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uspatriot1960

uspatriot1960

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Looking for new handguards for both my pistol uppers. Anything in particular I should be looking at? Most seem to be made of 6061-T6 aluminum, but range in price from like $65 up to $300. What’s different about these? Mounting systems or something else? The less expensive ones seem pretty good, but don’t want to waste money if they are crap…

EDIT: Have free float and want free float.
 
Brands! Some are quality and others are questionable. Most are proprietary with included barrel nut? I have a few that are anodized, but don't care for them as much. I've spent anywhere and in between 50-340 $ (some on sale), but never tried too torture test any. Carbon fiber and other so no problems with any I've bought.
 
uspatriot1960 said:
Looking for new handguards for both my pistol uppers. Anything in particular I should be looking at? Most seem to be made of 6061-T6 aluminum, but range in price from like $65 up to $300. What’s different about these? Mounting systems or something else? The less expensive ones seem pretty good, but don’t want to waste money if they are crap…

EDIT: Have free float and want free float.
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What uppers? I mean what brand.
 
This is the one I’m probably getting for my 5.56 Saint Victor pistol. This is the perfect length to uncover the barrel threads for suppressor use when that comes in.

slrrifleworks.com

ION 6.7" Ultra Lite MLOK Handguard

slrrifleworks.com slrrifleworks.com

Here’s one I’m looking at (among others) for my .300 BLK. Just because I’m not real happy with the one that’s on there. And I do want FDE for the .300 BLK. Not real sure how to know whether it’s really good or not.

www.totalwartactical.com

7" Inch AR15 Clamp MLOK Free Float Handguard Rail Grip - FDE Flat Dark Earth Desert Tan - Total War Tactical

7″ Inch AR15 .223 5.56 556 Ultra Light Slim Clamp Style MLOK M-LOK Free Float Handguard Rail Grip – FDE Flat Dark Earth Desert Tan Lighten your setup (less than 10.0 oz) with this 7″ Inch Free Float Handguard Rail System. The 7 inch actual length is sure to amaze your friends! Free Float design […]
www.totalwartactical.com www.totalwartactical.com
 
This P&S Forums thread should serve as a good primer - https://primaryandsecondary.com/for...ommend-mlok-ff-handguards-for-laser-use.6086/ .

The real question is how serious you expect to be with a laser aiming device. Handguard deflection is a real thing, but how much you have to spend to minimize this phenomenon is highly dependent on just what you intend to do with the gun.

A shorter tube should inherently be more resistant to flex, and the later posts in that P&S thread helps bring further usage-based context to this issue - both of which should help guide your purchase.
 
Bassbob said:
I would look at MAS Defense. At least for the 300 BLK.
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Ehhh… I love their stuff, but not overly enamored either their handguard options - just in terms of looks. Like I said, my upper is from them and I have a BCG and charging handle from them that I’ve been VERY happy with. I’ll take another look though. When I looked closely, I was looking for something for my 5.56. Nothing in the size I needed. Maybe they do have something I would prefer for the .300 BLK.
 
TSiWRX said:
This P&S Forums thread should serve as a good primer - https://primaryandsecondary.com/for...ommend-mlok-ff-handguards-for-laser-use.6086/ .

The real question is how serious you expect to be with a laser aiming device. Handguard deflection is a real thing, but how much you have to spend to minimize this phenomenon is highly dependent on just what you intend to do with the gun.

A shorter tube should inherently be more resistant to flex, and the later posts in that P&S thread helps bring further usage-based context to this issue - both of which should help guide your purchase.
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I think what I’m looking for is short enough to not worry about deflection. One is a 6.7” and the other is a 7”. Use is for HD, general target shooting and maybe some hunting. Nothing too extreme.
 
Bassbob said:
I would look at MAS Defense. At least for the 300 BLK.
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This suggestion may not have turned out to be bad! :) Just looked again for the 300 BLK and found this. I will certainly make it easier to change out. I’m sure the mounting system will be the same since they are both from MAS Defense. At least I would hope so.

www.masdefense.com

MAS DEFENSE 7.25'' NERO M-LOK FREE FLOAT -FDE

MAS Defense 7.25' NERO M-LOK Free Float FDE. Carbine Length. USA Made. M-LOK System. 7.25' Length. 1.25' Inner Diameter ***Requires the 'Slim' Flash Can if applicable. Ultra Lightweight. Steel Barrel Nut is Included.
www.masdefense.com

Here’s the one I have on there now. It just feels too fat to me. Looking for something a little more streamlined and thin and I think the one above may just fit the bill.

www.masdefense.com

MAS DEFENSE 7'' SQUADRON LIGHTWEIGHT QUAD RAIL - (FDE) FLAT DARK EARTH

MAS DEFENSE 7' SQUADRON LIGHTWEIGHT QUAD RAIL FDE Proudly Made In The USA. Our 'SQUADRON' quad rail with lightweight cuts make it feel as it it's floating on air. It is machined from 6061 aluminum and anodized with a Type III Class 2 Hardcoat. The rail itself weighs in at 8 oz.
www.masdefense.com
 
uspatriot1960 said:
I think what I’m looking for is short enough to not worry about deflection. One is a 6.7” and the other is a 7”. Use is for HD, general target shooting and maybe some hunting. Nothing too extreme.
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Check out STNGR handguards. They’re based in Texas. I just recently put their 10in Hawk handguard on my FX-9 pistol. Came with their proprietary attachment system and barrel nut.
 
www.primaryarms.com

Cross Machine Tool UHPR Mod 2 HDX M-LOK AR-15 Handguard - 6.7"

DetailsUHPR MOD 2 Rails feature a full-length Picatinny top rail providing space for forward mounted lights, NV/IR optics, and laser designators. M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions offer plenty of room for further expansion. Easy to install, this rail requires no barrel nut shims...
www.primaryarms.com
Actually not sure this is a screw on. That may just be the barrel nut inserted into the end of the guard…
 
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uspatriot1960 said:
www.primaryarms.com

Cross Machine Tool UHPR Mod 2 HDX M-LOK AR-15 Handguard - 6.7"

DetailsUHPR MOD 2 Rails feature a full-length Picatinny top rail providing space for forward mounted lights, NV/IR optics, and laser designators. M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions offer plenty of room for further expansion. Easy to install, this rail requires no barrel nut shims...
www.primaryarms.com
Actually not sure this is a screw on. That may just be the barrel nut inserted into the end of the guard…
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It just has the barrel nut inserted already.
 
uspatriot1960 said:
Anyone know if the Saint Victor uses a standard barrel nut, or is it proprietary?
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Most AR15 free float handguards will require a matching barrel nut from the same manufacturer. The thread pattern for the barrel nut will be the same for all AR15's upper receivers with the outside diameter of the nut being unique to the free float handguard.

On AR-10 pattern rifles you can find different upper receiver barrel nut thread patterns with DPMS and ArmaLite pattern threads.
 
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