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Handguard - COTNTOP - 05-09-2015

Which handguard would be rated the best? Looking for barrelnut that does not have to be timed with gastube, weight and needs to have upgrades like m-lock. THANKS


Handguard - din - 05-09-2015

Best for what? This is also a really subjective question, there isn't going to be much of a consensus.


Handguard - tackdriver - 05-09-2015

I really like my Diamondhead VRS


Handguard - COTNTOP - 05-09-2015

Thanks for info tackdriver, never heard of Diamondhead before. Got a Geisselle, just looking for different options.


Handguard - am4966 - 05-09-2015

I believe the Fortis Switch Rail in .556 doesn't need timed


Handguard - cst - 05-09-2015

SLR rifleworks...new gen rails are great!


Handguard - danm - 05-09-2015

BCM KMR love mine!


Handguard - lead chucker - 05-09-2015

Willison combat makes one also.


Handguard - Klem - 05-10-2015

Everyone has their favorites for personal reasons. Some maybe because it's the only one they've ever had. They did their homework and are happy with it. Others because they like particular features, or brand reputation, or it looks good. My point is be careful of advice with no justification.

Keylock is just as good as M-Lock (Magpul-Lock) in my opinion. I like the big manufacturer Magpul but am cynical about a company suggesting their proprietary design is better than an industry standard. They have some handguard manufacturers on board but I think it is just a clever marketing coup. If you like it, fine, but it will limit your choices.

Need more information here. Are you looking for form or function? What price range? Is your sling needing QD holes and where on the rail do you prefer to attach? Do you want minimalistic with Picatinny on top only or something like the SLR Solo with a quad section at the front and slimline behind it? Does it need to enclose a suppressor? How light; carbon fibre?


Handguard - am4966 - 05-10-2015

Magpul is a free license to use there design. So it's up to the manufacturer to decide what they want to use.


Handguard - Klem - 05-10-2015

am4966 Wrote:Magpul is a free license to use there design. So it's up to the manufacturer to decide what they want to use.

Regardless, Magpul's sales benefit from people using their accessory rails. Either on their handguards or other manufacturers who run with the idea. Plus their brand equity benefits from encouraging an industry standard with their name.

Would not be surprised if Magpul incentivises manufacturers to use it.


Handguard - Christopher67 - 05-24-2015

COTNTOP Wrote:Which handguard would be rated the best? Looking for barrelnut that does not have to be timed with gastube, weight and needs to have upgrades like m-lock. THANKS


I've been debating between these 2 myself.

http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=66


http://algdefense.com/rails.html

The ALG Ergonomic Modular Rail (EMR) V2 M-LOK is hard to beat for the money.


Handguard - Nick - 05-24-2015

I don't have experience with either but comparing the two the ALG at that price is hard to beat. I'm looking for a rail myself and was close to pulling the trigger on a midwest but thinking I may reconsider for an ALG.


Handguard - jurassic - 05-24-2015

I have several of the ALG hand guards, including the m-lok version. They are solid and well made for the money. The barrel nut system is really nice, a wrench and shims is included with the handguard. With that said, only the smallest of gas blocks fit, so I just use the Geissele Super gas blocks.


Handguard - Keep The Change - 05-25-2015

I have a extended length Nordic that is composite. I believe they make JP Rifles HG's. For the money they are a great deal and is very nice quality. I paid about $100 for mine.


Handguard - Christopher67 - 05-25-2015

Keep The Change Wrote:I have a extended length Nordic that is composite. I believe they make JP Rifles HG's. For the money they are a great deal and is very nice quality. I paid about $100 for mine.


Can you post a link. Big Grin


Handguard - Keep The Change - 05-25-2015

Sure. Scroll down page to see hg.
https://nordiccomp.com/product-category/ar-15-10/

Happy shopping


Handguard - Christopher67 - 05-26-2015

Keep The Change Wrote:Sure. Scroll down page to see hg.
https://nordiccomp.com/product-category/ar-15-10/

Happy shopping


Nice, thank you!


Handguard - Christopher67 - 05-26-2015

Keep The Change Wrote:Sure. Scroll down page to see hg.
https://nordiccomp.com/product-category/ar-15-10/

Happy shopping

Question i have is, after you thread your tube/rail on, how does it lock there so it doesn't come free?


Handguard - Jakal - 05-26-2015

I have been using Samson Evolution kmods. Nice price point add kmods as needed or run with minimum hardware.

Last I picked up from here.
https://556tactical.com/product/556-tactical-keymod-evolution-rail-series-15/
But you do have to time the barrel nut to the gas tube. No biggie if you have an armorers wrench.