Is this official source? Thought it had a dual chamber gas plug.
QBZ-191 service rifle family
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Finally
Haven’t been following the 191 too closely, what’s with the alternate hand guard?
I wouldn't be so fast -- would need to confirm if it is actually freefloated or not, specifically at the front end near the gas block/front iron sight.
Edit, that said compared to the previous version of this handguard, there are some differences, highlighted in red and yellow circles.
Red: looks like the front iron sight on the new version is more forward at the top of the handguard and not "integrated" with where the gas block is. It's possible the front iron sight is now attached only on the picatinny rail without interfacing the gas block, meaning perhaps the front of the handguard is also not interfacing with the gas block meaning the whole handguard is free floated. Not to mention the front iron sight geometry overall looks different to before.
Yellow: on the new version there are no longer any screws of the same form that were seen on the old version, again suggesting that the old iron sight design and interface is no longer there.
Green: on the new version, the base of the handguard looks overall a bit more thick, as well as having some of the holes/vents look a bit different, including a small hole at the back which looks like it's a shortened M LOK compatible hole.
If this is actually in use and being pursued as an upgrade, then would need close up photos or ideally a video to confirm the handguard is indeed free floated. And if it is free floated, this seems like it would be a fairly decent upgrade to the standard QBZ-191.
The handguard is a bit longer than the standard QBZ-191 to allow more options for length of pull and more rail room (including top and sides and bottom for M LOK), and of course more accuracy overall including for attachments on the handguard.
It's not quite as comprehensive as a full upper receiver upgrade would be, but it ain't bad and is probably a fair bit more affordable.
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Is this from an actual mil unit..he seems to be wearing rank marings?
