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Midwest Industries Alpha Blast Diverter 24MM - MI-ALPHA-BD24MM - 812102035534
Product Description
Shooting short-barreled AK-pattern rifles and carbines chambered in 7.62x39mm or 5.45x39mm generates severe concussion, intense side blast, and noticeable flash that can disorient nearby teammates and make indoor or bench shooting uncomfortable. Standard AK muzzle brakes worsen side overpressure, while basic thread caps offer zero flash or blast management. The Midwest Industries Alpha Blast Diverter 24mm resolves these tactical friction points by capturing expanding combustion gases at the muzzle and redirecting them straight forward downrange, away from the shooter and support team.
Precision CNC-machined from high-strength steel and treated in a heavy-duty black finish, the MI-ALPHA-BD24MM is engineered to withstand extreme automatic and rapid-fire heat loads. Purpose-built for AK-74 and AK-100 series front sight blocks utilizing M24x1.5 RH threads, it features cutouts designed to engage standard AK spring-loaded detents for a secure, anti-rotational lockup under hard thermal expansion.
A core component of Midwest Industries' AK Alpha Series design lineage, this blast shield suppresses lateral dust signatures when firing from prone staging while significantly taming the harsh linear shockwaves common to compact Kalashnikov platforms. Upgrade your 24mm-threaded AK build with forward gas redirection and hard-use durability engineered for demanding operational environments.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:
Fitment Matrix: Direct mounting compatibility with AK rifles and front sight blocks featuring M24x1.5 RH muzzle threads (such as Arsenal SLR/SAM7 series with 24mm threads, AK-74, AK-100 series, and Saiga/WASR conversions equipped with 24mm front sight blocks).
Installation Sequence:
- Safety check the firearm, remove the magazine, and visually verify an empty chamber before installation.
- Depress the spring-loaded locking detent pin located on the front sight block.
- Thread the Alpha Blast Diverter clock-wise onto the M24x1.5 RH barrel threads until flush against the front sight block base.
- Back off slightly if necessary until the front sight block detent pin snaps securely into one of the indexing notches on the diverter base.
- Confirm the diverter is mechanically locked in place and cannot rotate freely before live-fire staging.
Key Features
- Forward Linear Diverter: Redirects harsh lateral concussion, sound waves, and propellant flash forward downrange away from the shooter.
- M24x1.5 RH Threading: Precision-threaded specifically for 24mm AK-74, AK-100 series, and Arsenal front sight block threads.
- Integral Detent Indexing Notches: Features machined notches that interface directly with standard AK spring-loaded front sight pins to lock alignment.
- High-Strength Steel Construction: Machined from solid steel for extreme structural integrity and heat endurance during heavy firing cycles.
- Reduces Prone Dust Signature: Redirects bottom and side blast vectoring to minimize ground debris disruption when firing from prone position.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Midwest Industries
- Series: AK Alpha Series
- Model: Alpha Blast Diverter 24mm
- MPN: MI-ALPHA-BD24MM
- UPC: 812102035534
- Thread Pitch: M24x1.5 RH
- Caliber Compatibility: 7.62x39mm / 5.45x39mm / 5.56x45mm (up to .30 caliber bore clearance)
- Material: High-Strength Steel
- Finish: Black Phosphate / Oxide
