Magpul MOE hand guard longevity

**Jords97** · 26-10-2023, 19:40

Greetings members.

I’m very interested on whipping the old firewood off my type 56 and getting something a little more modern. Not talking Midwest industries modern but magpul moe modern.

My question, how strong/tough is the hand guard. I run my AK hard and she gets properly warm and I’m scared that hand guard melts or something even with the metal insert.

Any feedback would be appreciated. TIA

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**Bundu Ric** · 26-10-2023, 22:38

I don't own an AK, but run Magpul furniture on a number of my guns and some have been for 15+ years without any issues, from hand guards, to pistol grips, to stocks.

**Branden88** · 27-10-2023, 00:59

MAGPUL is most definitely quality, as Ric said can't specifically comment on AK accessories but the few MAGPUL accessories I have is definitely strong/ tough/ durable etc.

**Jords97** · 27-10-2023, 08:00

Thanks guys

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**oafpatroll** · 27-10-2023, 08:11

I don't have any long gun furniture but the other bits I got certainly earned their purchase prices by being of excellent quality.

**Gavinjb** · 27-10-2023, 10:05

I've had the Magpul hand guard, mid length one, and stock on the T56 for a couple of years.
2 IPSC rifle matches, 2 1000ish round SLR courses, some fundamentals courses, and range work/fun aplenty.
The gun's been pretty warm during some of these sessions, warm enough that gloves are required. So far, no warping or melting.
I would think that if your rifle got hot enough to set the woodwork on fire, it would probably melt your plastic furniture.

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**Jords97** · 27-10-2023, 17:53

Thanks Gavin, this is exactly what I was looking for, really appreciate the feedback.

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**Jords97** · 27-10-2023, 17:54

Originally Posted by Gavinjb

I've had the Magpul hand guard, mid length one, and stock on the T56 for a couple of years.
2 IPSC rifle matches, 2 1000ish round SLR courses, some fundamentals courses, and range work/fun aplenty.
The gun's been pretty warm during some of these sessions, warm enough that gloves are required. So far, no warping or melting.
I would think that if your rifle got hot enough to set the woodwork on fire, it would probably melt your plastic furniture.

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Can I ask where you got your muzzle break?

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**Gavinjb** · 28-10-2023, 08:40

A machinist friend made it.

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**Brendank** · 28-10-2023, 12:41

Originally Posted by Jords97

Greetings members.

I’m very interested on whipping the old firewood off my type 56 and getting something a little more modern. Not talking Midwest industries modern but magpul moe modern.

My question, how strong/tough is the hand guard. I run my AK hard and she gets properly warm and I’m scared that hand guard melts or something even with the metal insert.

Any feedback would be appreciated. TIA

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Magpul kit is tough as hell, I have the MOE handguard for my AKM and other Magpul Remington 870 furniture and it's a good piece of kit. Properly heat-shielded and sits tight.