MidwayUSA upper/handguard combo anyone use one?

SUIScide

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Midway has an upper/handguard on sale for a nice price. It’s there house AR Stoner brand, billet upper I believe. I know they won’t be super nice but was wondering if anyone has had experience with them. I’m planning to make a 22 Nosler wild hog gun with it.
 
I built a 24" 6.5 Grendel from one just recently, but am waiting for temps to come down below 100F to fire it.

Note that it is a "Sporter" Upper, lacking Forward Assist and Dust Cover. I probably won't be "sure" on these "options" until I've run it for a few hundred rounds. Essentially, there is no Upper Parts kit required. I'm keeping a paint can lid hook handy in case some forward assist is necessary.

It's a very pretty setup, and the receiver/handguard junction includes a pin to stabilize/align the two rails. The entire Upper was built exclusively from AR Stoner parts/components. The transition from Upper to Handguard is just about invisible.

Just for S&G, I lapped the receiver face and bedded the barrel extension in red Lok-Tite.

I dropped the whole thing onto a PSA M4 Classic complete Lower.

Greg

PS, first day out, the system ran with zero failures, and with handloads, is showing sub MOA promise.
 
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Yes. That’s the one. Seems OK so far. The bolt carrier is way snug In hoping that frees up with just some cycling. I do think the handguard is almost worth the sale price. I still need a gas block to shoot it
 
I got one for my wifes first rifle and I’m impressed. I like the fact that it’s a slick side upper (I’ve never had a situation where the FA was ever needed) and it cleans up the look of the receiver. Bought mine in 15” for $99.