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Posted: 5/4/2020 10:19:26 AM EDT
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Its your gun, but I stand in the camp that says don't AR your AK.
Unless of course you are going to add a NC star bipod, laser, flashlight combo then yes do it. |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:28:11 AM EDT
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They don't do much but burn your hand
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Posted: 5/4/2020 12:11:09 PM EDT
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I'm another guy that hates making an AK look like an AR. I don't have cheese graters on my AR's.
What it comes with works well, just shoot it and learn the platform. |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 12:22:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redoubt99: Its your gun, but I stand in the camp that says don't AR your AK. Unless of course you are going to add a NC star bipod, laser, flashlight combo then yes do it. Dear god no! Haha I'm trying to keep this WASR in the middle ground of traditional, with some modern practicality. The circle 10 triangle stock is awesome, and easy shooting unlike some of the more angular but traditional triangles. And the US Palm style grips are insanely comfortable. Okay! My main concern was burning of the support hand (though I do wear gloves much of the time). Eh if I find one for cheap, maybe. But if anything I could probably grab both for relatively inexpensive and just experiment to see what I like. Thanks guys |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 2:11:37 PM EDT
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To each their own...with that said, I would stay with the laminate one.
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Posted: 5/4/2020 6:03:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dear god no! Haha I'm trying to keep this WASR in the middle ground of traditional, with some modern practicality. The circle 10 triangle stock is awesome, and easy shooting unlike some of the more angular but traditional triangles. And the US Palm style grips are insanely comfortable. Okay! My main concern was burning of the support hand (though I do wear gloves much of the time). Eh if I find one for cheap, maybe. But if anything I could probably grab both for relatively inexpensive and just experiment to see what I like. Thanks guys Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Its your gun, but I stand in the camp that says don't AR your AK. Unless of course you are going to add a NC star bipod, laser, flashlight combo then yes do it. Dear god no! Haha I'm trying to keep this WASR in the middle ground of traditional, with some modern practicality. The circle 10 triangle stock is awesome, and easy shooting unlike some of the more angular but traditional triangles. And the US Palm style grips are insanely comfortable. Okay! My main concern was burning of the support hand (though I do wear gloves much of the time). Eh if I find one for cheap, maybe. But if anything I could probably grab both for relatively inexpensive and just experiment to see what I like. Thanks guys I want one  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 6:55:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthCRF: I think he thought you meant picatinny rails and not the vented handguard I want one https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/80041/DamagePhotoSwiss1__83280_1546508524_jpg-1401183.JPG Good possibility |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 10:17:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think he thought you meant picatinny rails and not the vented handguard I want one https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/80041/DamagePhotoSwiss1__83280_1546508524_jpg-1401183.JPG A friend got it for me in 2009, so no idea where you would get one. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 8:44:36 AM EDT
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The gun looks good so far, but why the "cheese grater" handguard? I see people go crazy if these. What is the appeal? What purpose do they serve other than looks?
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Posted: 5/5/2020 10:14:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MDStroup: The gun looks good so far, but why the "cheese grater" handguard? I see people go crazy if these. What is the appeal? What purpose do they serve other than looks? Primarily for looks/more rustic aesthetic than tactical. That, and it supposedly allows for better ventilation. My primary concern was burning my thumb lol |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 3:02:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MDStroup: The gun looks good so far, but why the "cheese grater" handguard? I see people go crazy if these. What is the appeal? What purpose do they serve other than looks? It does look cool and probably helps the gas tube stay a tiny bit cooler. I had one on an SKS years ago and after a few mags it would be so hot that it made the entire handguard area useless to hold/carry the rifle. All of the heat from the gas tube transfers directly to it |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 3:30:34 PM EDT
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Yeah I would imagine so, normally I dont tend to mag dump but it would be something to consider
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Posted: 5/6/2020 10:31:44 AM EDT
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I don't mag dump often, but I often double or triple tap some on mags. I have a cheese grater on my go-to Wasr and I think it helps keep the barrel a bit cooler.
Any time you keep the barrel cooler you likely extend the life of the barrel a bit. I have no idea how much. I also like the look. Nice thing is cheese graters are inexpensive, at least mine was, and they are easy to change if you decide you don't like it.  |
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Posted: 5/15/2020 10:21:40 PM EDT
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I believe Rob Ski has these at AK Operators Union Local 47-74 store. That’s where I got mine. I like them.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 10:03:54 AM EDT
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Khyber Customs has them for $30. PSA has them for $25
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Posted: 5/19/2020 2:45:13 PM EDT
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They are nice upper handguards. Also if you do want to add a light Im sure you can mount a Picatinny rail to it.
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Posted: 5/21/2020 11:28:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mancat: They don't do much but burn your hand Have you actually experienced that or just assuming? The truth is, it does not get hot. Your fingers will be safe. We've tried this on full auto fire. You can practically lick the metal immediately after pumping 300 rounds. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 8:55:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you actually experienced that or just assuming? The truth is, it does not get hot. Your fingers will be safe. We've tried this on full auto fire. You can practically lick the metal immediately after pumping 300 rounds. How does this piece defy the laws of physics and conductivity? I cant imagine it dissipates heat so quickly that it never gets hot to the point of burning you. I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 11:44:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How does this piece defy the laws of physics and conductivity? I cant imagine it dissipates heat so quickly that it never gets hot to the point of burning you. I could be wrong. I had my doubts too, until the grater got licked with everything around it smoking. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 11:13:05 PM EDT
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I don’t put my thumb on it cause I shoot with my irons a lot
Even when I run it with an RDS and wood upper I dont wrap my thumb cause it’s second nature not to. To each his own I switch the uppers out from time to time    |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 1:57:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had my doubts too, until the grater got licked with everything around it smoking. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: How does this piece defy the laws of physics and conductivity? I cant imagine it dissipates heat so quickly that it never gets hot to the point of burning you. I could be wrong. I had my doubts too, until the grater got licked with everything around it smoking. I cant find that video, but I know I seen it. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 2:10:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How does this piece defy the laws of physics and conductivity? I cant imagine it dissipates heat so quickly that it never gets hot to the point of burning you. I could be wrong. It doesn’t get hot and he licks it Here’s the vid Chinese Cheese Grater defies physics |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 3:10:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLol, yep. I was there when that video was taken. |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 11:40:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They are nice upper handguards. Also if you do want to add a light Im sure you can mount a Picatinny rail to it. I got Kyber Custom's "slotted" cheese grater specifically for that reason and MLok nuts fit perfectly |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 4:34:25 PM EDT
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Awesomeness
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Posted: 5/25/2020 5:49:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t put my thumb on it cause I shoot with my irons a lot Even when I run it with an RDS and wood upper I dont wrap my thumb cause it’s second nature not to. To each his own I switch the uppers out from time to time https://i.imgur.com/5SY7CSq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gzHbRH7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/SvasHUa.jpg I have no idea what make that AK is but I love it! Also to add, I made a Cheese Grater-ish hand guard for a M70AB2 out of one those aftermarket metal top halves for a M1 carbine. Works pretty good. I haven’t burned any digits yet. I appreciate the Cheese Grater look on AK’s . |
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