I bought a Windham from RTSP in Randolph last week.

RTSP was great, very helpful, well run store attentive staff.

Also got a bushnell scope for some long rage, also rings and risers.

Sepreately I added Dueck Defense RTS sights at a 45dg offset, and a larger charging handle.

The Stock is pinned, but this one is set a little far back, so its perfect for my height. Rarely do I find an AR that my hand is not right in my face.

 

I can see what all the hype is about, right away I noticed the fit and finish was solid. Most AR's seem to have some degree of 'rattle' to them, but this gun is tight.

Shoots real nice at 50 yards (all the range I could get today).

 

My question is I want to change out the hand guard to something that has the ability to add rails, or comes with rails.

I dont want to add a pound to the gun though.

Any suggestions for a replacement fore end that is metal, is not heavy, is still comfy and has a couple of rails for a laser and light.

What size is this considered?

 

 

Here are the specs, and for some reason I cant upload a pic.

 

http://www.windhamwe...MSRPPRICING.pdf

It's a carbine length

I am not sure, I put the link to the product from Windham so someone could help me figure that out.

 

Im sorry, Mark are you saying it IS a carbine length? Im slow on the uptake today...

Can try Daniels defense omega rails. Solid top of the line

Yeah I was saying it's a carbine length. Daniel Defense makes top notch rails but they come at a price. Midwest Industries and Troy make more economical products. I'm thinking of doing the midwest industries rail on mine. You'd have to get a two piece because if you wanted it free floated it would probably require a gunsmith.

here's two for you that you could get cheaply and install yourself.

 

Midwest Industries

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Midwest-Industries-MCTAR-17-GEN2-p/mctar-17g2-blk.htm

 

Troy

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Troy-Ind-Tactical-Free-Float-Carbine-p/troy%20mrf%20di%207.htm

Thanks!

As others said, its a carbine length handguard... or more specifically 7''

Also, a bit of rattle is a good thing in an AR. More psychosomatic than an actual issue.

BBK, thank you for pointing out the handguard is 7in. Some places only had it listed as that.

I ended up going with the Troy, I got it in FDE

Here is what I got, in 7in length, carbine.

I am hoping this is one I can drop in, because it does not say it anywhere.

 

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-forend-parts/forends-handguards/ar-15-m16-modular-rail-forend-prod26531.aspx?avs|Color_1=Dark%20Earth|Foliage%20Green|Tan|Walnut|Coyote#.ULU8XYaDmSq

 

 

I got this one:

100-003-454WB

MRF-C 7" Forend, Dark Earth

I think that requires some gunsmith work. Says the delta ring must be removed or a low profile gas block installed. the link I provided above for the Troy was a drop in piece that requires no gunsmithing or changing out of parts...plus it's cheaper. I personally don't like Brownell's, I find them to be a bit overpriced on things. Someone may chime in and say I'm wrong but by the description I'd think it requires some gunsmithing.

Actually after looking at the Troy industries website I think you'd only need to remove the delta ring...I just don't know how you go about doing that...I'm sure someone else will chime in

I know, the one you recommended to me I bought on Brownells, then they called me to tell me its out of stock and they are unsure of when it will be back in stock.

I managed to get the one I listed above for the same price as the one you recommended, it was $145. They also shipped it to me free, but afterwards I realized this may not be a drop in.

I am wondering if I need to go to a gunsmith, or can I do this myself? I am pretty handy.

Also, the front of my gun has a low profile gas block.

I think all you need to do for that is remove the delta ring. YouTube has videos on it. I believe you'll only need a dremel to do it

I have a dremmel. I will check youtube. cool, thank you.

Now I'm going to start a thread because you got me thinking. My aunt said she'll get me some railed handguards for christmas...pretty crazy since she's really a pacifist hippy...last year she got me a red dot and magpul rear mbus...next I have to get her out shooting

Thats the way to do it. I have a woman I work with and she was anti gun. Circumstances made her move to PA and her neigbhor took her shooting.

Today she asked me if she should get a 'Ruger 10/22'...I said to her..'Who told you that?"...lol.

I saw that this replaces the delta ring and it says it can be done without a gunsmith. I saw some videos on Youtube and it looks like they just cut the delta ring off.

I am wondering if there is a tool to take it off and keep it intact.

Ill keep you all posted, so hopefully I will have something to add to your thread.