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2/2/2016 2:16:04 PM EDT
Hey guys, I am building an AR9 using a 5.5" QC10 barrel. I am having so much trouble finding a hand guard that's around 4", 4.5", 5" ... I am wanting the barrel and muzzle break to stick out a little bit past the hand guard. If anyone has any leads or suggestions I would truly appreciate it a lot! I have one recommendation and its $189 for a 4.5" tactical rail, its too pricey for me. I am not doing a budget build but that is steep for such a small rail.
This is my last part to complete my build, I can not wait to go shoot this beast!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!
2/2/2016 2:38:38 PM EDT
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I'm not as knowledgable as some of the others here, but, have you considered finding a one-piece and just cutting it to size? Cerakote afterwards? I don't think I have ever seen a rail shorter than 4.5".
2/2/2016 4:15:43 PM EDT
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I'm not as knowledgable as some of the others here, but, have you considered finding a one-piece and just cutting it to size? Cerakote afterwards? I don't think I have ever seen a rail shorter than 4.5".
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Yes, I actually did think about that but I do not have a steady hand at all. Odds are I would destroy it and be back to square one.
2/2/2016 5:46:14 PM EDT
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Yes, I actually did think about that but I do not have a steady hand at all. Odds are I would destroy it and be back to square one.
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I'm not as knowledgable as some of the others here, but, have you considered finding a one-piece and just cutting it to size? Cerakote afterwards? I don't think I have ever seen a rail shorter than 4.5".


Yes, I actually did think about that but I do not have a steady hand at all. Odds are I would destroy it and be back to square one.



wrap it with blue painters tape to make a straight line, dremel it off, and use a long flat file across the "face" of it. should turn out pretty straight.
2/2/2016 6:15:34 PM EDT
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YHM Mini KR7 is 4.25" long and can be found for under $100.
2/2/2016 8:35:23 PM EDT
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In addition to the rails in the link below, Guntec has a 4" handguard.

short handguards

Here is a picture of my 5.5" barrel with the Guntec 4" handguard.
2/4/2016 2:48:07 PM EDT
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Yes, I actually did think about that but I do not have a steady hand at all. Odds are I would destroy it and be back to square one.
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I'm not as knowledgable as some of the others here, but, have you considered finding a one-piece and just cutting it to size? Cerakote afterwards? I don't think I have ever seen a rail shorter than 4.5".


Yes, I actually did think about that but I do not have a steady hand at all. Odds are I would destroy it and be back to square one.


Where are you in Fl? Around the orlando area? I'd cut it for you if you are.
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