NEA Vz.58 upper handguard

[GunsNotPuns]

I'm not altogether convinced that the CSA side rail/low profile mount I bought some months back for my Vz.58 does a very good job of holding my optic at zero. I noticed the NEA upper handguard mount over at SFRC:

http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_288_290&products_id=942

Does anyone use this and what are your thoughts on it?

 

[Orpheus]

Lots of people use them, they are the gold standard for forward mounted dots.
But Im concerned about your statement that you feel your siderail isnt holding zero. It really should be, something is wrong. Did you loctite all your threads?

 

[walleyed99]

My side rail, and low mount Rocks, it is rock solid and returns to zero when I remove and Re install. Maybe remove check to make sure the mounting hardware is tight enough that it tightens up properly when pushing the pressure lever over to the closed position.

 

[Lobster_pot]

For a red dot I very much prefer my NEA hand guards over the CSA low side mount I have. With a low mount red dot you can lower 1/3 co witness

 

[GunsNotPuns]

I worked on my side mount and got it locked down pretty darned good -- I must have done a half-assed job when I originally installed it -- though the real test will be at the range.

So I'll probably not purchase the NEA upper hand guard. That said, my thanks for your thoughts folks!

 

[Blairito]

what size of allen set screw do I need to use for the top rail, mine didn't come with one from SFRC?