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Posted: 8/28/2014 1:37:21 PM EDT
| Let me start by saying that I'm new to AR-15's and just got an Armalite M-15 Carbine. I'm sure I don't have to explain that the stock polymer hand guard has got to go, but I'm confused as to exactly what will fit my new AR and what won't. |
| Nothing specific, but I'm open to recommendations. Wasn't sure of the fit of rails I was looking at. I just got back from the gunshop and was shown the rails they had and how they would fit my AR. I think I was thrown off by a review on a rail where the guy had a problem because the rail was oval shaped at the end. |
| I have not made it to the rail on my build yet and am I complete newbie. But I think the first thing seem to figure out is what is your budget. It seems to me just like every other part of an AR prices are across the board. I myself am trying to do it on a budget. So I am looking at the UTG super slim pro. I think in a 15 inch for lots of real-estate out front for iron sights. But like I said I'm new and learning far more from this site then I can retain. |
| I haven't gotten to that stage yet, and I wasn't comfortable building my first AR-15 either, but when I do I have a coworker who is a gunsmith that can help me. That's a whole new world to me though and I'm just taking baby steps modding my AR-15. I did find an ade rail I like though. |
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This is the one I chose. It uses the original AR barrel nut so you wont have to change that and it has a lot of room for accessories.
https://556tactical.com/product/556-tactical-keymod-evolution-rail-series-12-37/ |
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Is this the rifle you have?
If so, you need a mid-length handguard. It is NOT a free-float. ETA: Looks like they also make carbine-gassed M-15s, which would need a carbine-length handguard. |
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