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Solid choice for modernizing AK platform rifle
Written on Nov 21, 2019
Short version: Sturdy, plenty of options for adding accessories, required some work to fit on WASR-10 so be prepared to file or sand material to fit.
Long version:
After deciding I needed more modern ergonomics and modular capability on my AK pattern rifle (WASR-10) I decided to go with the FAB Defense Vanguard for the following reasons:
It does not bolt onto the barrel. Many M-Lok hand guards bolt onto the barrel which may affect barrel harmonics. The Vanguard attaches in the same manner as classic AK furniture, utilizing the hand guard retainer/sling mount.
The Vanguard has two QD swivel mounts so that you can attach a modern sling to your rifle.
The M-Lok system allows you to attach modern accessories to your rifle without an unconfortable grip like a quadrail and is lighter than a quad rail system.
The Vanguard is lightweight yet sturdy polymer.
The Vanguard met and lived up to these expectations.
What else to expect from the Vanguard:
The upper and lower hand guards fit together very tightly. This is good if you plan to run a forward mounted optic. The tight fit will help reduce movement which will throw off your zero. The downside to this tight fit is that you may be required to sand or file material off the hand guards to be able to fit them to your rifle.
When I installed the upper hand guard on my WASR-10, the gas tube sat too high and couldn't be secured. I had to file material from the area in which the upper and lower hand guards contact each other. I al
Long version:
After deciding I needed more modern ergonomics and modular capability on my AK pattern rifle (WASR-10) I decided to go with the FAB Defense Vanguard for the following reasons:
It does not bolt onto the barrel. Many M-Lok hand guards bolt onto the barrel which may affect barrel harmonics. The Vanguard attaches in the same manner as classic AK furniture, utilizing the hand guard retainer/sling mount.
The Vanguard has two QD swivel mounts so that you can attach a modern sling to your rifle.
The M-Lok system allows you to attach modern accessories to your rifle without an unconfortable grip like a quadrail and is lighter than a quad rail system.
The Vanguard is lightweight yet sturdy polymer.
The Vanguard met and lived up to these expectations.
What else to expect from the Vanguard:
The upper and lower hand guards fit together very tightly. This is good if you plan to run a forward mounted optic. The tight fit will help reduce movement which will throw off your zero. The downside to this tight fit is that you may be required to sand or file material off the hand guards to be able to fit them to your rifle.
When I installed the upper hand guard on my WASR-10, the gas tube sat too high and couldn't be secured. I had to file material from the area in which the upper and lower hand guards contact each other. I al
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