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I'm gathering parts to put together an AR for my nephew for plinking and Coyotes. Trying to keep costs down and looking at free float hand guards. Will likely have a 20" barrel, maybe 18" and it will be scoped. Is a 12" the typical length used with a 20" barrel and what if any downside/upside is there to using a 15"?
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12" is considered rifle length and thus the original handguard for a 20" upper. Most guys i know run the 15" HG on their 20" uppers.
I like as long of a handguard as i can get as its more length to rest on and I prefer to hold further out then most when shooting off hand. I also happen to like the look of just a little barrel and flash hider sticking out. On my 20" gun
I have a 15" on my 20" upper as that is as long as they come and would run an 18" if they made one, again just because I like that look. Hell I run a 15" on all of my AR'S to include 2 16", 1 18" and 1 20" Ar15's, and 1 16" and 1 20" AR10's
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I also prefer the 15".
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I use a 15" on my 16" guns.I know there are some 16.5 and 17" tubes floating around...The more handguard the better.
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If you want the handgaurd to cover the gas block on a 20" barrel you need a 14" or 15" handgaurd.
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20" barrel, 15" tube. I'd planned on a 12" hand guard but a buddy offered me a ripping deal on the 15" hand guard so that's what I went with.
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I like the 14"-15" length handguards on 16"-20" barrels. It gives you more room to rest the forearm on for support and lets you put the bipod further out.
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458 Lott.... I like that. I'll be going with a 15". Anyone have a recommendation for decent quality but CHEAP? I know they usually don't go together but I'll buy if I can but I will make one from scratch if I can't find a decent one. A round tube is fine. I can bolt a couple pieces of Pic rail on if he wants them and I can get the material for less than $10. Just would save some time if I can find something in my puny budget.
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Midsouth Shooters had some featured recently in the $50-60 range that looked passable. No firsthand experience with them. I favor Midwest Industries handgaurds myself.
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As much as it pains me, the UTG Pro rails are very nice, and quite affordable. Even better, the Pro line is made in the US. For my uses, I also like the Midwest Industries rails. Very affordable and excellent quality.
If you are into ultra cheap Chinese junk, just grab one off eBay...I have seen a couple of them, and they seem just fine for occasional use.
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I have a Midwest Industries on my 7.62x39 uper and I agree, it's great. He can upgrade when he graduates and has a job.
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Anyone have a recommendation for decent quality but CHEAP? Yeah - Matrix handguards. Made in the US, and better quality than the cheapo ebay & UTG junk. They are also very slim, more so than anything else I know of, and you don't have to time the barrel nut. I still like Midwest handguards too, but these Matrix pieces really are a great buy for 1/3 the price. Buy them from Chandler Hardwoods; their stock varies but I've had good luck emailing to ask when a certain model would be available. They show the 15" Foxtrot model (square front cut) for $64 right now. Here: http://www.chandlerhardwoods.com/category-s/1837.htm This one is the 9" Charlie model (C front cut)
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I have one of these on an 18" barrel AR. It is decent for the price and have had no issues at all with it. I did a lot of research since I'm a cheap bass turn and think this is pretty damn good for the money. http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Nor...rd_Slotted_XL_Length_p/nc-fft-nc1-xl.htm
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[img:center]http:// [/img] This is a 12" on an 18" barrel.
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