The AK-101 was designed as a replacement for the AK-74M assault rifle and has been modified to meet the needs of today's military forces.  The AK-101 was designed in Russia and is the main service rifle of the Russian military. The rifle is produced by Russia's leading small arms manufacturer Izhmash Small Arms.  They produce four other variations of the rifle in different calibers, barrel lengths, and weights. 

The AK-101 is chambered in 5.56 NATO and features black synthetic furniture, with a side folding stock.  The side folding stock looks just like a normal fixed stock, however it folds and locks securely to the side of the receiver.  These stocks are very high quality and are also very rare in the U.S.  The AK-101 has a 16 inch barrel with a AK-74 style muzzle break attached to the barrel to control muzzle climb.  The rifle can be fired in three different firing modes; semi, three shot burst and full auto.  The AK-101 disassembles using the same procedure as the original AK-47, and is almost an exact copy.  The AK-101 has an optical plate installed on the side of the receiver for attaching scopes and other optical equipment.  The optical plate will accept most types of Russian and European AK optics.  The AK-101 weighs 3,400g and has a rate of fire of 600rpm.  The rifle will accept most synthetic and metal magazines, generally 30 rounds in capacity.

How to construct a clone?

The AK-101 is currently unavailable to the general public in the U.S., however collectors and or class III dealers may own them.  If you desire a rifle that looks similar to the AK-101 we would suggest that you purchase a used pre-ban AK in the $700.00-$1000.00 price range.  Then purchase the side folding stock from Tantal, it will be expensive.    You will then need to purchase synthetic Bulgarian hand guards and an AK-74 muzzle brake from  Global Trades. Make sure you tell them the caliber of your rifle, if they send you the wrong brake you could seriously damage yourself and or the rifle.