{"id":3577,"date":"2024-07-11T22:50:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T22:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3577"},"modified":"2024-07-11T22:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T22:50:45","slug":"kak-industry-releases-7-62x25-tokarev-complete-ar-uppers-barrels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=3577","title":{"rendered":"KAK Industry Releases 7.62\u00d725 Tokarev Complete AR Uppers &#038; Barrels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"347\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-696x347.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-696x347.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-700x349.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-1068x532.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-843x420.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5-560x279.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-TOK5.jpg 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"KAK-TOK5\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Okay, I\u2019ll admit right out of the gate this is an odd one, but I like oddball stuff, so I\u2019m intrigued. <a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KAK Industry<\/a> has been teasing 7.62x25mm AR barrels and uppers on social media recently, and they\u2019re now officially here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547370\" style=\"width: 504px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547370 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-Soviet_PPSH-41_sub-machine_gun.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-Soviet_PPSH-41_sub-machine_gun.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-Soviet_PPSH-41_sub-machine_gun-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-Soviet_PPSH-41_sub-machine_gun-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The 7.62x25mm Cartridge<\/h3>\n<p>On the off chance you aren\u2019t familiar with the 7.62x25mm round, it\u2019s the cartridge that the Russian Tokarev pistol and PPSh-41 and PPS-43 submachineguns were chambered in. Those, along with the myriad of clones of those made throughout the former Comblock and China, as well as some unique designs like the Czech CZ-52 pistol and Sa-23\/25 subguns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_547369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-547369\" style=\"width: 503px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547369 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-265x198.jpg 265w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 503px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 503\/377;\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-547369 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/512px-7.62x25_-_FMJ_-_SB_-_5-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-547369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 7.62x25mm is based upon the 7.63 Mauser cartridge but is laded to higher velocity and higher pressure. It typically uses an 85-grain .30-caliber bullet at around 1,350 to 1,450 fps out of a handgun, although those velocities can go up or down depending on the exact loading. It\u2019s a fast, flat-shooting round.<\/p>\n<h3>So Why a 7.62x25mm AR?<\/h3>\n<p>Well, the obvious answer is, why not? AR\u2019s have been chambered in everything else, so you may as well try something new. Well, old, but new for the platform. The 7.62x25mm was always a good subgun round and makes for an interesting PCC choice with better velocity, penetration and range than a 9mm. KAK points out that there are a fair number of folks who stacked up 7.62x25mm surplus ammo when it was cheap too. I know I have a stash for my Tokarev pistols. Plus, KAK Industry has never been afraid to experiment with the unusual. They have .22 TCM uppers and barrels, their own .17-5.56 wildcat round uppers and barrels, and even .30 Luger barrels, which I still want to know the story behind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547372 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-700x349.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-700x349.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-696x347.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-1068x532.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-843x420.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-560x279.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4.jpg 1138w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/347;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547372\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-700x349.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-700x349.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-696x347.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-1068x532.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-843x420.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4-560x279.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok4.jpg 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>KAK Offerings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the why\u2019s, or at least my speculation on the why\u2019s out of the way, let\u2019s look at what KAK is offering. They have three upper and two barrels as options. The barrels are a 5.25-inch and a 16-inch version with Nitride finishes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/oe-spec-ar15-barrel-7-62x25-tokarev-5-25-nitride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5.25-inch barrel<\/a> has an MSRP of $110 while the <a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/oe-spec-ar15-barrel-7-62x25-tokarev-16-nitride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16-inch barrel<\/a> goes for $125.<\/p>\n<p>The 7.62\u00d725 uppers use a regular 9mm Bolt Carrier Group, but needs a heavy 10-ounce extended 9mm buffer and an AR-10 recoil spring to accommodate the hot Tokarev cartridge.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what KAK is offering from their own descriptions:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547368 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 503px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 503\/503;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547368\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/9mmtokarev__60191.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/complete-ar15-upper-receiver-7-62x25-tokarev-16-barrel-15-mlok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Complete AR-15 Upper Receiver 7.62\u00d725 Tokarev, 16-in. Barrel, 15-in. MLOK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Engineered for accuracy and durability, this upper receiver features a 16-inch, 41V50 chromoly button-rifled barrel nitride finished for enhanced corrosion resistance. The assembly includes a 15-inch MLOK handguard offering ample space for accessories and paired with a robust blowback gas system. This model offers reliable performance with a traditional rifle feel.<\/em> MSRP: $496<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547374 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 503px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 503\/503;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547374\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Uppers_AR15_11__09360.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/complete-ar15-upper-receiver-7-62x25-tokarev-16-barrel-13-mlok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Complete AR-15 Upper Receiver 7.62\u00d725 Tokarev, 16-in. Barrel, 13-in. MLOK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This variant offers a slightly shorter 13-inch MLOK handguard over its counterpart. It maintains the same precision machining and material quality, including the nitride finish on the barrel and the forged 7075 T6 aluminum upper receiver. Ideal for users looking for a slightly more compact configuration without sacrificing functionality.<\/em> MSRP: $476<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547375 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 503px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 503\/503;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-547375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-700x700.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-696x696.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-420x420.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005-560x560.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Variants___43005.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kakindustry.com\/complete-ar15-upper-7-62x25-tokarev-5-25-barrel-4-mlok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Complete AR-15 Upper, 7.62\u00d725 Tokarev, 5.25-in. Barrel, 4-in. MLOK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>For those who prioritize maneuverability and ease of handling, this upper features a 5.25-inch barrel and a compact 4-inch MLOK handguard. Despite its smaller size, it does not compromise on the quality of construction or accuracy, making it an excellent choice for tactical applications and close-quarters shooting<\/em>. MSRP: $460<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547376 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6.jpg 1393w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547376\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK-Tok6.jpg 1393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>7.62x25mm<strong> Magazines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Okay, so you\u2019re sold on a 7.62x25mm AR, but what about magazines? KAK is using a slightly modified 9mm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meanarms.com\/products\/detail\/endomag-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EndoMag<\/a> conversion for standard 5.56mm PMAGs so you can use your existing rifle lower and any PMAGs you currently have on hand. Just grab some EndoMag conversions and follow the directions on KAK\u2019s website to modify them. It looks pretty simple.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I\u2019d love to see a dedicated lower that used surplus PPS-43 mags. They\u2019re solid mags with a very respectable 35-round capacity and still readily available and cheap. Like under $15 cheap. Although the EndoMag conversions are easy and let you use a current lower, you\u2019d save money in the long run on mags with a dedicated lower. Just in case anyone is listening and wants to work on that for me.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547377 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7.jpg 1393w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/392;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-547377\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-1068x602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-745x420.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7-560x316.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KAK_Tok7.jpg 1393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Do You Need a 7.62x25mm AR?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re sitting on a heap of 7.62x25mm ammo or just want to try something different with your existing AR lower, then you may want to check out the 7.62\u00d725 offerings from KAK Industry. It\u2019s an interesting addition to the PCC market and a hot round that should do especially well out of carbine barrels. You can get more info on their website or see some good info on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@kak_industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/kak-industry-releases-7-62x25-tokarev-complete-ar-uppers-barrels\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 Okay, I\u2019ll admit right out of the gate this is an odd one, but I like oddball stuff, so I\u2019m intrigued. KAK Industry has been teasing 7.62x25mm AR barrels and uppers on social media recently, and they\u2019re now officially here. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The 7.62x25mm Cartridge On the off [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3577","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3577"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3577\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}