Pros - very good looking rail, well regarded manufacturer likely quality made. Pros - rigid, attachment method/no need to time barrel nut, variety of lengths for use with FSB or lo pro GB, reasonably priced.Ĭons - not as finely finished as some options, semi sharp edges. Pros - very good looking rail, large id, light weight, plenty of airflow to vent heat, comes with numerous accessories.Ĭons - possibly too lightweight/not as rigid as other designs, barrel nut needs timed. The 10 inches free float quad handguard rail features a 1-piece design and will mount over low profile gas blocks. Pros - known design, good looking/more classic style rail.Ĭons - interrupted top rail, drastically more expensive than their newer mlock rails. The modern quad rail that we are use to seeing started it’s. These free float handguards are best suited for barrel lengths of 11.5 - 12.5.

Free Float Handguard Dpms Lr-308 Barrel Nut Compatibility is best in. The quad rail was not perfect but it was the best available option at a time of great transition and change in the world of firearms. Mid-Length handguards are those in the 9, 10 and 11 handguard size range. Pros - easy to install on pinned FSB upper, fairly light, excellent anodizing, smoothed edges not sharp, made by a top notch company.Ĭons - relatively small id/possible interference between GB and C4, not convinced that the C4 is as resistent to flexing as a one piece design, barrel nut needs timing for gas tube. 62 AR10 AR-10 Ultra Light Black Low Profile KEYMOD Free Float Handguard Grip. Heres my subjective opinion on some of the options that I am aware of and/or familiar with to varying degrees. Looking to see what all modern, high quality options are out there these days. Includes: Free float quad rail handguard, aluminum barrel nut, castle nut, anti-rotation set screw, Allen wrench.Ĭompatibility: Not Compatible with Bushmaster Carbon 15 rifles serial number E18000+ unless Bushmaster barrel nut is used. For questions regarding fitment or installation, Please contact us. Please note that installation of a free float handguard requires additional gunsmithing tools and expertise. We recommend using no more than 35 pounds of torque during installation.

The aluminum barrel nut is significantly lighter than steel barrel nuts, however it may be subject to damage during installation. The free float handguard attaches directly to the receiver, without touching the barrel or impacting barrel harmonics, thus allowing for more precise shooting. Ohhunt 10 inch free float quad rail handguard installs on standard mid length AR-15 rifles and allows for the attachment of tactical accessories such as bipods, grips, or sights.

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