Rail Handguard for Polish Tantal AK?

[molonlabetn]

These rifles have somewhat of an unconventional gas-tube setup... it is free-floated, with out the locking tab at the rear. Will standard rail setups fit my rifle, provided that they do not clamp to the gas-tube?

This is the one I am looking at: UTG AK Rail Handguard

I'm also considering the Surefire setup, which will almost certainly fit, but I like the price on the UTG better...

The purpose is to install an EoTech holosight, and a VFG... perhaps a weaponlight, as well.

Thanks!

 

[Gun Wielding Maniac]

I don't believe so. Have you considered installing a regular scope rail for your optics and using one of the barrel clamp type (with weaver rail running on three sides) for your flashlight, laser, whatever. I dont believe the Ultimak will fit, not sure of the surefire.

 

[molonlabetn]

I know for a fact that the Ultimak won't fit, because it replaces the gas-tube... but the Surefire and UTG rails don't seem to interfere with the gas-tube in any way, so I am hoping that the configuration thereof does not affect it.

 

[Gun Wielding Maniac]

Yeah... my concern would be the length of the handguards and the differant gas tube retainer. I'm not sure how that would effect things, but I doubt those designs were made with such a rare pattern in mind.

 

[molonlabetn]

That's true... However, I seem to recall seeing, somewhere, a free-float AK rail forend which clamps to the trunnion. Perhaps I need to look for that one again...

 

[molonlabetn]

Well, I got it... and with some minor filing on the upper piece, to clear the gas-tube, it fits solidly. Here's a pic, with a VFG installed... still working on the light and EoTech.

It's noticably dirty, I just got through shooting it before snapping the picture.

 

[Gun Wielding Maniac]

Interesting! What rail setup is that... the Surefire? BTW, are you hoping to cowitness the EOtech?

 

[molonlabetn]

I have no delusions of co-witnessing the EoTech. Oh well... I plan to get a quick-release mount just in case.

This is the part, and where I got it:UTG AK Rail Handguard

 

[dstorm1911]

ya might wanna read this thread about the UTG setup

http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26538&highlight=utg

just to make sure it doesn't distort your gas tube

 

[molonlabetn]

Very interesting... I just removed my gas-tube to check it, and then reinstalled it to verify it's relationship to the trunnion and gas block. It was perfecty concentric, straight, and aligned. I fired 8 mags through it yesterday with zero issues. I will keep this in mind though, thanks!

It did require some fitting, but doesn't seem to have any uneven pressure exerted on the gas tube by it.