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VEPR
KM-STR

Russian military-pattern AK variant with a side-folding stock and enhanced accuracy over the standard AK-47. The Molot KM-STR is a favourite for its rugged Soviet pedigree.

7.62×39
Caliber
30+1
Capacity
RPK
Heritage
M-LOK
Rails
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Catalog · VEPR KM-STRVEPR KM-STR// 7.62×39mm · Rifle
Origin
Russia
Maker
Molot-Oruzhie
Action
Long-stroke piston
Caliber
7.62×39mm
Stock
Telescoping
Receiver
RPK 1.5mm
The Story

Vepr KM-STR

The Vepr KM is Molot's modernized AKM-pattern rifle, built on the heavy-duty RPK receiver. The "STR" variant features a Magpul-style telescoping stock, modern handguard with M-LOK rails, and an AR-style pistol grip — bringing AK reliability into the 21st century with full Western ergonomics.

It's an AK that doesn't feel like an AK. The modern furniture transforms the shooting experience: better cheek weld, length-of-pull adjustability, and rails for optics and accessories.

RPK-thick receiver means it'll outlast most rifles you'll ever shoot. Molot's RPK-based receivers are made from 1.5mm stamped steel — 50% thicker than a standard AKM receiver.

That's why these rifles are favored by 3-gun competitors who run them harder than any military ever would. Reliability of an AK with the precision of a modern sport rifle.

Development · History · Heritage

Vepr KM-STR — Timeline

The history behind this firearm, from conception to the present day.

AK-47 Platform

Kalashnikov's AK-47 establishes the 7.62×39mm action and tilting-bolt operation inherited by all Vepr KM variants.

1947
1961
RPK Foundation

The RPK's heavy receiver and barrel form the basis of the Vepr KM's superior accuracy over standard Kalashnikov rifles.

Molot Civilian Production

Molot factory begins adapting its military-grade RPK manufacturing to produce the first commercial Vepr series rifles.

1993
2015
Vepr KM-STR Launch

The KM-STR variant debuts with a side-folding skeleton stock — the definitive tactical configuration of the Vepr line.

Competition Shooting

The Vepr KM-STR becomes a preferred platform for PCC and practical shooting competitions in Russia and Eastern Europe.

2016
Today
Available at GunRange.lv

Fire the folding-stock precision AK at our Riga range — €4 per round, 5 rounds minimum.

In service · in cinema · in history

In the wild.

Where you've seen this firearm — on screen, in service, or making history.

Sport
Russian 3-Gun
2010s–

Favored by Russian and European competitive shooters.

From the range

What our visitors say.

Real feedback from guests who fired this weapon at our Riga range.

★★★★★

The folding stock changes everything — the KM-STR feels like a proper tactical carbine, not just an AK variant. Incredibly accurate for the platform and the side-folding mechanism is beautifully engineered.

Tomas R. · Vilnius
★★★★★

Best AK-pattern rifle in the range. The heavier RPK receiver and barrel are obvious the moment you handle it — more solid, more accurate, and with less muzzle rise than the standard AK-47.

Gareth P. · Cardiff
★★★★★

I've fired AKs across three continents. The Vepr KM-STR is the best of the family — Molot's engineering is in a different class. The folding stock and adjustable sights make it a precision tool.

Dmitri P. · St. Petersburg
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5 shots from the Vepr KM-STR. €4 each. No experience required — just bring an ID and your curiosity.