Posted: 5/5/2011 8:02:50 PM EDT
| So I have a 16" M4 A3 Patrolman's Carbine by Bushmaster and want to replace the handguard,with a tactical one which one should I get for about 200 or less? The rifle is stock |
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are you going for light weight? Check out the VTAC Extreme Battle Rail or check out my FAVORITE the DANIEL DEFENSE 12 FSP look for either one use here on arfcoms EE
ETA: The Spikes BAR is also bad ass, and if you can find one the SAR, can't WAIT to get my hands on of those to try out ETAA: Where are you located? |
| The Daniel Defense rails are smooth as butter. I've handled a few brands of rails and most have sharp corners and can be rough on your hands if you grab them without rail covers or gloves on. The DD rails have a radius on them while at the same time lock up tight. I did a lot of research on rails before I bought and it was down to Larue and the DD M4 rail. The Army Marksmenship Unit at Ft. Benning puts the DD M4 rail on the Squad Designated Marksmen Rifle SDM-R. That said alot to me and sealed the deal. I own two DD M4 12.0 rails and couldn't be happier. |
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The Daniel Defense rails are smooth as butter. I've handled a few brands of rails and most have sharp corners and can be rough on your hands if you grab them without rail covers or gloves on. The DD rails have a radius on them while at the same time lock up tight. I did a lot of research on rails before I bought and it was down to Larue and the DD M4 rail. The Army Marksmenship Unit at Ft. Benning puts the DD M4 rail on the Squad Designated Marksmen Rifle SDM-R. That said alot to me and sealed the deal. I own two DD M4 12.0 rails and couldn't be happier. I've got daniel defense rails on one of my ARs, I'm very happy with it. Some people said to go with the Omega rails by DD. They're very expensive. I got the 2 piece. It was (if I remember right) about $140.00. Plus you don't need to remove the barrel to mount it. |
| Midwest Industries makes some nice, super lightweight railed handguards in both free float and two piece styles...my current build will be sporting one of the free float models...reasonably priced as well...under $200 and within tenths of an ounce of some comparable Daniel Defense models |
| I'm kinda partial to the LaRue Rails... I've had Yankee Hill and looked at the DD rail... the LaRue is VERY solid and has a narrow diameter for a better fit in your hand. Plus, it comes with a harder anondizing than most companies. If you would like to see and hold one, let me know, I have a spare 11.0 one laying around. |