We've checked out the Gen II drop in hand guards from Midwest Industries already in both the carbine, and midlength models. Recently, Midwest Industries upgraded their rifle length handguards (MI #19) as well to round out the entire lineup. These rails are what I consider to be the best "bang for your buck" in the non-free floating rail market. I base this on a few different factors including a street price of $160, a solid fit, simple drop in installation, and its multiple anti-rotation QD sockets. These 12" rails will replace any rifle length hand guard, including the 16" barreled one shown below, though its much more typical to find this style sitting on a full AR15/ M16 rifle.
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moreThe below information is from the manufacturer.
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Made by MI (Midwest Industries, Inc.) CNC machined from aircraft grade lightweight aluminum and hard coat anodized to milspec. Features USGI type laser etched T-marks to provide addressing for mounting and remounting accessories.
These AR15 Rifle Length handguards provide a modular platform for mounting of tactical accessories such as vertical grips, laser sights, LAMs, flashlights, sling mounts, bipods, and optics. These handguards simply snap in place of your standard plastic handguards and lock up tight! Because of this easy installation, they can be easily removed when cleaning and maintaining the rifle. (This is not a free float design).
- Weight - 12.9 oz
- Length - 12 inches
- Width - 2.3 inches
- Height - 2.43 inches
Features
- No gunsmith drop-in installation in minutes
- Installs like factory plastic handguards
- Monolithic type continuous top rail
- Four anti-rotation QD sockets for push button swivels
- High quality 1913 mil-spec rails, T-marked for location
- Incredibly light weight, extremely solid lock-up
- Constructed from 6061 aluminum hard coat anodized
- Compatible with most gas piston systems
