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Posted: 2/6/2010 3:42:32 PM EDT
| Hey guys, considering buyin a stag arms model 2 off my buddy but it comes with the standard handguards. I want to get free floated railed handguards and I'm trying to decide if I do get the model 2 which handguards I would like. I don't know if I want to go with a Midwest Industries T-Series free floated handguard or a YHM lightweight Free Floated handguard. My two major questions are which one is more sturdy and solid in construction and which one, or both are mil spec? If anyone knows or has either of these handguards can you guys lemme know which would be a better choice? The YHM is only 100.00 while the MI is 130.00 and throughout my experience with any product I have learned that if you buy cheap you buy twice so the extra 30 dollars would not be a big deal to me if it meant a better quality product. While on that topic I have one more question. I see LaRue tactical and other big name handguards for over 250.00, what about these models makes them so much more expensive? Is it just the name or is the quality really that much higher? |
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Of your two choices, I would probably select the MI on appearances, which is surely not the right reason to choose one. I don't have experience with either free-float rail. However, let me pose a different question:
Why do you want a free-float rail? Sure, a free-float rail will give you a bit more accuracy, but it may not be noticeable to you until you become very proficient with the rifle. And the Model 2 isn't an accurized AR in the sense that, say, the Model 6 is. For the price you're quoting, you can pick up a KAC RAS (EE or eBay)––it's not a free-float, but it's one of the best, if not the best, drop-in two-piece rail available. That's what I did and I'm very happy with it. Now, if you're going to try and get every bit of accuracy out of the rifle and, say, use a bipod or something, then it might be worth it to get the free-float. Just my $.02. ETA: Accuracy will also depend on your ammunition and trigger, as well as what's behind it. |
O I completely understand and agree with you. My hope is that I can learn to make long range shots with the gun some day so I figure why buy some good drop in handguards now and then buy free floated ones later. If I purchase the gun from my friend I would down the line most likely buy a heavy barrel for it as well so maximum accuracy is an eventual goal for me so like I said I figure you might as well just buy things that are going to work down the line. I already have a Harris bi-pod on my .22 and figured when I got into long range shooting I could just slap a sling swivel stud on the rail anyway so I do think that the free float would be the way to go I just dont wanna have to buy twice. Also I agree that the skill of the shooter is likely the most important part of the equation so if I buy the gun off my friend I will also likely buy 500-1000 rounds from him as well in order to learn how to push the rifle to its limits. Thank you for the advice I appreciate the response.
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I am not familiar with Stag or there barrels but another couple things along what CMC said. Before buying the 500-1000 rounds, take into consideration the twist of the barrel and said ammo. Bullet weight, type and powder charge of the round need to be considered. Try the ammo and see how it prints. If your using it to blast bunnies or just to get some trigger time, thats fine.
I personally would not want to drop that kind of coin on ammo that i was intending on doing precision shooting with unless i knew it patterned to my liking. On the topic of handguards. My current AR platform started out as a RRA 16" middy with two piece standard handguards that did fine with most 55g. 1 to 2" MOA at 100 yards which was fine for what i was doing. It now sports a KAC rifle FF rail and a 20" colt SPR barrel. At the time i was not looking for a precision rifle but it has slowly turned into one. If you have the money to drop a FF on it right now is fine. Your money. I also understand your reason of buying now instead of twice. You could also practice and save your money for a better rail. I am not saying that MI FF rails suck but there are better quality ones out there. My B.U.I.S. are MI and am perfectly happy with them. The amount time i use them did not justify spending close to 300 bones for a set of Troy back ups. Any ways good luck to ya. |
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