The AK74 has long been a great deal. In fact, Saiga's sporter version is hands down the best deal on a combat rifle there is.

Mags are cheap. Ammo is cheap. Recoil is almost non-existent making this gun great for those with little rifle handling experience. In that respect it is much like the 22lr.

I believe that the PTB have identified these miniscule calibers as being especially dangerous. Anybody can put a 22 round into the eye of a squirrel at 40 yards. Anybody can hit a face at 100 yards with a 22. Likewise, anybody can do the same with a 5.45, which is significantly more potent than a 22lr.

They are preparing the field for their martial law.