Arsenal SAM5 5.56x45mm AK Rifle | 16.3in | Plum

The Arsenal SAM5 is a milled-receiver AK-pattern rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem) with a 16.3-inch chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged barrel and plum polymer furniture. Built on a hot-die hammer-forged receiver blank and finished with careful milling, the SAM5 emphasizes durable construction and traditional AK ergonomics in a 5.56 platform. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle, consider a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 for close-to-mid range speed and clarity.

Typical applications for the SAM5 include precision-oriented range training and practical competition where robust construction and reliable feeding are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56 x 45 mm (.223 Rem).
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 16.3 inches.
• The receiver type is Milled.
• The rifle weight without magazine is 7.98 lbs (3.6 kg).
• The total length is 36.5 inches (927 mm).
• The rifling has 6 grooves.
• The twist rate is 1:7 (1 in 178 mm).
• The muzzle device threads are 14x1mm left-hand.
• The installed muzzle device is an AK-351 muzzle brake.
• The furniture is Plum polymer.
• The fire control group is the FIME Enhanced trigger.
• The barrel finish is hard-chrome plated bore and chamber, cold hammer-forged.
• The listed package contents include one 30-round magazine, sling, oil bottle, and cleaning kit; source materials conflict on capacity and require verification.
• The UPC is 810054132363.

Engineered with a hard-forged blank milled into a full milled receiver and a cold hammer-forged barrel, the SAM5 prioritizes longevity and consistent service life. Its intermediate-length trapdoor buttstock and standard AK sighting geometry make it familiar to AK owners while delivering the 5.56 chambering’s ballistic profile. The combination of a milled receiver and FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group gives a solid platform for shooters who value durable construction and a crisp, reliable trigger feel.

Owners and enthusiasts commonly praise the SAM5 for its robust build quality and the milling/forging process that yields a stout, collectible AK variant. Collectors and AK fans often note the SAM5 as a sought-after model due to its combination of Bulgarian manufacturing processes and 5.56 configuration.