Arsenal SAM5 | 5.56x45mm | 16.3 in | 30rd | Desert Sand

The Arsenal SAM5 is a milled-receiver 5.56x45mm semi-automatic AK-pattern rifle built with hot-die hammer forged components and a chrome-lined 16.3″ barrel for long-term durability. It ships in Desert Sand polymer furniture and includes one 30-round magazine along with basic cleaning accessories. For optics, the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 is a capable pairing under $1,000 that preserves the rifle’s sight line and supports both close-quarters and medium-range engagements. This rifle suits range use and precision-oriented sport shooting where a robust AK platform is desired.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .223 REM / 5.56 NATO.
• The magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel length is 16.3 inches.
• The barrel is chrome-lined and hammer-forged for enhanced durability.
• The twist rate and rifling are 1:7 twist with 6 grooves.
• The muzzle features 14x1mm left-hand threads.
• The installed muzzle device is an AK-351 muzzle brake.
• The receiver is a milled receiver made from a hot-die hammer forged blank.
• The fire control is the FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group.
• The furniture is Desert Sand polymer with an intermediate-length trapdoor buttstock.
• The overall length is 36.5 inches.
• The weight without magazine is 7.98 lbs.
• Included accessories are one 30-round magazine, sling, oil bottle, and cleaning kit.
• The UPC is 810054132356.

Designed and built with attention to long service life, the SAM5 brings a milled-receiver AK experience to shooters who value robust construction and proven components. Its combination of a hard-chrome plated bore, left-hand threaded muzzle, and the FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group make it a practical choice for those seeking a durable, accurate AK-style rifle for range work and sport shooting. The included basic kit and a 30-round magazine make it ready for time on the range with common optics and mounting options.

Owners and collectors frequently praise the SAM5 for its durable milled receiver and overall build quality; enthusiasts also note the FIME Enhanced Fire Control Group as a favored upgrade on this platform.