There are countless weapons in Escape From Tarkov, we want to show you how you can perfectly mod them for the best results. We present you the top 3 AK-M builds in Tarkov 12.8!
“AK-M is garbage!”: You actually thought that, right? Because originally the AK-M is not exactly the first choice for experienced Tarkov players and not even for beginners.
The Recoil was too big and even when fully expanded, the 7.62 rifle did not come close to an HK 416 (here our build) or other assault rifles. But since patch 12.6 the AK-M is used very often thanks to Buff. So here are our 3 builds for every budget.
Our top 3 AK-M builds in Escape From Tarkov
Knowledge in advance: The basic price of an AK-M on the Fleamarket is around 40,000 rubles. We’ll add that to the total price later. We will also withdraw the resold parts from it.
In its standard version, the AK-M has the following stats:
Recoil: 194
Ergonomics: 38
1. Low Budget AK-M-Build
| Weapon part | Attachment | Trader / Price |
| Barrel | — | — |
| Barrel Attachment | Taktika Tula AKM Adapter | Skier L2 — 700 Rub |
| Muzzle | Zenit DTK-1 Muzzle brake | Skier L2 — 4.600 Rub |
| Handguard | CAA RS47 Handguard | Peacekeeper L2 — 97 $ |
| Frontgrip | Zenit RK-4 Frontgrip | Skier L2 — 6.500 Rub |
| Casing | AKademia Bastion Dustcover | Skier L2 — 6.100 Rub |
| Pistolgrip | PP-19 Pistolgrip | Prapor L2 — 950 Rub |
| Stock |
Izhmash Polymer Schulterstütze + Recoil pad from GP-25
|
Parpor L1 / L2 — 2.100 Rub / 3.300 Rub |
| Sight | Cobra EKP-8-18 Reflex | Prapor L2 — 9.000 Rub |
| light / Laser | As you wish | — |
| Recoil | 87 |
| Ergonomics | 48 |
| Total Price | 94.000 Rub |
2. Mid Budget AK-M-Build
| Weapon part | Attachment | Trader / Price |
| Barrel | — | — |
| Barrel Attachment | Taktika Tula AKM Adapter | Skier L2 — 700 Rub |
| Muzzle | JMAC RRD-4C | Mechanic L3 — 9.900 Rub |
| Handguard | X47 Tactical Handguard | Skier L3 — 21.000 Rub |
| Frontgrip | Zenit RK-1 Frontgrip | Skier L3 — 17.000 Rub |
| Casing | — | — |
| Grip | Zenit RK-3 AK Pistolgrip | Skier L3 — 9.000 Rub |
| Stock | Zhukov-S | Peacekeeper L4 — 170 $ |
| Sights | EOTECH XPS-3 Holo | Flohmarkt — 20.000 Rub |
| Light / Laser | X400 Flashlight & Laser | Peacekeeper L3 — 85 $ |
| Recoil | 64 |
| Ergonomics | 65 |
| Total Price | 150.000 Rub |
3. High Budget AK-M-Build (Meta-AK-M)
| Weapon part | Attachment | Trader / Price |
| Barrel | — | — |
| Barrel Attachment | — | — |
| Muzzle | Lantac Dragon Compensator | Skier L4 — 13.000 Rub |
| Handguard | 5.45 Design “Aggressor” Handguard | Mechanic L4 — 21.000 Rub |
| Vordergriff | Zenit RK-2 Frontgrip | Skier L2 — 25.000 Rub |
| Gehäuse | Fab Defence PDC Dustcover | Skier L4 — 17.000 Rub |
| Internals | Zenit RP-1 Charging Handle | Skier L2 — 2.900 Rub |
| Grip | Aeroknox Scorpius Pistolgrip | Mechanic L4 — 6.200 |
| Stock | Zhukov-S | Peacekeeper L4 — 170 $ |
| Sights | EOTECH XPS-3 Holo | Flohmarkt — 20.000 Rub |
| Light / Laser | X400 Flashlight & Laser | Peacekeeper L2 — 85 $ |
| Recoil | 58 |
| Ergonomics | 59 |
| Total Price | 184.000 Rub |
Addition to the meta-build: Usually different handguard than the 5.45 design “Aggressor” is used here. The VLTOR CMRD handguard is actually slightly better, but together with the additional rails it would cost you 11,000 rub more.
