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Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
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Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I really like my VTAC FF tube. I can add things as I need them without an uncomfortable rail system.
I really like my VTAC FF tube. I can add things as I need them without an uncomfortable rail system.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
find a used DD omega or a used DD lite rail, it will be money well spent/saved
find a used DD omega or a used DD lite rail, it will be money well spent/saved
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Nice rig there. I dont think I like the rail systems either but they are handy.
Nice rig there. I dont think I like the rail systems either but they are handy.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Badger Ord handguard on 1, 15" Sampson on another
next build(s) will be the new Seekins modular and Noveske/VLTOR
Badger Ord handguard on 1, 15" Sampson on another
next build(s) will be the new Seekins modular and Noveske/VLTOR
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one.
MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Building my grendel and I need to buy handguards. What are you guys running? Pics? </div></div>
My favorite? JP VTAC. The Troy VTAC looks good too, and is probably more straightforward to install (no red Loctite necessary). I used to be a big fan of the DD light, but like many others, have found out you don't really need a Picatinny rail farm on your handguard, just a piece of rail here and there will do.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Building my grendel and I need to buy handguards. What are you guys running? Pics? </div></div>
My favorite? JP VTAC. The Troy VTAC looks good too, and is probably more straightforward to install (no red Loctite necessary). I used to be a big fan of the DD light, but like many others, have found out you don't really need a Picatinny rail farm on your handguard, just a piece of rail here and there will do.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Midwest I had was pretty good. Haven't had problems with YHM handguards either but they aren't near as well made as troy or midwest.
Midwest I had was pretty good. Haven't had problems with YHM handguards either but they aren't near as well made as troy or midwest.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Bought a JP Enterprises 15" today. I like their barrel nut system. Thanks guys for the input.
Bought a JP Enterprises 15" today. I like their barrel nut system. Thanks guys for the input.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
What the rifle going to be used for? If you are going to be shooting off of bags or aren't going to be needing rails, you can check out the Model 1 freefloat tube for about $40 or the Bushmaster V-Match freefloat tube for about $100.
What the rifle going to be used for? If you are going to be shooting off of bags or aren't going to be needing rails, you can check out the Model 1 freefloat tube for about $40 or the Bushmaster V-Match freefloat tube for about $100.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Love the Vtach. Another good choice along those lines is the Lancer Carbon Fiber. Runs about $230 though.
Can't post pic on my mobile. Heres the site. I think Midway has them also.
http://store.lancer-systems.com/lightweight-carbon-fiber-handguards/
Love the Vtach. Another good choice along those lines is the Lancer Carbon Fiber. Runs about $230 though.
Can't post pic on my mobile. Heres the site. I think Midway has them also.
http://store.lancer-systems.com/lightweight-carbon-fiber-handguards/
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Im using the JP/vtach on my grendel and .223 build I really dont put much on the handguards so I like the smooth look but if you want to you can just add rails onto it.
Im using the JP/vtach on my grendel and .223 build I really dont put much on the handguards so I like the smooth look but if you want to you can just add rails onto it.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Lethal
I think I am building a very similar grendel. when mine gets done i will post some pics up here. I dont think i am going to spend the money on a NF scope though. I cant justify it when it will probably never shoot farther than 800yds. Not to mention it is just another play toy.
Lethal
I think I am building a very similar grendel. when mine gets done i will post some pics up here. I dont think i am going to spend the money on a NF scope though. I cant justify it when it will probably never shoot farther than 800yds. Not to mention it is just another play toy.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I like the 15 and 13 in the troy extreme. They look clean and give you extra real estate.
I like the 15 and 13 in the troy extreme. They look clean and give you extra real estate.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Try loki weapons system.
http://www.lokiweaponsystems.com/product...;category_id=10
You can get a 14.5" for $125 shipped.
Try loki weapons system.
http://www.lokiweaponsystems.com/product...;category_id=10
You can get a 14.5" for $125 shipped.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I have a MI SS gen 1 that I really like. I will probably use it again on my next build.
I have a MI SS gen 1 that I really like. I will probably use it again on my next build.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Depends on the length of you gas system, and if you have a FSP or low-profile gas block. Are you using a bipod?
I like the DD lite rails and also have a Troy extreme, but dont like it as much...
Depends on the length of you gas system, and if you have a FSP or low-profile gas block. Are you using a bipod?
I like the DD lite rails and also have a Troy extreme, but dont like it as much...
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Ill put my vote in for the Troy TRX Extreme 15". I love mine. You dont need a bunch of rails. Just a continuous top rail and a few small ones for light and grip.
Ill put my vote in for the Troy TRX Extreme 15". I love mine. You dont need a bunch of rails. Just a continuous top rail and a few small ones for light and grip.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Samson Evo:
http://www.samson-mfg.com/ar-15_html/product/Evolution-12_37.html
Samson Evo:
http://www.samson-mfg.com/ar-15_html/product/Evolution-12_37.html
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
PRI,but I like the JP as well. (Bought the handguard used in the classifieds)
PRI,but I like the JP as well. (Bought the handguard used in the classifieds)
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
My vote goes towards the Troy TRX or VTAC alpha. Great rails.
My vote goes towards the Troy TRX or VTAC alpha. Great rails.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of brake or hider is that?</div></div>
AAC blackout flash hider/miter mount for scar-h sd suppressor
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of brake or hider is that?</div></div>
AAC blackout flash hider/miter mount for scar-h sd suppressor
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one. </div></div>
Here's a pic, upper needs sights yet.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one. </div></div>
Here's a pic, upper needs sights yet.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lou400a</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of brake or hider is that?</div></div>
AAC blackout flash hider/miter mount for scar-h sd suppressor
</div></div>
Nice. How do you like the side charger? Mine is on order! I hope it will be here the week after next.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lou400a</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Milan Metal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of brake or hider is that?</div></div>
AAC blackout flash hider/miter mount for scar-h sd suppressor
Nice. How do you like the side charger? Mine is on order! I hope it will be here the week after next.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one. </div></div>
Here's a pic, upper needs sights yet.
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I almost bought the same one but I really like the barrel nut on the JP. Mine is also a 15".
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Beef</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MI SS Gen 2, lightest, slimmest, user configurable hanguard. Also inc barrel nut and wrench, affordable, availible in colors. Mine's a 15" if its going over the gas block it better be a small one. </div></div>
Here's a pic, upper needs sights yet.
I almost bought the same one but I really like the barrel nut on the JP. Mine is also a 15".
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I have an Apex and really, really like it. It's not a common handguard, but the build is top notch, and it looks great!!
I have an Apex and really, really like it. It's not a common handguard, but the build is top notch, and it looks great!!
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I forgot to mention, the rails are sold separately, and are pretty expensive, but you only need to buy those you require. The full length top rail matches perfect with the upper receiver, or you can get a short top rail if you prefer (for your front sight).
Installation is easy, it uses a unique, two piece "clamp" around your standard barrel nut, then the handguard slides over top of the clamp and attaches with 4 screws. That's it.
I forgot to mention, the rails are sold separately, and are pretty expensive, but you only need to buy those you require. The full length top rail matches perfect with the upper receiver, or you can get a short top rail if you prefer (for your front sight).
Installation is easy, it uses a unique, two piece "clamp" around your standard barrel nut, then the handguard slides over top of the clamp and attaches with 4 screws. That's it.
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
Planebuilder, that handguard looks real nice. Is it pretty solid when you tighten it down?
What plane are you building?
Planebuilder, that handguard looks real nice. Is it pretty solid when you tighten it down?
What plane are you building?
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
The handguard is as solid as any I've handled. The fit of the handguard over the clamp is really tight, and the interface (overlap if you will) is about an inch, so plenty of area to transfer the load from the handguard into the clamp/barrel nut.
The feel of the "gator grip" (Apex's name for the texture on the handguard) is great, not overly agressive, but positive.
As far as what plane I'm building, I've worked on quite a few. I started on F-22A, then F-35, Bell ARH-70, F-16, Bell V-22, UH-1W and UH-1Z, MH-60M, and most recently P-3C.... I dont actually build them, I design them (or parts for them)... in hind sight, I should have made my name "planedesigner"....
The handguard is as solid as any I've handled. The fit of the handguard over the clamp is really tight, and the interface (overlap if you will) is about an inch, so plenty of area to transfer the load from the handguard into the clamp/barrel nut.
The feel of the "gator grip" (Apex's name for the texture on the handguard) is great, not overly agressive, but positive.
As far as what plane I'm building, I've worked on quite a few. I started on F-22A, then F-35, Bell ARH-70, F-16, Bell V-22, UH-1W and UH-1Z, MH-60M, and most recently P-3C.... I dont actually build them, I design them (or parts for them)... in hind sight, I should have made my name "planedesigner"....
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i use MI 15" for my 18" spr.it works good and dont have any issues with it
Juno
i use MI 15" for my 18" spr.it works good and dont have any issues with it
Juno
Re: Best rifle length free float handguards for $200
I have the Troy TRX and the Samson Evo and like them both. The Troy has a smaller diameter than the Samson but the Samson is by far the lightest forend around (other than the carbon fiber stuff) I sell a ton of the Samson's and everyone loves them.
I have the Troy TRX and the Samson Evo and like them both. The Troy has a smaller diameter than the Samson but the Samson is by far the lightest forend around (other than the carbon fiber stuff) I sell a ton of the Samson's and everyone loves them.
