The Magpul Zhukov-U Hand Guard shaves off 38 mm / 1.5" from the original Zhukov AK Hand Guard to accommodate shorter barreled rifles and pistols. Also fits full-length rifles to keep the front a little more lively. This shorter version also allows you to accommodate the military issue cleaning rods, so you don't have to give that up to get the benefits of the Zhukov anymore!
The Zhukov-U shares the same type of sturdy aluminum chassis as the longer standard Zhukov for strength and heat mitigation sheathed in a comfortable, injection-molded exterior for superior ergonomics. The Zhukov-U includes M-LOK slots for accessory attachment and is fully compatible with the UltiMAK gas tube rail.
Made in U.S.A. to the tunes of Hardbass-Balalaika music.
Installation and compatibility notes
Ensure your barrel diameter under the handguard is between 16.75-18.25 mm before ordering. Minor additional fitting may be required because AK.
Installation requires removing the handguard retainer. Some people have opted to drill and grind a hole in the Zhukov aluminum chassis instead. At your own risk, as usual, but the trick seems to work quite well.
- Optimized for short-barreled rifles such as AK-102, AK-104, & AK-105
- Also fits full-length rifles such as the AKM, AK-103, etc.
- UltiMAK-compatible
Not compatible with:
- Barrels shorter than 292 mm / 11.5"
- Yugo pattern rifles or RPK-style receivers
- The original handguard retainer cap + sling mount, unless dremeled.