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The AK-47 pistol is favored for its balance of maneuverability and firepower, making it an excellent choice for a truck gun or backpack gun. These are our picks for the top 5 AK pistols you can buy in 2025!
Much like their rifle counterparts, AK-style pistols have earned a reputation for being rugged and reliable. Durable construction, rock-solid performance, and impressive terminal ballistics have made the platform a popular choice for shooters seeking a compact yet potent defensive firearm.
There are many excellent AK pistol variants on the market today, ranging from entry-level models to more expensive options from the industry's top brands. In this blog, the Classic Firearms team is highlighting five of the best AK pistols you can buy in 2025.
For our list, we're considering any AK-style pistol chambered in the original 7.62x39. Each pistol must ship with a brace or have the ability to accept a brace out of the box. And since cost is a concern for most shooters, our rankings will run the gamut of budget-friendly, mid-tier, and high-end AK offerings.
The Pioneer Hellpup Pro is one of the best AK pistols available under $1K. Each pistol ships with a forged trunnion and a Picatinny rail mount on the rear of the receiver, allowing the shooter to attach the brace of their choice. The faux booster can be replaced with any muzzle device threaded 14x1 LH.
Enhanced controls and a side optics rail round out this package, which includes two 30-round magazines from the factory. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned shooter, the Hellpup Pro will make an excellent addition to your arsenal.
In terms of popularity, few AK pistols can rival the Century Mini Draco. This compact platform sports a 7.75" hard chrome-lined hammer forged barrel and Russian Red furniture, as well as a Picatinny brace mount. Weighing in at just 6.85lbs, the Mini Draco is an excellent choice for a lightweight backpack gun.
Often dubbed "the Israeli AK," IWI Galils are prized for their enhanced ergonomics and modern features. The Galil Ace Gen 2 in particular is a popular choice with AK enthusiasts looking for a balance of traditional design and contemporary performance, with its left side charging handle, Picatinny top rail, and updated controls.
The Galil Ace Gen 2 can also be fitted with a fixed or side-folding brace for improved versatility in the field. And unlike most other AK pistols on this list, this pistol is easy to customize with optics, lights, foregrips, laser modules, and more thanks to the free float M-LOK handguard.
Century's Draco Tactical quickly became one of our favorite AK pistols after it was released in 2024. Building upon the foundation of the Draco series, this updated variant ships with a folding Strike Industries brace, Picatinny optics rail, and M-LOK handguard. For shooters who want an affordable yet tactically oriented AK pistol, the Draco Tactical is a tremendous value at just over $1K.
The Zastava ZPAP M92 is one of the finest AK pistols for the money and is available in a variety of different configurations. We're partial to the classic wood furniture version, which features a gorgeous Serbian Red finish and a folding triangle brace. The chrome-lined cold hammer forged barrel is threaded for a 26x1.5 RH muzzle devices and the Picatinny top rail makes mounting optics a breeze.
This is an excellent choice for shooters who want that iconic AK look and feel with a few quality-of-life improvements. Plus, this is one AK pistol that is sure to stand out in any collection.
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The AK-47 is widely considered to be the most reliable small arms platform in the world. Moreover, the 7.62x39 performs exceedingly well under shooting conditions the average civilian might encounter.
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