The AK-47, a legendary firearm, draws the enviable description of rugged, reliable, and simplistic. The AK-47 has proven its mettle across the globe and has been the go-to rifle of warlords, rebels, militaries, and citizens alike. However, even this iconic platform can benefit from modern advancements to enhance its performance and user experience. Enter Midwest Industries AK upgrades, from a leading manufacturer of high-quality firearm accessories renowned for their innovative designs and commitment to precision engineering.

Midwest Industries AK Upgrades

Midwest Industries Alpha Series is a comprehensive offering of AK-specific components that offers a wealth of options for upgrading this classic platform. From essential rails, stocks, top covers, and even muzzle devices, Midwest Industries provides the tools to tailor your AK to your specific needs and shooting style, whether it’s for increased accuracy, improved ergonomics, or simply a more modern aesthetic.

One of the most significant upgrades any AK owner can undertake is installing a rail for mounting accessories. One such option is the Midwest Industries Alpha Series rail, which comes in a 6-inch and 10-inch option in both M-LOK and quad-rail styles. This provides ample space for mounting optics, lights, lasers, and other accessories. Midwest Industries rails are meticulously crafted from lightweight, high-strength 6061 aluminum and mount securely to your AK to ensure that your devices stay on target no matter the conditions.

The next upgrade will surely upset the AK purists; skip down a paragraph if that is you. The next upgrade is a quality mount for a magnified or non-magnified optic. One option for mounting a red dot is the handguard that was previously discussed. However, this option is only viable for a non-magnified red dot. When it comes to a magnified optic or any optic that you want to be mounted toward the rear of the rifle will require a different option than the handguard mounting option. If you are thinking that you want the best of both worlds then the Midwest Industries Alpha Series railed top cover is the perfect option. 

AK Optic Solutions

The Alpha Series railed top cover ensures that you can mount a magnified or non-magnified optic to an AK. The Midwest Industries railed top cover solves the problem that so many of my fellow AK owners have fallen victim to, the old side-mounted optics rail or the cheap railed top cover. The side-mounted optics rail and the generic and cheaply made railed top covers often shift under use and cause optics to lose zero. Midwest Industries Alpha Series has solved this problem by connecting the Alpha Series rail and the Alpha Series railed top cover. This connection acts as an articulation mount and securely locks the Alpha Series railed top cover into place, ensuring that your zero does not shift during use. 

Another important upgrade for your AK, both for ergonomics and accuracy, is the stock. The standard stock your basic AK comes with lacks the adjustability to fit everyone. The Midwest Industries Alpha Series adjustable and fixed folding stock offers a wide range of adjustability to fit anyone. The adjustable stock offers five adjustment points for increasing the length of the stock and a cheek riser to adjust where your face aligns on the rifle. The fixed beam stock is a no-frills stock that offers a consistent length and adjustable cheek riser. Both the adjustable and fixed beam stocks are foldable, offer three quick disconnect points, adjustable for right or left folding, and comparable with the Gear Head Works tailhook.  

Muzzle Devices

The AK slanted muzzle device is known worldwide and stands out to anyone who has ever watched a movie with an AK. The slanted muzzle device does a great job of pushing the gun down and left but that is about it. Aftermarket muzzle devices like the Alpha Series Blast Diverter and Tank Brake offer something different for the AK owner. The Blast Diverter, as its name implies, pushes the blast of the muzzle forward and away from the shooter. The Tank Brake is designed to eliminate as much muzzle climb as possible.  You are likely asking yourself, both of these sound great, so which one should you buy? The Blaster Diverter is a solid option for the shooter who wants to redirect as much of the noise and shockwave away from themselves as possible. 

The Blast Diverter also excels at pushing debris such as dirt, dust, and snow down range away from the shooter when they are in the prone position, aka laying down and shooting. The Tank Brake is the go-to muzzle device for shooters who want to eliminate as much movement of the rifle as possible after each shot. The Tank Brake is also going to be the lighter and shorter of the two options as well. Whether you choose the Blaster Diverter or Tank Brake you are going to have a solid muzzle device that gives +10 cool guy points and be the envy of the range.

Old School Ruskies

The AK purist is going to say, “nyet, rifle is fine”, to most….,well likely all of the upgrades mentioned above. For those that don’t speak Russian, it means “absolutely not you capitalist swine.” That same person is going to attach their maglite to the rifle with duct tape, be stuck with iron sights, and have a stock made out of a piece of wood that was previously a shovel handle. Can you shoot a rifle built like that? Of course you can. Do you feel great shooting it? Probably not. Do you want to have your friends see you shooting it? Not at all. The only exception to this would be to get a few pictures for the gram. 

The Midwest Industries Alpha Series of parts transports your rifle in time from 1947 to 2025 in less than 30 minutes. The Alpha Series of parts not only makes your AK rifle look a lot cooler, but it also offers options to mount flashlights, lights, lasers, optics, and quick disconnect attachments. The Alpha Series parts also provide a tighter level of tolerances so that your optics won’t lose zero when removing the dust cover or due to normal use. The ability to adjust the stock to fit the user’s preferences ensures that the user can properly align their eye line with different height optics. 

Final Shots

Upgrading your AK with Midwest Industries components offers more than just improved performance; it enhances your enjoyment of your rifle. The increased accuracy and reliability instill greater confidence in your shooting. The improved ergonomics make shooting more comfortable and enjoyable, reducing fatigue and allowing for longer range sessions. The sleek, modern aesthetic of Midwest Industries components can also add a touch of personal style to your rifle. Remember the first rule of life: look cool. Midwest Industries helps ensure you at least meet the requirements for the first rule of life, the rest is up to you. 

See you on the range!