Midwest Industries Gen II AK handguards

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08-03-16, 10:23
Midwest Industries

Midwest Industries Gen II AK handguards

This last year we have put down our ARs and picked up our AKs.

We have spent a tremendous amount of time going over our current AK handguard offerings, and looking at what new optic mounting solutions as well as features we could bring to the Kalashnikov styles of rifles.

We spoke to shooters in the industry and spent lots of time at the range. All of this with the goal of making the best AK handguard on the market.

With all of that said we are proud to introduce our Gen II AK handguard series.

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Link to MI-AK products:
http://midwestindustriesinc.com/inde...ategory_ID=240
08-03-16, 11:13
thei3ug

I used the first gen rail. Overall, positive. Curious about a few things:
1) Is there any height difference between the gen 1 and gen 2 for integral optic mounts?
2) Why the replacement tube for the extended?
3) Why rails in front of the integral optic mount on the extended?
08-03-16, 11:13
LaserTag

Nice. Put some effort into a gen 2 VEPR handguard and you'll corner the market on those.
08-03-16, 11:22
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by thei3ug

I used the first gen rail. Overall, positive. Curious about a few things:
1) Is there any height difference between the gen 1 and gen 2 for integral optic mounts?
2) Why the replacement tube for the extended?
3) Why rails in front of the integral optic mount on the extended?

The Gen2 is the same lower one third for forward mounted optics
There is a replacement gas tube to keep the width of the top portion of the hand guard narrow as you dont have to deal with the stamped portions that hold the upper furniture on.
There is some rail in front of the optics in case someone wants to put a offset mount on the rail for some other accessory.
Troy
MI
08-04-16, 11:47
calm

Glad to see you brought the weight down. But by how much?
08-04-16, 19:54
hotrodder636

The above says it will fit "most" stamped and milled variants...will they fit the Arsenal SAM7SF?
08-05-16, 06:13
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodder636

The above says it will fit "most" stamped and milled variants...will they fit the Arsenal SAM7SF?

yep , no problem
Troy
MI
08-05-16, 11:34
Schmalkald

Well done, guys. Keep up the good work.
08-05-16, 20:17
Find ManBearPig!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaserTag

Nice. Put some effort into a gen 2 VEPR handguard and you'll corner the market on those.

Going to second this. I've been thinking about picking up a VEPR at some point, and I'd like to have options available should I ever decided to start sticking tacti-cool stuff on the rifle.

Being able to install a co-witness RDS without needing to purchase a side mounting bracket also sounds nice too. ;)
08-06-16, 19:04
hotrodder636

Great to hear, thank you sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest Industries

yep , no problem
Troy
MI
08-06-16, 21:08
user

Can you post link to install instructions, please?
08-07-16, 07:07
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodder636

Great to hear, thank you sir!

You are very welcome
Troy
MI
08-07-16, 23:32
RetroRevolver77

Is the lower handguard anchored to the barrel via braces and the upper bolted onto the lower? Russians did there rail systems anchored front to back from the handguard retainer to the receiver then the upper is bolted onto the lower. A lot of movement past the gas block with AK's- unavoidable due to the design.
08-08-16, 06:22
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7n6

Is the lower handguard anchored to the barrel via braces and the upper bolted onto the lower? Russians did there rail systems anchored front to back from the handguard retainer to the receiver then the upper is bolted onto the lower. A lot of movement past the gas block with AK's- unavoidable due to the design.

Lower is mounted to the barrel like our hand guards have been for the last six years. There is a additional anti rotation block that engages the front of the receiver. The upper is bolted to the bottom.
Troy
MI
08-08-16, 23:21
user

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest Industries

Lower is mounted to the barrel like our hand guards have been for the last six years. There is a additional anti rotation block that engages the front of the receiver. The upper is bolted to the bottom.
Troy
MI

Thats why I was hoping to see install instructions. I have no idea how you have been doing it, but Im interested and want to understand mounting is all..
08-09-16, 06:06
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by user

Thats why I was hoping to see install instructions. I have no idea how you have been doing it, but Im interested and want to understand mounting is all..

There will be some mounting videos coming soon. If you want to see a written version please email us and we will send you them.
thanks
Troy
MI
08-10-16, 10:30
philo_beddoe12

Are there vented/ported gas tubes available? I have read that the vent holes may not be necessary on replacement tubes, but I'm not terribly keen on testing that for myself...
08-10-16, 12:42
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by philo_beddoe12

Are there vented/ported gas tubes available? I have read that the vent holes may not be necessary on replacement tubes, but I'm not terribly keen on testing that for myself...

The tube does have vents in the bottom.
Thanks
Troy
MI
08-11-16, 22:52
faster200

Thanks for the heads up on this. I plan on ordering one up tomorrow. This will replace the existing MI rail on my SLR-107.
08-12-16, 06:16
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by faster200

Thanks for the heads up on this. I plan on ordering one up tomorrow. This will replace the existing MI rail on my SLR-107.

Thanks
you will love it
Troy
MI
08-15-16, 12:44
fhk96

Troy, two questions for you. Can the cleaning rod still be retained and any chance of a RMR variant? Thanks.
08-16-16, 06:00
Midwest Industries

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhk96

Troy, two questions for you. Can the cleaning rod still be retained and any chance of a RMR variant? Thanks.

The short version allows the cleaning rod to be used on most all guns . The extended models no. We do not have the RMR in the line up at this time .
thanks
Troy
MI
08-23-16, 20:16
SpyderMan2k4

Got the extended one installed on my Saiga conversion on Sunday and got the H1 put on Monday. I REALLY like it. Cowitnessed optic, options for light and sling mounting, extended and full coverage allowing for further forward holding... I'm sure soon I'm going to be wondering how I got by so long without it.