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Posted: 5/16/2018 1:15:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Midwest_Ind]
Midwest Industries is always innovating and improving weapons to make them a better tool for the tasks we use them for.
While we have always been conscious of weight, we have also always been very careful to never compromise strength or features. We know our handguards are used on rifles that very well may go into harms way. We take this responsibly very seriously and want our customers to have complete faith in their MI products. That being said we are proud to bring you the first in a new line of AR-15/ M16 products. The Midwest Industries Combat Rail Handguards. These new handguards use our patented 4140 heat treated torque plate and barrel nut and are made of 6061 aluminum with a type 3 hard coat anodized finish. This handguard has a MIL-Standard 1913 Picatinny top rail, two anti-rotation QD sling sockets, and seven sides of M-LOK slots. With the new installation hardware these handguards are one of the easiest to install and will not pull off or rotate even under extreme conditions. These handguards install without requiring the heating of any parts, timing of the barrel nut, shims or special fasteners, and without the use of any Loctite or other adhesives. This new handguard will be available in seven popular lengths, all with an inside diameter of 1.3” and an outside diameter of 1.5”. Actual lengths and weights are listed below. All weights include the steel barrel nut and all hardware. A titanium barrel nut and hardware are available for those looking to cut weight. One five slot polymer M-LOK rail section is included with each handguard. Like everything we make this handguard is 100% made in the USA and is backed by our Lifetime Warranty. 
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/category-s/518.htm 7" handguard weighs 6.8 oz 9.25” handguard weighs 8 oz 9.5” handguard weighs 8.3 oz 10.5” handguard weighs 8.7 oz 12.625” handguard weighs 9.9 oz 14” handguard weighs 10.8 oz 15” handguard weighs 11.4 oz |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 1:19:09 PM EDT
[#1]
That looks really nice!
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 1:40:10 PM EDT
[#2]
How are you already OOS?
Jeepers! |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 1:53:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knife_Sniper:
How are you already OOS? Jeepers! We have a batch of each length already back in production. |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 2:15:47 PM EDT
[#4]
Awesome! I would already be in line to order one had your employee ( Andy Y.) not already helped me on my SSK..... You should scold him real good for being such a big help lol. I do appreciate y'all a lot.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 2:17:56 PM EDT
[#5]
I don't see the Titanium Barrel Nut and clamp screws hardware on the website? I really like the looks of these new HGs! Congrats...
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Posted: 5/16/2018 2:25:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sellersm:
I don't see the Titanium Barrel Nut and clamp screws hardware on the website? I really like the looks of these new HGs! Congrats... thanks Troy MI |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 7:34:51 PM EDT
[#7]
A mating of the SP and G3 to make the best, easiest handguard yet to install. No adhesive eh? What will some people have to bitch about? Oh well, I’m sure they’ll find something.
Great job! |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 7:57:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GSL]
[#8]
Take my money!!
I'll wait until the 12.5 is back in stock. I have no use for the 14 or 15. |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 8:00:10 PM EDT
[#9]
Those look great!
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 8:19:56 PM EDT
[#10]
Looks great. Curious about the posted weights. Is that just the handguard itself, or does that include the barrel nut, pin and bolts?
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Posted: 5/16/2018 8:27:37 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A96HondaAccordEX:
Looks great. Curious about the posted weights. Is that just the handguard itself, or does that include the barrel nut, pin and bolts? Troy MI |
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Posted: 5/16/2018 8:37:42 PM EDT
[#12]
Take my money!
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 9:01:59 PM EDT
[#13]
Those look great. Y’all are killing it
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 9:04:55 PM EDT
[#14]
Oh wow.. Those look pretty nice! I assume the same inner dimensions as the Gen3 rails. I have one of those on a 6.8 carbine....rock solid and light weight. Two things I wasn't too crazy about was the slight gap between the HG and the receiver, and the anti-rotation bracket looking like it was an afterthought.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2018 9:20:07 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Midwest_Ind: The weights include all mounting hardware and barrel nut . We don't play that game with just posting the body weight. Troy MI Decisions decisions. |
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Posted: 5/17/2018 9:15:45 AM EDT
[#16]
I am impressed, those handguards look really well thought out.
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Posted: 5/17/2018 11:18:38 PM EDT
[#17]
I have a bunch of G3 rails already and they are my favorites by far.
Any plan to offer these new rails in a "Light" version, minus most of the picatinny top rail similar to past model offerings? Thanks for such a great product at great prices! |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 6:45:54 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SMR412:
I have a bunch of G3 rails already and they are my favorites by far. Any plan to offer these new rails in a "Light" version, minus most of the picatinny top rail similar to past model offerings? Thanks for such a great product at great prices! Troy MI |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 4:39:46 PM EDT
[#19]
Any chance you will make a version of this rail that will be compatible with Aero M5/ DPMS pattern?
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2018 3:35:41 AM EDT
[#20]
Nice!
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2018 11:10:14 AM EDT
[#21]
Very nice - I need to get rid of my cheese grinder handguard
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2018 8:04:22 AM EDT
[#22]
These look great!
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USA
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Posted: 5/22/2018 7:10:50 PM EDT
[#23]
They look great!
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Posted: 5/22/2018 8:11:10 PM EDT
[#24]
I’m late to the party, but these look really good!
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USA
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Posted: 5/22/2018 8:19:20 PM EDT
[#25]
Can you slap a rail on a 20 inch rifle with a fsb?
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Posted: 5/22/2018 8:24:19 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knife_Sniper:
Can you slap a rail on a 20 inch rifle with a fsb? Thanks Troy MI |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2018 9:27:08 PM EDT
[#27]
Nice
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Posted: 5/26/2018 5:18:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
[#28]
I guess I need the 12" version.
Will the 9.25 fi behind an fsb on a middy? |
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VT, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2018 12:35:52 PM EDT
[#29]
Is it the same barrel nut as the Midwest Industries G3? Or would I have to pull off barrel nut to install this?
Thanks |
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Posted: 5/27/2018 1:52:32 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LogCabinShooter:
Is it the same barrel nut as the Midwest Industries G3? Or would I have to pull off barrel nut to install this? Thanks Thanks Troy MI |
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VT, USA
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Posted: 5/27/2018 6:12:10 PM EDT
[#31]
I could not tell or I would not have asked! When do they come out in FDE?
Thanks |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 2:15:23 PM EDT
[#32]
Length of barrel nut?
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Posted: 5/29/2018 9:19:13 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blessed1:
Length of barrel nut? Troy MI |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 12:17:31 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LogCabinShooter:
I could not tell or I would not have asked! When do they come out in FDE? Thanks |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 12:19:31 PM EDT
[#35]
Here is a 14” Combat Rail on a 14.5” FN barrel.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2018 11:05:43 PM EDT
[#36]
Can we see a pic of a middy with FSB?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2018 8:24:20 PM EDT
[#37]
These look great. Really have been please with my G3 but this appears to be a better option now. Good improvements. Great to read there will be an ultra-light option also.
Two ?s 1) Will the Superlative Arms .875 clamp-on DI adj. gas block fit inside these? 2) Will these Combat rails fit on the Aero M4E1 upper? |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2018 11:16:26 PM EDT
[#38]
I'm a big fan of your G3 series, and these look nice as well. I'll probably give one a try, although I do have one bit of constructive criticism.
I wish they had the L & R QD's on the end of the rail. The lack of them seems like a step back IMHO. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/4/2018 12:19:25 PM EDT
[#39]
Any plans to offer these for AR10/LR308 rifles? DPMS High pattern to match Aero M5 receivers?
Bradley |
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Posted: 6/4/2018 1:47:30 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PaveHammer:
Any plans to offer these for AR10/LR308 rifles? DPMS High pattern to match Aero M5 receivers? Bradley Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PaveHammer:
Any plans to offer these for AR10/LR308 rifles? DPMS High pattern to match Aero M5 receivers? Bradley These handguards will work for that application though. https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/product-p/mi-308ss15-dhm.htm Originally Posted By deadduck357:
These look great. Really have been please with my G3 but this appears to be a better option now. Good improvements. Great to read there will be an ultra-light option also. Two ?s 1) Will the Superlative Arms .875 clamp-on DI adj. gas block fit inside these? 2) Will these Combat rails fit on the Aero M4E1 upper? 2) I believe only Aero Handguards fit those uppers. Originally Posted By AlphaOperator:
I'm a big fan of your G3 series, and these look nice as well. I'll probably give one a try, although I do have one bit of constructive criticism. I wish they had the L & R QD's on the end of the rail. The lack of them seems like a step back IMHO. The great thing about M-LOK is you can mount a QD wherever you like. |
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Posted: 6/6/2018 3:20:20 PM EDT
[#41]
Got one of these for my main rifle. Love it. Install was ridiculously easy. Handguard looks and functions great. Knocked this one out of the ballpark guys.
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Posted: 6/6/2018 4:08:43 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ShadowAngel:
Got one of these for my main rifle. Love it. Install was ridiculously easy. Handguard looks and functions great. Knocked this one out of the ballpark guys. Pete MI |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2018 2:42:49 PM EDT
[#43]
For anyone curious, these Combat rails DO fit on the Aero M4E1 threaded uppers. Mated them up yesterday - perfect match.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2018 2:48:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: deadduck357]
[#44]
MI, what's the new Ultra Light Weight model that has the longer oval cutouts at the 2, 5, 7 and 10 o'clock positions (not mlok)?
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Posted: 6/10/2018 7:04:51 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ShadowAngel:
Got one of these for my main rifle. Love it. Install was ridiculously easy. Handguard looks and functions great. Knocked this one out of the ballpark guys. ...post pics or GTFO 
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Posted: 6/10/2018 7:33:57 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deadduck357:
MI, what's the new Ultra Light Weight model that has the longer oval cutouts at the 2, 5, 7 and 10 o'clock positions (not mlok)? Thanks Troy MI |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2018 8:47:22 PM EDT
[#47]
Love to see a 12" on a 12.5" bbl if you have a pic by chance.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2018 11:57:35 PM EDT
[#48]
From calling y'all last week I was told there were going to be two new different models in the Light-weight line. One with Mlok on all sides with an interrupted rail at 12. Then another light-weight with a continuous rail at 12 but with long ovals at 2, 5, 7, 10 and Mlok at just 3, 6, 9. Both come with Ti hardware. Can you please confirm?
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Posted: 6/11/2018 7:22:20 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By deadduck357:
From calling y'all last week I was told there were going to be two new different models in the Light-weight line. One with Mlok on all sides with an interrupted rail at 12. Then another light-weight with a continuous rail at 12 but with long ovals at 2, 5, 7, 10 and Mlok at just 3, 6, 9. Both come with Ti hardware. Can you please confirm? thanks Troy MI |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2018 10:31:23 AM EDT
[#50]
Ok.
This is the model I was asking about - https://www.instagram.com/p/BiDSAXMHGMV/?taken-by=midwestindustries |
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