French, American and Russian: Expert Compares FAMAS, AR‑15 and AK‑19 Assault Rifles in Practice

A new episode of Alexey Smirnov's weapon review has been released on the "Smotrim" platform, in which the expert compares three modern assault rifles: the French FAMAS, the American AR‑15, and the Russian AK‑19. The author demonstrates the design features, shows the weapon in action, and assesses its effectiveness in real-world operating conditions.

The specialist examines the key characteristics and features of the models.

FAMAS is a French bullpup rifle, characterized by its compactness and ease of use in confined spaces. The author focuses on its unusual layout and specific design solutions, which make the weapon convenient, but at the same time more demanding on the shooter's skills when disassembling and maintaining it.

AR‑15 is an American rifle created on the basis of the AR platform, where the main emphasis is on high shooting accuracy and minimal recoil. The review emphasizes its wide customization options: the modular design allows you to select components for specific tasks and individual shooter preferences.

AK‑19 is a modern development of the Russian AK line, retaining the key advantages of the series. The video notes its traditional reliability, ease of maintenance and confident operation in adverse conditions. The model demonstrates stability and predictability, which makes it convenient in a variety of application scenarios.

The author demonstrated the process of disassembling, assembling and practical shooting from each sample, comparing ergonomics, weight, ease of operation and the use of various calibers.

Following the testing, Smirnov emphasizes that each rifle has its own strengths: the compactness of the FAMAS, the high accuracy of the AR‑15, and the versatility and reliability of the AK‑19.

The review will be of interest to both lovers of modern small arms and professionals who follow the development of global assault platforms.

Earlier,www1.ru reported that "Kalashnikov" has completed the delivery of Chukavin sniper rifles to the customer and plans to increase production in 2026.

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