well, to go along with your favorite stock, pick your favorite rail. can be a quad rail, free floating tube, or even something like a MOE foreend.

 

and be sure to post pics

I have magpul MOE handguards and like them a lot. Eventually want to find a nice quad rail but for now the magpul handguards do just fine. They're much lighter than quad rails, sturdy, and comfortable. I really like magpul products

I like/have the JP/VTACS handguard and it is good.

I am currently lusting after a carbon fiber handguard for my rifle. Loki, lancer, and AP customs are 3 of the top of my head.

Daniel Defense Lite 12"

 

my 14 1/2" BCM Middy has the MagPul MOE handguard and it works well and is simple.

 

my other build is going with a Troy Extreme rail.

 

my customers have been diggin' the YHM rails (mainly due to cost I think)..

I like the KAC and DD rails.

my 14 1/2" BCM Middy has the MagPul MOE handguard and it works well and is simple.

 

my other build is going with a Troy Extreme rail.

 

my customers have been diggin' the YHM rails (mainly due to cost I think)..

 

My buddy just ordered an upper with a YHM handguard. I'm interested in seeing what they feel like. I've heard they're heavy as hell. I love their price though. What are your thoughts on them?

The YHM lightweight does not make it like a MONO rail on top because of the small 1/2 or so gap on the top rail..

 

The Diamond is nicer but a bit heavier..

 

I'd get the YHM lighweight if I had to choose between the two.. or get a lightweight barrel profile and get the Diamond..

 

The finish is nice.. the special wrench for the lock-ring is like $20.. I have one here from doing them abit.. figured right tool for the job.

 

Troy includes the barrel nut and special wrench in the box.. so I add another tool to my collection for builds..

 

Our FB page has pics of the 2 of the lightweights..

I use the magpul moe, it's light and comfortable. If you want rails you can screw em on. It's a hell of a lot lighter then a metal quad rail

It's ahrd to argue witht he troy battle rail extreme forends when you want free floated with light weight for a good price. I'd probably call it a three way tie at the moment between them, the DD lite rail, and the troy rail.

This one is my favorite. A nice price for a quality handguard.

 

http://troyind.com/%20/rail-systemsaccessories/rails/ar15m16-rails/free-float-rails/troy-battlerail-mrf-mx-10

LaRue Tactical

 

The nicest I've ever handled has been the new Lancer carbon fiber one, and by nice I mean balance and handling, I couldn't tell you how long it lasts. I'd be happy with the Troy XTR, the Samson equivalent, the Larue, DD, PRi carbon, and the YHM ultralight on the lower end. At some point the differences get less interesting as they all perform, it becomes a matter of taste.

LaRue Tactical

 

 

what's with the big gap between the top rail? looks a little weird. have any full side profile shots?

what's with the big gap between the top rail? looks a little weird. have any full side profile shots?

 

The Larue is not symmetrical, it has a top, which allows it to be skinny while still having the top rail line up with the upper receiver. Basically there is no big gap for the top rail, there are really small ones for the other 3.

DD Lite rails

Been waiting for a DD lite 10.0 to come in stock somewhere at a reasonable price.

Troy TRX Extreme