

It also doesn’t get hot when you are putting multiple rounds through it. It’s as if the handguard is an extension of the receiver. Unlike a conventional handguard/quad rail, which has all the comfort of a pineapple, the Krebs UFM is sleek, thin and quite comfortable to grip. The ergonomics of this handguard are noteworthy. (The instructions explain all.) Krebs also manufactures a shorter version of the UFM for AK rifles. The kit consists of Allen wrenches, bolts, a barrel clamp to secure the handguard and a couple of small angle irons that don’t quite look like they belong. Key to the set up process is squaring the handguard’s clamp (done easily with a level) with the receiver to ensure that the unit fits perfectly. Krebs provides a set of aluminum angle irons that allow you to clamp down a fixture on the barrel without destroying the finish. Installation of the UFM is not difficul and ttakes about 30 minutes. TDI, an Israeli company manufactures this traditional handguard with a modern twist–it has two mini side rails and a lower pic rail that will allow you to mount just about anything. If you need to affix a vertical grip or a light, simply slap your own rail and cinch it down exactly where you want it. The beauty of KeyMod is that you add weight only when necessary. Constructed with 6065 T6 aluminum, there are no Picatinny rails bulging out. By definition KeyMod handguards are light because the fat is trimmed. There are several features that differentiate the Krebs UFM system from other products.įirst off is its KeyMod configuration. This one is fitted with a vertical Tapco Grip. Krebs Custom VEPR UFM KeyMod Handguard from Krebs Custom is available for the Saiga and VEPR. For someone who needs accessories, tactical handguards offer a place to mount optics, grips, lights and other items.
