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KU-59
KU-59 Icon
A Soviet classic, these bad boys are still popular even now. Effective, reliable, and they hit like hell.
Gameplay
Unlock Level 35
Inventory Slot Primary
Weapon Type Assault Rifle
Firing Mode(s) Fully automatic AutoIcon
Cost $500,000
Statistics
Damage 98.5
Rate Of Fire 580
Magazine 30
Total Ammo 300
Extra Weapon Statistics
Reload Time Tactical Empty
Base Time 2.33s 2.84s
Swap Speed Draw Holster
Base Time 0.4s 0.53s
Ammo Pickup Rate Min Max
Ammo Pickup 3 5
Armor Penetration Amount
Penetration 0.9
SWAT Health Damage
Damage dealt to health before armor is broken
39.4 49.25
Damage Per Mag Total
Damage Total 2,955 29,550
Damage/Second 952.17 532.29
Damage Falloff Damage Distance
Close Range 98.5 15m
Medium Range 68.0 30m
Long Range 58.0 50m
Extreme Range 20.0 100m
Maximum Range 16.7 10,000m
Crit Multiplier Falloff Multiplier Distance
Close Range x5.0 20m
Medium Range x3.0 40m
Long Range x2.0 60m
Extreme Range x1.5 100m
Other
Internal Name KU59
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Mod stats

The KU-59 is a primary assault rifle in PAYDAY 3.

Available Modifications[]

Beveled Silencer

Unlock Level: 1
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BeveledSilencer
Overall Swap Speed -5
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
Special Effect(s): Weapon is silenced.
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63

Trivia

The Beveled Silencer is based on the SilencerCo Saker 556 ASR Suppressor.

Internal Name BarrelExt_BeveledSilencer


Express Muzzle Break

Unlock Level: 3
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ExpressMuzzleBreak
Horizontal Gunkick +5
Overall Recoil +5
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • Spearfish 1895

Trivia

The Express Muzzle Break is based on the SureFire SFMB 556 Muzzle Brake.

Internal Name BarrelExt_Express


Cylindric Silencer

Unlock Level: 9
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CylindricSilencer
Overall Spread +5
Damage Distance -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Special Effect(s): Weapon is silenced.
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifle: Spearfish 1895

Trivia

The Cylindric Silencer is based on the Yankee Hill Machine Co Turbo T2 Suppressor.

Internal Name BarrelExt_CylindricComp


Piped Silencer

Unlock Level: 13
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PipedSilencer
Horizonal Recoil +5
Damage Distance -5
Hipfire Spread -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Special Effect(s): Weapon is silenced.
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895

Trivia

The Piped Silencer is based on the SilencerCo Omega 300 Suppressor.

Internal Name BarrelExt_PipedSilencer


Hybrid Muzzle Break

Unlock Level: 20
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HybridMuzzleBreak
Vertical Recoil +5
Horizontal Recoil +10
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63 •
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • Spearfish 1895

Trivia

The Hybrid Muzzle Break is based on the JP Enterprises Small Profile Compensator.

Internal Name BarrelExt_HybridMB


Indent Compensator

Unlock Level: 25
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IndentCompensator
Horizontal Speed +15
Vertical Recoil -5
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 C-Stacks Icon50
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • Spearfish 1895

Trivia

The Indent Compensator is based on the Precision Armament M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator.

Internal Name BarrelExt_IndentComp

Trad Grip Barrel

Unlock Level: 12
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KU59TradGripBarrel
Overall Swap Speed +10
Overall Gunkick +10
Damage Distance -5
Overall Spread -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: KU-59

Trivia

The Trad Grip Barrel is based on the PSAK-47 GF3-R Romanian With Wood Dong .

Internal Name Barrel_KU59_TradGrip


Rail Barrel

Unlock Level: 28
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KU59RailBarrel
Damage Distance +10
Overall Spread +5
Targeting Speed -5
Overall Gunkick -5
Cost: PD3 C-Stacks Icon50
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: KU-59

Trivia

The Rail Barrel is based on the Zenitco B-19 AK Gas Tube Cover and B-10M Rail.

Internal Name Barrel_KU59_Rail

Biofit Grip

Unlock Level: 6
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KU59BiofitGrip
Vertical Recoil +10
Vertical Gunkick +5
Horizontal Recoil -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45
Revolvers: J&M Castigo 44 • Sforza Bison • Bullkick 500

Trivia

The Biofit Grip is based on the Zenitco RK-9 AK Enhanced Pistol Grip.

Internal Name Grip_KU59_Biofit


Perforated Grip

Unlock Level: 16
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KU59PerforatedGrip
Targeting Speed +5
Sprint to Fire Speed +5
Overall Gunkick -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45

Trivia

The Perforated Grip is based on the Circle 10 AK Aluminum Pistol Grip.

Internal Name Grip_KU59_Perforated


Tac Grip

Unlock Level: 24
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KU59TacGrip
Overall Recoil +5
Overall Recoil Speed +5
Hipfire Spread -5
Cost: PD3 C-Stacks Icon50
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45
Pistols: Signature 40 • SP Model 11 • Signature 403 • Picchio Duro 5
Revolvers: J&M Castigo 44 • Sforza Bison • Bullkick 500

Trivia

The Tac Grip is based on the Magpul MOE AK+ Grip.

Internal Name Grip_KU59_Tac

Compact Mag

Unlock Level: 11
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KU59ComMag
Reload Speed +5
Ammo Pickup +2
Total Reserve Ammo +100
Magazine Size -10
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
Marksman Rifles: FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45 • ATK-7
Pistols: Tribune 32

Trivia

The Compact Mag is based on the KCI AK-74 20 Round Magazine.

Internal Name Mag_KU59_Compact


Extended Mag

Unlock Level: 22
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KU59ExtMag
Magazine Size +15
Reload Speed -10
Total Reserve Ammo -30
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G • Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45 • ATK-7
Pistols: Signature 40 • Stryk 7 • SP Model 11 • Signature 403 • Tribune 32 • Picchio Duro 5 • Garstini Viper .50AE • Jackknife SE5

Trivia

The Extended Mag is based on the Russian Bakelite AK-74 45 Round Magazine.

Internal Name Mag_KU59_Extended


Quick-Pull Mag

Unlock Level: 29
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KU59QuickMag
Reload Speed +15
Cost: PD3 C-Stacks Icon50
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G • Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45 • ATK-7
Pistols: Signature 40 • Stryk 7 • SP Model 11 • Signature 403 • Tribune 32 • Picchio Duro 5 • Jackknife SE5

Trivia

The Quick-Pull Mag is based on Magpul Mag Assist for magazines chambered in 7.62.

Internal Name Mag_KU59_Quick

Light Frame

Unlock Level: 4
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UniLightFrameStock
Targeting Speed +10
Sprint to Fire Speed +10
Hipfire Spread -10
Overall Recoil -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45

Trivia

The Light Frame is based on the Elftmann Tactical ELF Ultralight Aluminum Stock.

Internal Name Stock_LightFrame


Padded Tube

Unlock Level: 8
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UniPaddedTubeStock
Sprint to Fire Speed +15
Overall Swap Speed +10
Overall Recoil -10
Overall Gunkick -10
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45

Trivia

The Padded Tube is based on the Phase 5 HEX-2 Buffer Tube Stock.

Internal Name Stock_PaddedTube


TQ

Unlock Level: 7
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UniTQStock
Overall Recoil +10
Overall Gunkick +10
Sprint to Fire Speed -10
Targeting Speed -10
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45

Trivia

The TQ is based on the Magpul PRS GEN3 Precision-Adjustable Stock.

Internal Name Stock_TQ


HQ

Unlock Level: 21
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UniHQStock
Overall Recoil +5
Overall Gunkick +5
Overall Spread -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: FSA-12G
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45

Trivia

The HQ is based on the Magpul CTR Mil-Spec Carbine Stock.

Internal Name Stock_HQ

Classic RDS

Unlock Level: 2
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Classic RDS
Targeting Speed +5
Overall Swap Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
Zoom Level: x1.15
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Reinfeld 880 • Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant • TAS-12
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Classic RDS is based on the Aomekie Reflex Green Red Dot Sight.

Internal Name Sight_ClassicRDS


Projection RDS

Unlock Level: 5
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Projection RDS
Initial Recoil +5
Overall Recoil +5
Sprint to Fire Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color10,000
Zoom Level: x1.2
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Reinfeld 880 • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant • TAS-12
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Projection RDS is based on the DI Optical EG1 Red Dot Holographic Sight.

Internal Name Sight_Projection


Lined Sight

Unlock Level: 10
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Lined Sight
Screen Shake Amplitude +5
Overall Recoil +5
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Zoom Level: x1.8
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Lined Sight is based on the Vortex Optics Spitfire 3X Prism Scope.

Internal Name Sight_Lined


Compact RDS

Unlock Level: 14
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Compact RDS
Overall Gunkick +5
Targeting Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Zoom Level: x1.15
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Reinfeld 880 • Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant • TAS-12
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Compact RDS is based on the Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Reflex Sight.

Internal Name Sight_Compact


Sheath RDS

Unlock Level: 18
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Sheath RDS
Overall Gunkick +5
Overall Swap Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Zoom Level: x1.15
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Reinfeld 880 • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant • TAS-12
SMGs: FIK PC9

Trivia

The Sheath RDS is based on the Bushnell Red Dot First Strike 2.0 Reflex Sight.

Internal Name Sight_Sheath


Tactical Sight

Unlock Level: 23
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Tactical Sight
Screen Shake Amplitude +5
Overall Recoil +5
Targeting Speed -10
Sprint to Fire Speed -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
Zoom Level: x2
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Revovlers: Bullkick 500

Trivia

The Tactical Sight is based on the Vector Optics Condor 2x42 Scope.

Internal Name Sight_Tactical


Viewpoint Sight

Unlock Level: 27
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Viewpoint Sight
Overall Gunkick +10
Screen Shake Amplitude +5
Targeting Speed -5
Overall Swap Speed -5
Cost: PD3 C-Stacks Icon50
Zoom Level: x1.3
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assualt Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Aedlig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs:Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Reinfeld 900S • Spearfish 1895
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Viewpoint Sight is based on the Bushnell Enrage Red Dot Sight.

Internal Name Sight_Viewpoint

Cylinder Grip

Unlock Level: 7
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CylinderGrip
Hipfire Spread +10
Vertical Recoil +10
Overall Swap Speed -10
Targeting Speed -10
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Cylinder Grip is based on the TangoDown Vertical QD Fore Grip.

Internal Name VerticalGrip_Cylinder


Angled Ghost Grip

Unlock Level: 15
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AngledGhostGrip
Overall Spread +5
Horizontal Recoil +5
Vertical Recoil -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Angled Ghost Grip is based on the Fortis SHIFT Short Angled M-LOK Fore Grip.

Internal Name VerticalGrip_AngledGhost


Stub Grip

Unlock Level: 19
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StubGrip
Stat +5
Vertical Recoil +5
Horizonal Recoil -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • Ziv Commando • SG Compact-7 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Stub Grip is based on the Tacticon Armament BattleGrip 1 Tactical Angled Fore Grip.

Internal Name VerticalGrip_Stub


Quick Hold Grip

Unlock Level: 24
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QuickHoldGrip
Overall Spread +5
Horizontal Recoil +10
Vertical Recoil -5
Initial Recoil -5
Cost: PD3 Cash Icon color100,000
More Info.
Compatible Weapons

Assault Rifles: CAR-4 • Northwest B-9 • KU-59 • VF-7S • Adelig RG5 • Chanit S3
LMGs: Blyspruta MX63
Marksman Rifles: SA A144 • Spearfish 1895 • FIK-22 TLR
Shotguns: Mosconi 12 Classic • FSA-12G • M7 Pursuivant
SMGs: FIK PC9 • WAR-45 • ATK-7

Trivia

The Quick Hold Grip is based on the Magpul AFG Angled Fore Grip.

Internal Name VerticalGrip_QuickHold

Preset[]

Ruthless[]

Preset Mods:

  • Barrel: Rail Barrel
  • Stock: TQ
  • Sight: Lined Sight

Trivia[]

  • The KU-59 is based on the Izhmash AKM.
    • Equipping the Trad Grip Barrel turns the AKM into the Romanian PM md. 63
  • The "59" in the name is reference to the year 1959, the year the AKM was created and introduced into the Soviet Army.
  • When equipped with the Trad Grip Barrel, Foregrip mods can still be equipped and affect stats even though they are not visible.