The Magpul Zhukov Hand Guard is a fully-featured AK forearmfor the modern AK. The Zhukov Hand Guard casts aside traditional AK forearmshortcomings and offers an extended option for modern shooting techniques, analuminum chassis for strength and heat dispersion, a comfortable injectionmolded exterior for superior ergonomics, and M-LOK slots for optimizedaccessory attachment. Compatible with the Ultimak gas tube rail for opticsmounting, the Zhukov Hand Guard redefines functionality for the modern AK platform.Installation requires permanent removal of the hand guardretainer.Made in U.S.A.FeaturesExtended length provides large gripping surface for modernshooting techniques as well as additional accessory mounting positionsMounts to most AK-47/AKM/AK-74 rifles with barrels between16.75-18.25 mm in diameter under the hand guard and greater than 13" inlengthFull length, hard anodized, aluminum chassis clampsdirectly to barrel and provides for flex-free mounting as well as excellentheat shieldingDurable polymer outer coverSlots at the three, six, and nine o'clock positions formounting direct-attach M-LOK accessories or M-LOK 1913 Picatinny rail sectionsIncludes replacement polymer Top CoverCompatible with UltiMAK Optics Mount top cover** Specifications ** Zhukov Hand GuardWeight, w/ Top Cover: 15.1 oz.Length, maximum: 11.7 in.Width: 1.8 in.Height, w/o Top Cover: 2.1 in.*NOTE: The Zhukov Hand Guard requires the permanent removalof the factory hand guard retaining cap and forward sling mount if so equipped.Please ensure your barrel diameter under the hand guard falls between16.75-18.25 millimeters before cutting your retaining cap!Due to the wide range of tolerances of your typical AK,minor additional fitting may be required. Not compatible with Yugo patternrifles.WARNING: Due to extended Hand Guard length, barrels lessthan 13” long are not recommended.
This will fit the Saiga 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 223 rifles but it requires Installation of a AK Gastube
Well made and reasonable straight forward figment. Perfect for bringing the rifle into my style of shooting. There was an issue receiving the wrong item but one phone call fixed that with no more issues.
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Anonymous Person
April 1, 2021
Solid and Simple
Not much to say really. Easy to install, holds firm, and looks great.
