Botasky1 3 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Does anyone know if this handguard will fit a standard Ak47?? And if yes what is required to mount it.. any special retainer of some sort?? Thanks in advance.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitetrashrn 74 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Cant realy see the ends or know the lenght between the retainer surfaces. That may help a little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 you will also need the metal part that goes over the back part then maybe but i doubt it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reverendfranz 160 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Sure thing, that will work. The Galil Front retainer is nearly identical to a standard AK retainer, but there is a rear retaining plate that holds the grip that you may be able to get by without (modifying the handguard) but it wont look quite right. The plate can be purchased from Blackthorne (not an endorsement, and pricey. 50-130 dollars for a little plate, depending on if you want the carry handle too) or from Ontario Guns at a better price (so ive heard, never ordered from them myself.) Or you can mock one up pretty easily with a little bit of fabrication skill, its essentially just a flat plate with an edge to hold the handguard, like a square pipe cap with the top cut off. Heres a pic to give you an idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Botasky1 3 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Sure thing, that will work. The Galil Front retainer is nearly identical to a standard AK retainer, but there is a rear retaining plate that holds the grip that you may be able to get by without (modifying the handguard) but it wont look quite right. The plate can be purchased from Blackthorne (not an endorsement, and pricey. 50-130 dollars for a little plate, depending on if you want the carry handle too) or from Ontario Guns at a better price (so ive heard, never ordered from them myself.) Or you can mock one up pretty easily with a little bit of fabrication skill, its essentially just a flat plate with an edge to hold the handguard, like a square pipe cap with the top cut off. Heres a pic to give you an idea. Thanks for the info.. Looks to be pretty promising so long as I can stick the rear retainer plate.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apache 4 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Just saw this topic ... It will work with a little minor fitting and as stated you'll need the rear retainer. It works best on milled rifles and works better if the front handguard retainer has the ears like the Bulgarian type. They can also be drilled to fit the cleaning rod but it's kind of a pain ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Apache 4 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Here's another pic with the cleaning rod ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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