Sbr Handguard suggestion

[Thereaper1313]

Looking for handguard suggestions for a bcm sbr build. 11.5 barrel. Looking at either a kac uxr 3.1 or a bcm Qrf. Not sure if the kac is worth the extra money. Interested in barrel nut quality, durability and overall ruggedness.

 

[Jigstick]

I’ve used BCM KMR and Seekins Nox handguards with good outcomes. Quality products. I like the Seekins a bit better. Feels better in my hands. Here’s their 10in handguard on a 10.5in barrel.

 

[bonifacio]

I have mostly Geissele and Noveske.
If you don't mind Keymod, JoeBob has $90/100 NSR's. Worth it.

My go to:
Geissele

Noveske

SLR

Forward Control Designs

Cross Machine Tool​

Bootleg

 

[Thereaper1313]

I have mostly Geissele and Noveske.
If you don't mind Keymod, JoeBob has $90/100 NSR's. Worth it.

My go to:
Geissele

Noveske

SLR

Forward Control Designs
Cross Machine Tool

Bootleg

Looking at picatinny quad rails. I really like rails vs key mod or mlok; personal preference. I have heard issues with bcm rail flexing and not holding zero for lasers and sights. I can't imagine a situation that would cause that kind of flex but I figuired I'd check here first before jumping on a kac instead.

 

[powdahound76]

I like the BCM rails, but have not tried the Seekins.

Am still a bit miffed the flush cups on the URX on my rifle pop loose with any brand of QD I have tried. (Have not purchased the KAC ones due to stupid price compared to Grovtecs)

 

[Nimothy]

I’m a Geissele kinda guy and then Midwest industries is my second pick for free float. I have 3 of each. If you’re running a delta ring type set up I’ll sell you a kac ras cheap.

 

[XLR308]

Lancer carbon fiber would be my pick in M-LOK and being able to configure the rails any way I want but just my opinion.

 

[Thereaper1313]

I’m a Geissele kinda guy and then Midwest industries is my second pick for free float. I have 3 of each. If you’re running a delta ring type set up I’ll sell you a kac ras cheap.

Started looking at some geissele rails from the suggestions on here. Doing a little research. I'll hit you up with a pm on that kac rail for another project.

 

[346ci]

Bcm K or MMR, noveske nsr and lancer carbon fibers have some of the best type of barrel nuts to hand guard fits I've used. Really slick setups on all of those.

 

[AngryKoala]

I’ve used BCM KMR and Seekins Nox handguards with good outcomes. Quality products. I like the Seekins a bit better. Feels better in my hands. Here’s their 10in handguard on a 10.5in barrel.
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You may only be able to get a hold of Geissele hand guards and even those are becoming more rare. Unfortunately this current parts climate is becoming annoying.

 

[ramblr72]

10" BCM MCMR on an 11.5" build.

 

[Strykervet]

URX4 is better. More solid, lighter and, uh, just better. Torques on ridiculously tight, like a monolithic upper. URX2-3 use alum. barrel nuts and special wrenches to install. Heavier, bulkier, more expensive and a pain in the ass to work with. You'll need a new barrel nut FWIW if you ever take it apart.

Both 11.5:
URX4, 10"? Has a Lilja Grendel bbl. and it's not a full 11.5", they include the bbl. extension as part of the length so probably closer to 10.5? Same difference, I think you'd use the same tube anyway it just fits a bit closer on this one.

URX2, 10.75", just enough room for the can to fit.

Compared to a Tavor without the can. Tavor has a 17"bbl. (this one is a 9mm). Same exact length, WAY more umph. Tavor isn't a tack driver but it is one helluva CQB and intermediate fighting rifle. And no form 1. Everybody oughta have one of these IMO.

 

[sycotik]

Have you looked at SLR? They have a few different options to choose from and are solid.

 

[Lunchbox27]

SLR Ion Lite. 10.5” HG with a 11.3” barrel. Just givin yah more options...

 

[Thereaper1313]

Love the suggestions. Ended up buying a Geissele mk4 today. I read great reviews on their rails, and bcm seems to be non existent at the moment. Also geissele's barrel nut seems to be a bit above Kac.

 

[MPDS13]

Geissele
TriArc
BCM
SLR