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Posted: 9/29/2010 6:45:01 PM EDT
| Looking to put a tactical hanguard on my AR. Do I need a free float? No, but let's factor in the tacticool part of it. After all it's only a 7" handguard on a 16" barrel. If it were a 18-20" barrel with a 10-12" handguard then I can see it would be practical. But on a 16" with a 7" handguard I don't see the need. I don't mind spending the extra money for it, but does it really matter? How about you guys give me your opinion on it. |
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I have both. I have an RRA with a non-free float and I have ones with free float.
2-piece are easy to take down and get to the barrel and gas tube. Free float can add a little bit of accuracy since the rail is not touching the barrel. Depends on who you talk to honestly. If you can afford it go free float. |
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Why only do 7"? Omega x 12" FSB rail. More room to mount things and have a further forward grip. http://www.defensereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/daniel_defense_ddm4_on_white-1024x547.jpg Further forward grip is why I'm considering it. |
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I've posted this in numerous threads:
In Green Eyes and Black Rifles Kyle Lamb states that depending on the amount of pressure applied one can move the POI 4" at 100 yards with a non free floated barrel While there's nothing wrong per say with a non-FF handguard, there's no reason in my opinion not to get a FF one. With all the choices there's something to fit your needs and price point. Sure some people put FF HGs on because they're tacticool, but there is a very valid need. I have the Omega 12.0 FSP pictured above, great rail. I would push for a longer rail anytime over a shorter rail. It allows more options for the future. If you want a lightwweight handguard but have a fixed FSB, there are also the JP/VTAC which goes around the front sight base, and others make them including (I believe) Troy. If you have a low profile gas blocks there are millions of options. |
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not to hijack this thread but..im looking to get a drop in quad rail (not ff)
i liked the daniel defense or surefire one but just came across the primary arms one which is only $45 compared the surefire being $220 and the daniel defense being $150..... aside from the fact that i should just get a FF rail... im looking for opinions on the primary arms quad rail |
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Honestly with how cheap I keep seeing KAC RIS and RAS systems, I just had to pick one up even though they aren't free float. They're a bit of an older system now but they do the job well and aren't super heavy like UTG for example. You can get the rail, full set of rail covers, and a vertical grip (all KAC) for $110 on the EE. That said: Free floating will allow your pressures applied to the handguard to not affect the barrel. This is a big advantage if you're intending to do distance shooting. I also own a Daniel Defense Omega rail and it is very sturdy and high quality. I would've bought another one if the KAC wasn't such a good deal... |
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