The Midwest Industries AK Alpha Series 6-inch M-LOK drop-in handguard in black (brand part no. MI-AK-ALPHA6) is the short length of the Alpha line for AKM-pattern rifles. It is built to be adjustable, needs no permanent modifications to the firearm and ships with a heat shield. The handguard is hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum, includes one five-slot Picatinny section, and accepts M-LOK accessories. Midwest Industries makes it in the U.S.A. and backs it with a lifetime warranty.

Key Specifications

• The handguard is 6.0 inches long, the short length of the Alpha Series.
• It weighs 7.9 ounces, light enough to keep an AK from getting front heavy.
• Construction is hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum, a lightweight alloy with a durable surface.
• The design is M-LOK compatible and includes one five-slot Picatinny rail section for lights, grips and other accessories.
• It fits most AK47 and AK74 AKM stamped receiver firearms and will not fit Yugo/M70 or milled receiver rifles.
• A heat shield is included with each Alpha Series handguard.
• Installation is drop-in with no permanent modifications to the firearm, though slight fitting may be needed based on receiver size and handguard cap position.
• Multiple QD points let you attach a sling without extra hardware.
• It works with Midwest Industries Alpha Series red dot mounts and the Alpha top cover (MI-AK-ALPHA-RDM, MI-AK-ALPHA-T2M and MI-AK-ALPHA-RTC).
• It is compatible with the Midwest Industries railed gas tube and the Ultimak rail gas tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this handguard fit a Yugo or milled receiver AK? No. Midwest Industries lists it for most AK47 and AK74 AKM stamped receiver firearms and states that it will not fit Yugo/M70 or milled receiver rifles.

Does it come with a heat shield? Yes. A specially designed heat shield is included with each AK Alpha Series handguard.

Can I add an optic mount or top cover? Yes. It is compatible with the Midwest Industries Alpha Series red dot mounts and top cover, as well as the railed gas tube and the Ultimak rail gas tube.

Buy the Midwest Industries AK Alpha Series M-LOK Drop-In Handguard, 6-Inch, Black

Dress up an AKM with a handguard that bolts on without permanent changes. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with the rest of our AK stocks, forends and forearms for fast, insured shipping straight to your door.