Zenitco B-11U Handguard Rail
Genuine Zenitco | Lightweight one-piece CNC-milled D16T aluminum | Bottom Picatinny + two side Bazis rails + bottom mini Bazis | 3 colors
In short: the Zenitco B-11U (Classic) is a lightweight, one-piece CNC-milled D16T aluminum handguard that installs in the standard handguard position of AK-pattern carbines. It forms a Picatinny rail on the bottom plus two Bazis guide rails on the sides and a mini Bazis rail underneath, so accessories can mount directly on the Bazis rails or on the Picatinny. At just 95 g it is the lighter sibling of the B-11.
Overview
The B-11U is the lightweight handguard in the Zenitco B-11 family, cut from a single piece of D16T aluminum alloy and finished in black, desert or golden khaki. It replaces the standard lower handguard of the AK-pattern and of carbines built on that receiver.
A full Picatinny section runs along the bottom for lights, aiming modules, front grips and additional brackets. Two Bazis guides sit on the sides, with a third short Bazis guide underneath - a natural place for the RL-1 hand stop. Bazis takes B-2, B-2L, B-2M and B-2U Picatinny adapters, A-1L and A-2L swivels, the A-4 QD swivel bracket, NPN-2 panels, FP-3 wire holders and D-series remote switches.
Because the B-11U is short and open, it improves barrel cooling and keeps the compact balance of the carbine intact. B-19 and B-19N upper rails fit above it, and RK-0, RK-1, RK-2, RK-4, RK-5 and RK-6 grips mount on the bottom Picatinny.
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Compatibility: installs in place of the standard handguard on
AK-pattern carbines and carbines built on that base. The bottom Picatinny rail takes under-barrel flashlights, aiming devices, grips and additional brackets. The side and bottom Bazis rails accept
B-2 / B-2L / B-2M / B-2U Picatinny rails, A-1L / A-2L sling swivels, the A-4 QD sling mount, the RL-1 stop, NPN-2 panels,
FP-3 wire holders and "D"-series remote buttons. It also accepts the
B-19 / B-19N brackets and RK-series front grips (RK-0 / 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6); the bottom mini Bazis rail is especially handy for the RL-1 stop.
Key Advantages
- Lightweight one-piece CNC-milled D16T aluminum construction (95 g)
- Bottom Picatinny rail plus two side Bazis rails and a bottom mini Bazis
- Improves barrel cooling
- Purpose-built for the compact AK-pattern
- Available in Black, Desert and Golden Khaki
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Zenitco |
| Part Type | Lightweight one-piece milled handguard rail (forend) |
| Material | D16T aluminum alloy |
| Rails | Bottom Picatinny + two side Bazis rails + bottom mini Bazis |
| Platform | AK-pattern carbines (standard handguard position) |
| Weight | 95 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions | (127 × 40 × 38) ± 5 mm |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +50 °C |
| Warranty | 60 months |
| Colors | Black / Desert / Golden Khaki |
| MPN | B-11U |
| Condition | New |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B-11U?
It is a lightweight (95 g), one-piece CNC-milled D16T aluminum handguard that replaces the standard AK-pattern handguard and adds a bottom Picatinny rail plus two side Bazis rails and a bottom mini Bazis.
How is it different from the B-11?
The B-11U is the lighter, more skeletonized version - 95 g versus 145 g - with a bottom Picatinny plus Bazis rails rather than three full Picatinny rails. Both fit the AK-pattern.
What can I mount on it?
Flashlights, aiming devices, grips and brackets on the Picatinny; and B-2 / B-2L / B-2M / B-2U rails, sling swivels, the A-4 QD mount, the RL-1 stop, NPN-2 panels, FP-3 wire holders and "D"-series buttons on the Bazis rails. It also takes the B-19 / B-19N brackets.
What is the difference between the B-11 and the B-11U?
The B-11 forms three Picatinny sections. The B-11U keeps one Picatinny section at the bottom and uses Bazis guides on the sides, which makes it lighter and slimmer.
Can I mount a front grip directly on the B-11U?
Yes. RK-0, RK-1, RK-2, RK-4, RK-5 and RK-6 grips mount on the bottom Picatinny section.
Is this a genuine Zenitco part?
Yes - it is an original Zenitco handguard with guaranteed US delivery.
Related products: the
B-11 three-Picatinny handguard for the AK-pattern, the
B-10U and
B-10L milled handguards, the
B-19 over-gas-tube bracket and the
B-9 low bracket, all by Zenitco.
Lighten up your AK-pattern with the genuine Zenitco B-11U handguard rail.
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