AR Float Tubes

I don’t have any personal experience with the ones linked to below but they get good reviews on primary arms.

https://www.primaryarms.com/expo-arms-m-lok-handguard-black-15

For handguards I don’t skimp, I like Midwest industries, aero precision or BCM. But those are all $60+ what the expos are linked above.

You could probably find a cheap good quality quad rail if you want. Check eBay or post a message here, it wouldn’t surprise me if someone has one laying around that got replaced.

JoeBob's

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Free-Float-Handguards-s/184813.htm

I've gotten 5 or 6 from this company and they are all fine.

https://www.ar15handguard.com/ar15-quad-rail-handguard-free-float-handguard/

I have several kinds but I like this style the best

https://www.ar15handguard.com/15-ul...dguard-free-float-with-2-rails-ar15-223-5-56/

Look into these brands. Some of them have expensive stuff, but they also have cheaper lines that are still pretty good in the $120ish range.

Odin Works
Aero Precision
Midwest Industries
ALG Defense

BreechFace said:

I don’t have any personal experience with the ones linked to below but they get good reviews on primary arms.

https://www.primaryarms.com/expo-arms-m-lok-handguard-black-15

For handguards I don’t skimp, I like Midwest industries, aero precision or BCM. But those are all $60+ what the expos are linked above.

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The Expo Arms hgs are OEMed for Primary Arms by Cross Machine Tool. They're good to go.

These are also excellent https://www.grendelhunter.com/product-category/upper-parts/handguards/black-handguards/

I have a MidwayUSA ARStoner branded lightweight handguard. It is nicely made and around a hundred dollars.
I heard they were rebranded Bear Creek made handguards. Either way, much smoother than some I’ve had, without being slippery, as seen here.



I second Aero Presicon for a very worth-the-money upgrade. I have many but I wanted lighter this time.

I’ll also suggest B.KingsFirearms.com. They have a great supply of regular and Cerakoted handguards.
They are a great and fast supplier of affordable rifle parts.
RighttoBear. Com is another good source.

mshootnit said:

Quick question on these... are we in agreement that it is kosher for the barrel nut to be aluminum?

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Geissele uses aluminum barrel nuts.

mshootnit said:

Quick question on these... are we in agreement that it is kosher for the barrel nut to be aluminum?

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I think that is a question with conditions. I would have no problem with a properly heat treated and anodized 7075 or even 6061 barrel nut as it will be stronger than the threads on the receiver. I would not want an annealed Chinese barrel nut of unknown alloy.