4.5 inch barrel...what handguard?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 4.5 inch barrel...what handguard?

Posted: 8/16/2017 4:49:25 PM EDT

I am planning on doing an SBR, and won't be shooting suppressed to start with. The barrel maker I want to purchase from makes barrels in 4.5 or 8.5 inch lengths. I don't really want 8.5. What I'd like to have is 5.5 to 6, but it' not available from my preferred vendor. My thought was to use a Guntec 4" handguard, and a KVP linear comp to get a little extra length.

Has anyone tried this combination, and did it work ok?

Posted: 8/16/2017 4:55:53 PM EDT

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If 9mm I have 5.5 on the shelf............

Posted: 8/16/2017 5:00:32 PM EDT

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Odin works has a 5.5"

Posted: 8/16/2017 5:56:29 PM EDT

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Odin works has a 5.5"

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This, with a flash can should work.

Posted: 8/16/2017 6:05:41 PM EDT

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If 9mm I have 5.5 on the shelf............

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IM sent.

Posted: 8/16/2017 6:19:15 PM EDT

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Replied.......I think you'll enjoy our barrels...I Guarantee them to feed ....if it doesn't....call me and I will help you figure out why.

Posted: 8/16/2017 7:31:37 PM EDT

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After choosing 7.5" for my first AR9, I went with a 4.5" barrel on the second build and couldn't be happier.

For handguard, I went with the 4.5" lightweight keymod one made by LFA (great deal at only $39) and a KAK micro slimline flash can to extend the muzzle a little.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 4.5 inch barrel...what handguard?

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