The AEK-919K Kashtan is a compact submachine gun developed at the Kovrov Mechanical Plant for close-protection and special operations use. Its folding stock and short barrel make it highly concealable. It competed with other Russian SMG designs and saw limited adoption by various Russian security services. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Semi-Automatic/Full-Auto Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1996, Russia Weight: 36 oz Overall length: 15.7" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Law Enforcement, Special Operations