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Posted: 10/3/2006 6:25:53 PM EDT
| i am looking for a quadrail handgaurd for aroung a 100 to 150 bucks, aluminum vs. plastic? and two piece or one solid one, are the one piece hard to install? lookin for some info. not sure what to get. whats a good website to order one? |
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Hi RafterMan, I’m not sure what rail you are looking at for $100 to $150.00 but when it comes to this you get what you pay for. I recommend saving our money and getting a TROY, ARMS, Daniel Defense, or LaRue. The two-piece rail systems are very good I use a TROY myself. For a rail system the Aluminum is the way to go. What one are are you looking for? Here is a TROY   Mike @ CSGW www.csgunworks.com [email protected] Here’s some testimonials about CS GunWorks What do YOU have to say about CS GunWorks What Do You Think Of Cs Gunworks? FEEDBACK about CSGUNWORKS.com |
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Summary: One Piece - Free floating handguards do not touch the barrel. They only touch the reciever. Improves accuracy. A front sight tower needs to be removed for installation. A picatinny or low profile gas block will not need to be removed for installation. Two piece- Installed just like your standard hand gaurds. Metal- Usually some type of aluminum. Beware of soft chinese clones. Plastic- Cheaper but not as sturdy as metal. Not a good idea if you are mounting aiming lasers. Rail corners aren't sharp and don't need covers. Price- Plenty non-free float to choose from <$150. I don't have a brand recommendation. Check the industry partners. Opinions- Everybody has one. Mine is that most people over rail their guns "keeping up with the Jones." Are you mounting a PEQ-2A, PVS-14, bipod, vertical grip, visible and IR illuminator, target designator, blah blah blah? The Jones's do. That's why they are issued a quad rail handguard. I'm from the "less is more" school. Decide what accessories you need for your "mission" then decide on a mounting solution. Is your mission Personnel Security? Patrol? Long Range Recce? Household defense? Hunting? IPSC? Casual range shooting? Poser? This thread will get plenty of posts of brand/model recommendations. I suggest giving your needs some thought before purchasing. Good luck. |
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