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    MI gets lean and mean . . .

    Just thought I would pass along some new info;

    MI (Midwest Industries inc.) is/has released a Generation 2 version of their handguards (both free float and non free float).

    The main upgrade/improvement is their new lighter weight. After some additional machining to the inside of the handguards they averaged a 15% drop in weight.

    New Weights

    MCTAR-17 (2 Piece Carbine Length)
    MCTAR-17C (2 Piece Carbine Length Colt© Mfg. Guns)
    Weight: 9.9 oz.


    MCTAR-18 (2 Piece Mid Length)
    Weight: 12.4 oz.


    MCTAR-19 (2 Piece Full Length Rifle)
    Weight: 16.0 oz.


    MCTAR-20 (2 Piece Free Float Carbine Length Forearm)
    Weight: 11.0 oz.


    MCTAR-20X (2 Piece Free Float Extended Carbine Length Forearm)
    Weight: 14.0 oz.


    MCTAR-21 (2 Piece Free Float Mid Length Forearm)
    Weight: 13.5 oz.


    MCTAR-22 (2 Piece Free Float Full Length Forearm)
    Weight: 17.1 oz.


    MCTAR-24 (2 Piece Free Float Forearm 10" Length)
    Weight: 14.7 oz.


    The only model that not out as a Gen2 is the #17X and #17XC. But those should be ready in a few days. I will get us some weights on those also as soon as they are finished.

    I will post up some pics also later today.

    Thanks for looking!
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    This is excellent news Paul!

    I'll be interested in a MCTAR-17C when my 6920 arrives but was wondering if they've made them narrower as well? The #17 I have now is very wide.

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    Same exterior dimentions. Just the machining on the underside of the handguard has changed.

    Thanks!
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    Here is a picture of the underside of the handguard. (sorry for my poor picture taking ability)

    Carbine 2pc


    Rifle 2pc
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    Good deal, thanks for posting the pics. I think as the weight gap between standard CAR/M4 handguards and the various railed 2-piece options gets smaller and smaller, their popularity can only go up.

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    awesome. thanks for the news are they a replacement for the MI guards or just another option? any word on cost yet?

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    What's the quality of these rails compaired to say LaRue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmdugan84
    What's the quality of these rails compaired to say LaRue?

    Larue doesn't make a 2 piece FF rail that I'm aware of, so it would probably make more sense to compare it to Samson or Troy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman
    Larue doesn't make a 2 piece FF rail that I'm aware of, so it would probably make more sense to compare it to Samson or Troy.
    I know LaRue doesn't make a 2 piece rail. What I'm saying is how does the overall quality of the rail stack up against a LaRue rail. From what I understand not all rails are created equal when it comes to being in spec and what not.

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    The Gen2 MI#17X is being assembled today.
    They will 12.8oz




    MI#17X pictured above.
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