Fraying on new carbon fiber handguard - is this common? Precision Reflex carbon fiber..

[AleksanderSuave]

images speak for themselves.

Purchased this brand new, just delivered.

 

[clcustom1911]

Looks like QC missed that after the laser cutting of the slots. Contact PRI and see what can be done.

 

[AleksanderSuave]

Man thats a pretty big thing to miss, plus the numerous dents in it, and the cut material in a few of the slots still hanging on..

Im hoping this isnt normal for PRI...always thought their stuff carried a reputation of being top notch.

 

[clcustom1911]

Yeah, every PRI piece I've ever used is top notch. But no company does everything perfectly perfect every day.

 

[AleksanderSuave]

Yeah, every PRI piece I've ever used is top notch. But no company does everything perfectly perfect every day.

Have you owned the older design carbon fiber handguards or one of these newer ones too? I was skeptical about this newer octagonal design as it doesnt really follow the same specs as the older SPR handguards.

Basically couldnt find any reviews on them and figured I'd take a shot on it since the brand is well-known.

 

[Earnhardt]

How long is it and what does it weigh?

 

[AleksanderSuave]

rifle length (just shy of 12 3/4"), weight is quoted online at 11.2 oz, but I weighed it on my shipping scale and it came out to 10.8 oz.

 

[clcustom1911]

Have you owned the older design carbon fiber handguards or one of these newer ones too? I was skeptical about this newer octagonal design as it doesnt really follow the same specs as the older SPR handguards.

Basically couldnt find any reviews on them and figured I'd take a shot on it since the brand is well-known.

I only have their tube style handguard on my Mk12 Mod 0 as well as their M84 GasBuster charging handle, and some other odds/ends. Reference the handguard, it's top notch.

 

[AleksanderSuave]

I only have their tube style handguard on my Mk12 Mod 0 as well as their M84 GasBuster charging handle, and some other odds/ends. Reference the handguard, it's top notch.

I was originally looking at the tube style as well, but wanted to try this design for the lower overall weight.

 

[GH41]

It wasn't cut with a laser. It was cut with a down cut bit. Probably a dull one.

 

[drewthebrave]

Seems like a cosmetic issue - not a durability issue to me, but I wouldn't be pleased with that as a brand new product. I would contact PRI to see what they say. While I don't think this necessarily would be unsafe to use, I don't think it's up to their typical quality standards and should probably be replaced. Hopefully they take care of it for you.

 

[AleksanderSuave]

I got the replacement pretty quickly. It was delivered today. Finish on the cuts is higher quality, however, the barrel nut and handguard hardware are odd to say the least.

It leaves about a quarter inch gap of exposed barrel nut (the black under the tan)

installed it looks even worse:

I checked both the replacement handguard I got and the original, and the barrel nut and jam nut + handguard both lock in place with that noticeable gap..