The Leapers UTG PRO AKM Super Slim Drop-In M-LOK Handguard is a two-piece drop-in handguard for AK pattern rifles (brand part no. MTU053SSM). It installs without permanent modification, so the original parts can go back on later. The handguard is designed and made in the USA from matte black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, and it gives you 15 M-LOK slots for lights, grips and other accessories. Modular top end mounts are included, either a 9-slot Picatinny rail section or a Docter footprint MRDS plate, so you can set it up with iron sights or a red dot. It is a slim way to modernize an AK without gunsmithing.

Key Specifications

• It fits most Romanian, Chinese and US AK pattern rifles, in a universal drop-in design.
• The handguard provides 15 M-LOK slots for lights, grips and other accessories.
• Material is 6061-T6 aluminum, a strong, light alloy used for rifle furniture.
• The finish is matte black anodize, durable and low in glare.
• Weight is 9.7 ounces, which keeps the front end light.
• The two-piece drop-in design requires no permanent modification to the rifle.
• Included top end mounts are a 9-slot Picatinny rail section or a Docter footprint MRDS plate, so you can add optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it fit my AK? Leapers lists it as compatible with most Romanian, Chinese and US AK pattern rifles. It is a universal drop-in model, not a model for one specific rifle.

Does installation need gunsmithing? No. It has a two-piece drop-in design that requires no permanent modification. Leapers specifies T15 and T20 Torx hardware at 20 inch-pounds of torque.

What comes with it? The package includes four U-shape spacers, the barrel clamp assembly, a reflex sight adaptor plate and a 9-slot Picatinny rail section assembly.

Buy the Leapers UTG PRO AKM Super Slim Drop-In M-LOK Handguard

A slim M-LOK handguard is one of the most practical upgrades for an AK, and the drop-in design keeps it reversible. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas shop for fast direct shipping, and see more AK stocks and forends.