Sa vz. 58 Handguard Picatinny Rail Expert
This handguard is made with maximal level of compatibillity with aftermarket accessories for MIL-STD 1913, operator's comfort, easy installation with no further modifications needed, well holding zero of attached optics and usability of iron sights. The picatinny handguard for the sa58 is machined of high-strength alluminum alloy with several steel parts. Hard anodized black finish. The lower handguard offers three -and upper handguard one MIL-STD 1913 rail. Side rails on lower handguard are shortened, to allow for easy access to the charging handle, while providing comfortable grip. Because of the construction and material used, heat is quickly led away and fast barrel cooling is achieved.
The construction brings following advantages:
- Ensures alighment with the barrel
- Minimal dependence on rifle's dimensions and their tolerance
- Provides solid attachment to the rifle with no play, but at the same time with no unwanted tension that could deform the barrel.
- Minimizes barrel deformation by material's heat expansion while shooting.
- Enables the use of modern 1913 picatinny rail accessories
The upper handguard is fitted into the lower part and even if you disassemble the rifle for cleaning, when reassembled it retains the exact position and thus any optic mounted on it will hold zero. Field stripping the handguard is very simple - just by pushing the spring latch and removing the upper part. No tools needed. Ideally suited for use with open red dot sights.
Army's testing facility VTÚM Slavičín in it's report considers this unique design the best one they've ever encountered.
This product has been successfuly type-tested at VTÚVM Slavičín.
The picatinny handguard system is compatible with all sa58 rifles and carbines such as: she58, CZ 858, Samopal 58, Gazela 58, CSA vz. 58 Sporter, Antreg ASA58, VZ58, SA. 58, VZ.58, vz. 58 P, vz. 58 V, CZ 58, she 58.
Does not fit the CSA vz. 58 Sport Compact. For the Compact their is this handguard: sa-vz-58-compact-picatinny-handguard-quad-rail-expert
This handguard has the same height as the railed receiver cover, creating a functional platform for any optic system.
Made in Czechoslovakia, develloped for military use.
