A "Better" Barrel Nut? and Handguard Input

[Smokerroller]

Alright so I am in the process of building another AR15 centered around a Noveske 16" barrel with a Switchblock. Accuracy is utmost. I am wondering if there is a barrel nut out there that is better than standard or proprietary barrel nuts. I realize certain proprietary hand guards come with their special barrel nut. But for the "takes a standard M16 barrel nut" type of hand guards, is there a better barrel nut than standard? For example I am thinking of top tier ARs like POF or LWRC which have their own special barrel nuts.

And while we're at it, what hand guards do you guys like? I am wanting to keep it below $200, but for something I really like I'll pay what it takes. Noveske says the Switchblock won't fit under most hand guards so I will have to keep it under 9" unless someone knows of one tall enough. I would like a modular rail, not a quad rail. I like my midwest ss modular rail but I want to try something new. I like the PRI gen III mid length tube. How bout you guys?

Thanks

 

[spiralseal]

go with a Sampson EVO rail, it is light and high.. as for the nut IMHO I dont think there difference between a Ti one or a steel one....

 

[glock24]

"better barrel nut"

Review here

 

[Crosshair]

I considered getting the switchblock and was going to go with a 15" rail and notch it out for access to the block. I've seen several pics of guys doing it around the net, it'd be easy with a dremel if you are careful, or quick work with a vertical mill. I like more rail real estate for an extended arm grip. Also, you could go with a rail relieved for a fsb, like the DD lite omega rail or Troy delta. As for the barrel nut, as long as it uniformly holds clamping force, I'd think a nut is a nut.

 

[Redmanss]

Seekins MCSR. Under budget, very modular, and comes with the barrel nut as well. I like the new Keymod systems that have come out over the last year as you're not reliant on proprietary attachment pieces, nor are you attaching a rail to attach another piece like a sling attachment point. The top rail is solid and the rest is completely modular.

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[Smokerroller]

Thanks for the input guys. How hard is it to attach a rail to the keymod handguards?

 

[Redmanss]

Very simple. I have a feeling it will really catch on to other platforms. Look at these links and the detailed pictures, and you can see how they attach in.

Noveske RifleWorks, LLC.

KeyMod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers5.html#viskm (Username and password are "mm" to view the detailed pictures.)