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Posted: 8/3/2016 11:15:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
This last year we 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. 
Midwest Industries Gen II AK products. |
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Posted: 8/3/2016 11:49:07 AM EDT
[#1]
that looks really solid. I like the classic wood look of my mak90, but if i were to buy a second ak (slr is on the list) it would have this. Nice
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Posted: 8/3/2016 10:59:01 PM EDT
[#2]
Same attachment method as old handguard system?
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Posted: 8/4/2016 12:35:14 AM EDT
[#3]
Those extended handguards look good.
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Posted: 8/4/2016 12:41:26 AM EDT
[#4]
Any ETA on the Krinkov MRO version?
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Posted: 8/4/2016 7:06:46 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hizzie:
Same attachment method as old handguard system? These attach similar to the old system with the addition of a anti rotation in the receiver. Troy MI |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/5/2016 6:49:40 PM EDT
[#6]
Do extended handguards fit CR rifles?
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Posted: 8/6/2016 12:03:57 AM EDT
[#7]
I'm in.
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Posted: 8/6/2016 12:21:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: troy_v]
[#8]
I have the SS Gen 1 handguards - both extended and regular lengths. Aside from the MLOK and Keymod, can you tell us the main differences with the new Gen 2? Trimmer? Lighter? Better attachment method?
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AR, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2016 11:52:05 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bmmc:
Any ETA on the Krinkov MRO version? I'm also in for one of these as well... |
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Posted: 8/6/2016 7:00:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By troy_v:
I have the SS Gen 1 handguards - both extended and regular lengths. Aside from the MLOK and Keymod, can you tell us the main differences with the new Gen 2? Trimmer? Lighter? Better attachment method? The main differences are. Smooth receiver transition ( for those who care ) Addition of another anti rotation feature Full length narrow top cover on extended versions The gen1 models will perform on the same level we just enhanced some things and Made a few Minor improvements. Troy MI |
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Posted: 8/6/2016 8:09:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Will this fit on a MAK 90 milled?
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Posted: 8/7/2016 8:04:59 AM EDT
[#12]
If your gun uses standard furniture and has a barrel diameter of .700 under the lower furniture then yes .
Troy MI |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 11:22:56 AM EDT
[#13]
Will you be making a Yugo M92 Krink version?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2016 1:04:00 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
If your gun uses standard furniture and has a barrel diameter of .700 under the lower furniture then yes . Troy MI So do the extended handguards fit Bulgarian CR rifles with integrated FSB/gas block? |
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Posted: 8/7/2016 8:19:04 PM EDT
[#15]
Yes there will be a standard length m92 version
Troy MI |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2016 10:23:45 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kmb147:
So do the extended handguards fit Bulgarian CR rifles with integrated FSB/gas block? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kmb147:
Originally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
If your gun uses standard furniture and has a barrel diameter of .700 under the lower furniture then yes . Troy MI So do the extended handguards fit Bulgarian CR rifles with integrated FSB/gas block? Doesn't look like it, w/o milling for the sight part of the CR GB/FS. |
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Posted: 8/8/2016 7:19:07 AM EDT
[#17]
If the from sight is closer than 11.5 to the receiver . NO
Troy MI |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2016 12:09:36 AM EDT
[#18]
Would love a Draco model.
Just saying! |
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Posted: 8/10/2016 7:06:54 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stomp:
Would love a Draco model. Just saying! Standard draco will use the Gen 2 standard length. Troy MI |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2016 9:00:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: stomp]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
Standard draco will use the Gen 2 standard length. Troy MI Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
Originally Posted By stomp:
Would love a Draco model. Just saying! Standard draco will use the Gen 2 standard length. Troy MI Yeah I know, was hoping for an extended system for my orangutan arms. Same bottom but a different gas tube and top rail. Maybe a relief around the front sight for the top rail. Hint-hint 
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Posted: 8/10/2016 2:32:19 PM EDT
[#21]
We will look into it.
thanks Troy MI |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2016 8:02:21 AM EDT
[#22]
How difficult is it to remove this to do a proper cleaning (gas tube)? I shoot corrosive ammo and need to get to about everything to clean. Pops on and off easily?
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Posted: 8/14/2016 12:34:53 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By engineer2001:
How difficult is it to remove this to do a proper cleaning (gas tube)? I shoot corrosive ammo and need to get to about everything to clean. Pops on and off easily? To remove the tube you will have to remove the top cover . This is no different than any of the other units out there. We typically field strip the gun and fill the gas tube with bore foam muzzle down . Gets the tube sparkly clean with no need to fully remove it . Troy MI |
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USA
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Posted: 8/15/2016 10:11:00 PM EDT
[#24]
Does the front hand guard retainer need to be removed to install the extended versions?
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Posted: 8/16/2016 6:57:30 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EBAM1A:
Does the front hand guard retainer need to be removed to install the extended versions? The cap does not need to be removed but the sling loop on the side of the cap must be removed. thanks Troy MI |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 7:20:03 AM EDT
[#26]
I had buyers remorse after buying a Krebs handguard for a stamped AK.....and now I can see MI designed what that should have been built like all along.
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Posted: 8/18/2016 6:44:28 PM EDT
[#27]
No Bulgy Krink love?
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Posted: 8/19/2016 11:47:30 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GripnAK47s:
No Bulgy Krink love? Like we said let us get through the models. 
Troy MI |
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Posted: 8/24/2016 8:30:54 AM EDT
[#29]
Definitely in for an M92 when they come out.
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Posted: 8/24/2016 2:42:37 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fargo007:
Definitely in for an M92 when they come out. We are working hard to get them done. Troy MI |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2016 11:39:42 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
We are working hard to get them done. Troy MI Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind:
Originally Posted By fargo007:
Definitely in for an M92 when they come out. We are working hard to get them done. Troy MI I'm hoping that yugo versions of the extended rail are on your list! I watched MAC's review of the shorter rail today, and was very impressed. I think the extended version would be perfect on my M90. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2016 6:16:53 PM EDT
[#32]
So glad I waited to buy an AK rail. You've made old Greg a happy man!
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2016 6:46:32 PM EDT
[#33]
Yugo compatible?
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2016 6:47:07 PM EDT
[#34]
Yugo compatible?
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Posted: 9/21/2016 8:59:26 PM EDT
[#35]
Yugo models are being worked on as I write this.
Troy MI |
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Posted: 9/22/2016 6:16:09 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind: Yugo models are being worked on as I write this. Troy MI I have a DDI AK built on Hungarian parts........any issue here? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2016 3:26:27 PM EDT
[#37]
An extended version for heavy bbl'd VEPRs and other bulged trunion rifles might be a good seller.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2016 5:01:49 PM EDT
[#38]
So some posts on videos and in forums are saying that these will cook your hands with as little as one to two mags.
Any comment from MI on this? Do they just suggest using rail panels to mitigate heat? |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:23:23 PM EDT
[#39]
Casual shooting will not cook your hands. Mag dumps with the short hand guards can heat them up. Gloves or panels or a combination may be required if you are going to run a bunch of mags non stop. We have sold these non stop since they were released and have a few dozen being run for range guns and instructors guns. We have had no complaints.
Troy MI |
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USA
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Posted: 9/30/2016 10:57:48 PM EDT
[#40]
can they work with just the bottom half? or is the top portion required for mounting the handguard? I have a ultimak that I'm not ready t give up just yet.
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Posted: 10/1/2016 11:22:00 AM EDT
[#41]
They are made to work with the top and the bottom together. our lower will work with our new railed gase tube on the short versions.
thanks Troy MI |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/23/2016 12:32:53 PM EDT
[#42]
Does these work on saigas?
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Posted: 10/24/2016 6:49:17 PM EDT
[#43]
As long as the saiga has a standard length gas system. They do not need a hand guard cap so they can make a conversion easier.
Troy MI |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2016 3:48:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Still working on the M92 versions?
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Posted: 11/3/2016 4:12:28 PM EDT
[#45]
Thanks for your patience. Things are crazy and machine time is very hard to get. We will be making chips shortly.
Troy MI |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2016 11:25:32 PM EDT
[#46]
If you made an extended version for the Draco I would buy one tomorrow.......
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2017 12:47:05 AM EDT
[#47]
Any one know if these will attach to a Saiga .308?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/7/2017 5:49:11 PM EDT
[#48]
I see you got rid of the gap at the receiver (that you spent many words saying wasn't an issue), kudos, looks much better!
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2017 11:03:19 AM EDT
[#49]
These look great. I'll have to get one for my Draco.
Thanks for doing what you do.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2017 5:16:06 PM EDT
[#50]
Soooooooo awesome if they made an extended rail for Draco, M-Lok of course.
just saying 
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