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Posted: 3/16/2010 12:12:48 PM EDT
Super Sweet MD Arms Molot Style Grip is HERE!
Just got one of the new MD Arms “Molot Style Grips.” http://www.mdarms.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1732 “This grip is based off the factory Molot style grip used on the Molot Vepr 12 shotgun. It is basically the same as the factory Izhmash grip but with added finger grooves.” 
The grip comes in a little plastic baggie with a helpful reminder to not shoot oneself in the face during installation. 
Initial impressions are very good. The plastic is extremely thick. The mold line is thin, and there is no flash. The grip actually has some weight to it. 
The grip itself is in two pieces … the main body and a cap. Both pieces are clearly marked “USA” in the interior. 
The grip mounted easily and securely. It is both more robust, and eminently more comfortable than the original. 
Also, it looks pretty fricken sweet. In conclusion this grip represents a good buy for anyone needing a compliance part, or anyone looking to improve upon the AK's original suck nuts grip. MD Arms “Molot Style Grip” Vs. AMD 65 Grip Vs. “Standard” AK Grip...... 
MD Arms “Molot Style Grip” Vs. Tapco “SAW” Grip..... 
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Posted: 3/16/2010 2:33:01 PM EDT
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Does it fit the AMD? Because it looks like it won't clear the stock lock.
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Posted: 3/16/2010 2:57:36 PM EDT
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Very cool, I ordered a couple of these on impulse the other day and am just waiting on them to get here.
Thanks for all the pics, they do look nice. Z |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:26:07 PM EDT
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What's up with the finger grooves?.. Is there a non-finger grooved version available?.. There should be..
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:34:16 PM EDT
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I like that grip. How thick is it compared to the standard AK grip? What is with the spacer between the grip and receiver?
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:50:19 PM EDT
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Does it fit the AMD? Because it looks like it won't clear the stock lock. No. This grip would be a no-go for an AMD. 
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:51:02 PM EDT
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Very cool, I ordered a couple of these on impulse the other day and am just waiting on them to get here. Thanks for all the pics, they do look nice. Z Cool. Please post pics when you get yours installed..... |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:53:29 PM EDT
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What's up with the finger grooves?.. Is there a non-finger grooved version available?.. There should be.. "Rumint" suggests a MD Arms will produce a non-finger grooved one as well. For my hand, at least, the finger grooves line up well. |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 3:56:27 PM EDT
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I like that grip. How thick is it compared to the standard AK grip? What is with the spacer between the grip and receiver? A fair bit thicker... which really contributes to the improved feel over the original. 
My weapon has a pistol grip plate welded to the receiver. Seems more common with the Bulgarian weapons.... from what I see. The grip would fit flush with most AK's..... |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 4:35:53 PM EDT
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Great pics. Thanks for those last couple. Would you say the angle is the same as the standard grip? That is what I hated about the ERGO AK grip too slanty. I like the more vertical style grip. Love my Hogues but the "para-cord sling mount" won't work w/ the Hogue. The Molot grip looks like it would fit the bill for my Draco.
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Posted: 3/16/2010 4:57:24 PM EDT
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Nice grip and BTW what mag is thank on the Krinkov ?
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Posted: 3/16/2010 5:09:46 PM EDT
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Looks interesting.....
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Posted: 3/16/2010 5:27:12 PM EDT
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Great pics. Thanks for those last couple. Would you say the angle is the same as the standard grip? That is what I hated about the ERGO AK grip too slanty. I like the more vertical style grip. Love my Hogues but the "para-cord sling mount" won't work w/ the Hogue. The Molot grip looks like it would fit the bill for my Draco. I think the Molot Style grip approximates the same angle as the standard grip. There is however, more "back swell" if that makes any sense..... |
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Posted: 3/16/2010 5:30:14 PM EDT
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Nice grip and BTW what mag is thank on the Krinkov ? Bulgarian clear 30 rounder, like this: http://www.onesourcetactical.com/ak-4730roundbulgarianclearcolorpolymermagazine.aspx Doesn't seem terrible robust, but works fine at the range.... |
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Posted: 3/17/2010 8:47:15 PM EDT
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Update: Took the Krink to the range today. Not going to say the new grip worked miracles of improved controllability and accuracy or some wackiness..... But the grip was more comfortable in the hand and the weapon felt good when firing. Plus my range buddies thought it looked tits.
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Posted: 3/18/2010 3:49:35 AM EDT
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Thanks for the info!
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Posted: 3/18/2010 11:23:57 AM EDT
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Well, I ordered 1. Hopefully it wil be here before this weekend. I actually like the idea that it uses the factory grip screw. Makes tightening it in the field easier.
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Posted: 3/18/2010 5:19:53 PM EDT
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Well, I ordered 1. Hopefully it wil be here before this weekend. I actually like the idea that it uses the factory grip screw. Makes tightening it in the field easier. Cool. Hope it works out for you. Post pics when you get mounted 
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Posted: 3/20/2010 12:28:43 PM EDT
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Well, I ordered 1. Hopefully it wil be here before this weekend. I actually like the idea that it uses the factory grip screw. Makes tightening it in the field easier. Cool. Hope it works out for you. Post pics when you get mounted
Still not here  I post some pics once it finally arrives.
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Posted: 3/20/2010 1:59:59 PM EDT
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I would have preferred it to be shorter from front to back. It looks funny hanging off the end of retaining plate on side folding Arsenal Aks. I will give it a try on my non folders but for my folder I am still waiting on the tango down/US Palm battle grip.
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Posted: 3/23/2010 1:55:39 PM EDT
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Well, I ordered 1. Hopefully it wil be here before this weekend. I actually like the idea that it uses the factory grip screw. Makes tightening it in the field easier. Cool. Hope it works out for you. Post pics when you get mounted
Still not here I post some pics once it finally arrives.
Just got the email, my grip is shipping today. So much for their claimed 24-48hr shipping time. 
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Posted: 3/25/2010 9:07:54 AM EDT
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Decided to try this grip out on a 74....
Looks good.... 
No pistol grip reinforcement plate on this one.... 
Looking forward to the TWS Gen 2 cover to replace the MI rail for my optic mounting needs. |
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Posted: 3/29/2010 9:10:16 PM EDT
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Well, I ordered 1. Hopefully it wil be here before this weekend. I actually like the idea that it uses the factory grip screw. Makes tightening it in the field easier. Cool. Hope it works out for you. Post pics when you get mounted
Still not here I post some pics once it finally arrives.
Just got the email, my grip is shipping today. So much for their claimed 24-48hr shipping time.
Hizzie, did you get yours yet? |
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Posted: 3/30/2010 3:47:29 PM EDT
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Does it fit the AMD? Because it looks like it won't clear the stock lock. No. This grip would be a no-go for an AMD. <a href="http://img195.imageshack.us/i/molotquestions1.jpg/" target="_blank">http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4343/molotquestions1.jpg</a> Just a few cuts with a drum sander disk on a dremel will take care of it. |
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Posted: 3/30/2010 4:28:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: Yup. I would like it sans finger grooves too, just like the OEM Saiga grip.I would have preferred it to be shorter from front to back. It looks funny hanging off the end of retaining plate on side folding Arsenal Aks. I will give it a try on my non folders but for my folder I am still waiting on the tango down/US Palm battle grip. |
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Posted: 3/30/2010 4:29:01 PM EDT
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I got mine. Put it on my Rommy G. Pics:
SxS with the Hogue 
Standard Grip Compared to Hogue 
Molot Compared to Standard AK Grip 
It is a very well made grip. Minimal mold marks and flashing. It feels very solid. I consider the Hogue to be the "feel" standard to which all others will be judged. The way that the Molot tapers toward the top forces the hand up and into position. The best way to describe the feel is like the first time you got it on with a really freaky chic and she tossed your salad. It didn't feel right but you liked it anyway. |
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Posted: 4/21/2010 7:11:59 PM EDT
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I am starting to like this grip a lot. At first I did not care for it on my Arsenal with the foldiing stock due to the gap caused by the reinforcing plate under the grip. Although the gap was small I could still feel the web area between my thumb and first finger getting caught in it at times. I recently filled the gap with black RTV silicone and it now works great. I was waiting to try the US Palm Battlegrip but now there is no need for that. I have tried the regular stock grip, Arsenal SAW grip, Tapco SAW grip but like this one the best.
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Posted: 4/24/2010 12:11:12 PM EDT
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I got mine. Put it on my Rommy G. Pics: Standard Grip Compared to Hogue http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Draco/RSCN1393.jpg It is a very well made grip. Minimal mold marks and flashing. It feels very solid. I consider the Hogue to be the "feel" standard to which all others will be judged. The way that the Molot tapers toward the top forces the hand up and into position. The best way to describe the feel is like the first time you got it on with a really freaky chic and she tossed your salad. It didn't feel right but you liked it anyway. You Sir, are much like a poet. |
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Posted: 4/24/2010 6:00:24 PM EDT
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Anyone compare these to the Hogue grip? I wanted the Hogue but haven't found one in stock yet. I like the feel of the Hogue grips I have on my 1911, these seem like they would be a much harder plastic type feel.
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