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The Midwest Industries AK Flash Hider is one of those simple upgrades that just makes an AK nicer to run. It threads onto standard M14x1.0 left-hand barrels found on 7.62×39 rifles and gets to work cutting down the fireball at the muzzle while also shaving off a bit of that push you feel with every shot. Midwest builds this one out of 4140 steel with a black phosphate finish, so it holds up to hard use and shrugs off the corrosion that eats at cheaper parts. At right around 1.8 ounces, it doesn't add any noticeable weight up front.
Low-light and dawn-to-dusk range time is where a flash hider earns its keep. This one tames the visible flash so you're not blinding yourself between shots, which helps you stay on target during faster strings of fire. The toothed front face isn't just for looks either. It's built to work as an impact device, giving you a solid aggressive surface if you ever need it in a pinch.
This is made specifically for AK-pattern rifles with M14x1.0 LH threads, which covers most 7.62×39 guns including popular options like the Century RAS47. Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working on their rifle. You press in the factory detent pin on the front sight block, spin the old slant brake or nut off counter-clockwise, and thread this one on in its place. Some folks like a dab of thread locker to keep it indexed where they want it, though the standard detent setup does the job for most builds.
Midwest Industries is known for making solid, no-nonsense parts here in the States, and this flash hider carries their lifetime warranty. It's a budget-friendly way to swap out a plain factory nut or slant brake for something that actually improves how your AK behaves at the range and in the field.
It's built for AK-pattern rifles with M14x1.0 left-hand muzzle threads, which is the standard for most 7.62×39 AKs. That includes a wide range of guns like the Century RAS47 and many imports and US builds. If your rifle uses the common M14x1 LH thread, this will thread right on.
You press in the spring-loaded detent pin on the front sight block, then unscrew your existing slant brake or thread protector counter-clockwise. Thread the Midwest Industries flash hider on in its place and let the detent pin lock it. A little thread locker can help hold your indexing if you want it timed a certain way.
Yes, along with cutting down muzzle flash it helps take the edge off felt recoil, which makes follow-up shots a little quicker and more comfortable. It won't turn your AK into a bench gun, but the difference over a bare muzzle or plain nut is noticeable at the range.
It's machined from 4140 steel with a black phosphate finish, so it stands up to heat and resists corrosion during hard field use. Midwest Industries builds it in the USA and backs it with a lifetime warranty, so it's made to last the life of the rifle.
| UPC | 816537012504 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MI-AKFH1 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7.62 x 39mm |
| Product Type | Flash Hider |
| Color | Black |
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