VZ58 - polymer vs aluminum forends?

[sixty9santa]

Awesome guys!

All I need now is a Tango Down tan Stubby and a tan Inforce WML.
Who here is a Tango Down dealer?

Tritium sights would be a plus but I can wait for those.

 

[the_klenzer]

Awesome guys!

All I need now is a Tango Down tan Stubby and a tan Inforce WML.
Who here is a Tango Down dealer?

Tritium sights would be a plus but I can wait for those.

Wolverine.
Not sure who else.

 

[sixty9santa]

Anyone ever used the FAB aluminum rail?

 

[Satain]

Anyone ever used the FAB aluminum rail?

Junk & fitting issues = save your money.
I like there polymer rail system better.

 

[sixty9santa]

Why junk?
Poor quality?
Won't hold zero after re-assembly?

Fitting I could take care of and should be a complete non-issue since I have a CZH-2003.

 

[Can-down]

What stock is this and is it a folder?

 

[saskcop]

That is the stock that ZAHAL makes. It is a folder and can be adjusted to fold either way. It also has an adjustable cheek piece. I have a green one on my CZ858 and a black one on my CSA VZ58. Absolutely love them, and in my opinion the best fit for the platform.

 

[sixty9santa]

Actually, Zahal sells them and they are made by Fab Defense.

 

[Satain]

Why junk?
Poor quality?
Won't hold zero after re-assembly?

Fitting I could take care of and should be a complete non-issue since I have a CZH-2003.

You have to remove the screws to clean the gas system. The dremil will have to be used to fit it on some rifles. Then when you re-assemble it will defenatly be off if you manage to leave your optic on it when doing this. The Junk part reffers to the lack of for sight in the design of this mount. I.E. obsucred field of view with the iron sights due to such a high rail hieght. So for the price you are better of buying another system made by another company. Although there butt stock does rock that is show in the post above.

 

[sixty9santa]

Oh....thank you for the clarification!
I guess I'll be buying one from BC Tactical then!
I do have an unopened/unused Fab polymer rail...wonder how much I should put it up for in the EE?

 

[saskcop]

Actually, Zahal sells them and they are made by Fab Defense.

Gotchya. Thanks.

 

[sixty9santa]

The Junk part reffers to the lack of for sight in the design of this mount. I.E. obsucred field of view with the iron sights due to such a high rail hieght.

Is there a comparative picture of this?
From what I can tell, the Fab rail appears higher than even the BC Tactical and regarding reassembly. one could always drill both halves for dowels. Right?

 

[heavenIsAlie]

Does anyone know of a stubby vertical grip that would clear mag changes?

alternative to the stubby grip, could find something like krebs custom makes in the states and put the VFG at a slight angle, enough to move it out of directly in the way of mag changes

 

[Satain]

Is there a comparative picture of this?
From what I can tell, the Fab rail appears higher than even the BC Tactical and regarding reassembly. one could always drill both halves for dowels. Right?

This is a pic of the hieghts you can go

All serious stuff aside FAB is not the highest handguard you can get for the 858. Please read here;
http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=39656.0
Here is a pic of the little channel area for you to see out of. Witch I found quite annoying.

More info & pic's here;
http://762precision.wordpress.com/articles/czechpoint-sa-vz-58-carbine/

 

[sixty9santa]

Nice read!
I've contacted Fab Defense to see if this issue has been resolved and will let you all know about my findings.