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 Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: Eland Slayer]
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10/23/13 02:20 PM
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Midwest industries SS series 12.625" rail weighs in at 9.3oz with barrel nut compared to the NSR 13.5 at 11oz. They also have a 15" rail that is 10.9oz still lighter than the 13.5" NSR. 
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/23/13 03:17 PM
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BCM will release their keymod rail soon and it is advertised as lighter than the NSR. Those are about the lightest
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: RKHarm24]
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10/23/13 03:28 PM
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I have both the 12 and 15" mi gen 2 handguards and really like them. They are light, narrow and feel great in the hand.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: RKHarm24]
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10/23/13 03:48 PM
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BCM will release their keymod rail soon and it is advertised as lighter than the NSR. Those are about the lightest Do you know when it is supposed to be released?
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: RKHarm24]
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10/23/13 03:48 PM
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BCM will release their keymod rail soon and it is advertised as lighter than the NSR. Those are about the lightest Do you know how much the BCM keymod is going to run? I'll probably be moving to the 9" CMMG keymod when I finally get my tax stamp in for my 10.5" barrel. They have a 14" version but it is about 2oz heavier than the 13.5" NSR, but .5" longer and about $100 cheaper. Also no proprietary tools needed, just the regular castle nut wrench for your extension tube. CMMG Site
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: Eland Slayer]
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10/23/13 03:54 PM
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BCM will release their keymod rail soon and it is advertised as lighter than the NSR. Those are about the lightest Do you know when it is supposed to be released? Pictures, videos and descriptions. Saying last quarter 2013, by end of year.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/23/13 03:58 PM
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I don't know if any of you have seen it yet, but AR15.com just came out with a new builder program. Lots of parts to swap out and stuff. This is my future SBR as soon as my stamp comes in. Will be nice for the CMMG keymod to be as thin as the upper itself. Lol think my suppressor will be the widest part on the gun.   
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/23/13 08:24 PM
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I really like the MI Gen2 SS-Series handrail as well. It's a bit slimmer than any other free float I'v handled, a feature I really like. 
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/23/13 08:31 PM
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Sexy side charger, wonder where that came from? 
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/23/13 09:38 PM
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Someone told me recently Seekins made one of the lightest handguards. Maybe check their website.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 01:04 AM
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Midwest industries SS series 12.625" rail weighs in at 9.3oz with barrel nut compared to the NSR 13.5 at 11oz. They also have a 15" rail that is 10.9oz still lighter than the 13.5" NSR. I went with the 12". I love it. Completely changed the feel of my rifle.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 01:32 AM
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 04:01 AM
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 05:06 AM
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One problem I found while looking for the right handguard, is manufacturers are making them so small due to the demands of the consumer, many are too small (I.D.) to fit a suppressor inside them on a SBR.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 01:35 PM
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Sexy side charger, wonder where that came from? This cool mofo sold it to me... and any others he may end up selling. 
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 03:30 PM
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One problem I found while looking for the right handguard, is manufacturers are making them so small due to the demands of the consumer, many are too small (I.D.) to fit a suppressor inside them on a SBR. The 'SR' in the Seekins MCSR stands for Suppressor Ready so they are good to go if you plan on putting a can on.
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 04:50 PM
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
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10/24/13 08:00 PM
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Midwest industries SS series 12.625" rail weighs in at 9.3oz with barrel nut compared to the NSR 13.5 at 11oz. They also have a 15" rail that is 10.9oz still lighter than the 13.5" NSR. I have the same 12" rail, it is super light. mI just came out with the Key Mod Gen2 SS and is even lighter! http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=140553
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Re: lightweight AR handguards
[Re: RTF Rob]
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10/24/13 08:39 PM
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Thanks for the info, hope they come out with a 9", I love MI stuff.
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