Romanian Bakelite Pistol Grip
It ain’t Molot - but Romanian Bakelite is just as hot
Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, or known by sane people, Bakelite (bayk-lite) is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin… basically a plastic like synthetic material that’s crazy resistant to electrical conductivity and is heat resistant as all hell. Developed by Leo Baekeland (this is literally this dude’s name) in Yonkers, New York (a real place) in 1907. While the material was a commercial success, it fell off the civilian marketplace around World War 2, but is still remembered as one of the first synthetic plastics. This success led to further synthetic plastic development, especially within the Eastern Bloc in the Cold war, where Soviets used it in everything from Soviet ICBM warheads and spacecraft reentry heat shields to the iconic magazines and grips we know (and VERY much love) today. We bring you today Romanian grips, perfect for your AK style rifle or your airsoft larp, and while they ain’t the iconic Molot version, they are just as good and incredibly similar, as these hail from Romania. We have a large run, and based on the success of these sales, we hope to bring in plenty more Bakelite swag to keep you satiated!
Features
Multiple colours and styles in brown and red plum shades! Choose from the dropdown babyyyy!
Provides a superior grip for your firearm or airsoft gun
Enjoy a rustic eastern bloc aesthetic and have your firearm/airsoft stand out amongst the masses (Zenitclones)
Sturdy European space magic ensures that your grip is both sturdy, solid and head protected to withstands the elements and anything else thrown at it
Schematics
Measurements:
Fits AK platforms
Fits Valmet Platforms
Fits CZ VZ Platforms with some modification
Fits Type 81s with some modification (for the canuckbros)
…And many more similar platforms
NOTE: Slight modifications for fitting may be required
Condition:
Excellent condition, may or may not have slight use. Photos are representative, but not exact.
Manufacturing
Pure Bakelite thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin build (what a mouthful)
Field Notes/Misty Supply Musings/Potential Uses/Trivia
IMPORTANT: The AKM pattern grip screw is NOT included but your rifle screw for your current handguard MAY suffice. Sourcing screws for either dedicated or universal use is not difficult universally.
These easily adapted to a Type 81. Little bit of dremeling and a new, longer screw and bob is your uncle. There are lots of videos of this on YouTube.
