[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free-Float Tube: Vented vs. Normal?

Posted: 12/5/2006 3:19:26 PM EDT

Is there much of a difference in cooling? Other advantages / disadvantages?

I'm considering ordering a complete kit from Del-Ton, and wanted a free-float handguard. They offer the DPMS free-float tube in both normal (+28$) and vented (+45$). Is the vented version worth the extra $17? Will I notice much improvement in cooling rate, or anything else for that matter?

TIA,

Brian

Posted: 12/5/2006 3:27:14 PM EDT

[#1]

I have both on two different rifles and I don't notice any difference at all, but I feel you should pop the $17 for the vented because you really do want it.

Good Luck
Bill

Posted: 12/5/2006 4:42:32 PM EDT

[#2]

If it's metal, vent it. If you don't, when you decided to dump a mag or two for fun, your forestock will get so hot you'll need an oven mit to hold it. I am working on a line of "tactical" oven mits (without flowers). So, if you go with unvented, give me a shout.

Posted: 12/5/2006 5:48:28 PM EDT

[#3]

I've dumped enough mags thru an unvented handguard to have melted the gas tube and it was still manageable barehanded. I personally don't like the vented look.

Posted: 12/6/2006 2:33:02 AM EDT

[#4]

Originally Posted By Hail Mary:
I've dumped enough mags thru an unvented handguard to have melted the gas tube and it was still manageable barehanded. I personally don't like the vented look.

I have been wrong a time or two. Is yours light under the handguard or heavy?? If you did that with my heavy, you would leave skin on the handguard. Thus, i switched to DD. I will say that i am speaking of the solid aluminum type, which is what i assume deltron uses........but, you know what they say about assuming.

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