🔍 Gear Watch: VFC AKS74U GBB — Steel-Built Compact Carbine, True-to-Spec Soviet DNA

A full-steel, true-dimension AKS74U gas blowback carbine — crafted with authentic markings, real-scale receiver geometry, and a reinforced internal system that mirrors the iconic Soviet “Krinkov.” Built in Taiwan, this GBB blends collectible realism with field-ready performance.

📸 First Look

Specifications:

Brand: VFC

Model: AKS74U GBB (VF2-AKS74U-BK81)

Muzzle Velocity: About 110 m/s with 0.20g BBs

Power Source: Green Gas (recommended: 12kg)

Action / Fire Modes: Safe / Semi-auto / Full-auto — Gas Blowback with realistic reciprocating bolt

Hop-Up: Adjustable (removable hop-up chamber; VSR-spec bucking compatible)

Magazine Capacity: 42 rounds

Inner Barrel Length: 250 mm

Length: 490–730 mm (stock folded–extended)

Weight: 2,700 g (with empty magazine)

Materials: Full steel externals, steel bolt carrier, aluminum alloy, metal alloys, reinforced polymer, copper, rubber

Color: Realistic Soviet-style finish (wood grain varies naturally)

Manufactured: Taiwan

Included Bonus: First batch includes a military-style canvas AKS74U carry bag (limited).

Features:

・Accurate AKS74U styling with 1:1 real-steel dimensions, authentic markings, and serialized receivers.

・Full-steel externals throughout — receiver, sight block, gas tube hardware, bolt carrier frame, fire-control group.

・Realistic surface finishing, including hand-applied magazine paint treatment that mimics plum mags with protective black overcoat.

・Includes natural-finish real-wood handguards (each set features unique grain & coloration).

・Classic bakelite-style brown polymer grip and AKS74U pattern folding stock that locks to the left side.

・Steel flash hider with chrome-like interior tone, as per original AKSU styling.

・Removable hop-up chamber; VSR-spec bucking compatibility for tuning flexibility.

・CNC-machined steel bolt carrier, authentic bolt face profiling, and long-stroke piston geometry.

・Selectable bolt cycle: realistic long-stroke or high-rate short-stroke configuration.

・Large 22 mm cylinder and 107 cc internal gas volume for strong and consistent recoil.

・Full-steel trigger pack with realistic 3-spring hammer assembly; no speed-reducer internals (mil-spec configuration).

・AK74 lightweight-style gas magazines — hand-painted finish, 388 g weight, improved gas capacity.

・Supports last-round hold-open and dry-fire modes for training or realism.

・Compatible with VFC AK74M gas magazines.

📦 Included:

VFC AKS74U GBB ×1

42-round gas magazine ×1

Speedloader x1

User manual ×1

Original box packaging

Limited bonus: AKS74U military-style canvas carry bag (first-batch only)

💬 Why We Like It:

The VFC AKS74U GBB stands out as one of the most faithful compact AK replicas available today. Its full-steel exterior, CNC bolt carrier, realistic long-stroke piston simulation, and genuine-feel fire-control geometry make it ideal for players who want both performance and authenticity.

The natural-wood handguard and hand-painted plum magazine add to the collectible value, while the adjustable hop-up (with VSR compatibility) and heavy 22 mm cylinder ensure strong field performance. Whether you see it as a Soviet-era classic, a CQB powerhouse, or a must-have AK GBB platform, the AKS74U delivers rugged realism right out of the box — with a first-batch canvas carry bag as a bonus touch.