These are 100% steel! Aluminum loosens as the rifle heats up because it grows at a faster rate. Beware of cheap copies!

This bolt-on lower handguard retainer is for the 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and .223 Saiga rifles. Installation of this retainer allows your rifle to accept regular unmodified AK lower handguards and cleaning rods. Use of an AK gas tube (See AKGT1), will allow you to use an upper handguard. This part allows you to avoid having to press off the front sight block and gas block and not have to cut the locking lever notch in the barrel.

This pic shows the retainer installed. Can be used with AK cleaning rods and AK furniture. Also it's a great way to add U.S. made handguards for one additional compliance part. Install is simple, just tighten the two cap screws after the handguard is on and you are done. There is also a pointed set screw to keep it from sliding forward on the barrel.