Saiga12Lover 0 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I want to put an AK style wood pistol grip made by Ironwood Designs. All that they are going to ship me is the wood. I have zero experience with AK furniture. I haven't gotten around to getting one yet. The question I have is, what metal parts do I need to accomplish this. I am planning on putting on a tromix trigger guard (or the like). Do I need a pistol grip cap? I assume I need the pistol grip screw, or will the one that comes with the trigger guard kit work for me? Will the tromix trigger guard take an ak pistol grip screw? i.e. are they threaded the same size? What holds the screw in place at the bottom of the PG? In this application, would I be better off cutting the PG Hole instead of a custom trigger guard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwentyNizzo 66 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It uses a standard AK pistol grip screw, however, you will have to cut the screw short a bit because the DIY trigger guard hole does not extend up into the receiver like the standard AK grip nut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 If it's a traditional style wooden grip like those on original milled guns, you will need a metal retainer that fits across the top of the pistol grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga12Lover 0 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It uses a standard AK pistol grip screw, however, you will have to cut the screw short a bit because the DIY trigger guard hole does not extend up into the receiver like the standard AK grip nut. Oh goodie. I wonder how badly I am gonna mangle the threads! <<fingers crossed>> If it's a traditional style wooden grip like those on original milled guns, you will need a metal retainer that fits across the top of the pistol grip. Does that provide any function besides strengthening the grip? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't know about that particular grip, the Tromix trigger guard was only designed to run the SAW grip. It may not line up correctly with that grip. If it doesn't, please don't force it into place or you will end up messing up the trigger guard. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga12Lover 0 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yeah, if things don't line up, I will get the dremmel out and order the screw and nut for the AK pistol grip. I am hoping to avoid more cutting. This is the first gun that I have ever done anything with, and I am trying to keep it simple. But I would rather cut more than half ass it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akuma10408 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Any progress on using the Ironwood grip? I am also wanting to use an Ironwood grip, but am unsure which trigger guard will work, or if additional parts are necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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