Handguard/Suppressor combo

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    Striknine

    Striknine

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    Jan 19, 2013
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    Looking for a hand guard for an 11.5” upper with suppressor. In measuring, a 12” length brings it just shy of the side ports on my compensator if I were to run it without the suppressor. An 11” creates a 1/2” gap between the front of the rail and the suppressor. Any concerns with the gas ports being so close to the HG? Suppressor is 1.5” dia. so if I go with a 12” it needs to fit into the HG (1/2”).
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    BradMacc82

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    Aug 17, 2011
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    I'd go with the 11", on a short barrel I'd be more concerned with gas/flame etching the hand-guard.
     
    Striknine

    Striknine

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    Jan 19, 2013
    187
    Thanks Brad, when taking measurements should I start at the edge of the upper receiver? Not sure if handguards fit tight up against it or if there is a small gap. Reason I ask is, I measure 11 3/8” from can to upper. So by going with an 11” I would end up with a 3/8” or so gap. Not what I wanted but finding an 11 1/2” that accepts a 1.5” can will be difficult.
     
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    BradMacc82

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    Aug 17, 2011
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    Can vary by manufacturer, but a good portion of rails are going to butt up against the leading edge of the upper - so I'd say you should be fine taking your measurement from there.

    What style of rail are you interested in? That can help narrow down the field.
     
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    BradMacc82

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    Aug 17, 2011
    26,177
    Samson, Seekins, and Odin have rails with an ID of 1.6", so you have some starting options.

    *Yankee Hill and Diamondhead should also clear the can.
     
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    vgplayer

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    Jan 17, 2013
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    King George, VA
    The rail I chose for my 11.5" SBR was an American Defense Manufacturing 10.75" (https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/898/)

    Fits as close as possible to the end to not interfere with the most muzzle devices/ silencers. At the time it seemed to be the only one designed specifically for an 11.5" barrel
     

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