What is the Zhukov-s stock?
Designed to fit most common stamped AK receivers without modification via a unique wedge block, the durable injection molded polymer Zhukov-S Stock redefines the human interface with the AK platform. Stock counts as one US compliance part for 922 (r).
How does the Zhukov work?
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.
Did Magpul make the Zhukov folding stock?
The Zhukov folding stock was made by Magpul as a plug and play solution for the AK. Without a rear trunnion that has the folding mechanism built in, you were S.O.L. in the folding stock department. Did Magpul pull off an AK intervention? Don’t have this? NO FOLD FOR YOU COMRADE. Magpul: Нет, цапфа в порядке. (NYET, Trunnion is fine!)
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 any good?
The Zhukov-S stock is very impressive. It locks up securely in the folded and open positions with absolutely no wobble. Since it folds to the right, it allows an operator to use their rifle's side rail (if it has one) and still secure the stock in the folded position.
What is a 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.
What is a Zhukov AK?
The Zhukov-S has right-side folding for compatibility with side-mounted optics. Designed to fit most common stamped AK receivers without modification via a unique wedge block, the durable injection molded polymer Zhukov-S Stock redefines the human interface with the AK platform.
Are all AK 47 stocks interchangeable?
Can I replace the thumbhole stock with standard replacement AK-47 furniture? Yes, the MAK-90 will accept standard AK-47 furniture.
Product Details
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.
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Fit and Finish
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.
In Use
Initial impression is that it feels less ergonomic than a standard AK stock. 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.
Wrapping Up
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.