Looking at purchasing a Clark Custom Carbon Fiber handguard. Is this about as thin as Im going to get As far as width of the handguard?
Thinnest round handguard for ar15?
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No. The Midwest Industries Gen II SS is one of the thinnest I have seen so far, but does have a dedicated 12 o'clock rail, and comes with 3 rail sections. It is also the lightest aluminum tube I have used-very nice unit.
You really have to make sure you have a low profile gas block if installing a carbine or MLGS under a longer tube, that is how narrow it is.
You really have to make sure you have a low profile gas block if installing a carbine or MLGS under a longer tube, that is how narrow it is.
Here's another you might want to look at PARALLAX TACTICAL LLC ? Parallax Tactical Gen2 15" Free Float Super Slim Rail (FFSSR)
its gotta be 7 or 9 inches. Also The entire point is weight savings. The JP is not heavy but definitely not among the lightest.
For a full slick rail, the Clark is probably going to be the lightest. I looked at them for a lightweight build I was doing for my girlfriend, but couldn't get past the fact you have to glue your forearm on.
Another option you might want to look at is the Seekins MCSR; they're crazy light as well for still being aluminum and having a top rail. That's what I went with and I was stunned how light a 12" rail could really be (8.6oz, 6.3oz for a 9"), and with none of the craziness with glue and strap wrenches. MCSR V2 Mod Quad Rail
Another option you might want to look at is the Seekins MCSR; they're crazy light as well for still being aluminum and having a top rail. That's what I went with and I was stunned how light a 12" rail could really be (8.6oz, 6.3oz for a 9"), and with none of the craziness with glue and strap wrenches. MCSR V2 Mod Quad Rail
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I have a diamond head VRS-T and really like it. you have to add the rails to it if you want them. Very comfortable finger grooves.
You could make one in 15 minutes with $30 worth of carbon fiber, that will look factory made, then you can buy ammo with the leftover money.
Yeah I did a thread on them in the DIY us forum. I'll see if I can find you a link. It's really not too hard.
