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 Osprey piston w/freefloat handguard
jrtatonka  [Member]
2/28/2012 2:36:05 PM
What free float hand guards are you guys using with your osprey piston systems?

I was planning on using the spikes BAR, but has anybody tried a JP or Lancer hand guard? I would really like the ability to only put rail sections where I need them, and have the rest of the hand guard clean!
seabyrd6  [Member]
2/28/2012 2:49:23 PM
Can't see it working with a JP rail-
TOMR67  [Team Member]
2/28/2012 6:23:07 PM
i use one of the midwest ind frf tubes had to mod the barrel nut some
jrtatonka  [Member]
2/28/2012 7:27:09 PM
I was thinking the JP LE hand guard.
I think that the BAR rail is gonna end up being too bulky
prometheus885  [Member]
2/29/2012 12:33:15 PM
I have the bar on my 7.62x39 upper with osprey kit, great clearance.
Evildude87  [Member]
2/29/2012 6:11:29 PM
Originally Posted By prometheus885:
I have the bar on my 7.62x39 upper with osprey kit, great clearance.


+1 I use a Spikes BAR on my 10.5" 5.56 upper with an Osprey kit and it runs great.
greygoose628  [Member]
3/2/2012 12:31:55 PM
+1 bar... 12" with ops 416
jrtatonka  [Member]
3/3/2012 6:29:31 PM
I ordered the JP LE handguard, gonna see if it will fit. Should be here soon
Chuck  [Team Member]
3/4/2012 11:18:52 AM
The Ospreys come with a set of gigantic handguards so I don't imagine many others will work unless they're the same size. I cannot fit an ARMS rail over the handguards on my handled M4 Carbine with the Osprey handguards mounted. Had to grind the top of the handguards off.

–– Chuck
jrtatonka  [Member]
3/7/2012 7:42:51 AM
It appears that the JP LE handguard will fit, but I havn't actually had time to insall it yet!
jrtatonka  [Member]
3/7/2012 5:15:27 PM
Ok, so I test fit the jp LE-M handguard, everything does clear. But being that the jp tube threads onto the barrel nut, I am gonna have to get everything in place and then pin the gas block.