Monolithic FF Handguard

[fanchisimo]

The rotational wobbliness of my handguards on my AR-15 (I know it has no bearing on function, I just like a solid feeling rifle) have finally driven me crazy enough so I'm planning to get a free float handguard and one that creates the monolithic look. I'm looking at the Troy MRF-C.

First is this a good handguard?

Second are there any other FF handguards that give the monolithic look that I should look at? I like the Troy because it uses the stock barrel nut and I won't have to take off the front site post to mount it.

 

[gotigers]

In my experience I find Troy quads to be heavy and wide. For quad rails, I like Daniel Defense and Centurion. They are more expensive too.

This link has good data on forends.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pwswheghNQsFnUZMkZNF2DQ&output=html

Midwest Industries is another quality and affordable choice.

For true monolithic, look at Mega or Aero Precision.

 

[CGRifleman]

Most FF handguards have the monolithic-looking top rail, but most also use proprietary barrel nuts. The Troy TRX and Samson Evolution series modular rails are lightweight and use the factory barrel nut, but require the FSP to be replaced or cut down.

I can't speak for Mega or Aero's true monolithic uppers, but VLTOR's VIS upper system is pretty slick, and it comes in both quad rail and KeyMod.

 

[ugaarguy]

I'm planning to get a free float handguard and one that creates the monolithic look. I'm looking at the Troy MRF-C.

First is this a good handguard?

Yes, it's a very good handguard. I have the MRF-CX on an AR-15. However, Troy Industries will never get another dime of my money after giving civilian gun owners the middle finger - http://www.thebangswitch.com/the-hiring-follies-of-troy-industries/.

Second are there any other FF handguards that give the monolithic look that I should look at? I like the Troy because it uses the stock barrel nut and I won't have to take off the front site post to mount it.

Midwest Industries Gen-2 mounts without removing the FSB. Simply cut off the delta ring and use the stock bbl nut - the same way the Troy MRF mounts.

 

[Field Tester]

Yes, it's a very good handguard. I have the MRF-CX on an AR-15. However, Troy Industries will never get another dime of my money after giving civilian gun owners the middle finger - http://www.thebangswitch.com/the-hiring-follies-of-troy-industries/.


Midwest Industries Gen-2 mounts without removing the FSB. Simply cut off the delta ring and use the stock bbl nut - the same way the Troy MRF mounts.

Very much 2nd this!

 

[dprice3844444]

check aero precision upper
http://aeroprecisionusa.com//aspx/p...ail&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-733af7cfd7-20629317

 

[fanchisimo]

I'm not looking for a true monolith upper, at least not yet.

Yeah I'd already decided against the Troy because of the weight difference, the background is just an extra reason to look somewhere else. DD is probably an amazing product but out of my price range. I am probably gonna go with the MI Gen 2 two-piece.

 

[Sam1911]

I recently put on a MI super lightweight tube and am quite -- QUITE -- pleased with it.

Dealing with the front sight block is very, very easy, though my tube covers the gas block so require a bit more tinkering.