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 successor, the AK-74. It's chambered to fire 5.45×39mm ammunition. Design Compared to the AK-74M, AK-101, and AK-103, which are full-size assault rifles of similar design, the AK-102, 104, and 105 feature shortened barrels that make them a middle ground between a full rifle and the more compact AKS-74U. However, the AK-105 also features a solid, side-folding polymer stock, unlike the shorter, skeleton-stocked AKS-74U. The AK-105 uses an adjustable notched rear tangent iron sight calibrated in increments from . The front sight is a post adjustable for elevation in the field. Horizontal adjustment is done by the armory before issue. The AK-105 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS-74U. Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic. The weapon is equipped with a flash hider. The 100-series AKs are produced by the Izhmash factories in Izhevsk, Russia. Users : Used by the State Border Service. : Used by Namibian Marine Corps : Used by some units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement. It is also in limited service with the Russian army. : Used by some Syrian special forces. References External links Izhmash Weapons Are Always Up-To-Date Modern Firearms page 5.45×39mm assault rifles Kalashnikov derivatives Assault rifles of Russia Carbines Kalashnikov Concern products Military equipment introduced in the 1990s