The Midwest Industries AK Drop-In M-LOK Handguard in the AK Universal style (brand part no. MI-AKMDI) gives a stamped AK a modern accessory handguard without permanent changes to the rifle. The 6-inch hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum body weighs 4.5 ounces and installs in minutes with minor fitting. It has two anti-rotation QD sling swivel sockets and three sides of usable M-LOK slots for lights and grips. It is compatible with railed gas tubes such as the ULTIMAK, and it suits a builder who wants a lightweight upgrade over the stock forend.

Key Specifications

• The style is AK Universal, which Midwest lists as fitting universal variants.
• Length is 6 inches, measured without the mounting tabs.
• Weight is 4.5 ounces, which adds little to the front of the rifle.
• Construction is 6061 aluminum, hard coat anodized.
• Accessory mounting comes from three sides of usable M-LOK slots.
• Two anti-rotation QD sling swivel sockets are built in.
• It is compatible with railed gas tubes such as the ULTIMAK.
• The drop-in design does not permanently alter the firearm.
• Installation takes minutes with minor fitting and gives an extremely solid lock-up.
• It is not for milled guns, per Midwest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this handguard fit a milled AK? No. Midwest states it will not work on milled guns. It is made for the AK Universal style of stamped rifle.

Does it work with a railed gas tube? Yes. Midwest lists compatibility with railed gas tubes such as the ULTIMAK.

Does installing it modify the rifle permanently? No. It is a drop-in design that does not permanently alter the firearm, and installation takes minutes with minor fitting.

Buy the Midwest Industries AK Drop-In M-LOK Handguard, AK Universal, 6-Inch

A drop-in handguard is a quick way to put M-LOK and sling sockets on a stamped AK without tearing the rifle down to bare metal. Order this one from our Lubbock, Texas shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more AK stocks and forends while you are here.