A Legacy Forged In Poland. A Standard Set In America.
Our Mission
At Pioneer Arms, our mission has always been clear—deliver dependable, high-performance Polish AKs to the American market without compromising authenticity or affordability. Every rifle starts in our historic Radom, Poland facility, built using military-grade components and Com-Bloc specifications. Final compliance work, test-firing, and inspection are done by our expert team at Pioneer Arms USA, ensuring quality control at every stage.
Our Polish Heritage
Pioneer Arms Corp was founded in Poland on November 18th, 2002. Dedicated to preserving the Polish firearms manufacturing legacy, Pioneer Arms Corp purchased the drawings, technical documentation, and rights to produce all weapons that were manufactured by the historic Polish military Radom Plant 11 (Circle 11). These included the licensed Kalashnikov AKM, as well as other historic WW2 and Cold War models such as the PPS-43 and PM-63 firearms. Pioneer Arms Corp also acquired 2 historic buildings in the Radom Plant 11 Complex, as well as original tooling from that historic military factory. Building on that legacy, Pioneer created the iconic Sporter and Hellpup AK models using those original licensed Kalashnikov blueprints and designs as their basis.
Military Contracts
Over the years, Pioneer Arms Corp has worked with militaries across the globe, providing support and weapon systems. A recent contract win was finalized in 2022 for the Indonesian Military, supplying 5.56 NATO AKM rifles to the Indonesian National Armed Forces, beating out several other manufacturers in military trials. It was delivered in 2023, with final acceptance and inspection in 2024. Using in-house designed B&T suppressor-compatible muzzle devices that allowed for a bayonet-style quick suppressor install, the Pioneer Arms 5.56 NATO AK is currently in service with elements of the INAF. At its core, the 5.56 NATO Sporter AK models imported into the United States are the civilian legal, 922r version of that contract.
The Pioneer Arms USA Commitment
Pioneer Arms USA is committed to delivering affordable, high-quality imported AKs to the US market. The AK community deserves a trusted option that is attainable for both first-time AK enthusiasts and hardcore users alike. We are focused on perfecting the small things so that Pioneer Arms USA is a name you can trust. We stand behind our products and are dedicated to making the AK platform fun and affordable, as it always has been. We are here for you, and are grateful that you have, or have thought about making, one of our products a part of your collection.