chp5 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I like my JP free float tubes the best because they are light and highly vented (so they don't heat up). However, at $150 a pop, they're pretty expensive. Yankee Hill makes some vented FF tubes like this: The rifle length tube is about $100. Does anyone use these? Any comments as compared to the JP tube? Does it heat up in practice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I have the 4-rail tube. Workmanship is good, I'd say try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I just put a rifle length tube (the one in your picture) on my 16" gun and it looks very nicely built and designed. The only drawback is that it doesnt lock in position unless you use a rail to attach it to you upper. It does tighten very well but I can see how it could clock with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have a 20" version. It's OK. If you aren't going to mount anyting to the handguard the YHM is a good choice. If you are going to put any optic or iron sights on the handguard, the new JP V-TAC kicks sooooo much butt I think you should reconsider that $35-$50 differential. JP currently has the older versions on sale for $90. It's actually cheaper than the YHM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 (edited) I have the rifle length YHM tube on my 18", it locks tight enough via a lame locking ring. It feels a bit heavier than the old JP tube. Like RS said above, the new JP vtac tube is so cool Forgot to add, the YHM does heat up a little bit more than the JP since it is almost solid when compared to the swiss-cheesed JP tube Edited December 30, 2005 by PacMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have the carbine tube on my 16". build quality is fine, however with the new v-tac from JP, I'd go thataway despite the price difference. The JP is lighter, by a lot, and the approach to mounting rail segments and sling studs on it is much smarter. I give a BIG thumbs up to YHM gas blocks though. They aren't adjustable, but they just plain install/work without giving you any headaches. I can not say the same about the JP adjustable gas block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 +4 on getting a JP instead. I am almost tempted to get a VTAC one to replace my older style just because it's so trick. For just a few extra buck the new JP is a great deal. The older style JP being on sale for even less than the Yankee Hill makes it a no-brainer here. JP all the way, ferget' the YH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bberkley Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I was considering the Bushmaster Varminter tube for my new build. I've got a YHM on my other AR. Its fine for what it does, I certainly could have spent a whole lot more for a Daniel Defense, LaRue, or MWI than I did for the YHM. http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/handguards/var-01.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear1142 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Big Dog! Stick with that JP. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I use the Briley or Clark Carbon fiber tubes. The Briley weighs just about the same as the regular handguars without the delta ring! They do get a bit warm, but have never gotten to hot to hold onto. Pleanty stiff, and a little less than all the above, but Eric won't approve!! No place for the F.M.D. (mono-pod) KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 +1 on JP VTAC. It's better. And ad naseum, I will remind the world how much support JP puts into our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Funny, I was asking myself the same question yesterday about AR handguards, what do I want to upgrade with? Thanks, ya'll, for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNeil Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I built my Bushmaster years ago and the upper uses a 16" V match flattop with a hogue carbine tube, I loved it until the end of a long stage and I reached forward and burned my hand. I would love to build a new upper and I was looking at having PRI do the work, their tubes are feather weights but supposed to be really strong and will not rotate. Big bucks though, about 250-300.00 -NEil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I have 3 YHM light weight tubes and all are great. All 3 are Spectre length and with low profile gasblocks. Couple pictures Customizable YHM spectre length on AR-47 rifle Colt LE6921HB with YHM spectre light weight tube 11" barreled upper with YHM spectre length light weight tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdmoore Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I use the Briley or Clark Carbon fiber tubes. The Briley weighs just about the same as the regular handguars without the delta ring! They do get a bit warm, but have never gotten to hot to hold onto. Pleanty stiff, and a little less than all the above, but Eric won't approve!! No place for the F.M.D. (mono-pod) KURTM I too went carbon fiber, after being burned by an aluminum ff. Could have done gloves I guess. Never gets hot, but mounting things becomes a small project. I don't hang things on mine, have a lone bipod stud. (I use a single point sling) For that stud, I followed others who simply tapped a hole into the tube. There's was solid after 4 years of 3gun use, mine has been good for a year. I don't use a bipod often so it really hasn't been tested, but does have a solid feel. If it was to fail, I'd put a support nut on the inside of the tube. I currently use a Simmons 1.5-5x for everything, but I wouldn't hesitate to attach a short range open sight (ala JP) if I ever think I need it. I'd guess a VFG or a light would go on easily as well .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako92S Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I have one DPMS carbon fibre tube also in one of my uppers. Specs: DPMS carbon fibre rifle length tube, cut down to mid length DPMS high rider extended upper receiver DPMS chromed bolt and carrier RRA 16" mid length stainless barrel YHM low gas block (now it has JP-Rifles gas block) Miculek compensator (now it has F2 stainless compensator) Colt LE6920 lower receiver with JP trigger group and hammer. Magpul telescoping stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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