01-19-2014, 04:21 AM
Whelenon Wrote:LOL Just when I feel good about how my AR's are set-up. Along comes something even cooler and more functional. Ya got love it.
Know the feeling!
As for the hand-guard weight...Compared to the weight of a barrel it's not really that impressive. A hand-guard weighs 5oz plus or minus a couple of ounces. Your barrel however weighs seven times as much. A 16" Lilja is 2.18lbs (35 oz). Longer barrels, even heavier so if weight is an issue then barrel profile, length and fluting is where you're going to make a difference. For me, hand-guards are more about ergonomics and stability, especially when shooting prone.