I am interested in the thick lower handguard.
Cugir WASR was originally made as a 10-shot rifle with narrow opening under the receiver for single-column magazine. If loading 10 rounds, firing them, loading another 10 rounds into the magazine, that takes time, so the barrel cools a little bit.... that thin lower handguard is OK.
Century Arms reworked the rifle to accept 30-round double column magazine, but they did not change the lower handguard. After firing 60-70 rounds, operator would feel the heat penetrating from the thin wood. It's very uncomfortable to hold the damned thing firmly after shooting 100 rounds.
Ordered a cleaning rod from internet. Not useful, but without it, I always feel this rifle misses something
