Not the most modern setup but still very relevent, and hard to argue with the ease of install. They are whats used on mil issued guns for the most part, and have a long service record. The KAC RAS was mentioned, and it is a good drop in rail that simply replaces the standard handguards. Its really hard to get subjective answers to questions like these because not everyone likes the same brands, products, and shooting styles. If you want to take a cheaper minimalist approach the MOE works for a lot of people, too, you just have to be sure that short of a hand guard will work for you. Just explaining the issues with different lengths. Thats doable on a 7" rail for some but my VFG ends up being so close to the front end of the rail I have to modify my stance to make it work. All I run on my rails is a light, sling mount, VFG and front sight. Rob touched on the length issue and the trend has been longer minimalist handguards because it gives you more breathing room, and a 7" carbine rail can quickly become cramped. If its a personal gun then disregard that. Many of the brands mentioned so far require modification to the gun that Im guessing your department (or whoever issued you the thing if thats the case) would not be wanting you to be taking the gun apart to add your personal equipment. If the gun is issued (you mentioned taking it to your armorer) you have to figure out what you are allowed to do. There are plenty of rails to choose from, and when you ask broad questions without details all you are mostly going to get is people pushing their favorite pet brand over and over. Daniel Defense makes a wide selection of both types, Apex Machine makes a version that stops forward of the FSB, and Centurion Arms makes their Carbine Cut Out rail that stops at the front edge of the FSB.
You can either choose models that stop at the front edge of the FSB and cover three sides, or models that extend all the way out 12" and include a cutout for the FSB and have a top rail forward of that. Even if you want to keep the front sight stock. There are solutions to the short handguard issue. They result in a too-cramped area and when people start attaching the inevitable to them it only gets worse.
I find railed handguards that stop behind the FSB to not be worth the time or cost to install them. Which may seem counter-intuitive to some.
They are no, however, the lightest solution. Mount-N-Slot accessories take care of the rest. The nub at the front negates the need for a VFG for me as I can use my left booger-picker to hook the nub and draw the gun in. The MOE handguards are excellent IMO, and I use them on several guns. etc.What do you find that the stock handguards are not doing that the rail system will accomplish? If you can't answer this, I would suggest sticking with the stock handguards. Crosspost on your blog site, social media, internet forums. Forward this article to your email lists. Note to readers: Please click the share buttons above or below. By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above.įair Use: In the rare instance I include someone else’s footage it is covered in Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with intention of driving commentary and allowing freedom of speech.
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