Swapping To A Midwest Industries Alpha Stock On My VFC AKS‑74U

Описание: 🔥 New stock day on the VFC AKS‑74U — surprise upgrade after SHOT Show

I filmed this after buying a new stock for the AKS‑74U build. I’d been running the Ace Tech Volcano skeletonized stock, which was light and worked well. But at SHOT Show 2026 I stopped by Midwest Industries and saw their Alpha series stock in person. I’d originally written it off as too bulky or not my style, but seeing it up close changed my mind.

The stock was sold out at MI, so I bought it from Brownells instead. It’s pricey—about $275–290 for the real‑steel version, which is almost half the cost of my replica—but the look and feel made me pull the trigger. I install it on the AKS‑74U, swap off the Ace Tech, and ask you what you think: love it, hate it, would you run it on your replica?

In this video I also run through the other parts on the build, like the OG Carbon Works suppressor up front and the KPYK hand grip and top rail, for context on how the new stock fits the whole style.

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🔗 Links to the exact parts and related gear

• Midwest Industries product info and details:
https://midwestindustriesinc.com/alph...
Made for rifles with 1913 rail adaptor, compatible with Gear Head Works tailhook, adjustable cheek piece, adjustable butt pad, heavy‑duty side‑folding, reversible design, 3 QD sling points, USA‑made, lifetime warranty.

• Brownells listing—where I bought it:
https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/r...
Shows similar spec notes: adjustable cheek piece, heavy‑duty folding mechanism, 5‑position beam, 3 QD sling attachments, USA‑made. Currently backorder at Brownells, so stock may be limited or delayed.

• OG Carbonworks front can that’s on the build:
https://ogcarbonworks.uk/products/fat...
Lightweight forged‑carbon suppressor style, designed for neat looks and tracer compatibility; part of the visual theme on the AK.

• KPYK grip or similar AK upgrades I’ve used on this build:
https://us.kpyk-industries.com/produc...
Example of the premium AK furniture theme, with precise machining and modern styling from a specialist maker.

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💬 What to watch for in the video
• The moment I decide to switch from the Ace Tech stock to the MI Alpha stock after seeing it live at SHOT Show
• How expensive real‑steel parts feel on a replica build, and whether that makes sense for style or just looks
• The install, the final look, and my direct ask to you: does this finish the build the way you’d want it, or would you keep a lighter modern stock?

🧠 Why this matters
• Shows the value of seeing parts in person before buying, even when online photos say otherwise
• Demonstrates how a single change at the back can change the whole silhouette—especially on a compact AKS‑74U
• Gives real, unfiltered feedback from the install, not just a quick plug; you hear the pros and cons as I think through it on camera

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