Handguard for use with aiming devises

[JediGuy]

Closest to what I am seeking seemed to be the 5.56 MLOK 10.5.” This is the shorter version of what I have on other guns.

[Biggy]

The new Hodge Defense handguard would be my choice today, if it were available today, which it is not. I do which they would increase the OD and ID of them by around .150” though, to give a little more clearance for the gas block and MLOK attachment.
IMHO, the 10.750” length handguard is the most ideal length for 11.50” length barrels.

[1168]

IMHO, the 10.750” length handguard is the most ideal length for 11.50” length barrels.

I agree. Unless, of course you have a suppressor that extends a bit behind the muzzle shoulder. With a Griffin M4SDk, I found that I needed just a bit more barrel, like 11.7”. I ended up with a BA 12.3”.

[JediGuy]

Can a 10.75” handle a barrel less than 11.5” or does that end up being the minimum?
Just at thinking about the possibility of cutting down. I can choose the length to get as short as possible as long at it ends up over 16.”

[nightchief]

I have a URX4 with a 11.5” barrel, which Works quite well. Couldn’t go shorter though, handguard ends at the barrel shoulder.

Can a 10.75” handle a barrel less than 11.5” or does that end up being the minimum?
Just at thinking about the possibility of cutting down. I can choose the length to get as short as possible as long at it ends up over 16.”

[nightchief]

Double tap

[6933]

I have multiple URX 4's on 11.5's.

IMO, perfection.

[sidewaysil80]

Serious question, wouldn’t the aero precision upper with built in hand guard mount be ideal for optics since it appears to be the closest to a monolithic upper?

[everready73]

SLR are lightweight and solid. They have a lot of sizes as well in the various options.

They may be a little more expensive than what you want to spend, but places like primary arms or with a Brownells coupon may make them not too bad

SOLGW m76 rail had been on sale frequently at PA and would be a good option as well