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Posted: 6/3/2013 3:35:02 AM EDT
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AGR-47 AK Pistol Grip features: • Strong polymer frame • Overmolded rubber body • Aggressive texture • Resistant to harsh chemicals and solvents • Storage compartment The AGR-47 AK pistol grip retains the same ergonomic advantages as its polymer predecessors. The shape is carefully engineered to give better control, retention, and less fatigue when holding the weapon one-handed, such as when changing magazines or clearing a jam. Aggressive texturing improves grip without feeling uncomfortable when shooting without gloves. Shape is engineered for more positive control when holding the rifle one-handed. Storage compartment is very secure with a bullet-button latch to prevent loss of stored items. |
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The AGR-47 rubber overmolded pistol grip for AK is available now in Black, OD Green, and Dark Earth. |
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Well, we will leave it up to others to do a comparison, but a lot depends on how you use your rifle. A lot of R&D went into the shape of these grips (and the shape of the AR and vz.58 grips) to make them ideal for a very dynamic fighting style. People who are die-hard fans of other grips often switch once they try one of our grips in our courses (and we do not pressure anyone to change - we do not even actively promote them in our courses.) If the type of use that your AK gets involves a lot of movement, holding the weapon one-handed while changing mags, clearing malfunctions, moving, etc., then you will find that our grips are ideal for better control and less fatigue. Obviously this shape is effective, as it is probably the most copied grip shape for ARs and AKs. There are a few differences between our rubber overmolded grips and many others. The most important differences are related to the material used. This allows several advantages: - The rubber is durable and allows a more aggressive texturing of the grip. - The rubber resists swelling, disintegration, abrasion, or tackiness when exposed to most solvents. - The rubber resists gumming up with sweat and dirt (which can then turn to slime and get slippery when it gets wet) Other things you will noticed are that the rubber is less spongy or porous than some other types, it can be cleaned a little easier than some, and the shape has been retained from the polymer grips. |
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The rail is the BSR-1 http://www.themakogroup.com/product_p/bsr-1.htm It is one of several styles of rails that can mount to the barrel.  |
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| It is usually not hard to make room for one foreign part on an AK. If you send me a list of foreign and US parts on your rifle, I can likely tell you the easiest and least expensive way to do it. |
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I like the looks of it, but does it come with it's own screw? If it has a compartment, the factory screw obviously won't work.
ETA: Well I ordered one, guess i'll find out if it has a screw. 
ETA2: You've been logged on several times since I asked this question Mako, is there a reason you won't answer? ETA3: Received the grip, and have some thoughts: a) It does come with a screw, would have been nice to get an answer before I purchased it. b) The screw is an allen head, and since it fits deep down into the grip, you need a long allen wrench of the appropriate size, be prepared for a trip to the hardware store unless you have a large selection already. I think for the extra 10-15 bucks they are charging for this grip over comparable grips that they could have included an allen wrench like many parts makers do, it's my understanding they are only 20 cents or so when bought in bulk for such purposes. c) Like most grips that have a compartment, it works fine on a standard AK, but not on .308 and x54 Vepr's or Saiga's, this is due to trigger area being moved back some to accommodate longer mags, a grip without a compartment has some wiggle room. This grip would attach to my .308 only by not using the washer that came with it and applying a lot of force, so no-go there. The washer they supplied is a hair too big for the compartment too, tries to be cockeyed and tightening it down gouges the side somewhat. d) The grip is on the small side, if you have medium to large hands it may be a pain. On the .308, in addition to not fitting right, it forced my hand so far forward that 3/4 of my finger stuck through the trigger guard. The x39 AK was marginally better, but still too small, if your glove size is large, it's probably too small, if your glove size is X-large it's way too small. e) The grip is definitely on the gray side, not black, not a big deal, but if you are wanting to match parts colors, this one doesn't really match either color. f) On the plus side, it's definitely grippy, not as squishy soft as a Hogue which is a good thing IMO, they got the texture of the rubber compound just right on this grip. So for smaller hands on a standard x39 AK, this may be the grip for you if you already have enough US parts for 922r compliance, but for larger hands and/or larger caliber AK's you'll probably not be too happy with it. |
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Originally Posted By Dragynn:
I like the looks of it, but does it come with it's own screw? If it has a compartment, the factory screw obviously won't work. ETA: Well I ordered one, guess i'll find out if it has a screw.
ETA2: You've been logged on several times since I asked this question Mako, is there a reason you won't answer? ETA3: Received the grip, and have some thoughts: a) It does come with a screw, would have been nice to get an answer before I purchased it. b) The screw is an allen head, and since it fits deep down into the grip, you need a long allen wrench of the appropriate size, be prepared for a trip to the hardware store unless you have a large selection already. I think for the extra 10-15 bucks they are charging for this grip over comparable grips that they could have included an allen wrench like many parts makers do, it's my understanding they are only 20 cents or so when bought in bulk for such purposes. c) Like most grips that have a compartment, it works fine on a standard AK, but not on .308 and x54 Vepr's or Saiga's, this is due to trigger area being moved back some to accommodate longer mags, a grip without a compartment has some wiggle room. This grip would attach to my .308 only by not using the washer that came with it and applying a lot of force, so no-go there. The washer they supplied is a hair too big for the compartment too, tries to be cockeyed and tightening it down gouges the side somewhat. d) The grip is on the small side, if you have medium to large hands it may be a pain. On the .308, in addition to not fitting right, it forced my hand so far forward that 3/4 of my finger stuck through the trigger guard. The x39 AK was marginally better, but still too small, if your glove size is large, it's probably too small, if your glove size is X-large it's way too small. e) The grip is definitely on the gray side, not black, not a big deal, but if you are wanting to match parts colors, this one doesn't really match either color. f) On the plus side, it's definitely grippy, not as squishy soft as a Hogue which is a good thing IMO, they got the texture of the rubber compound just right on this grip. So for smaller hands on a standard x39 AK, this may be the grip for you if you already have enough US parts for 922r compliance, but for larger hands and/or larger caliber AK's you'll probably not be too happy with it. Great post, thank you. You answered all of my concerns/ questions! I was contemplating this grip, but will pass. |
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Originally Posted By Dragynn: ETA2: You've been logged on several times since I asked this question Mako, is there a reason you won't answer? I did post an answer, not sure why it didn't post. I also stopped getting notifications of new posts on this thread after that. Originally Posted By Dragynn: ETA2: You've been logged on several times since I asked this question Mako, is there a reason you won't answer? I did post an answer, not sure why it didn't post. I also stopped getting notifications of new posts on this thread after that. b) The screw is an allen head, and since it fits deep down into the grip, you need a long allen wrench of the appropriate size, be prepared for a trip to the hardware store unless you have a large selection already. Most people who are accessorizing their rifles have a screwdriver and some hex bits. The bulk of our AK accessories are sold to foreign militaries whose armorers have their on tools. When we have products that use a more uncommon size of screw, we include wrenches. A grip like this would require an uncommon size of wrench (longer than normal) which would increase the cost to customers, most of whom already just use a screwdriver with an Allan bit. That is better than trying to find an extra-long allan wrench, anyway. d) The grip is on the small side, if you have medium to large hands it may be a pain. On the .308, in addition to not fitting right, it forced my hand so far forward that 3/4 of my finger stuck through the trigger guard. The x39 AK was marginally better, but still too small, if your glove size is large, it's probably too small, if your glove size is X-large it's way too small. This is totally opposite from what most people tell us. Most people initially feel that the grip will be larger than they like. People who wear a size large glove will generally say it is the right size or a little large. Once they actually use it, however, they tend to feel that the size is right. A ton of work went into researching an ideal size that will work well for soldiers of all sizes, on once the rifle is used, you will be able to feel the advantages. It is definitely larger than standard AK grips. (Marco Vorobiev does not use our grips - he finds them larger than he likes when wearing heavier gloves). For the most part, I have found almost no one who does not prefer the shape of our grips when used correctly. e) The grip is definitely on the gray side, not black, not a big deal, but if you are wanting to match parts colors, this one doesn't really match either color. The grip is black, but the material it is made from reflects light differently than polymers and the finishes usually used on firearms. This cannot be changed as it would require a change of the material, and the great advantage to this grip is that it is more durable and impervious to solvents than other rubber grips that break down from gun oils over time. The above photos show the color accurately. Keep in mind that this is a military accessory designed for military customers. I perfect match of surface sheens in the last thing anyone is worried about. For those who are OCD about surface sheens matching, I recommend using a polymer grip and painting both the grip and the rifle for a perfect match. f) On the plus side, it's definitely grippy, not as squishy soft as a Hogue which is a good thing IMO, they got the texture of the rubber compound just right on this grip. This is because it is a totally different type of rubber. It also allows a more aggressive grip texturing. It was designed for standard AKs, so for those that vary, fitting may be necessary. I will try to slowly get some info on fitting on the Veprs, etc. and may send some to manufacturers for feedback so I can provide better info here on fit. I just went to install one on a Century AK and found a nonstandard setup under the factory grip that required a bit of work with a hammer to make the gip fit.  Other Century AKs have been normal. |
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