05-26-2014, 02:34 AM
arizona98tj Wrote:No doubt mounting a composite handguard to the barrel nut is a challenge. If I had to attempt the design, I might go with the composite material permanently bonded to a metal collar, which in turn can be attached (perhaps with set screws) or threaded onto the barrel nut. Many handguards use a proprietary barrel nut (not sure if the one on the Overwatch is or not). Either way, the adhesive could permanently bond the composite material to the adapter while still allowing the owner to remove it via the adapter, for cleaning, without having to resort to heat, penetrating oil, etc.
Sounds like a product looking for someone to bring it to market...
