Made in the USA the Magpul MOE AKM Hand Guard is a replacement for original stamped receiver AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern rifles with a front sling loop on the hand guard retainer. Featuring an extended gripping portion; reinforced heat-resistant polymer construction integrated black oxide coated stainless steel heat shield; M-LOK mounting capability and replacement gas tube cover. Slots at the three six and nine o’clock positions for mounting direct-attach M-LOK accessories or M-LOK 1913 Picatinny rail sections. Accepts factory cleaning rod. Includes replacement polymer top cover compatible with UltiMAK Optics Mount top cover. *Note- the MOE AKM Hand Guard is a direct replacement for standard AK-47/AKM/AK-74 pattern hand guards and utilizes the existing hand guard retaining cap with or without sling loop. Due to the wide range of tolerances of your typical AK minor fitting may be required. Not compatible with Yugo pattern rifles RPK style receivers or milled receivers. Hand Guard counts as one US compliance part for 922(r).