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MI AK Railed Gas Tube

Midwest Industries is now producing a railed gas tube for AK pattern rifles. The first question anyone should have when shopping for something like this is does it place the RDS low enough to co-witness with the AK’s iron sights. According to MI, it does allow a lower 1/3rd co-witness with micro red dot sights. That instantly makes this a serious competitor in this space.

mi railed gas tube ak

The new AK Railed Gas Tube is constructed from 6061 aluminum with a hard anodized finish. It mounts via a patent pending method and has a steel nut that can be used to adjust the length of the gas tube, closing the gap left by some competing railed gas tubes. Installation requires no permanent modification to the host AK.

The AK Railed Gas Tube is available for standard AK/AKMs with models for the Yugo M70, M85 PAP, and M92 PAP coming soon. Check it out at Midwest Industries.

CMC Triggers to Produce AK Trigger

It’s a good time to be alive if you are an AK shooter. CMC Triggers just dropped a bombshell via their social media channels. They will be producing AK triggers. Stay tuned for pricing and availability information.

CMC AK Trigger

Manticore Arms Eclipse 24mm

Some of the finest AKs (both AK-47s and AK-74s) ever imported into the USA have 24mmx1.5 threads and yet, it is one of the most neglected thread patterns in terms of muzzle devices. Thankfully, Manitcore Arms makes 2 excellent options in the previously reviewed NightShroud and NightBrake. The NightBrake is a solid flash suppressor that performed well in my testing but it is outclassed by pronged flash suppressors like the Manticore Arms Eclipse which I tested for the AR-15.

Manticore Arms Eclipse 24mm

Now, the Eclipse is coming to the AK and specifically those with 24mm thread patterns. One of the features that really sets the NightShroud apart is the inclusion of locking notches around the entire circumference of the device. This ensures a solid fit and this feature will also be included on the Eclipse 24mm. It has 3 long prongs that are slightly twisted.

I have not tested this device yet but if it performs anywhere near as well as the AR version, it will be excellent. Check out Manticore Arms.

PMAG 30 AK MOE

People have been asking Magpul to make AK-47 magazines for years and now they are finally getting their wish. Magpul announced the pending arrival of the PMAG 30 AK MOE, an all polymer AK-47 magazine.

Magpul PMAG 30 AK MOE

Eyebrows are already raising at the announcement of this magazine. All polymer magazines have a terrible track record with AKs so people, myself included, are understandably skeptical about the durability of the PMAG 30 AK MOE. However, I also believe that if anyone can pull it off, it is Magpul. It would be foolish to dismiss these magazines without giving them a chance given Magpul’s track record. Magpul has already announced a future version with more metal reinforcement like the Bulgarian Circle 10 magazines.

According the Magpul website, the PMAG 30 AK MOE will be available late summer 2013.

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