Damon555
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I've been getting into some other calibers for the Ar15......The 6mm Predator and 6.5 Grendel specifically. These rifles are to be used for punching paper and hunting from fixed positions.
While shopping around for different parts I noticed a few things.......Adjustable stocks seem to be the norm these days. The standard A2 stocks are out there but they are not nearly as numerous as the tactical style versions. I don't really see a problem with this as the rifles really are meant to be maneuverable and easy to carry.....but they aren't really that great for shooting off the bench. Also I prefer the lines of the Ar's with the standard butt stock......personal preference for sure.
The butt stock observation is not my gripe though.....What really has me scratching my head is the gaudy, almost barrel length hand guards that seem to be catching on. These cheese grater hand guards with 4 rails on them just seem way overboard. I mean really, how much stuff can you hang off a rifle and it still be functional? And what's the point of one that spans the entire length of the barrel?
I know there are a lot of these out there......what I'm looking to discuss is why someone would choose a hand guard like the ones mentioned above. Are there accessories that I'm not aware of that can be of some use other than sights or a light? How much rail space do you really need? Maybe I'm missing out on something that I could really use!?
P.S. And what's with the weird way I see some people holding their rifles? Is it more comfortable to grasp the hand guard from the side rather than using the traditional hold?
While shopping around for different parts I noticed a few things.......Adjustable stocks seem to be the norm these days. The standard A2 stocks are out there but they are not nearly as numerous as the tactical style versions. I don't really see a problem with this as the rifles really are meant to be maneuverable and easy to carry.....but they aren't really that great for shooting off the bench. Also I prefer the lines of the Ar's with the standard butt stock......personal preference for sure.
The butt stock observation is not my gripe though.....What really has me scratching my head is the gaudy, almost barrel length hand guards that seem to be catching on. These cheese grater hand guards with 4 rails on them just seem way overboard. I mean really, how much stuff can you hang off a rifle and it still be functional? And what's the point of one that spans the entire length of the barrel?
I know there are a lot of these out there......what I'm looking to discuss is why someone would choose a hand guard like the ones mentioned above. Are there accessories that I'm not aware of that can be of some use other than sights or a light? How much rail space do you really need? Maybe I'm missing out on something that I could really use!?
P.S. And what's with the weird way I see some people holding their rifles? Is it more comfortable to grasp the hand guard from the side rather than using the traditional hold?