Zastava Arms PAP M90 – .223/5.56

Zastava Arms PAP M90 — 5.56×45mm NATO, 18.25" Barrel

Rugged AK roots. Modern 5.56 performance.

The Zastava PAP M90 adapts proven M70 (AK) operating principles into a 5.56×45mm semi-automatic sporting rifle that balances durability, controllability, and parts-commonality. It ships with an 18.25" barrel, a user-tunable gas system for reliable function across loads and environments, and accepts common 5.56/.223 AK-pattern magazines—making it a practical choice for range work, training, and field use.

Key Features

• Caliber: 5.56×45mm NATO / .223 Remington — modern, common intermediate cartridge.

• Barrel: 18.25" (chrome-lined variants available; thread pitch and muzzle device options vary by spec).

• Capacity / Mag: Typically ships with 30-round magazine and runs 30+1 capacity (compatible with many 5.56/.223 AK-pattern mags).

• Gas System: Adjustable gas system to tune function for ammunition and environmental conditions.

• Receiver & Controls: Robust AK-pattern receiver and controls adapted for 5.56 operation—familiar ergonomics for AK users with modern updates.

• Furniture / Options: Zhukov folding stock

Why It Stands Out

The PAP M90 brings AK-style reliability and simplicity to the 5.56 NATO world with an 18.25" barrel and a tunable gas system—giving shooters a forgiving, easy-to-maintain rifle that’s adaptable to modern optics and accessories while remaining true to the durability shooters expect from Zastava.

Perfect For

• Shooters who want AK reliability with common 5.56 NATO ammo

• Trainers and range users who appreciate a rugged, tuneable platform

• Hunters and recreational shooters seeking a controllable, familiar rifle pattern

• Collectors and enthusiasts who like Eastern-Bloc lineage with modern upgrades