Ammo Jon
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16.5” handguard with 16” barrel
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Ammo Jon
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Seems similar but cheaper. This handguard is almost too cheap, makes me wonder if absolute garbage?
https://monstrumtactical.com/ar-15-m-lok-rail-handguard-16-inch-free-float-series-b/
Yep, those like the KAK will work....I've never thought of Monstrum as being high quality.....
Ammo Jon
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total thread derail, but does anyone else have one of those Slim handguards? I have one, and it just doesn't feel right gripping with the C clamp grip. I prefer my thicker quad rail as it makes me have a tighter grip without thinking about it. I was thinking about adding a angled fore grip to give it some beef.
Ammo Jon
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haha when I saw your slim HG it made me think of mine
RuralRifleGuy
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I have a flaming pig and a KAK flash can on my 300 blackout builds, both work great. The flaming pig was on a 10.5” barrel in a 12.5” handguard, it stuck out just a bit past the end but I would have no issue with it being right up to the handguard end.
Ammo Jon
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I guess I’ll wait and then buy handguard after measuring the barrel and flash can. Might need an 18” handguard
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RuralRifleGuy
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I went and measured, on a 10.5” barrel the length from receiver to end of flaming pig is right around 13.5”. The micro flash can from KAK is much shorter and works exactly the same which might be a better option if you want a shorter OAL.
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I prefer narrower. I also prefer hand stops over c-clamp. My wrist doesn't bend thataway anymore.
Jon, if you're looking for decent-cheap, I recommend the UTGs. They are great for the money.
omegared24
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I've also used UTGs. They work fine. The cheap handguards that have screws that go right into the barrel nut are really solid but really difficult to time for alignment. Once you get it on though it's not going anywhere. I think I paid $45 for a cheap handguard from ebay with a steel barrel nut one time. That thing worked great and was a UTG clone.
IMO the handguard is probably the least important part on an AR. You certainly want one that has a solid attachment to the barrel nut. Sure the cheap options may be more prone to bending but that isn't going to make an AR malfunction. Worst case your front sight will be off.
In all the years that budget manufacturers have been selling complete uppers I have never seen a complaint about a handguard "failing".
Ammo Jon
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So the KAK is 3.25, I would need to find a HBAR barrel no shorter than 12.75 to be pinned/welded to be 16” in length total and fit perfectly within a 16” handguard, correct?
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Take into account thread overlap.
IX-3
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KAK has an extended version that’s 5” long which would let you use a 11.5” barrel. It will be a lot easier than trying to find a 12.75” barrel. If you use a crush washer that should keep you from going below 16” with the threads overlapping. Obviously you would still need to measure to be safe.
Ammo Jon
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Any suggestions on barrels that meet the criteria? I’m sure there’s not many short HBAR barrels that I have millions of choices. I’ll pick the handguard based on barrel/muzzle device length.
With everyone panicking I feel under gunned. I think 1 more will do it.
Ammo Jon
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Since this will be a rifle the 11.5” would need to be an HBAR, no?
I still need to find a pretty upper. No blems for this boy. I like my safe queens to look good
