jlaw973 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have a Samson 4 rail right now and I'm wanting to go to a smaller diameter, smooth handguard. I've tried the JP on other guns and like it but was wondering of other good options. And...I have a 13 year daughter that's wanting to start shooting more and try some 3 gun. So I want it to be fairly light also. Looking at getting an 18"-20" light weight barrel to put on it also. Really want to get set up for her to start shooting but don't have to funds for the trial and error thing! Also going to have to get a pistol that she can shoot and probably a 20 gauge. What does Katie Harris's rifle have on it, if anyone knows? Thanks in advance for any help. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Trying to recommend a hand guard would be like telling you which kind of underwear to buy. There are lots of materials in all kinds of configurations. If light weight is important Lancer has a great product just out. But I can tell you from working with lots of kids that how the gun balances for them is as important as weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaw973 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 The rifle has a 16" barrel on it now, you think I should keep it at that for her and maybe go with a lighter weight? She has a little trouble holding it free hand the way it is. It's not really that heavy and I'm sure she will build the muscles needed with time, just trying to set it up to make it a little easier for her starting out. It has a carbine stock on it also, so it's a little light on the rear, should I add a little weight there to counter the forward weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Jamie I've ordered one of those carbon fiber tubes from apcustom. If I get this new upper dialed in by next month I'll bring it to the next match on the 21st and you can check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Take a look at the Yankee Hill Machine ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Carbon fiber ones are about 1-lb lighter than alum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Troy TRX Extreme rails are very slim. And with the option to mount rails makes for a comfortable handguard. Don't really know about the weight but I quite like the forearm. Edited March 24, 2012 by jdknotts1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 If knocking off weight is important go ahead and install a pencil barrel as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaw973 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Assualter, I'll check it out next month if you bring it to town, thanks. Weight is some what a factor, but not the only factor. My 13 year old daughter is not a big kid. I am looking for something that is fairly light weight but also fairly small in diameter that she can get a grip on. Thanks for the help and recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1b375 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Katie is using the Troy Alpha Rail. Don't get so worried about the weight. We started with a very light gun but Katie prefers something with a little more weight. Balance on the gun is more important than weight to help your daughter holding it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlaw973 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks Joe. I'll try the Alpha and see how it works for her. Now to get rid of the Samson to fund it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Have you considered the Samson Evolution version? Its round with some included short rails. Ranier Arms has their versions of the Evo that are even lighter than Samson's. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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