Removing heat shield from MOE AKM handguards

[3ACR_Scout]

It appears that many folks don't know how to use M-Lok.

M-Lok is designed specifically to allow the mounting and dismounting of accessories while the M-Lok compatible handguard is still attached to the firearm.

My reason for wanting to remove the heat shield is to grind off / drill out the round dimples on the inside of the heat shield in order to fit the handguard on an Arsenal SAM7 that has a large rear sight block (no sure of the correct term on an AK) that the dimples won't fit over. The Magpul handguard is not designed for a milled AK but can be modified to fit with a bit of work.

Dave

[3ACR_Scout]

Finally found this very short video showing how to pry the heat shield out:

https://youtu.be/7R0A22FmO-s

I'll give it a shot this weekend and will report back.