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Posted: 2/20/2010 12:39:53 PM EDT
| So i've been looking into adding a railed forend to my ar15 and i'm kinda confused as to what to get. I know everyone says free float is the best but don't want to spend the money on it when i could just as well get a drop in replacement. I only plan on adding a VFG to it and nothing else. Any opinions or advice would really help. |
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If you've never used a railed handguard before, an option to consider might be a bolt-on rail added to a plastic handguard. While it's only appropriate for non-zeroed items like foregrips and lights, and there might be some wiggle in the system, it is a good way to try out the concept without dropping much cash. Plus, if you find you really like rails, you'll have more time to really look around, try some things out, and know for sure what you want.
I'm using a M.I. rail bolted onto my middy's handguard right now. I've also used a rail bolted onto a Magpul MOE handguard, which was designed to be super easy. If you're sure you want a rail already, my advice is to get some hands-on time with different models. There are some different approaches to handguard design, with some folks making them round, some oval (side rails tucked in), some others are designed with the side and bottom rails tucked in. Some have built-in QD sling points, some not. Point is, you may have a preference, but it's hard to tell until you get hand-on for real. Tex78 |
| Can me a little OCD but please remember that if you DON'T free float your barrel, the any force you put on the VFG (like pulling or pushing to stabilize) can effect accuracy as that force will transfer to your barrel. Admittedly the effect is minimal, but t does have an effect., |
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