The Midwest Industries AK Alpha Handguard is a 10-inch, drop-in M-Lok handguard built for AK-platform rifles with stamped receivers (brand part no. MIAKALPHA100). Midwest Industries designed it with an adjustable fit and multiple contact points to work across most AK47/AK74 AKM stamped-receiver firearms without permanent modification, though it will not fit Yugo or milled-receiver rifles. It ships with a specially designed heat shield, a 5-slot Picatinny rail section, and all mounting hardware, and it’s built to work alongside MI’s AK Alpha Series optic mounts, top covers, and railed gas tube configurations. It’s a versatile, US-designed way to modernize an AK-platform rifle’s furniture.

Key Specifications

• 10-inch drop-in handguard built for AK-platform rifles with stamped receivers.
• Compatible with most AK47/AK74 AKM stamped-receiver firearms; will not fit Yugo or milled-receiver rifles.
• No permanent modification to the firearm is required for installation.
• M-Lok compatible design includes one 5-slot Picatinny rail section.
• Multiple QD sling attachment points around the handguard.
• Adjustable design accommodates variation in AKM receiver dimensions with multiple contact points.
• Includes a specially designed heat shield for protection near the gas tube.
• Compatible with MI’s AK Alpha Series optic mounts, top covers, and railed gas tube configurations.
• Machined from aluminum with a black hard coat anodized finish; all mounting hardware included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this handguard fit a Yugo AK? No, Midwest Industries notes this handguard will not fit Yugo or milled-receiver AK rifles; it is built for stamped-receiver AKM platforms.

Does installation require permanent modification? No, it is designed to fit most AKM stamped-receiver firearms without permanent modification, though slight fitting may be needed depending on your receiver.

Does it include mounting hardware? Yes, mounting hardware and a heat shield are both included.

Buy the Midwest Industries AK Alpha 10-Inch Handguard

Order the AK Alpha handguard from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and add a modular, M-Lok-compatible rail to your AKM-platform rifle. Browse our full AK stocks, forends, and forearms lineup for more options. Ships fast from a Lubbock, TX gun shop.