Airsoft GI's new product for you to think about... "The Vector Arms Full Metal VMG -74 is the latest addition to the Vector Arms line up of AEG. The receivers are solid metal and the stock/pistol grip/hand guards are made of a durable ABS plastic. In addition to the fantastic construction of the body Echo 1 has added the full size side folding stock for easy storage and maneuverability. The internals are the same as the other Vector Arms AK's so you know it's well made.

Sighting at the Gunner Airsoft website, they have posted pictures of a new batch of Unicorn Kalashnikovs comprised of the following: Unicorn AK-105 Skeleton stock, Unicorn AK-105, Unicorn AK-74M, and the Unicorn AKS-74. While details are sketchy, these come with 6.04 tightbore inner barrels, power of 350fps, with metal gearbox, and a midcap magazine. Battery and charger are not included.

Just spotted at Depot 53, the ICS AK-74... "The new ICS AK-74 is one of the latest entries in the AK arena. With over two years of development, the ICS AK-74 represents the pinnacle of AEG design. During its development period ICS engineers worked very hard to design, improve, and strengthen the AEG body and internals to eliminate the need to purchase expensive upgrades.

Airsoft GI, Southern California's largest walk-in store is offering basic packages of the ICS AK-74 RIS and X-74 Series. ICS airsoft products are well-known for the reliability, upgradability, easy maintenance, and  the gearboxes are redesigned to work with the Tokyo Marui style and the Systema after market parts.  These products have been introduced last 18 August, and Airsoft GI is now taking orders for these two products. Both packages are selling for US$308 (£155.43/€228.70).

Taiwan-based Vega Force Company (VFC) already have released the AKS-74, an airsoft replica of the small-calibre version of the AK-47 made by the Russians from lessons learned in the Vietnam War.  The real steel version fires a 5.45 x 39mm bullet, as compared to the AK-47 which dispenses the bigger 7.62 x 39mm ammo.  Compared to the AKM, it has a distinctive muzzle brake, designed to reduce further the recoil and muzzle climb.