Zhukov or Krebs?

[m4brian]

Thinking of a LONG forend for my Saiga - already sans handguard retention, so thinking of a Krebs or Zhukov. (Manticore Alpha is way expensive and I assume uses handguard retainer). While Zhukov is half the price, how would/does it handle heat vice the Aluminum Krebs? How do they compare with front-end weight? I don't need the top rail, but the Krebs comes with one - does it cowitness with a T-1? Thanks.

(While one SHOULD use gloves generally, which one can be run bare handed better?).

[Moose-Knuckle]

Do you want to go with a KeyMod or a M-LOK mounting system (assuming Zhukov is M-LOK)?

Don't forget MI offer a lot of options for AK rails as well.
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=240

[m4brian]

Id rather use a system that DOESNT need a normal handguArd retainer and tube for obvious reasons. I held a RAS 47 yesterday with Zhukov handguArd and boy the front end felt heavy.