User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 4:37:07 AM EDT
[#1]
The quality of the PRI forend is second to none. The fit and finish is excellent, and they are extremely light and durable. All in all I am completely satisfied with mine
 At the moment I only have a pic of mine in pieces, but here it is anyway:  |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 5:10:18 AM EDT
[#2]
The PRI GEN III FF tube is pretty good, but ARMS doesn't make a rail that will connect to it. PRI does make their own however. There are a lot of quality FF rail systems on the market. Take a look at TROY, LaRue Tactical and Daniel Defense as well... C4 www.gandrtactical.com |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 5:54:58 AM EDT
[#3]
I played with a midlength upper that had the PRI carbon tube on it that JTAC had put together and freaking loved it. It was unreal how light it was. I have YHM 4 railed handguards on mine but if you want round ones then that carbon fiber PRI is what I would get. I also don't like the full length rail on the top but that's just me.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 6:20:18 AM EDT
[#4]
What happened to the ARMS #38 SPR Mod rails? Are they going to become "rare, collectibles" like Brookfield M1A parts?
Paladin |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 6:39:09 AM EDT
[#5]
Still available to the best of my knowledge. PRI makes their own that are much cheaper though! C4 |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 7:21:06 AM EDT
[#6]
According to the Hanguard thread. The PRI tube is not very light. 16 oz for the midlength version, no weight for the carbine length, but I'm guessing around 12-14 oz.
For comparison: DD7.0 is 8.5 oz YHM lightweight is 10 oz stock handguards and all mounting hardware is ~7.0 oz The PRI tubes are VERY nice, but I would say there is nothing lightweight about them. |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 8:45:42 AM EDT
[#7]
Any rails not in use can be removed from the PRI, lightening it. A PRI tube with no rails and an aluminum barrel nut is lighter than JP's lightweight competition tube, but probably heavier than a single-piece Briley carbon fiber tube. -z ETA: A rifle-length PRI tube  [ link to LARGER image ] |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 9:54:36 AM EDT
[#8]
Any idea on just how light that is? If you are going to compare the PRI to a SIR or any other railed handguard you have to consider the rails. However, because you can remove rails instead of add panels a realistic weight would be PRI with top rail and three short rails at 3,6,9 o'clock. Anybody have a weight on that? |
||
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 10:40:58 AM EDT
[#9]
I had one. Great quality and stability. Light wouldn't be one of the words that I would use to describe it, though.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 11:27:19 AM EDT
[#10]
I think the guys at MSTN have weighed them. With regard to rail removal.. if all you need is a BUIS and no PEQ-2, you can use a short top rail. If you need neither of those, no reason to have a top rail. If you are using a standard harris bipod, you can use a bipod stud instead of a bottom rail. If you don't use a light you can ditch the RH rail. I use the LH rail for a GG&G sling mount, but you could use a sling stud here instead. If you are using a VFG, you can add a short rail on the botto towards the rear. Using an aluminum barrel nut will make it lighter still. -z ETA. I don't see how a fore-end composed entirely of aluminum can be lighter than the same size fore-end made of 3/4 carbon fiber and 1/4 aluminum. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 12:19:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Ya, I got my wieght from TheRicker's chart, and he got it from MSTN in the same thread.
I don't either unless those weights are with a steel barrel nut (do they offer both?) I think there is definate potential for a robust, ~7.0 oz carbon fiber fore-end, with customizable rails (That's what I want  )
|
||
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 12:37:49 PM EDT
[#12]
Zak, does PRI offer the aluminum barrel nut you are referring to, or you getting that else where? I see no mention on the PRI site of what material nut the forearm comes with.
I'm curious because I have been looking in to getting the AR10 rifle length forearm to replace my Armalite 4 rail fiberglass handguard. My 10 is in need of a diet.  |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 1:01:34 PM EDT
[#13]
The AR15 barrel nut is right here www.pri-mounts.com/detailpages/05-074-01.htm Be advised that the AR10 barrel nut is different. When I put the PRI AR10 tube on my AR10, I had to buy the steel AR10 nut from Armalite. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 1:07:15 PM EDT
[#14]
Thanks, Zak.
That's pretty much what I was figuring, though I didn't see the aluminum nut on the site, don't know how I missed it  |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 1:35:36 PM EDT
[#15]
PRI tube weights courtesy of PRI:
PRI rifle free float fore with all rails, steel nut 1.19Lbs (19.04 oz.) PRI free float forearm with steel nut, no rails .855 lb. (13.68 oz.) PRI rifle free float forearm with aluminum nut, no rails .700 lb. (11.20 oz.) PRI rifle length, all rails and aluminum nut 1.015 lbs. (16.2 oz.) PRI carbine length, all rails and steel nut .95 lbs (15.2 oz) PRI Intermediate forearm with rails 1.010lb. Steel nut(16.2 oz.) PRI Intermediate Forearm with Rails and High strength Aluminum nut .865lb. (13.8 oz.) |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 1:37:12 PM EDT
[#16]
Thanks!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 2:00:01 PM EDT
[#17]
You da man, thanks! Is this from an email? |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 2:21:39 PM EDT
[#18]
No problem. Yep....emailed PRI awhile back and recieved that response from Dave Dunlap.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/20/2004 2:35:30 PM EDT
[#19]
Transfered the info to the:
FAQ: The Big Thread On FF & Railed Forends in the Rifles, Uppers, Lowers, Barrels, and more forum. |
|
|
|
Posted: 10/26/2004 12:04:28 PM EDT
[#20]
Any idea the weight of the carbine length PRI with NO rails on it? How about the weight of the steel nut vs. the aluminum nut? Thanks! |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/26/2004 12:39:05 PM EDT
[#21]
I believe you can deduce those weights from the data posted. |
||
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
