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Tan AK Handguard: Is Black Still the Best Color?

A tan AK handguard fits exactly like the black one. Our compatibility records treat green and tan MMS parts as finish variants with fit identical to black. The difference is shade: anodized color varies by batch. Parts in this post Green MMS M-LOK Handguard HRD-EXT handstop SS-8RP skeleton stock 1913 Rear Kit, Green Skeleton Stock SM-1913 stock mount CRIM cheek riser 9-inch arm bar GT-AKM-G gas tube Is black still the best color for an AK handguard? Only if you prefer it. Color does not change …
Nov 12th 2026 - JMac Team

AK Wood vs Polymer? Try M-LOK With Wood Up Top

For AK wood vs polymer, a third option is an aluminum M-LOK lower with wood up top. JMac's MMS handguard gives M-LOK at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, and the GTCW-AKM birch laminate gas tube cover keeps a wood upper. JMac does not make polymer handguards or stocks, so this guide covers wood and aluminum M-LOK only. Parts in this post MMS M-LOK Handguard Wood AKM Gas Tube Cover MMS 1913 Gas Tube SFG Skeleton Forward Grip Which AKM handguard do we pick for a 16-inch barrel? For 16-inch-barrel AKMs, our pi …
Nov 12th 2026 - JMac Team