The most modern Italian assault rifle is given an "oriental" flare by adopting the former Soviet 7.62x39 M43 caliber, for operators with more specific... needs
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The Beretta ARX-160 assault rifle chambered in 7,62x39mm M43
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A view of the ARX 160 assault rifle from the right side, with the stock folded
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A left side view of the ARX-160 in the 7.62x39mm caliber
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The ARX-160 barrel chambered in 7.62x39mm is manufactured following Berettaʼs highest Standards
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The ARX-160 7.62x39mm lower receiver: apart from the lack of side controls beyond the shooting selector, the ergonomics are the same
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In the closed position, the ARX 160’s stock does not hinder the handling of the weapon and itʼs basic operation
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Ejection port: it is also ambidextrous and selectable in this version
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The ejection window, with the carrier partially retracted, showing the head of the rotating bolt
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Front sight folded, i.e. to use optical aiming devices
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The gas spillage regulator valve, a fundamental component of the proprietary “medium stroke” gas system
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A large button locks the stock secured in the open position, and must be pressed in order to close it
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Once the stock is folded, the disassemply plate is accessible
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Detail of the lever that allows extension of the stock’s butt pad
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The hollow pistol grip, closed at the bottom by a watertight removable plug, can hold extra batteries for optics or target designators, cleaning kits or other useful odds and ends
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An engaged 30-round magazine: the Soviet 7.62 ARX-160 may use Kalashnikov and RPK machine gun magazines
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The most important detail of the new lower receiver is the redesign of the magazine well
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The lower and side buttons for the hold open/release of the magazine, as found on the NATO caliber version, on the 7.62x39mm variant are replaced by a single metal lever
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The new bolt carrier group assembly, redesigned and dimensioned for the 7.62x39mm caliber
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The breech end of the new barrel, with the barrel extension integrating the locking lugs and feed ramps
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The Soviet 7.62 caliber ARX-160, field disassembled. The three main subassemblies for the conversion in the Soviet chambering are barrel, magazine well and bolt carrier assembly. Plus, of course, an AK/AKM magazine...
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Flash suppressor: it also works as a moderately effective muzzle climb compensator
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Details of the new Lower Receiver, with redesigned magazine well and the new lever magazine retention and release system
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