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Posted: 10/12/2015 8:45:22 AM EDT
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I'm going to be doing a 15" floating handguard at some point, and I see lots of different brands and prices ranging from $60 to $400.
Are any of the budget friendly ones actually quality units? I'm not going to be mounting anything to it, it's just a looks thing and so I can get a more forward grip on the gun. I like the Midwest Industries ones, and they seem to be the most popular......but at $220 is it really any better than the $60 one that looks almost identical? Thanks |
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I would hate to spend $70 on one, only to have it suck.
The MI one I like is $190, but I found it for $160 online. I've been watching eBay and other sites for anything used, but that market is pretty slow. A top rail is all I need, just in case down the road I want to mount flip up sights. Other than that on the bottom I want to put on a Magpul angled fore grip.....so the bolt on rail would work. I'm in no hurry, so I 'll keep an eye out for a deal if it pops up. Thanks, Steve |
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ALG looks very nice, and I like a couple of them............but again it's back in the $165 to $180 range for it in 15" Here's the way i look at it. If you're all about spartan utilitarianism, as in, it just works, (free floats the barrel, has the mounts you need, doesn't break/come loose) A sub $150 handguard will do the trick just fine, at the end of the day as long as they don't break they'll be functionally the same as the higher $ handguards out there. On the other hand, if you find yourself coveting, but not being able to afford the higher dollar stuff, take a breath and save a few more bucks. You'll buy it eventually, but after spending the $ on the cheaper option, then selling it for a loss (and it's not a seller's market right now) and buying again. Buy once, cry once. MI is good stuff. they're light and strong. BCM, knights, noveske are good too for a bit more. Haven't seen anything in the $400 range that offers what those 4 don't. |
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Exactly how I think too...............I would hate to buy a cheaper unit only to have it suck, and then have to buy the better unit down the road anyhow.
That's why I was asking if any of the "cheaper" units are worth it..............but I'm not finding any real reviews of the $60-$80 ones. I may just wait until after the holidays and see how I make out................then buy an ALG or MI It's not like I'm going to war or using the rifle every day for work.............it's my pit gun and target shooting gun, basically a toy. So basically I'm doing it for looks, with only a grip located on the bottom. Steve |
| The cheapest QUALITY free float handguards in my opinion are the ALG and the UTG Pro Super Slim. I haven't seen an ALG in person but all I hear are good reviews. The UTG Pro I have on two rifles and I know several people that also have them, and we are all extremely happy. |
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Matrix Arms sells a solid affordable handguard. You can buy from their website or other distributors I'm sure.
Here's a decent review as well. Review My brother has a 15" Lavi (more expensive) on his setup and he loves it. Light, easy to install and solid fit. Matrix Arms |
| You are approaching the best sale days of the year. Between Veterans Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and New Years sales, you should be able to get whatever at a better price. There is always a thread (or a dozen) on what super deal is out there posted here. Narrow your search to a couple of items and wait it out. When the deal shows, nab it. I'm making a list now and subscribing to places to get notifications for sales. Time is on your side....use it. |
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I'm really liking the ALG V2 one, no full length rail on top.......just a small one at the front if you want to do a flip up sight.
It get's good reviews online, looks very solid, and is $165. I'll wait a little bit and see if some black friday sales knock the price down on it........or a used one pops up. |
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The BCM Alpha rails are in stock @ BCM Damnit man! Good catch. The price on these is great. I am thinking about ordering one myself now. Why in the hell didn't they come out with these first? Only an ounce or two difference and I am willing to bet these are stronger. 
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