Just save up for a better forend - Hogue AK-47/AK-74 (Longer Yugo Version) Forend with OM Rubber gripping area

I was excited about this forend and finally thought I'd avoided having to save up a ton of money for a high-end aluminum one. I like Hogue products, so I thought it would be a win. It was not.

*NOT MLOK FRIENDLY - While the holes in the handguard line up with MLOK accessories, you will have to use the proprietary screws that came with this kit (smaller diameter than MLOK screws), which will not jive well with standard MLOK rails. It is much easier to use the provided rails and screws, except they are made of plastic. While light-weight, I do not trust them very much. I might mount a flashlight on them, but not a vertical grip. Which leads me to...

*NOT STURDY - When finally fitted properly to the firearm (minor filing required for M70 NPAP), this grip has a lot of flex to it...more than I would expect or want. It isn't nearly as bad if you're not accessorizing the bottom portion, but if you plan on mounting a vertical grip of any kind to this forend it will NOT feel solid. That being said, at least it was comfortable before mounting anything to it.