RILEY DEFENSE120918656
Riley Defense 7.62x39mm AK Rifle with 16" Barrel and Black Laminate Stock$961.25
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Riley Defense 7.62x39mm AK rifle brings stateside engineering to the classic AK platform. Built with a 16-inch barrel and topped with a polymer stock, this semi-automatic rifle splits the difference between the iconic AK ergonomics shooters know and American manufacturing standards. Whether you're zeroing in at the range, running defensive drills, or just exploring what a modern domestic AK-pattern rifle can do, this Riley Defense 7.62x39 delivers straightforward, reliable performance without the guesswork of surplus imports.
The platform starts with a fully heat-treated stamped receiver paired to a 4150 nitride barrel—both core components built to handle the demands of regular shooting. A forged trunnion supports the bolt carrier assembly, while the Tapco G2 trigger group provides a predictable break. The polymer furniture (stock and MIL-spec hand guards with heat shields) keeps weight manageable and cost reasonable, and the black oxide finish resists corrosion. An extended magazine release, bolt hold open, and machined scope mount side rail add practical utility for shooters who want to customize or upgrade down the road.
At 35.25 inches overall length, this rifle handles well in tight spaces without sacrificing sight radius or barrel velocity. The 30-round magazine capacity and semi-automatic operation make it a natural fit for range work, and the effective range extends to 350 yards with proper technique. If you've been curious about a domestic AK-pattern rifle but hesitant about quality or consistency, Riley Defense's approach—heat-treated, nitride-hardened, and made right here—removes a lot of that uncertainty.
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
| Barrel Length | 16.25 inches |
| Overall Length | 35.25 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Receiver | Fully heat-treated stamped steel |
| Barrel Material | 4150 steel, nitride hardened |
| Trunnion | Forged |
| Stock | Polymer with recoil pad |
| Hand Guards | MIL-spec polymer, upper and lower, with heat shields |
| Trigger Group | Tapco G2 |
| Finish | Black oxide |
| Action Type | Semi-automatic, closed-bolt |
| Effective Range | 350 yards |
| Maximum Range | 1000 yards |
The Riley Defense 7.62x39 comes as a complete rifle with the 16.25-inch barrel, polymer stock, hand guards, and Tapco G2 trigger group installed. It ships ready to mount optics on the machined side rail and load with a 30-round magazine.
Yes. The rifle features a machined scope mount side rail designed to accept standard rail-mounted optics and backup sights, giving you flexibility to set it up for your shooting style and distance preferences.
The Tapco G2 is known for delivering a crisper, more predictable trigger break than many stock AK triggers. It's a common factory upgrade on quality AK-pattern rifles and helps you shoot more consistently at distance.
The 7.62x39 cartridge and this rifle's effective range of 350 yards make it suitable for precision shooting out to that distance. The heat-treated receiver, nitride barrel, and quality trunnion are built for consistent cycling over thousands of rounds.
SKU: 120914236 • Width: 9.5in • Height: 4.5in • Depth: 40in • Weight: 5oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Riley Defense 7.62x39mm AK rifle brings stateside engineering to the classic AK platform. Built with a 16-inch barrel and topped with a polymer stock, this semi-automatic rifle splits the difference between the iconic AK ergonomics shooters know and American manufacturing standards. Whether you're zeroing in at the range, running defensive drills, or just exploring what a modern domestic AK-pattern rifle can do, this Riley Defense 7.62x39 delivers straightforward, reliable performance without the guesswork of surplus imports.
The platform starts with a fully heat-treated stamped receiver paired to a 4150 nitride barrel—both core components built to handle the demands of regular shooting. A forged trunnion supports the bolt carrier assembly, while the Tapco G2 trigger group provides a predictable break. The polymer furniture (stock and MIL-spec hand guards with heat shields) keeps weight manageable and cost reasonable, and the black oxide finish resists corrosion. An extended magazine release, bolt hold open, and machined scope mount side rail add practical utility for shooters who want to customize or upgrade down the road.
At 35.25 inches overall length, this rifle handles well in tight spaces without sacrificing sight radius or barrel velocity. The 30-round magazine capacity and semi-automatic operation make it a natural fit for range work, and the effective range extends to 350 yards with proper technique. If you've been curious about a domestic AK-pattern rifle but hesitant about quality or consistency, Riley Defense's approach—heat-treated, nitride-hardened, and made right here—removes a lot of that uncertainty.
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
| Barrel Length | 16.25 inches |
| Overall Length | 35.25 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Receiver | Fully heat-treated stamped steel |
| Barrel Material | 4150 steel, nitride hardened |
| Trunnion | Forged |
| Stock | Polymer with recoil pad |
| Hand Guards | MIL-spec polymer, upper and lower, with heat shields |
| Trigger Group | Tapco G2 |
| Finish | Black oxide |
| Action Type | Semi-automatic, closed-bolt |
| Effective Range | 350 yards |
| Maximum Range | 1000 yards |
The Riley Defense 7.62x39 comes as a complete rifle with the 16.25-inch barrel, polymer stock, hand guards, and Tapco G2 trigger group installed. It ships ready to mount optics on the machined side rail and load with a 30-round magazine.
Yes. The rifle features a machined scope mount side rail designed to accept standard rail-mounted optics and backup sights, giving you flexibility to set it up for your shooting style and distance preferences.
The Tapco G2 is known for delivering a crisper, more predictable trigger break than many stock AK triggers. It's a common factory upgrade on quality AK-pattern rifles and helps you shoot more consistently at distance.
The 7.62x39 cartridge and this rifle's effective range of 350 yards make it suitable for precision shooting out to that distance. The heat-treated receiver, nitride barrel, and quality trunnion are built for consistent cycling over thousands of rounds.
SKU: 120914236 • Width: 9.5in • Height: 4.5in • Depth: 40in • Weight: 5oz