Description
SA85M is a budget semi-automatic carbine chambered for 7.62×39 mm, created on the basis of . Despite using a fairly powerful caliber, the weapon is not very popular as it lacks the main advantage of the AK platform — the automatic firing mode.
Essentially, the SA85M is a civilian version of the . The player gets a familiar platform but with the ability to fire only single shots. Because of this, the carbine loses out not only to full-fledged automatics but also to most other semi-automatic rifles that offer better accuracy or use more powerful ammunition.
Low cost is the only serious advantage of the SA85M. However, even among budget weapons, there are more interesting options, such as , which is cheaper and performs at least as well.
Comparison of 7.62×39 mm ammunition
Cartridge
7.62×39 mm AP round
7.62×39 mm caliber rounds with high penetration.
5
45
54
32
7.62×39 mm BP round
Armor-piercing rounds of caliber 7.62×39 mm.
4
55
45
23
7.62×39 mm PS round
Steel core round of 7.62×39 mm caliber.
3
55
33
14
7.62×39 mm T45M round
T45M round 7.62×39 mm.
3
60
31
13
7.62×39 mm US round
Subsonic rounds with a steel core of 7.62×39 mm caliber. Can be used with a suppressor.
2
55
27
9
7.62×39 mm LP round
Steel core round of caliber 7.62×39 mm.
1
60
13
3
