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    Talk me out of normal hand guards

    So many of You have seen my other post called " why so much rail" and it leads me to this post. As i think about it more and more im realizing i dont NEED a rail at all. However there is an accuracy drop off with the standard handguards. So here is my question : Does anyone make a FF CAR handguard (admittedly i dont know if such a thing is even possible)? And are they all the same so i dont have to shop around ? All i want is a foward grip and a flash light and im pretty sure that there are decent mounting options for me out there in terms of putting those on a normal set of hand guards. Maybe eventually i would add a troy trx rail but ive realized due to lack of funds and lack of need its not feasible right now. And yes i said CAR handguards not M4 handguards i am well aware of the circumference difference between the two.

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    take a look at the magpul moe handguards, they have carbine, mid and rifle length

    http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/49

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quinn View Post
    take a look at the magpul moe handguards, they have carbine, mid and rifle length

    http://store.magpul.com/prod_detail_list/49
    I second that. Looking at pictures online I thought they would be cheap flimsy plastic but after getting them that totally went out the window. I love em and I love the price even better.

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    I for one really like the standard M4 handguards, perfect for a KISS build.

    For a basic quad rail, the Knights RAS is hard to beat.

    I've had the Troy, Larue, DD rails and ended up selling them all.

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    If you don't understand why you need it, I doubt you actually need it. But if you are really wanting to maintain accuracy, while still keeping the plastic handguards, get the NM free float tube instead. You can then have your plastic handguards.

    http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.asp...d-8a3c238a7007

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    Quote Originally Posted by nimdabew View Post
    If you don't understand why you need it, I doubt you actually need it. But if you are really wanting to maintain accuracy, while still keeping the plastic handguards, get the NM free float tube instead. You can then have your plastic handguards.

    http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.asp...d-8a3c238a7007
    But thats only for rifles and mine is a carbine

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    Magpul M.O.E. handguards sound like the solution to your problem. You can mount lights and FG's to them, they are cheap, and they just work.

    I've run them carbine length and midlength. Both have been rattle free and a TIGHT fit. As far as ergonomics is concerned they are head and shoulders above regular m4 handguards.


    Also, if regular handguards effect accuracy, my BCM upper didnt get the memo. Dont think you're going to lose accuracy. Ya you might not be shooting .5" 5 shot groups at 200yds...but your rifle will still be capable of 1" at 100yds...a lot more things effect accruacy more than handguards (trigger, user, optics, ect)
    Last edited by J-Dub; 03-05-11 at 10:36.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J-Dub View Post
    Magpul M.O.E. handguards sound like the solution to your problem. You can mount lights and FG's to them, they are cheap, and they just work.

    I've run them carbine length and midlength. Both have been rattle free and a TIGHT fit. As far as ergonomics is concerned they are head and shoulders above regular m4 handguards.


    Also, if regular handguards effect accuracy, my BCM upper didnt get the memo. Dont think you're going to lose accuracy. Ya you might not be shooting .5" 5 shot groups at 200yds...but your rifle will still be capable of 1" at 100yds...a lot more things effect accruacy more than handguards (trigger, user, optics, ect)
    Thats another thing i was wondering, is there a measurement to how much FF rails effect accuracy vs standard hand guards? you say not so much but some people say it can totally change your groupings.

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    Another vote for Magpul MOE. Cheap, functional and durable don't go together much but in this case they do. You can pretty much mount all the crap you want on them. The thing I like the most is I have a much more comfortable grip on the weapon. Did I say they were light?

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    I run the MOE midlength and really love it. BUT there is nothing wrong with being in love with the std handguards. I'd rather you use the std guards than some UTG 2-peice POS.

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