Lead Star Arms has a rock-solid reputation in the competitive shooting world for hand-building top quality pistol caliber carbines and AR-15 platform rifles.

This year at SHOT Show, Lead Star steps foot into the AK market with the unveiling of an AK-47 that meets all the precise demands that must be met to carry the Lead Star name.

Today we introduce you to the Lead Star AK-47 Barrage.

The AK in the following photos has a custom cerakote from C&B Quality Coatings. While the Lead Star AK-47 Barrage will not come standard with this design, C&B is happy to replicate for you at a very reasonable price.

Chambered in 7.62 x 39 the Lead Star AK Barrage carries a 4140 forged bolt, carrier and front trunnion while adding design elements that make you instantly aware you're handling a cream of the crop rifle.

Beginning at the back end Lead Star employs the MFT Battlelink Minimalist stock that attaches to a milspec buffer tube system.

The buttstock attaches via Lead Star's AK to AR buffer tube adapter that includes a QD mount on both the end plate and sides.

If you're anything like me, the sights on the AK are one of its biggest drawbacks.

Lead Star chose to put a rear peep sight on its AK-47 Barrage to make aiming easier and increase the sight radius.

Take a look at the safety lever on Lead Star's AK-47 and you'll notice the extension on the lever and its proximity to the trigger finger. Lead Star adds to its list of improvements by pulling a bit of metal out of the safety lever and leaving just enough space to allow it to pull double duty as a bolt-catch.

The dust cover carries a picatinny rail for the addition of red dots and other accessories.

The 4150V black nitride barrel hosts a combo gas block, and while Strike Industries JCOMP muzzle brake finishes off the show rifle, Lead Star will be producing its own brake for rifles as they enter production.

Make sure to keep an eye on LeadStarArms.com for details on a release date and price point.

About Kris Vermillion Kris Vermillion is a lifelong shooter who focuses his training on defensive shooting techniques and the shooter's mindset. Kris works with the Palmetto State Armory E-Commerce and Marketing teams.