AR-15 Carbine Handguads that use OEM barrel nut

[siuol11.2]

I have a Bushmaster Carbon 15 that I'm trying to put a free float front end on and I have to use the barrel nut that comes with the receiver. I have seen a few but they are usually just as expensive as a complete new upper- I would like to find one under $200. Is that at all possible?

 

[rjrivero]

It's possible. The expensive ones are going to be free float. The cheaper ones are going to be two piece drop ins.

You'll probably find that the Midwest Industries rails are a pretty good value.

 

[siuol11.2]

Thanks! I should probably note that I'm talking free float, if it isn't I might as well keep the stock handguards.

 

[rjrivero]

Daniel Defense makes the Lite Rail that attaches to the standard barrel nut, but it is above your requisite price range.

If you are going to go FREE FLOAT you're going to have to take off the Front Sight Gas block. If you're doing that anyway, then go ahead and get one that replaces the barrel nut. You can get the YHM for about $150. You just need their tool.

 

[ugaarguy]

Here's a Troy unit for $180. http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/38...uad-rail-handguard-ar-15-carbine-length-black

I have the MRF-CX on one M4gery, and the DD Omega-X 12.0 FSP (which uses a proprietary bbl nut) that was factory installed on my DD M4. I really like the DD Omega-X, but the Troy is a darn good product, and I have no regrets on buying it. I think a Troy MRF-C in whichever length you want is a good solution for your circumstance.

 

[siuol11.2]

Thank you very much for the help guys! As it turns out I might have found a better way to go: "real steel" airsoft parts. They are much cheaper for a little less quality... And really since I'm not doing anything hardcore with this, it should work fine. I'll post after I install to let you know how it goes. This is what I got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270836116159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[siuol11.2]

Well, it looks like I'll be able to put that DD with a few minor mods (have to cut the original barrel nut down to the same size as the new one, and widen the neck on the rear attachment to fit over the larger-than-normal threads for the barrel nut). I'll post pics when I'm done.