Light-Weight Free float 100-200$ > Rifles, Uppers, Lowers, Barrels, and more

Posted: 3/9/2016 12:43:50 AM EDT

Yeah I'm sure this has been made a million times over but I am looking for the lightest weight free float rail that I could get that isn't a carbon fiber handguard which I think look hideous.

So I have already seen the Midwest Industries 3GM Series but People have said the lowest you should go is 11" rail I want a long free float rail but lightweight?

I'm not really a person who calculates every single item for ounces except when it comes to handguards.

And if there is nothing like this out there then I'll settle for whatever I think is best suited.

Posted: 3/9/2016 12:58:09 AM EDT

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UTG makes a light handguard for sub $100

Posted: 3/9/2016 2:09:55 AM EDT

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BCM KMR with a V7 Titanium barrel nut is a pretty popular choice.

Posted: 3/9/2016 3:24:28 AM EDT

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Guntec M-lok under 100 shipped

Posted: 3/9/2016 3:37:06 AM EDT

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ALG or MI, rest is crap compared to them in sub 200 class, imo

Posted: 3/9/2016 6:47:21 AM EDT

[#5]

Primary Arms has 13" and 12" ALG EMR rails for $97 and $93 right now, respectively.

Can't beat that, as the EMR is one of the better rails you can buy at any price.

Posted: 3/9/2016 8:43:15 AM EDT

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+1 to ALG EMR V3
- Mine was $140
- Installs w/o a torque wrench
- Comes with integrated limited rotation QD

I like the 13

Posted: 3/9/2016 1:43:57 PM EDT

[#7]

You don't find the ALG a bit heavy at 13 ounces compared to maybe say 8-9 for different?

Posted: 3/9/2016 1:46:00 PM EDT

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Are the others including the weight of the barrel nut?

Posted: 3/9/2016 2:11:10 PM EDT

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http://www.guntecusa.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_101&product_id=908

This one says 7.7 ounces even without a barrel nut it would still be lighter then some others.

Can't say I really like the machined lines in this one very much though.

Posted: 3/9/2016 3:11:50 PM EDT

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Seen a lot more bent rails since the advent of the super lights. I want a middle weight.

Posted: 3/9/2016 3:26:12 PM EDT

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ALG Defense. Pretty lightweight, doesn't rape your wallet, and I hate keymod

Posted: 3/9/2016 6:04:59 PM EDT

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Seen a lot more bent rails since the advent of the super lights. I want a middle weight.

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You don't find the ALG a bit heavy at 13 ounces compared to maybe say 8-9 for different?

Seen a lot more bent rails since the advent of the super lights. I want a middle weight.

Yup, this is why I went to ALG from MI on builds...there has to be a durability factor and I find the MI rails to be too thin and flexible.

My personal FF uppers are now Aero enhanced M4E1 systems which are the most durable I can find without being heavy.

Posted: 3/9/2016 6:09:27 PM EDT

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Wrong. There are a number of quality options out there in the price range, including MI's new G3 rail.

It's slimmer, has integral QD's and it's even lighter if I remember correctly.

Not knocking on ALG or Geissele, but they aren't the only kids on the block making quality gear.

Posted: 3/9/2016 6:22:58 PM EDT

[#14]

Check out firetac sports. Dont laugh i just put one on a lr308 and it seems good to go.

Posted: 3/9/2016 8:23:45 PM EDT

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To hijack a bit, that is a HELLUVA dinner picture!!!!

Posted: 3/9/2016 8:31:10 PM EDT

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Seekins NoXS is 8oz for the 12", barrel nut is another 2.5oz. I have the keymod version, should be @ $150

Posted: 3/9/2016 10:08:24 PM EDT

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2A Armament 12" SR MLOK is under $200.

Posted: 3/9/2016 10:21:35 PM EDT

[#18]

Carbon fiber is ugly???

The hell you say.

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Txl

Posted: 3/9/2016 11:42:51 PM EDT

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Lancer?

Posted: 3/9/2016 11:43:41 PM EDT

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Yep still don't like it. Like I said it's my opinion obviously but I think they look a little bit dinky and strange on a metal rifle.

Posted: 3/10/2016 8:52:13 AM EDT

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Hard to beat the ALG in that price range.
13" on 16" carbine.

Posted: 3/10/2016 9:03:50 AM EDT

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I love my BCM KMR alpha, it's right in your price range, and very lightweight (even though it's not as light as the aluminum-magnesium non-alpha version)

Here's the 13" on one of my 16" guns

Posted: 3/10/2016 9:46:17 AM EDT

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Aero Precision also makes a great rail in that price range.

I don't you can beat ALG for bang for you buck though.

Posted: 3/10/2016 11:26:13 AM EDT

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BCM KMR-A is my go to, and is right in the middle of your price range (the best deal I'm seeing on the 13" is $150). I'm not real sure about where it falls weight-wise in relation to the other slim free floats out there... I'm kinda like you in that I like light, handy rifles but don't go calculating the oz's of every little part... but it is pretty damn light. It's also very tough and has a great barrel nut attachment system and anti-rotation feature, and comes with BCM's excellent Keymod sling swivel socket.

Posted: 3/10/2016 11:36:58 AM EDT

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M.I.

my 308 AR10

carbon fiber is cool

my 6.8mmSPC

Posted: 3/10/2016 6:10:58 PM EDT

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Carbon fiber is ugly???

The hell you say.

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Txl

Lancer?

Yeah, I'm pretty happy with it.

Txl

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