Arsenal SAM7K-55 AK Pistol | 7.62×39 | 8.5″

The Arsenal SAM7K-55 is a 7.62×39 AK-pattern pistol built on a milled receiver produced from hot-die hammer forged blanks and finished with US-made black furniture. It combines a short 8.5-inch threaded barrel with a rear Picatinny rail and a fixed peep rear sight to support optic mounting and sighting options. The design and included accessory kit make it well suited for sport shooting and pistol hunting in jurisdictions where these configurations are permitted. Pair this pistol with a compact red-dot such as a Holosun 507C for fast target acquisition under $1,000.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 810054132868.
• The caliber is 7.62 x 39 mm.
• The barrel measures 8.5 inches and is threaded at the front sight block.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The receiver is milled from a hot-die hammer forged blank for increased strength.
• The barrel is cold hammer-forged and features a hard-chrome plated bore and chamber.
• The front sight block is threaded with 24×1.5mm RH threads.
• There is a Picatinny rail on the receiver for rear attachments and optics.
• The sighting system includes a peep rear sight (fixed).
• The pistol includes one magazine as shipped.
• The grips are polymer.
• The receiver/frame material is steel (forged and milled construction).
• Rifling is 4 grooves with a twist rate of 1:9.44 (1 in 240 mm).
• Included accessories are a QD sling swivel, scope rail, oil bottle, cleaning rod, and cleaning kit.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 2329 fps (manufacturer-provided figure).

This SAM7K-55 emphasizes a traditional AK operating system in a compact pistol package while retaining features intended for durability and accessory mounting. The milled hot-die hammer forged receiver and cold hammer-forged barrel reflect Arsenal’s approach to components that are built for longevity, and the threaded front sight block with Picatinny rail makes adding optics or muzzle devices straightforward where allowed.

Owners commonly praise the SAM7K’s robust milled receiver and overall build quality, and users frequently note the utility of the threaded front sight block and receiver rail for mounting optics and accessories.