I posted about two weeks ago that I had found a carbine length hand guard on CZ USA’s website. They confirmed fitment, however, the hand guard was too long.
I went to a machine shop and simply had a guy take off about an inch off the end and then sand papered the cut myself.
The install was fine, however getting the stock screws out of the stock bottom m lock rail proved difficult. I ended up stripping the screw. Luckily it wasn’t locking the rail into the gun. Take precaution if you take this route. Also, be sure to buy the two other (small and inexpensive) parts in the hand guard’s description.
The hand guard does not have the cut out for the gas key like HBI does, which is unfortunate. Im still able to adjust it with an Alan wrench, however, it is much harder to do.
In all, Im pleased with the outcome. More room for a grip below and now I’ll be able to reattach the back up irons.
I hope this brings some relief to those of you that want/need more rail space but can’t find an HBI rail!