Poll for AR15 handguards

[japartridge]

Just want some thoughts on which way to go for my build.

 

[Bennettjh]

Is Magpul out of the question?

If not, I vote Magpul.

 

[japartridge]

That's the MLOK. I don't want the MOE handguards.

 

[throttletony]

i don't love full quad rails (option 1)

 

[Bennettjh]

Ok I was thinking of the MOE handguards.

I would like to coonfinger a MLOK though.

 

[M67]

How much do you want to spend, what set up are you going for, and what length of forearm are you thinking?

 

[japartridge]

I'd like to keep the total under $225, this will be a defensive/SHTF type rifle. I'm running a Mid Length gas system with a low profile gas block, so I'm thinking maybe a 12" rail...

 

[sgreen3]

I had to vote bacon. I really like the UTG pro Modular handgaurd good price well built and its made in USA. Ive used a couple now and their becoming my favorite system thus far.

 

[Tanfodude]

Got this on mine. Love it

Then added this....

 

[seedubs1]

Have you thought about a modular/customizable hand guard? That way the tube is smooth everywhere except where you bolt on a piece of rail. Way more comfortable and ergonomic.

yankee hill, Samson, midwest industries, diamondhead, Nordic components, Troy, and JP all make some nice ones worth looking at. I have a diamondhead vrs-t that's going on my current build, and I like it.

 

[1775usmarine]

Yankee Hill Machine Diamond Free Float Tube Handguard Quad Rail AR-15
I'm looking at these. I would like to do a mid length with A2 sight, and white oak match barrel. Which mid length or rifle hand guard should I use.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...gth-spr-barrel-sku100009961-54526-104736.aspx Might use 18 in barrel if consensus is the same since the price is the same as the 16in

 

[cbickel]

I would get this if you are opposed to Magpul. Troy Alpha. Light weight, looks cool.

 

[kaveman]

I noticed that you didn't have delta guards on the list so I didn't vote. I don't even know what that other stuff is.

 

[USMC-Johnson]

Dont rule out the Samson Evo line as well. lots of mounting positions, cost effective, light weight, and it uses a standard barrel but to mount.

 

[SicSTi]

Yankee Hill Diamond Series Midlength is what I run on mine with that awesome screw in endcap. Really gives it a clean look. I'll post pics when I can.

 

[SicSTi]

Looks very clean with Magpul rail covers too, the ones that fit in flush with the picatinny. However, if you get one be very careful how much blue thread lock you use on the retaining screws when you install it and dont over tight. I have snapped the head off one of those screws very easily. But when I contacted Yankee Hill they sent me out 6 new screws so I have plenty of backups now

 

[edporch]

Without knowing what kind of build you're doing, there's no right answer.

 

[japartridge]

I'd like to keep the total under $225, this will be a defensive/SHTF type rifle. I'm running a Mid Length gas system with a low profile gas block, so I'm thinking maybe a 12" rail...

Without knowing what kind of build you're doing, there's no right answer.

From Upthread....