Help choosing new hand guard

bsoileau24 · Apr 15, 2015

I cant make up my mind on what hand guard to put on my 11.5 sbr build. I have been thinking about the 10 inch kmr,daniel defense 9.0 mfr, and midwest industries gen 2 ss 10 inch. Any other option or ideas will be welcome. I will have a suppresser on it one day so the rail has to be short enough to allow it to mount. Thanks for the help.

US Infidel · Apr 15, 2015

Your suppressor could fit inside of your hand guard and give it a nice look if you'll be running it primarily suppressed. Just check the I.D. of the hand guard and O.D. of the suppressor you're using.

bsoileau24 · Apr 15, 2015

US Infidel said:
Your suppressor could fit inside of your hand guard and give it a nice look if you'll be running it primarily suppressed. Just check the I.D. of the hand guard and O.D. of the suppressor you're using.

I thought of that but I am not sure what can I will go with. And i want the option of shooting without a can and not damaging the rail. I am sure an brake could destroy the rail.

SpeedRacer · Apr 15, 2015

Currently went through the same decision. I narrowed it down to the Midwest SSK 10.5" Mlok and SLR Solo Ultra Lite Mlok 10". Both will clear my AAC suppressor. Ultimately ended up ordering the SLR.

swamper · Apr 15, 2015

Speed and I were on the same wavelength when discussing our builds. The video below shows the lite version of the SLR rail. The ultra lite doesn't have a full top rail. Not having to align the barrel nut for the gas tube makes this a no brainer for me.

YoungMarine · Apr 15, 2015

I went with the 10.5" midwest ssk for my 11.5 upper and I'm really pleased. It's lightweight, yet feels very sturdy. Leaves enough clearance to mount a qd can. The built in qd sling points are also a nice bonus. I'm glad I didn't spend $100 more for the bcm kmr.

US Infidel · Apr 15, 2015

I'm running a YHM Diamond 9.675" on my 10.5". Looking to get a new upper with A2 site and going old skool on a SBR with my Surefire....

noob · Apr 15, 2015

I'm using a seekins MCSR on a couple of my rifles. So far I like it. I like how wide it is, so I don't feel it get as hot as a slimmer rail. I also like my DD lite rail. I know quad rails aren't the "in" rails now a days. But honestly, it's light, I don't have to buy "rail sections" for accessories, and it's slim while still staying cool. On my keymod rail, I don't like how my flash light feels when connected to a rail section.

I also have a KAC URX4 on a rifle, I like the feel of it also.

I have a Sampson Evo which I like how it feels, but I do not like how it tightens on from the bottom. B/c Depending on how much you torque it, it'll effect the angle of the rail which ends up being slightly slanted which would throw off your front sight.

bsoileau24 · Apr 16, 2015

Thanks for all the replies. I never heard of SLR rifleworks before and must say i really like this one. http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=66_106_69&product_id=357
One other question which is the better system keymod or mlok or is it really just a personal preference?

noob · Apr 16, 2015

bsoileau24 said:
Thanks for all the replies. I never heard of SLR rifleworks before and must say i really like this one. http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=66_106_69&product_id=357
One other question which is the better system keymod or mlok or is it really just a personal preference?

I think keymod is more popular for right now, but considering magpul designed the m-lok and geissele and midwest also supports it, it'll only be a matter of time before m-lok is just as popular.

Then again seekins has been putting their MCSR rail out and it's been on everything from cheap Radical builds to more expensive seekins uppers. Along with noveske using the keymod, keymod isn't going anywhere any time soon.

Magdump · Apr 17, 2015

noob said:
I think keymod is more popular for right now, but considering magpul designed the m-lok and geissele and midwest also supports it, it'll only be a matter of time before m-lok is just as popular..

This. I like the price and cooler to the touch factor of the MOE guards when I shoot a lot over my free floaters. Beside that, the Magpul doesn't suffer the same visible nicks, dings and scuffs that the aluminum guards do.
Plus, they're a lot less expensive. They're not for all my AR builds, but most of them.

bsoileau24 · Apr 17, 2015

noob said:
I think keymod is more popular for right now, but considering magpul designed the m-lok and geissele and midwest also supports it, it'll only be a matter of time before m-lok is just as popular.

Kac also is now offering URX 4 in MLOK also

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SpeedRacer · Apr 17, 2015

MLok is a better system than Keymod.

tikanni · Apr 17, 2015

Keymod is AWESOME!!!

I put the KMR on both my SBRs. Extremely lightweight. Still have to torture test it.

bsoileau24 · Apr 18, 2015

tikanni said:
Keymod is AWESOME!!!

I put the KMR on both my SBRs. Extremely lightweight. Still have to torture test it.

How hot do they get when shooting alot.

tikanni · Apr 18, 2015

It gets somewhat hot around the gas block, but I use the Noveske Keymod rail covers which blocks some of the heat.

NOShooter · Apr 18, 2015

I have the DD 12" on my 10.5" SBR.

I use a KAK Muzzle device on it when I'm not running suppressed. It clears the end of the rail by about .5". When I run the SBR with a Can, a little over an inch is shrouded in the handguard and OAL is that of a 16" rifle.

It's 300AAC, so I'm using a pistol can and subs.

On my other SBR, I'm running a seekins 9" rail with a 9.25" barrel with a silencerco brake. Specwar762 goes right on. no problem.

southerner985 · Apr 18, 2015

look at the Samson manufacturing rails i have them on my SBR and 16in ARs

bsoileau24 · May 12, 2015

Thanks for all the responses I went with a 10 inch daniel defense lite 2 rail.

bsoileau24 · Jun 13, 2015

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