Carbon Fiber Handguards

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10 years 7 months ago #37903 by JUICE9269
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Anyone try these yet? Pro's / Con's - thoughts on them? Feedback on what's good and what to stay away from? The weight from what I've seen isn't that different than the aluminum ones.

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10 years 7 months ago #37905 by silver78
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Is there a specific brand you are comparing or are you simply referring to the stock Armalite carbon fiber handguard?

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10 years 7 months ago #37918 by JUICE9269
Replied by JUICE9269 on topic Carbon Fiber Handguards
Across the board what is offered. Who has quality stuff, who doesn't, pro's and con's of the different manufacturers and of the basic build of this type of handgaurd. Does it chip easily, is it that much lighter than aluminum. Just a general conversation topic since I didn't see one on here. Trying to decide whether it's worth it to buy and what's best. Beneficial upgrade or waste of money.

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10 years 7 months ago #38036 by silver78
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Well my experience with CF handguards is limited to the one offered by Armalite. I replaced it with an aluminum one from SWS which I really like. Here's the link.

www.superiorweaponssystems.com/E1-15.htm

I have also heard good things about the handguards from Midwest Industries as well. But again they are aluminum.

FWIW I think aluminum is more popular than CF. Good luck whatever you choose.

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10 years 7 months ago #38046 by MrMarty51
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I have no clue as to which would be better.
All I know anything about is the round, stock handguards that came on My AR10.
I just posting to sort of keep a watch on this thread, Just in case I might someday decide to change Mine out.

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9 years 6 months ago #45152 by Darkhorse_Tactical
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I have a Lancer Systems CF carbine length handguard on my AR-10 and I'm very pleased with it. If you're trying to keep the weight down and don't need a lot of rail-mounted accessories it's a good choice. But you can buy rail mounts separately and therefore customize where your accessories are mounted, which is kinda cool. But LS products aren't cheap...mine was like $230.

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