Product Details

The Magpul Zhukov Hand Guard is a fully-featured AK forearm for the modern AK. The Zhukov Hand Guard casts aside traditional AK forearm shortcomings and offers an extended option for modern shooting techniques, an aluminum chassis for strength and heat dispersion, a comfortable injection molded exterior for superior ergonomics, and M-LOK slots for optimized accessory attachment. Compatible with the Ultimak gas tube rail for optics mounting, the Zhukov Hand Guard redefines functionality for the modern AK platform.

Installation requires permanent removal of the hand guard retainer.

Features

• 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 barrel diameters between 17-18 mm 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

Specifications**

• Zhukov Hand Guard
  • Weight, 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 removal of the factory hand guard retaining cap and forward sling mount if so equipped. Due to the wide range of tolerances of your typical AK, minor additional fitting may be required.