How the Century Arms VSKA Redefines the American-Made AK?
For decades, the AK-47 was synonymous with rugged reliability—but not necessarily American manufacturing. The rifle’s origins in Eastern Europe defined its identity, and many shooters doubted whether a U.S.-made version could ever match the durability of its imported predecessors. That perception began to shift when Century Arms introduced the VSKA, an AK-style rifle manufactured entirely in the United States using modern materials and engineering. Today, the VSKA doesn’t just imitate the classic AK—it redefines what an American-made version can be. A New Era for American AK Manufacturing Before the Century Arms VSKA , most AKs available to American buyers were imported or assembled from surplus parts kits. They often varied in quality and consistency, depending on origin and import restrictions. Century Arms saw the gap growing—especially as imports became increasingly difficult to source—and decided to bring AK production fully in-house. The result was ...