Handguard options

[Junkie]

I'm assembling a 7.62x39 AR before too long. I doubt it'll ever be anything more than a toy. 16" barrel, midlength gas system.

I'd like a free float handguard, relatively light, preferably with M-Lok but Keymod would be ok. Probably 12" or so.

The last time I looked the Midwest Industries handguards looked like a good value handguard, I have an older one on another rifle and it seems fairly nice. What else should I look at? I'd like to stick to $150-200 but if it's worth it I'll spend more.

[SomeOtherGuy]

ALG Defense EMR is worth a look. There are multiple versions depending how much top rail you want (none, far end only, full length), and most versions are now MLOK compatible.

http://algdefense.com/

Midwest Industries also makes good handguards that aren't too expensive. I like the gen 2 drop in free float and gen 2 SS. However, if you want smooth and light I'd take the EMR over the MI SS.

[IraqVet1982]

I have a 9" MI M-LOK and it is super light. It is slender though, so if you like wider handguards this isn't for you.

[Split66]

Another vote for the ALG EMR. I have the gen 1 15" on my SPR, the MLOK works well and the rail is a snap to install. Machining/overall quality is excellent, actually surprising for the price. There are several generations for you to choose from now.


IMG_4374 by splittiebus 66, on Flickr

[djegators]

Midwest and ALG, as mentioned above, are both good choices for MLOK hand guards.

[Junkie]

I think I'll go with Midwest as I have one on a different gun already, and they all use the same barrel nuts, so I can swap between them if I want (the gun it's on has a permanent muzzle device). Now I need to find the right deal on it, I just dropped $400 on barrel/BCG. I'll have to look through my stuff and see what triggers I have around too.

[Hank6046]

ALG Defense EMR is worth a look. There are multiple versions depending how much top rail you want (none, far end only, full length), and most versions are now MLOK compatible.

http://algdefense.com/

Midwest Industries also makes good handguards that aren't too expensive. I like the gen 2 drop in free float and gen 2 SS. However, if you want smooth and light I'd take the EMR over the MI SS.

As soon as I read what you were asking for this is what came to mind.

[Nra-Life-Member]

Midwest or ALG for this.