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The VPO-209 is a Russian shotgun, manufactured by Molot-Oruzhie.

History[]

The VPO-209 is a shotgun, which was developed from an AKM assault rifle, made by converting the original rifle into a semi-automatic only fire mode and changing the barrel of the gun into a smooth bore barrel for use with its .366 TKM round. Magazines were originally taken from standard 7.62×39mm magazines, and refitted to only hold a 10 round capacity.

Design Details[]

The firearm itself is near-identical to the AKM, with the only noticeable differences being the tip of the barrel, having a flat tip instead of the AKM's slanted muzzle break. The barrel was made smoothbore, giving it worse accuracy but necessary for the role as a shotgun.

Ammunition[]

The VPO-209 is specially chambered for a unique cartridge. The .366 TKM round was designed after the 7.62×39mm, to be used in smooth bore guns. .366 TKM is available in birdshot as well as slug cartridges. The magazine was taken from a 30 round 7.62×39mm magazine, and was refit for a 10 round capacity.

See Also[]

References[]

  1. https://modernfirearms.net/en/shotguns/vpo-209-2/
  2. https://www.guns.com/news/2016/12/27/the-366-caliber-russian-ak-can-make-it-rain-fruit-video
  3. https://modernfirearms.net/en/cartridge/366-tkm-2/
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