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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:15:48 AM EDT
The large and very sturdy Aero enhanced handguard I know is suitable for being able to cover a suppressor, but what type of unsupressed rifle is it best suited for. Is it mainly just preference or is it better than other not quite as sturdy and smaller hand guards for a rifle type or use?
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:22:31 AM EDT
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Handguards/rails are mostly preference with some being better for lasers, etc.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:27:21 AM EDT
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I dislike Aero handguards, so they serve no purpose for me. As stated, it’s mainly personal preference.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 10:47:10 AM EDT
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Personal preference but I like them and they are pretty much all I use now days.
I like the way they fill the hand over skinny handguards. Plenty of room for gas blocks. Put on an enhanced receiver they screw direct to the receiver, not the barrel nut. An added advantage is you don't have to screw around trying to index a barrel nut with the gas tube. Just torque to your desired setting. Here is my 6.5 Grendel with the Aero setup.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 4:35:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cb4017: Personal preference but I like them and they are pretty much all I use now days. I like the way they fill the hand over skinny handguards. Plenty of room for gas blocks. Put on an enhanced receiver they screw direct to the receiver, not the barrel nut. An added advantage is you don't have to screw around trying to index a barrel nut with the gas tube. Just torque to your desired setting. Here is my 6.5 Grendel with the Aero setup. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/45352/20240325_110303__Medium__jpg-3208712.JPG This. I have big hands and really like the enhanced rails because of it. I’ve done several builds with the enhanced receiver and rails. |
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Posted: 5/8/2024 4:39:23 PM EDT
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Yep, great for big hands, super strong and rigid...install and run your gun.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 5:08:42 PM EDT
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If you’re not tucking a suppressor it’s just personal preference, slim handguards or fat handguards. I only have one Aero enhanced upper and handguard but it’s to partially tuck a suppressor.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 6:14:54 PM EDT
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Added clearance around the gas block... especially if it is a large Adj. GB.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:01:35 PM EDT
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Best suited for budget builds.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:47:43 PM EDT
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I have one on an 18" build. I like their handguards and have one of the enhanced, and then two of the Atlas R-One shorties on two pistols and a longer Atlas R-One style on a Aero/Stag 10 build. The enhanced gives lots of space for the barrel and gas block. The Atlas is thin and tighter to the barrel, so it is great for things you are keeping more compact.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:16:32 PM EDT
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I have one configured with a 11.3" barrel. Direct thread suppressor tucks nicely inside just a little with a 12" handguard.
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