[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gen 2 SS Free Float Handguards (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 1/25/2012 10:20:38 AM EDT
Midwest Industries Inc. is proud to release the NEW GEN 2 SS HANDGUARDS
Available Here PETE MI |
| Thanks for being minimalist with your logo. I understand the importance of brand recognition, but certain brands of parts and even complete uppers and lowers are getting ridiculous with the large white logos plastered all over everything. I prefer your small and subdued approach. I'll be ordering one of these. |
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what is the difference in this and the previous gen? This is great tho, I am looking to use this on my 18" grendel uppper when i get to that stage of the build. I'll be looking forward to this. These have a smaller diameter and weigh less. they are also very modular with how you can place the rail sections including sections with QD sockets. Quoted:
Thanks for being minimalist with your logo. I understand the importance of brand recognition, but certain brands of parts and even complete uppers and lowers are getting ridiculous with the large white logos plastered all over everything. I prefer your small and subdued approach. I'll be ordering one of these. 
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i hate you !!! 
i just bought the gen 1 for my build. looks like it's time to piss my wife off again LOL ......do you know if the YHM specter two-piece gas block would fit under the gen 2? Not sure if the YHM gas block will fit or not. Quoted:
Are there going to more sizes of rail lengths available? Great job guys! L2B They will be available in 7" 9" 10" 12" and 15" thanks, PETE MI |
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The rail sections may come in a longer section but it will be a couple months before we get to them. Thanks Troy. Mi.
Troy, is this going to be a plan? I am looking forward to this new rail, but will be a couple of months before I am ready to begin my new build anyway. Thanks for the great service, and speedy replies! L2B |
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Is it possible to chop a FSB to fit under these handguards? ETA- Just took some rough measurements, and it looks like its going to be close. Anyone try this yet? Also, anyone got pics of a 15" gen 2 on a 16" gun?  Yes it does work. Below is a Del-ton lightweight mid-length 16" barrel with the 0.750" diameter front sight base cut, shaped, then reblued under the handguard. It fits perfectly. 
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Is it possible to chop a FSB to fit under these handguards? ETA- Just took some rough measurements, and it looks like its going to be close. Anyone try this yet? Also, anyone got pics of a 15" gen 2 on a 16" gun? Yes it does work. Below is a Del-ton lightweight mid-length 16" barrel with the 0.750" diameter front sight base cut, shaped, then reblued under the handguard. It fits perfectly. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u184/AzizaVFR/BangToys/Jen_AR15_SS_handguards.jpg What length rail did you use on that Del-ton 16"? Is that a 12"? Thanks |
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Just bought one in 12". Will this slide over your muzzle device and low pro gas block for install or do you have to remove them? Guessing it will. Easily slide over muzzle device. Gas block may depend on what one you use. A "regular" low profile type should be good to go. |
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So how are these rails holding up ,anybody beat the shit out of one?
The brown truck will have mine here tomarrow! I orderd the 12" version. For those of you have one how long is the top rail from end of upper receiver? That's about it, I would like too hear feedback of what you think on their strength on locking up and durability. Stay safe and good shooting!! Thanks, Royal |
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Just bought one in 12". Will this slide over your muzzle device and low pro gas block for install or do you have to remove them? Guessing it will. Easily slide over muzzle device. Gas block may depend on what one you use. A "regular" low profile type should be good to go. What about the barrel nut? It needs to be replaced, right? I'm assuming the gas block and muzzle device need to be removed for the install. None of my ARs have free float hand guards yet, so sorry if that sounds like a stupid question. I'm wondering if it can be installed on my BCM 14.5" middy with permanent A2X flash hider if I cut/grind down the front sight block. |
