Most Draco models available are built in Romania by Cugir Arms Factory and imported to the United States. Century Arms produces its own US-built variant using fully American components.[1]
The Draco is chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge with its design taken heavily after the AK-47. Although mechanically a rifle, its stockless configuration allows it to be legally sold as a pistol, while holding a magazine of 30 rounds chambered in an intermediate rifle cartridge. 9×19mm variants are also available.[2]
The weapon has been noted by some for inaccuracy and an apparent lack of practical application,[3][4][5] though to some extent this could be explained by the large potential for operator error due to high recoil of a 6-inch barrel firing a rifle round without a stock.[6]
Variants
Draco: original version with 12.25" barrel and standard AK sights[7]
VSKA Draco Pistol: US-made variant of the original. [7]
Draco Tactical: 7.5" barrel, with linear compensator, Strike Industries Dual-Folding pistol brace, US Palm free-floating M-LOK handguard and rail system with Picatinny rail integrated rear sight. Also sold in a version with no brace included.[7]
Micro Draco: 6.25" barrel, non-standard sights (non-adjustable rear sight, and adjustable front sight post).[7]
Draco 9S: 9×19mm pistol-caliber carbine variant using Scorpion magazines, 11.14" barrel, blowback action, hinged dust cover and rail system[2]
Draco NAK9: 9×19mm pistol-caliber carbine variant using Glock magazines, 11.14" barrel, blowback action, hinged dust cover and rail system[8]
Presence in the United States
The Draco is referenced or shown in several American rap songs and music videos. The online firearm retailer Gunsamerica discovered a direct correlation between Draco sales and its appearance in American rap songs in 2016 and 2017.[9]
The Draco has been criticized by Detroit law enforcement officials.[10][11][12] Detroit police chief James White has stated that he considers the Draco pistol an "assault rifle" and that it should not be sold in the city.[11][13] The Detroit Police seized around 50 Draco Pistols in 2021-2022.[11]
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