Can the top hand guard be moved back or placed anywhere you want ?
What is it about the UTG set that you don't like ?
Since no company makes after market parts for this rifle I'll need a bolt on set and was thinking about the UTG also .
The problem being the design and nothing that fits a traditional AK will work without some mods .
Typical low-quality Chinese garbage. Issues with metal quality, fit on the rifle and rail specs are not unheard of. Obviously some folks' opinions will vary (see IGW's post above).
For not much more money, you can get the MI, which is of excellent quality and is made in the US (counts as a 922 compliance part). A no-brainer, IMO.
Are you wanting to put an optic on the upper rail? If so spend the extra cash. If you're going to do a receiver side rail mounted further back then save your money and get the UTG.