Just wondered if any one has or used the Magpul MOE drop in front grip and rails? Is it a good system? The priced seem reasonble if the product is good. There are several ways to buy it from Magpul, Amazon and Midway. I have a Colt HBAR 16 inch barrel. Want to Ninja it up a bit but not break the bank. If any one has other sugestions I'm ready to listen.

 

TC

Just wondered if any one has or used the Magpul MOE drop in front grip and rails? Is it a good system? The priced seem reasonble if the product is good. There are several ways to buy it from Magpul, Amazon and Midway. I have a Colt HBAR 16 inch barrel. Want to Ninja it up a bit but not break the bank. If any one has other sugestions I'm ready to listen.

 

TC

have you thought about free float handguards? this will help complement the hbar setup by relieving pressure on the barrel for enhanced accuracy. YHM rails are a pretty good bargain. I just ordered a lightweight specter system for ~$100.

Just wondered if any one has or used the Magpul MOE drop in front grip and rails? Is it a good system? The priced seem reasonble if the product is good. There are several ways to buy it from Magpul, Amazon and Midway. I have a Colt HBAR 16 inch barrel. Want to Ninja it up a bit but not break the bank. If any one has other sugestions I'm ready to listen.

 

TC

 

 

I have one on my Stag Arms model 2 carbine. I like it a lot. It was inexpensive, easy to install without any tools and doesn't add much weight at all to the gun. It has a very slight side to side play that you can't do much about and isn't really suited for any kind of forward mounted optic or laser, but its perfect for thinks like a VFG or tactical light. I also like the way it feels & looks over the stock M4gery handguard.

 

The only thing I'd mention as a possible minus for you is that your Colt rifle is likely capable of accurately shooting heavier bullets at longer ranges than my 1:9 twist Stag Arms barrel, so you might be a bit more likely to experience the shortcomings of a non-free float if you're taking your rifle shooting out to those further ranges.

I have the carbine length MOE hand guards... They are very good at what they were designed for - light, rugged, alternative to standard hand guards. Mine have a slight side to side play, but so did the original M4 hand guards.

 

In your case with a HBAR I would go the free float route. Just my opinion.

I just finished a build with the MOE handguards and I like them alot. The shape is better than the tradtional oval handguard, it's cheaper than a rail, you can add rail sections where you need them, as you need them, and finally, you don't need rail covers which will run $50 or more.

 

I have the OD green one and I love it. I would love to put one rail on it for that angled fore-grip thingy that I've seen. I don't need anymore rails than the one that I need.

I just finished a build with the MOE handguards and I like them alot. The shape is better than the tradtional oval handguard, it's cheaper than a rail, you can add rail sections where you need them, as you need them, and finally, you don't need rail covers which will run $50 or more.

 

 

Like the way your AR looks Midwest. I may go that way. Since the barrel is not free floated now it just has the standard hand guards It would require alittle more surgery then I'd want to do. I want to dress it up a bit maybe add a light and forward grip. I could do that for around $60. Here's what it looks like now.

 

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My bad I forgot to thank you guys for your responses. Thanks for the help.

 

TC

I have the MOE hand-guard and have a rail on the bottom with a bi-pod adapter and an extend-able bi-pod. I must have lucked out as I don't have the side to side play on my S&W. B)

Well I just ordered it from Midway. with 2, 7 slot rails and a Pro mag forward grip. I'll post some pictures when I get it all together.

 

TC

They just came in and the fit is great no side to side movement at all. Looks sharp and i'm very satisfied. I got a $10 promag front grip that seems very good and the price was right. Also ordered some of the 20 rounders blocked to 15 can't wait to hit the range.

 

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They just came in and the fit is great no side to side movement at all. Looks sharp and i'm very satisfied. I got a $10 promag front grip that seems very good and the price was right. Also ordered some of the 20 rounders blocked to 15 can't wait to hit the range.

 

TC

 

Pics please!

I have the OD green one and I love it. I would love to put one rail on it for that angled fore-grip thingy that I've seen. I don't need anymore rails than the one that I need.

 

 

the magpul AFG? if so go for it. I have one and love it. someone mentioned selling one in another thread on here.

Pics please!

 

This weekend. New mags came in 3 days.

 

TC

Here are a few pictures of the Magpul grip a forward grip the Jersey legal 15 rounder and my Colt HBAR

 

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Question.

 

I really like the look of it. With the bottom mounted rail, do you think it's secure enough for a bipod?

My opinion: Yes. However, if you're putting a bipod on the rifle, I am inclined to think it's a precision build. If that's the case, a free-float handguard would likely be a better choice, from a practical/technical standpoint.

I agree with Ty. IMHO, if the rifle is a plinker, save yourself the money that it would take for a bipod or something like grip pod (or even a rest). Just use your range bag, or bring along a pack you already have stuffed with a hoodie or two (or three depending on your position of comfort). Its virtually free, and the rifle stays simple!

Its absolutely firm enough for a bipod, It doesn't move at all on my Colt, I cannot rock it by hand. For me a bipod is a bit of a waste on a 16inch barrel. Even wihout a free floated barrel my rifle is very accurate,I have scoped it before. The Magpul fore grip gives you alot of options for a great price. The flashlight was one I already had and was not bought for this set up but it works. The 15 round mags look good fit great will have to see how they work on the range.

 

TC

Question.

 

I really like the look of it. With the bottom mounted rail, do you think it's secure enough for a bipod?

 

It's definitely secure enough for a bipod and for my shooting style it works for me. My gun is plenty accurate and when shooting varmints it is nice to have a bipod as a rest attached to the gun itself.

 

 

 

Tankcommander - Looks real good!

Well I was actually thinking about putting a 7 notch rail under it then a quick release bipod adaptor. I have been using a bean bag and it is a real pain in the a**. I have the 30rd size mags pinned at 15 and I have to turn the bean bag vertically. So I was thinking of going with a 9-13" bipod

Have you considered switching to a 15/20 instead? Mags are cheaper than bipods.

Have you considered switching to a 15/20 instead? Mags are cheaper than bipods.

 

+1 This is the reason why I have only 15/20 and not 15/30. It makes it harder to hug the ground when shooting prone, and since capacity is the same, why have the extra (wasted IMO) space for a 30 round body? I know some people say manipulation is easier with 30's (ie., if you are ex-military and were trained on them) but I find the 20's have enough real estate to grab, especially if you tack on a Magpul Ranger plate.

 

ETA: I ordered (3) 15/20's from Ty with Ranger plates, and they have functioned perfectly. Thanks again Ty!

Well, Pmags do make a decent mono-pod. With the improvements to magazines, it is fine to sit the rifle on the magazines during prone shooting.

I do agree with the notion that Ty pointed out, if you're going to consider upgrading the bi-pod for the sake of the magazine, you'd might as well just invest in 15/20s instead... far, far more cheaper.

And yes, I am one of those types that think the 20-round body is terrible for manipulation, even with plates