Gen 2 drop in free float > Midwest Industries

Posted: 7/26/2011 12:31:28 PM EDT

MI is proud to introduce our Gen 2 drop in free float hand guards. Please check out our web site for full details. These hand guards are loaded with features tough to beat.
thank you for looking

TROY
MI

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=422

Posted: 7/26/2011 12:36:22 PM EDT

[#1]

Very tempted to upgrade my Gen 1, because the rails not lining up annoys me!

Posted: 7/26/2011 12:38:47 PM EDT

[#2]

how dont they line up? the height should be very close.

Troy
MI

Posted: 7/26/2011 12:46:19 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
how dont they line up? the height should be very close.

Troy
MI

Off center, the top rail of the hand guard is to the right of the receiver, if you are looking from the receiver to the rails, but the Gen 1 was never really advertised as monolithic.

Plus the Gen 2 are lighter, and look to be thinner.

Posted: 7/26/2011 1:03:40 PM EDT

[#4]

Sounds to me like to need to move the barrel nut over a bit. That will cause the alignment to be slightly off on those.
Thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 8/27/2011 8:05:15 PM EDT

[#5]

When can we expect to see these in Midlength (Gen2 Free Float 2 piece drop in)???? I'm ready to buy free float rails for my mid-length, but will hold out for the MI Gen2 if they will be released soon.

Posted: 8/28/2011 7:47:27 AM EDT

[#6]

WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK

THANKS
TROY
MI

Posted: 8/31/2011 9:52:23 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK

THANKS
TROY
MI

Just placed my order for one on your website. Hopefully it will ship out quickly...

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Posted: 8/31/2011 11:06:31 AM EDT

[#8]

Thank you
we will get on it as soon as we can.
TROY
MI

Posted: 10/14/2011 6:17:27 PM EDT

[#9]

Do these use the standard AR barrel nut? Am I correct that to install, I have to cut the hand guard retainer off, but no need to remove the front sight?

Thanks..

Posted: 10/14/2011 7:07:30 PM EDT

[#10]

you are correct , cut off delta ring and use existing barrel nut.
thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 10/17/2011 10:05:37 AM EDT

[#11]

I order the midlength 2piece free float last week and am expecting it sometime this week.

Posted: 10/17/2011 10:18:51 AM EDT

[#12]

`thank you for your order

TROY
MI

Posted: 10/17/2011 12:33:59 PM EDT

[#13]

No, thank YOU for making exactly what I needed!

BTW, how would I be able to identify the differences between gen1 and gen2? I want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks.

Posted: 10/17/2011 1:21:50 PM EDT

[#14]

GEN 1 HAS NOT SLING SWIVEL SOCKETS , Thats the easyiest thing to look for
thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 10/24/2011 1:25:14 AM EDT

[#15]

I am interested in going with a low pro gas block and one of these rails. If I want to hide the gas block under the rail on a mid length should I go with the 10" or the 12"?? Thanks

Posted: 10/24/2011 2:54:58 AM EDT

[#16]

Either model will work for that . 10inch will clear perfect over the gas block . Its really up to you and the look you want
thanks

TROY
MI

Posted: 10/26/2011 3:12:15 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Either model will work for that . 10inch will clear perfect over the gas block . Its really up to you and the look you want
thanks

TROY
MI

I'm thinking the 9" with the gas block out front like a MK12 MOD1 type of setup. I still want to keep the weight as low as possible. Thanks for the input. I'll send my order soon.

Posted: 10/26/2011 4:44:21 AM EDT

[#18]

Posted: 11/15/2011 7:12:20 PM EDT

[#19]

MI Gen2 drop in free float handguards

Posted: 11/16/2011 3:13:04 AM EDT

[#20]

thanks Pete

TROY
MI

Posted: 11/17/2011 4:00:57 PM EDT

[#21]

That FSP model is calling my name. Will def. be picking one up once I get my new 14.5 upper. Looks great guys.

Posted: 11/18/2011 3:34:11 AM EDT

[#22]

thank you

TROY
MI

Posted: 11/18/2011 4:20:37 PM EDT

[#23]

Got my MWI gen2 Midlength for my new 14.5 build ; i wasn't a big fan of the Magpul handguard that came with my upper couldn't be more happier, installed it less than a minute no tools req.

and the price is great too.

From this

To this

Posted: 11/18/2011 4:41:34 PM EDT

[#24]

Nice
TROY
MI

Posted: 11/18/2011 6:19:17 PM EDT

[#25]

how solid are these when installed? solid enough for mounting a bipod and not loosening up?

Posted: 11/18/2011 6:41:07 PM EDT

[#26]

The free floats will never move. The drop ins are also extremely solid and should hold up fine.
thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 11/20/2011 12:07:31 PM EDT

[#27]

I have a 16" carbine length, AA piston driven M4gery with a Troy battle rail that I want to switch out for the Gen2 extended carbine length rail to get my AFG out further. Ive been reading that one needs to cut off the delta ring to install these rails but in the picture posted on page 1 the delta ring is still installed. I figure I will probably need to remove the handguard cap, but what of the delta ring? Do you have pics of this rail installed?

Posted: 11/20/2011 2:56:29 PM EDT

[#28]

The gen 2 free float requires removal of the delta ring . It does not rquire removal of the hand guard cap. The unit you see with delta ring is the drop in unit.
thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 12/30/2011 4:02:11 PM EDT

[#29]

I received and installed mine today and it fits like a glove. Thank you for putting out a fabulous product!

Posted: 12/30/2011 4:54:42 PM EDT

[#30]

You are welcome. Thank you for your business

Troy
MI

Posted: 1/12/2012 12:49:58 PM EDT

[#31]

Does anybody have a picture of the extended length carbine installed? Seriously thinking about putting one on my PSA build. I assume this is the one with the extended rail in front of the Front sight. Thanks in advance.

Posted: 1/13/2012 3:16:35 AM EDT

[#32]

extended carbine was a gen1 part that has been discontinued.
sorry
TROY
MI

Posted: 1/15/2012 6:27:27 PM EDT

[#33]

Is there any chance of an 11" version coming out in the gen 2 FF?

Posted: 1/16/2012 12:35:56 PM EDT

[#34]

Not at this time. Thanks. Troy. Mi.

Posted: 1/23/2012 6:35:19 PM EDT

[#35]

Do these have any type of anti-rotation tabs? I'm on the fence about one of these rails or the rainier arms evo.

Posted: 1/24/2012 3:02:56 AM EDT

[#36]

yes there are two massive tabs on the bottom that would engage against the receiver.
Thanks
TROY
MI

Posted: 1/24/2012 11:11:23 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:
yes there are two massive tabs on the bottom that would engage against the receiver.
Thanks
TROY
MI

Awesome, I will be ordering a 9" one soon then. Your rail is 2oz lighter and $100 cheaper than the sansom model. Plus, after returning that AK rail for.a refund I feel like I owe you.

Posted: 1/24/2012 12:31:34 PM EDT

[#38]

no worries let us know when your ready. Troy. MI.

Posted: 1/25/2012 12:54:26 PM EDT

[#39]

Any idea when you or your vendors might get in more of the BLACK Gen2 Two Piece Free Float Handguard, Rifle Length (MCTAR-22G2)?

Posted: 2/1/2012 7:09:25 AM EDT

[#40]

Those who have them...mind posting pictures?

Posted: 2/3/2012 1:35:29 PM EDT

[#41]

I would also like to know when black will be back in stock for the rifle length gen 2 free float rail.

Posted: 2/3/2012 1:52:24 PM EDT

[#42]

They are being laser marked. It should be next week. thanks. Troy. Mi.

Posted: 2/11/2012 6:55:42 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
I would also like to know when black will be back in stock for the rifle length gen 2 free float rail.

Waiting for this as well.

Posted: 2/14/2012 7:22:15 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
They are being laser marked. It should be next week. thanks. Troy. Mi.

Any update on the MCTAR-22G2 - Blk
Thxs.

Posted: 2/14/2012 11:20:35 AM EDT

[#45]

In stock updating web site. Thanks. Troy.

Posted: 2/14/2012 10:02:23 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
In stock updating web site. Thanks. Troy.

Cool, just ordered one....

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:20:08 AM EDT

[#47]

thanks

TROY
MI

Posted: 2/15/2012 7:26:04 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
The free floats will never move. T

man is this true- when i put mine before screwing it in, i thought "damn it gonna rattle a little bit, it aint gonna sit flush"
but was i wrong. i will say the only pain was worrying about getting it squared up to my top pictiny.