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KEVWYO · 06-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Was cleaning my AR today, lost my grip and it hit the garage floor breaking the CAA (plastic) handguards I had on it. Very bummed. But out of every crappy situation is the opportunity to improve something.

I would like your recommendations for the handguards. Previously I had Samco (CAA) which I know aren't great but they worked very well for me. Currently they go for about $120 depending on vendor. So without exceeding that amount by much what would you suggest?

If you're suggestion is for a free float type set that cost $300 save the post.

**mvician** · 06-25-2008, 06:54 PM

My favorite is a set of used KAC RAS, can be found for as little as $100 to $150.
Another good choice is the Surefire M73, again used, around $100 to $120

YHM can be had new for $120

XDConvert9mm · 06-25-2008, 06:57 PM

Troy Industries DI Quad rails can be had for around that much in Carbine length.

KEVWYO · 06-25-2008, 07:11 PM

Thanks guys ... any thoughts on these (I think mvician might be referring to them?):

Yankee Hill Machine 2 Piece 4 Rail Forearm Carbine YHM-9670 - Black Rifle Works

**SandmanKC** · 06-25-2008, 07:17 PM

I've got Midwest Industries ones, and love em'

here

So Flo · 06-25-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVWYO

Thanks guys ... any thoughts on these (I think mvician might be referring to them?):

Yankee Hill Machine 2 Piece 4 Rail Forearm Carbine YHM-9670 - Black Rifle Works

YHM makes great stuff. Make sure you get the lightweight units if you go with them. The weight difference between the regular and the lightweight feels pretty substantial.

Disclaimer: I do not own these, however, I have been shopping for replacement for my own Samco units and have handled the YHM guards.

KEVWYO · 06-25-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

Troy Industries DI Quad rails can be had for around that much in Carbine length.

Those look pretty good! Unfortunately, they are out of stock right now.

longtalltechsan · 06-25-2008, 07:58 PM

I got some Midwest Industry free float rails from SKD Tactical for about $130. They are really nice and easy to install. Took about 10 minutes max. They are very solid.

XDConvert9mm · 06-25-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVWYO

Those look pretty good! Unfortunately, they are out of stock right now.

They have them here if you're interested

Troy Industries MRF-DI FDE - 7" M4/M16 Carbine Modular Rail Forend Drop In - Flat Dark Earth

**TacoMalo** · 06-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KEVWYO

Thanks guys ... any thoughts on these (I think mvician might be referring to them?):

Yankee Hill Machine 2 Piece 4 Rail Forearm Carbine YHM-9670 - Black Rifle Works

This one...

The two piece is easier to install but I think this one is a sturdier option.

06-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
KEVWYO XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,608	need new handguards - recommendations Was cleaning my AR today, lost my grip and it hit the garage floor breaking the CAA (plastic) handguards I had on it. Very bummed. But out of every crappy situation is the opportunity to improve something. I would like your recommendations for the handguards. Previously I had Samco (CAA) which I know aren't great but they worked very well for me. Currently they go for about $120 depending on vendor. So without exceeding that amount by much what would you suggest? If you're suggestion is for a free float type set that cost $300 save the post. __________________ "the facts don't matter and the truth isn't important in American politics" AZXD But if it takes bold faced lies to keep Obama from winning ... I will not only support the lies, I'll help spread them. AZXD This is the political section there is no room for truth, justice and anything that's fair and right. - (one eyed fatman)

06-25-2008, 06:54 PM	#2
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,853	My favorite is a set of used KAC RAS, can be found for as little as $100 to $150. Another good choice is the Surefire M73, again used, around $100 to $120 YHM can be had new for $120 __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

06-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#3
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 4,557	Troy Industries DI Quad rails can be had for around that much in Carbine length. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."

06-25-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
KEVWYO XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,608	Thanks guys ... any thoughts on these (I think mvician might be referring to them?): Yankee Hill Machine 2 Piece 4 Rail Forearm Carbine YHM-9670 - Black Rifle Works __________________ "the facts don't matter and the truth isn't important in American politics" AZXD But if it takes bold faced lies to keep Obama from winning ... I will not only support the lies, I'll help spread them. AZXD This is the political section there is no room for truth, justice and anything that's fair and right. - (one eyed fatman)

06-25-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
SandmanKC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home of CMMG, Missouri Posts: 461	I've got Midwest Industries ones, and love em' here __________________ "The chief source of failure and unhappiness in life is giving up what you want most, for what you want now" "My right to own firearms... protects your right to tell me I shouldn't"

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