hotwiredtn Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I am a big fan of the Barnes Precision Ultra lite Rail and the Parallax Tactical Rail. http://www.usamade-ar15parts.com/AR-15-handguard-p/ultrax14.htm http://parallaxtactical.com/collections/ar-15-forearms/products/pxt-ffssr-keymod-free-float-rail-15-for-ar-15-anodized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Another fan of the Barnes here. Not the lightest anymore but the attachment method is all kinds of solid. One of the few handguards I'd happily mount iron sights on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Made in USA, Rock solid, light weight, and priced right. Sooooo WHAT IS IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) ^ I don't think priced right applies to the Barnes. Can't win them all. I actually paid around $1500 for my BPM handguard. But it had a free rifle attached to the back end of it so that was cool. Edited February 11, 2015 by TonytheTiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Seems like the Troy for the price is hard to beat there always on sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Clark's are CF, no holes to weaken the tube and reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What about Geissele and there sister co ALG defense for hand guars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushmeat Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What about Geissele and there sister co ALG defense for hand guars.I have a Mk2 and an ALG. I think their barrel nut design provides the least flex of any of the handguards I've tried. The Mk2 is heavy, thick and pricey, all answered by the ALG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Actually, the barrel nut is the most important part of the HG if you want accuracy. Many HGs have barrel nut geometry that ignores the need for solid mating of the Barrel to the nut and upper receiver. There are some $300+ HGs out there that just changing the barrel nut to a robust design cuts group sizes significantly. Not to diminish the utility of some HG designs over others, but the differences are really pretty minor except in terms of swing weight and balance. But the barrel nut...the part most people don't think about...yes that is very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 While we're on the subject of nuts... You ever take a look at the Barnes Precision Machine barrel nut Mark? I would definitely put it in the robust design category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Barnes makes good stuff, but no, I have not evaluated their barrel nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Beefy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raleck Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 For a long time I didn't give Midwest Industries the time of day, but have become a huge fan thanks to their new Gen II SS, and Lightweight handguards. Both are super slim, lightweight, and very tough. I've been throwing them in barrels for the last 2 seasons and have been very happy. http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1266 If i had to pick a close second it would be the SLR - one of the only handguards that is nice and slim in the 16.5" length. http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=66_106_71&product_id=392 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Geissele put out a older youtube video, Discussing his handguards he mentions that his barrel nut was not only designed to secures the barrel to the receiver but also fits tightly to the handguard adding the necessary support needed for sights and other accessories. He also stats that some handguards out there do not deal with issue. Seems that if your after a good 15" handguard. there's 2 issue a quality barrel nut, and overall weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Seems that if your after a good 15" handguard. there's 2 issue a quality barrel nut, and overall weight yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOM Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 If the barrel nut is that critical to keeping the handguard from flexing. What manufactures put that into there handguards. JP, Geissele, Barnes, Carbon Arms. Who else ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colodrew Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 No fix, just don't buy one that jams tight to the upper receiver. Ive seen several now that have a continuous top rail that is designed to fit tightly to the upper receiver rail, also there are a few that the handguard is jammed into the upper right at the junction where the gas tube goes through. Bad design for accuracy. A good free float has at least .005 clearance from the upper and only touches the upper through the threads of the barrel nut. I learn something every time I talk to a Miller. Sometimes good and sometimes great! Thanks Kurt! I just looked at my favorite hand guard on a rifle that just happens to be stringing and I did not understand why. No gap...... I had the hand guard butted up tight against the receiver. Easy fix and now back the range to see results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewberry Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 I got my SLR ultralight 16.5" in. I love it so far. I still need a barrel before I can shoot it but I really like the way if fits in my hand. Its got a pretty small diameter and just feels good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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