AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

[Phil3]

I am looking for a free float handguard for an AR-10 I am building, but after looking at lots of photos, can not find what I like, or can not identify something that looks good.

I do not need a guard that has rails all over it. like something like the JP Rifles arrangement (which I have on my AR15), but think it will look too skinny and small on the AR10). A round vented tube will work, that is rifle length. Weight is not a big deal, this a bench gun. 24" stainless barrel.

Yankee Hill makes something I like but does not appear to fit an AR-10. The old Eagle Arms unit with slots at both ends looks good to, but no longer available from what I can see.

Suggestions welcome!

Thanks.

- Phil

 

[SONIC SAAMI]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

Have you looked at the Armalite handguard
http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?it...41-94c786b875b1

 

[ORD]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phil3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I do not need a guard that has rails all over it. like something like the JP Rifles arrangement (which I have on my AR15), but think it will look too skinny and small on the AR10). A round vented tube will work, that is rifle length. </div></div>

The Armalite freefloat handguards will work very well and they have rail kits for them that allow you to mount rails at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock:

http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?it...41-94c786b875b1

They are light, but strong and stable enough for mounting accessories, etc.

 

[Deisel]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I use the PRI Gen III carbon fiber forend for my DPMS, light and looks good, not cheap though. Here is link http://www.pri-mounts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PRI&Category_Code=308_ACC

 

[9mmkungfu]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: deisel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use the PRI Gen III carbon fiber forend for my DPMS, light and looks good, not cheap though. Here is link http://www.pri-mounts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PRI&Category_Code=308_ACC</div></div>

The PRI handguard is excellent. Very light, and with the versatility of the rails where you want them.

 

[Center Mass]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I will be finishing my LR308 build by the end of the week. I went with the JP because I didn't need/want rails nor the weight that comes with them. The semi .308 family of rifle are quite heavy especially with custom barrels on them so you might want to take that into consideration.

Fulton Armory makes a HG nearly identical to the YHM smooth rifle HG for the LR308, dunno if they have one for Armalite.

So, if you can wait till Friday or so, I will post pics of my finished project.

Just a suggestion also. Since you're already tearing down or building up this rifle, might I suggest a JP adjustable gas block even if you not going to run suppressed. It will still help tune the gas system and help reduce blowback in these notoriously over gassed rifles.

HTH,
CM

 

[Rancid Coolaid]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I have the JP freefloat tube, round, rails only where needed. I like it.

 

[WPG]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

That Armalite tube is a good product. It also comes in black.

 

[JPaul]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

The Badger is pretty confie, lite, and price reasonable.

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

Clark Custom Guns Carbon Fiber
White Oak Armament
Accurate and Reliable Rifles

 

[Doc Holiday13]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

Here is the jp on an incomplete AR10 http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-s...0_5428290_n.jpg

 

[okiefired]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

Since its a bench gun you might look at the Badger Ordanance but like all things Badger, they're too expensive.

Otherwise, I like the Armalite also and they are much cheaper.

okie

 

[Phil3]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

From what I can find, the Armalite or JP is looking to be the best. Or Yankee Hill if they make something for the AR-10. The JP on my AR15 is surprisingly rigid, given how it is assembled. The Armalite is about $100 less though.

- Phil

 

[cruzie27]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

i love my Armalite.

the FF tube was about 80,. the short rail was another 20-30,. had the sling swivel already,. so the rest i spent on the bi-pod.

 

[TRON]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

PRI? I have a couple and really like them..

T.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

You can sometimes find the Badger Stabilizer floating around for cheap.

However they are not light.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I have a SWS now but that PRI carbon fiber tube looks interesting and light.

 

[Center Mass]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

DPMS LR-308 with JP mid-length handguard.

CM

 

[FX44]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I just purchased a G.A. Precision AR-10 and it came with an upgraded Daniel Defence Free Floating 4 rail Hand guard. You may want to look at that: http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2010-custom-rifles/ga-precision-precision-ar-10.html

 

[Xshot]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

I bought Armalite's FF aluminum tube kit and added the top and bottom rails. Painted the tube and nut with hi-temp wrinkle finish paint. Looks real good and provides for a better grip. The kit provides the longer pin for the dust cover, which is required when removing the standard hand guard.

FYI - FF improved accuracy to under 1 MOA for my A4F.

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: AR-10 Handguard Suggestion

CenterMass, I love that damned finish. What is it?