The modernized variant of the AK-74 assault rifle, introduced in 1991. The most noticeable feature is the whole standard black finish, as well as black synthetic side-folded stock and handguards. Its full-bodied stock retains the "full" shape of the original AK-74. Compatible with earlier AK-74 magazines and GP-25 series of grenade launchers.

The letter M stands for Модернизи́рованный (Modernizírovanny), a Russian word for "modernized".

See also

• AK74M (Girls' Frontline)
• List of Weapons