AK74U Quad-Rail Handguard - Black [CYMA]

Is very sturdy once mounted and holds everything in place. Currently I have a red dot, foregrip and a light mounted on it and no issues thus far with the product itself.

However the instructions weren't clear and it took me looking through reviews of the product itself and online to realise that two tiny screws need to be attached on the sides of the small plates holding the lower handguard to keep it steady and not wobbly. After they are screwed on the rail is sturdy and doesn't move around.

Was really easy to assemble it to my cyma cm.045 high speed.

In 10 minutes you have removed the old hand guard and placed this one back.

The build quality is nice and study.
Adds loads of room for your flashlights and other stuff,

I recently got the AK74U Quad-Rail Handguard - Black [CYMA], and overall, it’s a solid addition to my setup with a few things to consider.

Pros:
Sturdy Build Quality:
The handguard is made from high-quality metal, giving it a strong, durable feel. It feels very solid and well-constructed, with no wobbling or loose parts once installed. You can tell it’s built to last and withstand heavy use.

Tactical Flexibility:
The quad-rail design is fantastic for customization. It offers plenty of space for mounting various accessories like grips, flashlights, lasers, or sights. If you’re someone who likes to kit out their AK with multiple attachments, this handguard is perfect for that purpose.

Sleek, Modern Look:
Aesthetically, the handguard gives the AK74U a more tactical and modern appearance, which is a nice upgrade from the traditional wooden handguard. The black finish looks sleek and fits in well with the rest of my setup.

Easy Installation:
The installation process is relatively straightforward, and it fits securely on my AK74U without any major adjustments. Once it’s on, it stays firmly in place, even during gameplay.

Cons:
Weight:
While the metal construction is great for durability, it does add some noticeable weight to the front end of the rifle. Depending on your loadout and preferences, this could make the rifle feel a bit front-heavy, especially if you add multiple accessories to the rails.

Limited Rail Covers Included:
While the quad-rail offers a lot of mounting space, it would’ve been nice if it came with some rail covers for comfort, as the exposed rails can feel a bit rough on your hands without gloves.

Sharp Edges:
The handguard has some sharp edges on the rails that could potentially rub against your hands or gear. While this doesn’t affect performance, it’s something to be mindful of, especially during prolonged use. Rail covers or grip tape might help mitigate this issue.

Conclusion:
Overall, the AK74U Quad-Rail Handguard by CYMA is a great option for those looking to add some tactical versatility to their AK. It’s built tough, offers lots of accessory space, and looks great on the gun. While it adds some weight and has some sharp edges, these are manageable depending on your play style. If you’re after a solid, customizable handguard, this is definitely worth considering.

My overall experience was good, but was unfortunately very disappointed, of one particular missing feature.
First of all kudos to the swift delivery and good packaging of the product.
The handguard rail itself is well-built, lives up to my expectations and gives the rifle at sleek and tactical look. However the experience was damped, by the lack of explanation of the function, of the small additional screws included. Figured it out eventually, but would have been nice, to be included in the manual. But the biggest disappointment fell, on the lack of inclusion of an upper gas tube, to fit my Cyma CM0.45A with the wooden handguard. I was looking forward to give my rifle a tactical look, and the absence of this gas tube, hinders my use of this handguard rail. If you’re looking to buy this product, I recommend it, but only if you contact and ask Taiwanguns costumerservice, in advance for the upper gas tube.

There are two very annoying problems with this handguard, luckily you can fix both of them with some work, then it fits really nicely on a CM045 with no wobble.

First, the bottom of this handguard will wobble left and right, even if you overtighten the screw that holds the two-part baseplate that is hugging the barrel itself (underneath the bottom handguard). You remedy this by screwing two tiny screws to the sides of that baseplate - sounds easy, but there is NO MENTION OF THIS IN THE MANUAL.

Second, the teeth that hold the upper handguard inside the bottom handguard, are too large. It won't fit. You'll have to file the teeth down. Luckily the alluminium is quite soft and you can do it manually with a file, but it's still very annoying. You then insert two screws through the bottom handguard into the upper handguard (from the bottom), which is AGAIN NOT MENTIONED IN THE MANUAL.

If you follow the above steps, congratulations, you've got yourself a nice and weighty metal handguard with a lot of rail space on your Krinkov.

Well made handguard,but i could not for the life of me figure out how to get it so where the handguard does not wobble side to side when mounting on a cyma ak74u high speed. I wish some sort of metal piece was included to shim between the front lower clamp rin piece and this handguard so it does not move side to side as when its tightened down all the way it still moves.

Paired with a Cyma 045: The install is quite easy, manual is included with the product, and you can find guides on FB under the "Matrix Quadrail" brand. Now, -1 star, since you need to modify and remove some material from the "gas tube" in the 045 to fit the upper rail into the lower. After the modification (about 2mm of material removed with dremmel) the rail is very sturdy. dont forget teh grubscrews that mount "into the barrel assembly of the 045