I am planning on swapping out my regular guards for a free float arrangement. Both the JP Rifles and PRI offerings look to be very good designs.
Cost aside (the PRI unit costs about twice as much!), is there anything to recommend one over the other?
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I am planning on swapping out my regular guards for a free float arrangement. Both the JP Rifles and PRI offerings look to be very good designs.
Cost aside (the PRI unit costs about twice as much!), is there anything to recommend one over the other?
The JP VTAC is more 'modular', you can add rails to where ever you want on it. Both are great. The PRI is lighter IIRC, it's been a little while since I've installed one.
thanks.
I just made a choice. (hint: I voted with my wallet)
mattjmcd,
Please post your thoughts on the forearm (sounds like you went with the JP). I was planing on buying one of those to use on my first build and would like to know what you think.
Saving a few bucks upfront going with the JP would help right now. I initially started looking for a complete rifle for about 800-1k. Thanks to this sight the final AR should ring in at around 2x that. I mostly blame the posts on this site.:p
Thanks to all for a great site.
I've been wondering about the pros and cons of these two also. I don't need/want tons of rail space (just enough for a light), but I WOULD like a durable, rugged, free-float handguard. I do like the "front sight tower pocket" option for the JP/VTAC handguard. That would work nicely with my LMT uppers, without having to shave down the FSB.
I've heard Grant say he doesn't like the PRI's (or maybe he said he'd had trouble with them in the past. I'll have to do a search again and see). I also know that Sully uses them on the Grail rifle, which I consider a good endorsement.
Any more info would be appreciated.
Most PRI rails are sold with a strong, steel barrel nut. There is a version of the 20" available called "Competition Rail" that has a weaker, yet lighter weight aluminum barrel nut and no rails. You can buy the different size rails as optional parts and install/remove them as needed. The aluminum nut is also sold separately, for upgrade/retrofit on your existing PRI systems.
I'll post a review when it arrives.
I'll be anxious to see that review. I've been looking hard at the JP forend.
I installed the JP fore end and I can't be happier with it. Some people complain on TOS that JP has you use locktite but that was not a issue with me. It was an easy installation and looks good also. I don't think that I should have bought the upper rail as I don't need it but it has been great for mounting a light. Quality part for the money.
So, is it held in place only with locktite?