Does anyone have experience with, or opinions on the YHM freefloat 4 rail handguards?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does anyone have experience with, or opinions on the YHM freefloat 4 rail handguards?

Posted: 11/15/2005 10:53:23 PM EDT

I'm looking for a quality full length 4 rail handguard and was wondering if the YHM models were any good. Any experiences or opinions would be appreciated

I'm currently interested in the one on the bottom.

also, Are they in spec?

Posted: 11/15/2005 11:18:28 PM EDT

[#1]

YHM are one of the best bang for your buck deals when it comes to FF and rail systems. However, you may want to check out Midwest Industries (MI), as they are the nearest competitor and I hear of many people replacing their YHM with the MIs with very good feedback on the MIs.

I plan on going MI. I believe the only FF they have at the moment is carbine length, though they plan on adding mid and rifle lengths to the list, I'd say fairly soon if you could wait.

I believe they are in spec. I haven't really heard that the YHM doesn't fit any mounts or grips.

Posted: 11/15/2005 11:48:56 PM EDT

[#2]

My older YHM ff tube is out of spec, but the newer one works great, everything goes on snug but not too tight. I think it was something they worked out.

Posted: 11/16/2005 12:21:49 AM EDT

[#3]

No problems with mine so far,everything locks up tight.They are a bitch to clean underneath though.

Posted: 11/16/2005 3:39:08 AM EDT

[#4]

i have the same design free float as pictured in rifle length on one of my rifles and it hasnt given me any problems.

but with M.I. offering a free float that is much better in design i would go with it.

Posted: 11/16/2005 3:41:09 AM EDT

[#5]

I have the non-railed one on a SBRish rifle. I'm happy with it and it did not cost a ton..

Posted: 11/16/2005 3:47:15 AM EDT

[#6]

The YHM is a good value for the money. I have both non-FF YHM and MI handguards and prefer the MI. My first YHM was not in spec but the second set was. Both my new YHM and MI guards fit a TD grip perfectly.

Posted: 11/16/2005 3:54:50 AM EDT

[#7]

heres mine, I love it. If i had anything else to put then on I would, but I am sticking to the basics for now..........

Posted: 11/16/2005 6:34:27 AM EDT

[#8]

Thanks for the help guys

Posted: 11/16/2005 6:43:22 AM EDT

[#9]

Their method to install is one of the poorest for strength and I have seen many of the rails that were out of spec. I cant tell you if they were new or old rails. Just that the people with them were not very happy when some accessories would not fit.

Posted: 11/16/2005 6:45:29 AM EDT

[#10]

the only thing I ever heard was that the tangodown battle grip did not want to go on there without
some shaving to the grip or hitting the grip down the rail, it is a tight fit.

FYI

Posted: 11/16/2005 11:32:08 AM EDT

[#11]

I have the full length YHM FF on a 20" Ameetec upper and I like it.

+ Fully in spec with no problems mounting a variety of doodads
+ Finish is good and the machine work is excellent. Color match to my Ameetc upper/lower is good.

- I think it's a tad heavy. With an A2 stock the balance is a bit further forward that I'd like.
- I worry about jamming a pinky through the holes and singing off some skin. Rail pannels seem like a good investment.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does anyone have experience with, or opinions on the YHM freefloat 4 rail handguards?

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