What makes the Zhukov stock different from a regular AK?
What makes the Zhukov stock different than a regular AK is the angle of the stock. With a regular AK stock, it has a downward slant to it that raises the rifle so you don’t have to smash your face into the stock as hard to get a good sight picture.
Is the Magpul Zhukov stock folding?
The Magpul Zhukov-S Stock is a no-compromise folding stock for the modern AK. The Zhukov-S Stock casts aside traditional AK stock shortcomings and offers a folding, collapsible stock with QD sling mounts, modular Cheek Risers, and a shock-absorbing rubber butt-pad for superior traction.
What is the Zhukov made of?
The Zhukov is typical Magpul quality polymer capped off with a rubber butplate. There are multiple sling attachment points, and a large user friendly latch to easily fold the stock. The rear features a very minimalist pivot latch which is hard to spot.
Does the Zhukov have adjustable length of pull?
The Zhukov also adjust for length of pull. Despite the issues, it’s still handy to have a folding stock equipped for transport, and one would think the adjustable length of pull would sweeten the deal… but it also has a user-unfriendly length of pull. By unfriendly I mean it’s hard to use.
Is the Zhukov Stock good?
Overall, the stock is a great idea from Magpul, but I just don't think it works very well. Maybe on a 74 the Zhukov stock might be a little nicer to your cheekbone. You might be able to put a muzzle brake on your gun to help with the recoil but that's about it for a 47 variant rifle.
What is Zhukov stock?
The Magpul Zhukov-S Stock is a no-compromise folding stock for the modern AK. The Zhukov-S Stock casts aside traditional AK stock shortcomings and offers a folding, collapsible stock with QD sling mounts, modular Cheek Risers, and a shock-absorbing rubber butt-pad for superior traction.
Are all AK 47 stocks interchangeable?
Many of the countries that make AKs do so under contract with access to Russian specs. But also, many others do not and may have reverse-engineered their AKs. Because of this, most parts should be interchangeable — but not always, as it depends on the source of the parts.
What stock is compatible with a Yugo?
The Zhukov-S stock is compatible with stamped-receiver AKs with non-folding-stock rear trunnions (a version specifically made for “Yugo” rifles is also available). It attaches to the receiver by way of a two-piece polymer wedge block and two Allen-head bolts.
Is the Zhukov S stock good?
The only real drawback to it is that it requires removal of the handguard retainer, but the Zhukov’s benefits far outweigh that. The Zhukov-S stock is an excellent piece of furniture.
What makes a Zhukov stock different from an AK?
What makes the Zhukov stock different than a regular AK is the angle of the stock. With a regular AK stock, it has a downward slant to it that raises the rifle so you don’t have to smash your face into the stock as hard to get a good sight picture.
What is a Zhukov magpul?
The Zhukov is typical Magpul quality polymer capped off with a rubber butplate. There are multiple sling attachment points, and a large user friendly latch to easily fold the stock. The rear features a very minimalist pivot latch which is hard to spot. This latch allows you to adjust the length of pull from 12.2 to 14.8 inches fully extended. For reference, the M16 A2 buttstock measures 13.5 inches. If you need a Zhukov at full extension to shoot comfortably, I would suggest you keep a lookout for a guy named David. Wear a helmet. The Zhukov has the appearance and feel of a well engineered Magpul product. How does it do on the range?
What is the best thing about an AK?
One of the best things about having an AK is the ability to equip a folding stock, but you have to have a folding stock trunnion to have said folding stock… and that’s where Magpul came in. The Zhukov folding stock was made by Magpul as a plug and play solution for the AK.
Does the Zhukov stock adjust for pull?
The stock is partially extended but it took a while to get it there. The Zhukov also adjust for length of pull. Despite the issues, it’s still handy to have a folding stock equipped for transport, and one would think the adjustable length of pull would sweeten the deal… but it also has a user-unfriendly length of pull.