RDF5186 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just fitted my AP carbon fiber hand guard. I was a bit hesitant after using a rail system but since I went to a heavier barrel I was looking to drop weight. I am 100% satisfied. What a great product. Very strong feeling and a solid install with easy to follow instructions. And no glue at all !!! Thanks to AP for a solid product!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukduk Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 what length barrel and handguard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDF5186 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 18" barrel with 12" guard. I have a adj gas block so I didn't want it covered. I think they make a 15" as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukduk Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 doing up a pencil 16", thinking about the 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDF5186 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 AP customs makes a great product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdo Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 They absolutely do, and besides Aaron is a great ambassador for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have a 15" on my 18" setup and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 any special wrench for the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 AP Customs makes some great looking stuff for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDF5186 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 No special tools other then usual barrel nut wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlock Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Yeah! I love mine as well! Although im waiting on my barrel, it did mount it for fun. It is the 15" handguard with a 18" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 They also have a new qd sling mount that attaches to the handgaurd. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 A friend of mine just built a rife with this handguard and its great. I am going to get ne I think as well. Super light. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDF5186 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Can't beat it for the price and quality of work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc77 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Have a 14" with a skinny 16" super light set up. I actually hook my index finger over the leading edge of the handguard, thumb over the top. Little more stable for me. AP's designs far exceeds anything else on the market, and he is, a hell of a nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlock Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 One more pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlouie87 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Does it come with rails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I've never held a carbon fiber handguard. They look like they would be slick, am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I've never held a carbon fiber handguard. They look like they would be slick, am I wrong? They aren't as grippy as say the Troy Alpha with all the little holes, but I don't find my hand slipping on their handguards at all. Very solid lockup as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Some are slicker than others. AP are pretty good (not so slick). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 well I just got my light profile barrel in the hopes of building a little lighter rifle. Should I go with the AP or the JP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) JP tubes are super heavy especially when compared to the AP carbon tubes. I'd bet the AP 15" is the lightest FF tube you can buy. It's light! I own/owned the PRI, Carbon Arms, and AP carbon tubes. I don't think I've ever considered them slick in the slippery sense before now. Edited May 1, 2013 by Jesse Tischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmego Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have sweaty hands so unfortunately is something I have to consider. Slickness aside I ordered one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I've see. A few guys out grip tape on them. The matte version has less sheen so one might assume its less sticky. Get some baseball bat resin for if. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlock Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Does it come with rails? It does not come with rails. I added some rails from Blackhawk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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