is an improved muzzle device. Additionally, the magazine, while still curved, is straighter than the 7.62x39 mags. They were also slightly modified so that you could not stick an AK74 mag in an AKM or AK47.

Now, there are a plethora of AK pattern weapons available worldwide. However, most versions are derivatives of either the AKM or the AK74.

So na which one herdsmen Dey use?

"I'd rather have a gun and not need it, than need it and not have it."

Ok

Structurally there's no much difference

They are triplets,but Na Ak47 popular pass,if dem like make dem produce AK2022,na AK47 we go still call am.

The general term for them is Ak47...just like nigerians call every SUV "jeep"

Na the same thing.

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Haakeem:
check my signature out,i assure you would
nt be disappointed.

I am disappointed

Emecson:

I am

like dis i don earn my 5doller if u should have registered e go be 10 doller.

Gun na gun. Just shoot your enemy once you are under attack of been killed

walosky:
So na which one herdsmen Dey use?

akm and ak47

It's popular. Many people just don't know the difference. They end up calling all AKs AK47s.

kellybently:

In fact the AK74 is more popular than the AK47. However, most people mistake any AK model as the AK47.

AK47


If you’ll note, just in the magazine is a groove. Receivers on the AK47 were milled, and that groove is fairly distinct for an AK47.

AKM


In 1959, the AKM was introduced, featuring a stamped receiver, making it both easier to manufacture and lighter by about 2 pounds. If you’ll note, that groove above the magazine is now an indent. Further, the AKM featured an angled muzzle device, and a changed stock shape.

AK74


In 1974 the AK74 was introduced, firing 5.45x39 instead of 7.62x39. The stock now has a groove, and there is an improved muzzle device. Additionally, the magazine, while still curved, is straighter than the 7.62x39 mags. They were also slightly modified so that you could not stick an AK74 mag in an AKM or AK47.

Now, there are a plethora of AK pattern weapons available worldwide. However, most versions are derivatives of either the AKM or the AK74.

..
U didn't do much to differentiate between these models.

Op why you dey call all seasoning Maggi?


Or all noodles Indomie?

Every nigerians should have this guns be it 47 or 74, which ever one, all with enough amo

what I need is an uzi

LILTJAY1:
what I need is an uzi

No be mini militia o. AK gat your back

There's nothing worth seeing in your signature

Haakeem:
check my signature out,i assure you would
nt be disappointed.

Educative

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walosky:
So na which one herdsmen Dey use?

From AA reports and pictures, they predominantly use the AKM and AK47

The op didn't really mention a very visible difference among the guns.

PapaNnamdi:
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My fav is scar

groza

ruggedtimi:
The general term for them is Ak47...just like nigerians call every SUV "jeep"

You are very wrong.

ruggedtimi:
The general term for them is Ak47...just like nigerians call every SUV "jeep"

The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova, is a gas-operated assault rifle that is chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge. Developed in the Soviet Union by Russian small-arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, it is the originating firearm of the Kalashnikov family of rifles

It's over here that it's not popular. AK-47 is more popular here due to the price range and ease of access to it.

Lol.. where that old Kala guy. Come see ur food o

Because AK-47 sounds better than AK-74