Lightweight Rifle lenght handguards with FSP?

Slimjim · Oct 7, 2013

I'm looking for a lightweight 12" handguard for an AR with rifle length gas, one that will not leave a gap at the end of the rail between it and the FSP, does anyone know what my options are? Currently I'm looking at one of the drop in rail sets from Midwest Ind. Because I won't have to worry about the gap with it using the standard handguard cap, and this rifle was plenty accurate with the KAC non free floated rail installed. But if i can get a little bit more accuracy out of it by going free float, I will.

rj1974 · Oct 7, 2013

Daniel defense Omega drop in .

Slimjim · Oct 8, 2013

rj1974 said:
Daniel defense Omega drop in .

I said light weight, thats still dangerously close to the KAC rails 16 OZ weight at 13oz. The midwest industries drop in is 9.7 before barrel nut, HG cap and delta ring weight of 2.8.

covertpanda · Oct 8, 2013

I have an MI 12" on my new 3Gun rifle. It's light!!! The only downside is that it heats up somewhat faster than some of the other tubes I've handled. The carbon fiber tubes are crazy lightweight but they do cost a bit more than a SSGenII. If you do go with the MI, you might want to invest in their plastic panel kit.

ObsceneJesster · Oct 8, 2013

You probably won't find a better one than this.

https://www.centurionarms.net/index...56:new-product-556-cmr-rail-system&Itemid=189

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Slimjim · Oct 9, 2013

Anyone else, Clandestine?

gregaarms · Oct 9, 2013

The Lancer carbon fiber handguards are really light weight. I was amazed when I got mine on how light it really felt. For a rifle length its 11oz total.

http://www.lancer-systems.com/business-areas/small-arms/products/carbon-fiber-handguard/

Nemesis · Oct 9, 2013

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=450

just my .02, i looked at alot of systems for my next build...this midwest offering stands out for the following reasons (for this type of build anyway)

-light, super light...the 15" comes in at just under the weight of my 9" centurion c4.
-no excess rail space all over the place, but with the option to easily add more where needed
-free float, fully and truly free floated compared to other options
-color options...not a deal breaker but it sure helps
-easy to install
-price...midwest makes some damn good products at very good prices

ObsceneJesster · Oct 9, 2013

Nemesis said:
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=450

just my .02, i looked at alot of systems for my next build...this midwest offering stands out for the following reasons (for this type of build anyway)

-light, super light...the 15" comes in at just under the weight of my 9" centurion c4.
-no excess rail space all over the place, but with the option to easily add more where needed
-free float, fully and truly free floated compared to other options
-color options...not a deal breaker but it sure helps
-easy to install
-price...midwest makes some damn good products at very good prices

Comparing that particular Midwest to the C4 is Apples and Oranges. Of course the C4 is going to be heavier. It's not a modular system like the MI you're referring to.

A better comparison would be the Centurion CMR rail which is also a modular rail. Yea you're going to pay more but rightly so.

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rafael · Oct 9, 2013

gregaarms said:
The Lancer carbon fiber handguards are really light weight. I was amazed when I got mine on how light it really felt. For a rifle length its 11oz total.

http://www.lancer-systems.com/business-areas/small-arms/products/carbon-fiber-handguard/

I second this. I have one on my AR and it makes a very big difference in weight. Very happy with it, but it was around $300. I was told recently that by a dealer recently that a new line is just on the horizon (but isn't something always)... all round I believe. See pic.

Slimjim · Oct 9, 2013

After looking at some of the options, And making some phone calls, I believe I will be going with the rainier arms version of the samson evolution rail (I like the triangles more than the S's). I would have gone with the MI drop in, but was informed it wasnt stable enough for mounting a laser too without POI shift.

vector03 · Oct 17, 2013

I've been looking at this one.

http://www.apcustomusa.com/tactical.php

Does anyone have any info on the 15 inch model with a 14.5' and a pinned A2 or comp?

covertpanda · Oct 18, 2013

vector03 said:
I've been looking at this one.

http://www.apcustomusa.com/tactical.php

Does anyone have any info on the 15 inch model with a 14.5' and a pinned A2 or comp?

Check the brian enos forum, there is a bunch of info on AP customs tubes; wi be under the 3gun rifles technical section.

Apd09 · Oct 18, 2013

Slimjim said:
After looking at some of the options, And making some phone calls, I believe I will be going with the rainier arms version of the samson evolution rail (I like the triangles more than the S's). I would have gone with the MI drop in, but was informed it wasnt stable enough for mounting a laser too without POI shift.

You make your decision yet? If not, I know you may not want the DD Omega but if you didn't see it Midway is selling off the DD M4 9.5" FSP and they just dropped the price again down to 145. It weighs 10oz so not sure if you think that too heavy. If you haven't bought yet and want to look here is the link.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/39...aluminum-black?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc

vector03 · Oct 18, 2013

covertpanda said:
Check the brian enos forum, there is a bunch of info on AP customs tubes; wi be under the 3gun rifles technical section.

Thanks for the heads up.

covertpanda · Oct 18, 2013

vector03 said:
Thanks for the heads up.

Anytime; it's friggin' nuts how much stuff has come out in the last couple years. I just jumped on the duel/quadoad bandwagon.

Slimjim · Oct 19, 2013

Apd09 said:
You make your decision yet? If not, I know you may not want the DD Omega but if you didn't see it Midway is selling off the DD M4 9.5" FSP and they just dropped the price again down to 145. It weighs 10oz so not sure if you think that too heavy. If you haven't bought yet and want to look here is the link.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/39...aluminum-black?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc

Yes, I made my decision, I went with a Fortis REV 14" handguard. 11oz in weight.

BeltBuckle · Jul 21, 2014

Slimjim said:
Yes, I made my decision, I went with a Fortis REV 14" handguard. 11oz in weight.

any feedback on how well you like it now that you've had it for a while? I'm in the market for something like that and the Fortis does look pretty good...

thanks in advance!

DaemonAssassin · Jul 22, 2014

BeltBuckle said:
any feedback on how well you like it now that you've had it for a while? I'm in the market for something like that and the Fortis does look pretty good...

thanks in advance!

I have a 14" Fortis REV rail from Engage and I love the thing. I put it on a precision build, instead of going with the DD Omega X Rail I really wanted, just to save a decent amount of weight. If you would like to check it out one day, send me a PM and we'll meet up.

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