Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard, AK47/AK74
$147.16
The Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard, AK47/AK74 offers all the features you need for your modern AK. These AK Handguards from the experts at Magpul Industries feature an aluminum chassis that aids in heat dispersion and overall strength as well as a comfortable injection molded exterior for top-notch ergonomics. The M-LOK slots allow you to attach all the accessories you need. For the most functional use of your AK, get your hands on the Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard! Specifications for Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard, AK47/AK74: Weight, w/ Top Cover: 15.1 oz. Length, maximum: 11.7 in. Width: 1.8 in. Height, w/o Top Cover: 2.1 in. Features of Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard, AK47/AK74: Extended length provides large gripping surface for modern shooting techniques as well as additional accessory mounting positions Mounts to most AK-47/AKM/AK-74 rifles with barrels between 16.75-18.25 mm in diameter under the hand guard and greater than 13″ in length* Full length, hard anodized, aluminum chassis clamps directly to barrel and provides for flex-free mounting as well as excellent heat shielding Durable polymer outer cover Slots at the three, six, and nine o’clock positions for mounting direct-attach M-LOK accessories or M-LOK 1913 Picatinny rail sections Includes replacement polymer Top Cover Compatible with UltiMAK Optics Mount top cover Package Contents: Magpul Industries Zhukov Extended Handguard, AK47/AK74
KenC –
First and foremost, I’m very happy with my purchase of this extended handguard made my Magpul. Installation was bit challenging if you don’t have a dremel tool. But if you’re a handyman you can install this with ease. Yes you will have to do some modification on your barrel, before you even try to purchase this, I recommend you watching YouTube videos just so you can familiarize yourself and get the hang of it. But once it’s installed, your AK47 will definitely feel like a new rifle. All I can say Magpul always excels on their products two thumbs up.
Red Stick –
Perfect fit for my WASR-3. Makes it look like it is worth something! The long hand guard has a finely finished aluminum heat shield that bolts to the barrel and fits snugly. You will be glad you did.
Michael –
I purchased this extended hand guard thinking it would fit my Yugo M70 NPAP. I was wrong. However, I liked the quality of the Magpul Zhukov so much that I made it work on my Yugo. It can be done with a little dremel work to the aluminum frame and the flanges on the metal piston assembly. The piston housing cover that comes with the hand guard will not work with a Yugo as it is too short. However, the lower hand guard will work fine with the original or aftermarket piston covers. I shot the Yugo with stock in place for 60 rounds with nothing vibrating loose. This is my favorite set up for the AK platform. I would caution all AK operators to be careful not to cut in to your barrel when removing the front hand guard retainer. This is done using a cutting wheel with Dremel tool. This is a solid upgrade that allows long armed shooters like myself to stretch out for more comfort and stability when shooting.Good luck
gospyro –
The hardguard went on easy as anything. The only issue I had was after I had installed the rails on the bottom it turned out that the small lip on the front of the handguard hangs down just enough to stop me from sliding on the AFG and bipod. It was an easy fix to sand off a little of the guard, but it's something that shouldn't have been an issue, especially since everything was Magpul.
ZEllis –
At the end of the installation, the look is great. There were some minor annoyances with getting to that stage however.Yes, if you have a traditional handgaurd and sling point, youll be taking a dremmel to your AK.I had to trim some of the inner heatshield to accommodate the gas tube when reinstalling.BUT outside of those small things this is a very comfortable handguard with ample room to add rail segments.
Ivan –
Well I purchased a century VSKA on a whim back in July of 2019, when shooting it I noticed that the hand guard got too hot to hold…. at least for me. My solution was the magpul Zhukov extended handguard in the Plum coloration. Having never owned an AK platform and doing little reading prior to purchasing one I assumed it was going to be easy to switch out the old one and put in this new one. That was not the case. I had to cut off the “dog collar” for the original forend, then cut the sling loop off the gas block, and finally I had to cut out a portion of the aluminum bedding block to make it all fit together. All together though it was much worth it, it’s very rugged and aesthetically pleasing. I will say though, my life is changing, I used to be an AR fanboy, now days I hang out in a green and red Adidas track suit with cheap smokes and vodka.