I'm in the process of setting up a LW Colt A2 carbine upper for a tactical carbine course, which will include nightime shooting requiring a flashlight. I already bought a TAC M3 light with pressure pad from Elite Firearms a few months back, but haven't actually mounted and used it...
As I have an M5 RAS on one of my 20" uppers, I know how good KAC stuff is. I also know how pricey it is.
Soooo, the $100 question is, is the Fobus carbine handguards of decent quality in terms of heat dissipation and mounting accessories such as a foregrip and light? I won't be putting optics on it.
Another (cheapest) option is simply buying a quick detach 1" ring system which simply attaches to the standard handguards. DSA offers this for $34. Mounting position would be limited to the bottom of the 'guards only.
At this point, I'm leaning towards buying a RIS setup, but $200 buys a lot of ammo.
Any thoughts?