Author Topic: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....  (Read 8850 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Tempestv

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
Re: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2016, 03:18:26 PM »
I installed it
That rifle is a vz 2008, other brands might vary.
Modifications to the rifle- remove lower hanguard, handguard retainer, and sling loop.

Modifications to handguard- the four mounting screws must be replaced with longer screws. Buy 4 10-24, 1 1/2" long button head machine screws at the hardware store. Also from the hardware store, you will need 4 aluminum unthreaded spacers, 1/2 inch long, with an inside diameter to fit the 10-24 screws. I paid $4.60 for all these parts.

When you mount the handguard, the spacers go on the screws between the heat shield and the barrel clamp.

Depending upon your choice of upper handguard, you might have some interference. I had to grind a very little bit out of the lower handguard right at the front of the upper handguard, and an even smaller amount out of the upper handguard where it was hitting the rear barrel clamp.

I have seen some other vz-58 rifles that fit the handguard much higher. It would take a lot more cutting and trimming, but it is possible. In that case, no spacers, use the factory screws, and I think you would need a lower profile upper handguard, like one of the small cowitness railed handguards.
Here is another one where the handguard sits higher (not mine)

Offline CitizenPete

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1260
    • Universal Machine Gun Model 59 (UK Vzor 59)
Re: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....
« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2016, 03:36:35 PM »
Thank you for the reply and post.  I think Gary on the forum was asking about this a while back.  Does your hand guard have a specific model number or designation since it is different from the black one in the pic you posted?
CP

The post above is opinion, and I am probably totally wrong, so please pardon me if I offend anyone in any way. I am speaking only for myself and just sharing my thoughts, not trying to start an argument with anyone, and if you disagree with anything I have said, I concede your correct.

Offline Tempestv

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
Re: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2016, 03:39:06 PM »
Same handguard, just a different color. Mine is Flat Dark Earth.

Offline muggia59

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1428
Re: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....
« Reply #18 on: March 10, 2016, 07:26:58 PM »
I definetly like that. Nice job.
CZ SP01 Tactical, CZ SP01 Phantom, CZ P07, CZP01, CZCadet kit, CZ Scorpion EVO S1.

Offline Tempestv

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 16
Re: My solution to the overheating beaver barf handguard....
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2016, 08:04:30 PM »
There is also a way to modify the zhukov stock to mount on the vz-58. I don't know how its done though. I'm pretty happy with the stock folder on my rifle, but the zhukov is a really nice stock.

I'm thinking of swapping for a railed upper handguard, so maybe when I swap it, I'll see if I can tuck the handguard up more.

Offline jwc007

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8729
"Easy is the path to wisdom for those not blinded by ego." - Yoda


For all of those killed by a 9mm: "Get up! You are not dead! You were shot with a useless cartridge!"