KTKlaus Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I am currently looking at an attempt to start a HM Optics build based off a DPMS 308. Its going to have a 18" barrel and trying to find options on a handguard/rail (15" or so) to cover a low-profile gas block. I have done some research (aka. google) and can only seem to find JP and Troy about the length I want. Only thing is, I own a few JP handguards which I have recently removed from my TO rifles as they seem a little heavy for me compared to my Samson Evolution 15". In addition, would like a top rail to attach DD RTS to it. Am I missing any and does anyone have any experience with such handguards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 If you can wait until after January, I think there will be some other attractive options for you. SHOT show is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I am currently looking at an attempt to start a HM Optics build based off a DPMS 308. Its going to have a 18" barrel and trying to find options on a handguard/rail (15" or so) to cover a low-profile gas block. I have done some research (aka. google) and can only seem to find JP and Troy about the length I want. Only thing is, I own a few JP handguards which I have recently removed from my TO rifles as they seem a little heavy for me compared to my Samson Evolution 15". In addition, would like a top rail to attach DD RTS to it. Am I missing any and does anyone have any experience with such handguards? I've got my DD RTS sights on my 15" JP forend. But I guess if it's too heavy for you that won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I've got my DD RTS sights on my 15" JP forend. But I guess if it's too heavy for you that won't work. I should probably rephrase. Its not that's its "too heavy", it's more of along the lines of I would like something lighter. Most of my TO rifles in the past I've taken off as I wanted to go lighter rather to just balance it out. I just feel more comfortable with a lighter forend and seem to transition better. Then again these experiences are from the AR15 platform and can completely change going to a 308. I may go with Troy's 308TRX 13.8 rail on this build unless I can find something else. Edited December 23, 2011 by KTKlaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Not sure if this will work for a DPMS .308 but if you still have the JP barrel nuts the FireBird Precision/Carbon Arms "Feather" carbon fiber handguard comes in a JP configuration allowing it to bolt directly onto the JP barrel nut in place of the JP extension. Worth looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 PRI Carbon Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45shooter Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Lancer is also making a carbon fiber handguard of different lengths for the 308. It has attachment points all over and two quick detach mount built in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTKlaus Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the advice. I think I'll wait to see what comes around next year. But heavily leaning toward Troy on this build just based on price. Troy looks to be $50-100.00 less then most others (JP + top rail is about 300+ and Lancer about 300.) and a local gunsmith/store, just found out, sells Troy products locally and offers Mil/LE discounts. Just wondering if anybody uses Troy on a 308. Edited January 1, 2012 by KTKlaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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