Installing the Midwest Industries Rail System on an AK

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This video will show you how to install the Midwest Industries AK rail system on a AK rifle. The Midwest Industries rail system is one of the best rail systems available for the AK rifles. It's simple to install, robust and rugged.

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[mark16443]

i cant get the rail to fit snuggly on the barrel any tips?

[Sturmgewehre]

@mark16443 Yes, many AK barrels vary wildly in diameter. If you have a thinner profile barrel than average, you can contact Midwest Industries and have them send you shims for your barrel.  I believe it's free of charge.

[mrwhite4]

Hey MAC, I had a question on your midwest industries ak rails... I was wondering if when you have an optic mounted to them when you take the top rail off for cleaning if you experience any loss in zero on the rifle.

[Sturmgewehre]

@mrwhite4 First, there shouldn't be any need to remove the top cover for cleaning. You can clean the rifle without removing the top cover, so I would recommend against the practice. However, if you do remove the top cover and replace it, I've found that a minor POI shift can occur. If you have your iron sights zeroed you'll immediately see how much the red dot is off. The all you have to do is adjust the dot until it's directly over the front sight post again and you're done.

[bigstabby]

This is probably a dumb question, but it's killing me. I have an Arsenal SGL-21 and was wondering if I can utilize the MI topcover only and keep the original stock, lower hand-guard. Is this possible? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS.

[Sturmgewehre]

@bigstabby Nope, it's not possible. The top cover needs to the lower handguard.

[1gbpackfan1]

This is definitely the BEST channel on Youtube!

[Sturmgewehre]

@chevyforlife1972NOVA It will melt about the same time your barrel does, which means you have bigger problems. :D

[securitytard]

what is the proper (if any) way to remove "the front handguard locking piece"? the quad rail I bought said it was specific to a saiga arsenal ak, but the supplier doesn't have the knowledge to help me. it seems like this rail may fit if I take off that piece. Thanks.

[UrbanTiger74]

Hey Sturm, cowitness capable?

[TheSolitaryTraveller]

I have a milled polish ak and i'm wondering how this will fit, just in case my ati handguards aren't good.

[badsugarterrors]

First off, Great channel. I suscribed! Next, I just got an SGL-21 and I'm looking for furniture. My one of many questions is does this Midwest rail compare to the Mako in regards to accuracy because of mounting to the barrel vs mounting to the receiver? Mako is too pricey and looking for rail that covers like the Mako but priced around 100.00. Any ideas?

[dukdukfiredawg]

you leveled the gun in the vice, but at what point would you level the rail?

[00xanawolf00]

Great video. Thanks for uploading.

[633562]

Thanks for your vids on the MI systems for the AK. I've been looking for the best way to put a red dot sights on my Arsenal SGL-21 for a better part of a year now.

[mark16443]

@Sturmgewehre i figured it out, there were burs inside the taped area so i cleaned them out and i was good to go fits like a glove now :)