[PolsVoice]

My SAR-1 can get pretty hot after a couple of mags. I'm curious whether there are any options to allow the AK to either cool down faster or to keep the gas block/handguard cooler longer.

Normally, I use a mag hold grip. But when I'm moving the AK around (i.e from case to the range bench or whatever) I find that I often burn myself on these very hot parts.

any ideas?

 

[nalioth]

Wear gloves.

Install VFG.

 

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In all seriousness though, the first time I went out with an ak and shot 2 or 3 mags fairly quick..I too touched some no no spot and it was everything just shy of skin melting off. I learned not to touch that area when it's hot. Sorta goes with any other firearm, after prolonged firing there is always some area that gets really hot. Just have to learn to avoid touching it.

 

[PolsVoice]

Wear gloves.

Install VFG.

What's a VFG?

Vented Fore Guard?
Very Fine Gun?
Voltron's Flash Guard?

 

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a Vertical Grip like you see on M4/AR rifles.

 

[einheit 13]

Wear gloves.

Install VFG.

+1

 

[JhankG]

Man up!

 

[yeahYeah]

Man up!

i tried that with my AK after 2 mags no pausing and my manning up got my blisters on my hand.

AK's get HOT!

 

[nalioth]

What's a VFG?

Vented Fore Guard?
Very Fine Gun?
Voltron's Flash Guard?

Vertical ForeGrip

 

[JhankG]

i tried that with my AK after 2 mags no pausing and my manning up got my blisters on my hand.

AK's get HOT!

Since I have never had the chance to shoot an AK, maybe you should lend me yours!