NEA vz58 Upper Pic Rail Handguard Pin?

[mmattockx]

As the title says, I have an aluminum NEA vz58 railed handguard that is missing the pin. Somewhere along the way the set screw that captures the pin left, followed eventually by the pin. With NEA gone, where can I get a replacement these days?


Thanks,
Mark

 

[hollowedpoint]

Oh man had the same happen to me. I got a hold of an original hand guard and scavenged the parts from it. It was good for years but got lost again

 

[Sakonut]

Bizarre timing, I just found my pin on my basement floor this morning... A painfully common issue apparently? Although, the handguard itself is on so tight, I dont think it would move anyway. If you wish, I can take micrometer measurements and pics... Maybe a 'smith would be able to whip one up for you based on that?

 

[mmattockx]

Bizarre timing, I just found my pin on my basement floor this morning... A painfully common issue apparently? Although, the handguard itself is on so tight, I dont think it would move anyway. If you wish, I can take micrometer measurements and pics... Maybe a 'smith would be able to whip one up for you based on that?

I have the original handguard, complete with pin if I need to go that route. I was hoping there was a source for an easy replacement but that is sounding unlikely at this point.


Mark