Overview
The Century Arms Draco is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 7.62x39mm, engineered for sporting applications while drawing design influence from the established AK-47 rifle platform. This model is configured to offer a compact and maneuverable firearm while maintaining the robust operational characteristics expected from an AK-pattern system.
Key Features
Construction & Materials
- **Receiver:** Features a stamped steel receiver, finished in black, providing a durable and historically accurate foundation for the firearm’s action.
- **Barrel:** Integrates a 12.25-inch hammer-forged barrel, hard chrome-lined for enhanced corrosion resistance and bore life. The hammer-forging process contributes to a consistent and durable bore, mitigating wear under sustained use.
- **Furniture:** Equipped with a traditional wooden handguard, providing a secure grip and classic aesthetic. The pistol grip is constructed from polymer, designed for ergonomic handling and durability.
Performance & Reliability
- **Action Design:** The operating system, including its double locking lugs, unlocking raceway, and trigger mechanism, incorporates design elements derived from the American M1 Garand Rifle. This integration contributes to the firearm’s reliable cycling and robust mechanical function.
- **Caliber:** Chambered in 7.62x39mm, a proven cartridge known for its terminal ballistics and widespread availability.
- **Magazine Compatibility:** The Draco is designed to accept all standard AK magazines, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of magazine acquisition. This model includes one 30-round detachable magazine.
- **Maneuverability:** The pistol configuration, with its shorter barrel length, optimizes the firearm for close-quarters operation and ease of transport.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** 7.62x39mm
- **Action:** Semi-Automatic
- **Capacity:** 30+1 Rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 12.25 inches
- **Barrel Type:** Chrome Lined, Hammer-Forged
- **Barrel Twist Rate:** 1:10″
- **Receiver Material:** Stamped Steel
- **Receiver Finish:** Black
- **Handguard Material:** Wood
- **Grip Material:** Polymer
- **Magazine:** 1x 30-Round Detachable Magazine Included
