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Pistol GriP A small but important part. Picking the right grip can positively influence the trigger finger work and the general control over the gun. The standard AK grip (especially in the AK-74 version) is extremely narrow. Because of this, shooters with large hands may feel uncomfortable when manipulating the AK. As for the stocks, the market offers a bunch of various grips, including versions with adjustable thickness. What is really important is the angle of the grip. The narrower the angle between the grip and stock, the more tension in the wrist and the worse trigger control the shooter will get. Personally I use the MAGPUL MOE grip, which has not been a good choice. I am going to replace it soon with something I will find more convenient. HAndGuArds There is a wide range of possible modifications. Actually, the handguard is the piece that defines the purpose of the rifle. Before changing the standard handguard, one must remember that there is one superior feature of standard AK foregrip – it is lightweight. The weight of the front part of the gun has huge influence on speed when engaging multiple targets, either on the sport range or an operational field. When choosing the handguard, the shooter should consider these aspects in the following order: the purpose of the rifle, the physical strength, the appearance. For making the choice a bit easier, I will go through modifications best known to me. Polymer handguards – such as MAGPUL MOE, Zhukov, and others. That is my personal preference, if it come to changing the standard piece at all. They are lightweight, they do not significantly increase the weight of the rifle and they make the foregrip wider and more comfortable. The improved gas tube covers slightly block the heat, which enables to grab the rifle in a C-Clamp grip, if preferred. For example, Zhukov extended handguard is a good choice for practical sport shooting – it allows grabbing the rifle in the far front for better control and target transition. Worth to mention, sometimes there NAZWA FIREARMS TRAINING