Lightest Free-float Handguards?

[birdkiller]

I like the mounting a little better on the KMR, but that's not because I've had a problem with the SSK. KMR just seems more solid and has the anti-rotation tabs.

[Junkie]

I like the Midwest Industries one a lot, their Lightweight M-Lok 15" weighs 9.3oz including the barrel nut: http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/...tegory_ID=1266 and the price is significantly lower than some of the other options. I'm probably going to pick one up before too long.

[Cobrasks]

I'm not seeing ALG Defense listed amongst anyone's choices above .

Under 8 ounces for the 13 inch rail , less then 10.5 ounces including the proprietary barrel nut .

They come with a quick-detach sling mount right where I like it .

ALG is a division of Giessele .

Here's an article about them : http://www.guns.com/2014/06/16/alg-d...at-handguards/

[.46caliber]

I'm not seeing ALG Defense listed amongst anyone's choices above .

Under 8 ounces for the 13 inch rail , less then 10.5 ounces including the proprietary barrel nut .

They come with a quick-detach sling mount right where I like it .

ALG is a division of Giessele .

Here's an article about them : http://www.guns.com/2014/06/16/alg-d...at-handguards/

OP is looking for a 15", ALG EMRs are only 10, 12 and 13".

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[PigNorton91]

Thanks for this! It's crazy how BCM is the only one under 10oz. I've got a 10" KMR and hopefully will be adding a 13" soon.

I recently bought a BCM upper with the KMR13 and a free bcg. The 13" is great! I held some 10" kmr's but I felt like the 13" was definitely the sweet spot.

[El Cid]

OP is looking for a 15", ALG EMRs are only 10, 12 and 13".

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I am looking for a 15" now, but will need this type of info on other lengths down the road. I was hoping for a single repository of all rails in all lengths.

Noveske NSR15 11.8oz
BCM KMR15 8.1oz
Centurion CMR14 14.5oz
Rainier Arms Evolution 15 12oz
Rainier Arms Force 15 11.4oz
Geissele SMR MK2 15 16.6oz
Parallax Tactical FFSSR 15 17.8oz
MI Gen2 SS 15 10.9oz
SLR Solo Ultra Lite 15 10.1oz
Weight listed is including hardware.

Great list! Thanks!

The MI and SLR models that are lightest save ounces by eliminating most of the top rail. At first I wasn't considering them. But then I realized I only mount the light and iron front sight. Anything I add later could likely use the M-Lol or Keymod.

[ggp2jz]

The 15" Rainier Arms is pretty damn light as well

[El Cid]

The 15" Rainier Arms is pretty damn light as well

Their site says 12oz but doesn't say if that includes the bbl nut. For my rifle I don't see anyone weighing less than the BCM.

[Uprange41]

Thanks for this! It's crazy how BCM is the only one under 10oz. I've got a 10" KMR and hopefully will be adding a 13" soon.

The 15" MI Lightweight M-Lok is 9.3oz, the Lightweight Keymod (12" only) is 8.0oz. The 12" Lightweight M-Lok is 8.2oz, for reference in comparison to the 12" Keymod.

[markm]

I'm looking to make my SPR/DMR rifle lighter.

BCM KMR rail. I don't know why anything else is being brought up. Nothing can compare.

We set my 14.5 up in an SPRish set up with Pappabears NF scope, and it was ridiculous. With a loaded bi pod we could double tap 500 yards, no sweat....

And we shot it out to 1050 yards as well.... beyond realistic effectiveness of Mk262 for the most part, but it will get there.