Bryan 45 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Being a bit on the frugal side, I've been using a round DPMS tube on my limited AR. It worked, but I was interested in finding something longer and lighter. I wanted something not too fat, not too heavy, not too sharp, not covered in unwanted rails, and something that didn't require an aerospace engineering degree to install. I had the chance to check out the new Samson Evolution series at their table at Benning and was immediately impressed. These handguards are single piece construction and attach directly to a standard barrel nut using the supplied bushing. Each handguard comes with the required bushing and two pieces of picatinny rail (one 4", the other 2"). QD sling attachments are available seperately from Samson. They offer this rail in 9 different lengths and configurations, all of which are compatible with the Adams Arms gas piston kits. All of the Evolution forends sell for under $200 retail. Santa Claus pulled up in his big brown truck a couple days ago to drop off a 15" It took me all of about 20 minutes to break my rifle apart, change the barrel nut from the DPMS to a standard, and get everything back together. Warning! I am not good with a camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latewatch Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The exit hole in the end of that comp is a little small for you isn't it Bryan??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 You said frugal, yet your front sight cost about 2/3rds as much as the handguard. I like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Gotta spend the money where it counts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usp45ss Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I played with one of these at Benning too. Extremely light but still rigid. I remember telling Andrew from Samson that if they made a 15" one and I'd buy it. Guess I need to get one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) West, they only made one- just for you. Since you never called Andrew sent it to me. Sorry! Give him a call, I'm sure he can dig up another. Edited February 11, 2011 by Bryan 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an1913t Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 A little off topic, but what barrel are you using? Do you like it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 It's a 20" Sabre fluted stainless. I really like the profile of the Sabre barrels. They offer the rigidity of heavy barrels, but are much lighter due to the deep fluting. The only weird thing about them is it's a mid-length gas system, even though it's 20". I have a few Sabre barrels and they all shoot better than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfmaster Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Bryan, What company did you get that Sabre barrel from? Thanks. It's a 20" Sabre fluted stainless. I really like the profile of the Sabre barrels. They offer the rigidity of heavy barrels, but are much lighter due to the deep fluting. The only weird thing about them is it's a mid-length gas system, even though it's 20". I have a few Sabre barrels and they all shoot better than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Bryan, What company did you get that Sabre barrel from? Thanks. It's a 20" Sabre fluted stainless. I really like the profile of the Sabre barrels. They offer the rigidity of heavy barrels, but are much lighter due to the deep fluting. The only weird thing about them is it's a mid-length gas system, even though it's 20". I have a few Sabre barrels and they all shoot better than I do. Sabre Defence used to sell direct and they were a great, even better than great to some, sponsor to many matches. Unfortunately Sabre is currently on the auction block which closes Tuesday and all the company leadership has been indicted for illicit arms sales. As much as I like Sabre, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on a barrel from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've had it a while. I think Rainier Arms still shows they have these in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfmaster Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for your replies about the Sabre barrel and its financial, legal status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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