MI gets lean and mean . . .

[BravoCompanyUSA]

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!

[M4arc]

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.

[BravoCompanyUSA]

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

Thanks!

[BravoCompanyUSA]

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

Carbine 2pc


Rifle 2pc

[Bonk2029]

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.

[nelybarg]

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