Magpul Industries Corp. Zhukov Hand Guard - Black

Magpul Zhukov Hand Guard - Black

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.

Made in U.S.A.

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 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

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. Please ensure your barrel diameter under the hand guard falls between 16.75-18.25 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 pattern rifles.

WARNING: Due to extended Hand Guard length, barrels less than 13” long are not recommended.


**Specifications based on factory configuration. Weight of Top Cover 1.1 oz.

Color: Black


Manufacturer: Magpul
Model: MPLMAG586BLK