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12/4/2011 5:18:46 PM EDT
Done a search and didn't find anything.
So school me...........

1.....Are free float handguards worth the money, or just "tactical hype" ?
2.....I understand they are designed to improve accuracy, but how much difference do they really make ?
3.....Do they have the durability of a regular handguard ?
4.....Do they have a weight advantage, or disadvantage ?
5.....Any other pros, cons ?
12/4/2011 6:38:43 PM EDT
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Done a search and didn't find anything.

So school me...........



1.....Are free float handguards worth the money, or just "tactical hype" ?



Worth the money YES



2.....I understand they are designed to improve accuracy, but how much difference do they really make ?



This is completely upon YOU



3.....Do they have the durability of a regular handguard ?



Depends upon the mfg but yes



4.....Do they have a weight advantage, or disadvantage ?



Depends upon the mfg BUT I doubt any have lighter weight forearms than a plastic one (other than Magpul?)



5.....Any other pros, cons ?



Cons = price / some require proprietary tools to fit them

Pros = Rails / Design your rifle to your needs



FB



 
12/4/2011 7:11:50 PM EDT
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