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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free Float handguard gets HOT

Posted: 9/2/2004 11:45:35 AM EDT

I have a free float aluminum 4-rail handguard on my ar-15. When I shoot about 10-15 rounds fairly fast (i.e. one shot every 1-2 seconds) the rail get entirely too hot too grab. The other bad thing is that the vertical grip attached to the rail gets really hot too. Would the rail covers that people sell make any difference? Should I get a polymer front grip? Any suggestions are wlecome.

Thanks,
Wes

Posted: 9/2/2004 11:48:47 AM EDT

[#1]

Paracord wrap .

Posted: 9/2/2004 11:55:11 AM EDT

[#2]

My 16" Vmatch carbine has a smooth aluminum tube and I know what you mean about getting hot fast. I wrapped it in 1/8"para cord and that fixed the problem and makes it easier to hold. For my new build I am going the railed FF tube route with a Larue 7.0. I will be using the TD vertical grip and TD pannels to protect from heat.

Posted: 9/2/2004 11:55:51 AM EDT

[#3]

I thought about doing that but when I tried I could never get it tight enough to not move around. Is their any info on how to do this?

Thanks,
Wes

Posted: 9/2/2004 11:58:25 AM EDT

[#4]

Since you said you have a rail system, I would stick to rail covers and/or vertical grip (Plastic one, not aluminum).

Here is the Vmatch anyways.

Posted: 9/2/2004 1:04:31 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I thought about doing that but when I tried I could never get it tight enough to not move around. Is their any info on how to do this?

Thanks,
Wes

Look in here.
ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=195425

Posted: 9/2/2004 3:19:14 PM EDT

[#6]

get a vert grip.

Posted: 9/2/2004 3:27:39 PM EDT

[#7]

The synthetic forends like on the PRI tube, or ARMS SIRs dont get nearly as hot. Pannels will help aluminum railed tubes.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free Float handguard gets HOT

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