AK-74U

"This assault rifle variant maintains the legendary durability of its predecessor, while improving use for close-quarters combat."

- Weapon Description

The AK-74U is a carbine version of the AK-74 firing the 5.45x39mm round.

Overview
The AK-74U has a much higher fire rate than its cousin, the AK-47, but it also has less power per shot due to the smaller caliber. It is a common weapon among newer players and is well suited for smaller maps. It is also highly accurate, which causes the first few shots of automatic fire to land with precision. The AK-74U is similar to a submachine gun because of its portability and efficiency in close quraters combat.

Variants
There are 3 variants of the AK-74U, the AK-74U Gold Plated from Supply Cases, the AK-74M from the Black Market, and the AK-74M Gold-Plated from the Black Market supply case.

AK-74U Gold-Plated
"An illustruious, golden version of the AK-74U boasting a solid level of precision."

- Item Description



The AK-74U Gold Plated is a slightly improved Cosmetic Variant of a standard AK-74U. It can be found in the Supply Crate MYST-G.

The AK-74U Gold Plated, is, as its name suggests, gold plated. Gameplay-wise, it has significantly lower spread/recoil and better accuracy compared to its standard counterpart: it performs pretty much on par with an AK74M without the damage buff.

It is unlocked for direct purchase at Major/I and costs 1,200 GP for one day.

AK-74M
"An improved model of the AK-74U that has been made lighter by using reinforced polymers in its construction. The AK-74M has been modified to adjust its accuracy and cause greater damage."

- Item Description



The AK-74M is an NX of the AK-74U. The AK-74M features improved accuracy, damage, and portability, which makes this weapon much deadlier than its normal counterpart.

The weapon firing sounds are slightly different than the as the AK-74U. It's reload sound is a mix of the AK-74U's and the G36E's.

It is recolored black and similar to the design of the Ak 47 but with a different magazine, stock, and front sight.

The AK-74M is probably the deadliest in the AK family. It has lower recoil, lower fire spread, and a higher firerate than other AK models, and it tends to work very well with an ACOG scope. Its only setback is its somewhat lower damage per round, but this is barely a disadvantage because of the substantial improvements of its other stats. In CQC, the AK-74M is a good choice because of its stats. At longer ranges, semi-firing or bursting increases performance. The description has a factual error, as the AK-74 full length rifles were the inspiration for a carbine (AKS-74U), not that the AKS-74U inspired it.

This gun has similar statistics to the G36E.

The AK-74M can use all the current weapon modifications. Currently, this weapon can be purchased at these prices:
 * 6,500 NX for 30 days
 * 11,900 NX for 90 days
 * 24,900 NX for Permanent

AK-74M Gold-Plated
"An elite version of the AK-74M normally reserved for only deserving mercenaries, retooled to use an improved barrel and reduce kickback."

- Item Description

The AK-74M Gold-Plated is a cosmetic variant of the AK-74M. It is available exclusively in Supply Crate MYST-N. Although the stats claim that the gold version of the AK-74M only has higher damage, it also has a different, easier to control recoil pattern when scoped in.

The AK-74U is also available in gold-plating and is unlocked for GP at Major 1 for 1,200.