New Magpul MOE handguards
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Z-Michigan
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In my experience they are more solid than most plastic handguards, but not 100% solid on the gun, and in particular my Cavalry Arms conventional style handguards are more solid on the gun (mounting) and also thicker material.
ny32182
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If I get a set and find that to be the case, I would swap back to the Cavarms guards currently on there. Here it is now:
I'm not overly impressed with the Cavarms guards; they are fine; just run of the mill units on par with the vast majority of M4 shaped single heat shield units out there. I have one set of true M4 dual heat shield handguards (carbine length of course) and feel those are constructed in a superior fashion to most similar units... doubt it makes any actual performance difference though. I am looking forward to seeing what the MOE is all about though, as I've never really handled a set.
I'm not overly impressed with the Cavarms guards; they are fine; just run of the mill units on par with the vast majority of M4 shaped single heat shield units out there. I have one set of true M4 dual heat shield handguards (carbine length of course) and feel those are constructed in a superior fashion to most similar units... doubt it makes any actual performance difference though. I am looking forward to seeing what the MOE is all about though, as I've never really handled a set.
Z-Michigan
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A few comments in the hope that they are helpful:
In my experience with several samples of each, the Cav Arms handguards are far, far better made than OEM plastic handguards as delivered on various Bushmaster and CMMG products. They are a different material with a nicer texture, more thickness, and much more solid lock-up.
I have one M4gery with true double heat shield handguards. I hate them! It locks all the barrel heat inside, so your barrel stays hot much longer. Sure, it will help your hands in the brief time between when the barrel gets really super hot (400? 500?) and when that heat saturates the outer heat shield (?), but I hardly ever fire so quickly for the barrel to get that hot, and the unvented outer heat shield is death to the barrel by keeping it so hot.
To me the MOE carbine handguards are OK, but somewhat of a disappointment. The shape is good, the material is fine, but they don't attach as solidly as a couple different sets of Cav Arms handguards I've tried, and mounting rail sections to them is somewhat clumsy. They were a disaster with a rail and a VFG attached to the rail. They would probably be OK if you just wanted a little rail section for a mini-light or a side sling swivel.
In my experience with several samples of each, the Cav Arms handguards are far, far better made than OEM plastic handguards as delivered on various Bushmaster and CMMG products. They are a different material with a nicer texture, more thickness, and much more solid lock-up.
I have one M4gery with true double heat shield handguards. I hate them! It locks all the barrel heat inside, so your barrel stays hot much longer. Sure, it will help your hands in the brief time between when the barrel gets really super hot (400? 500?) and when that heat saturates the outer heat shield (?), but I hardly ever fire so quickly for the barrel to get that hot, and the unvented outer heat shield is death to the barrel by keeping it so hot.
To me the MOE carbine handguards are OK, but somewhat of a disappointment. The shape is good, the material is fine, but they don't attach as solidly as a couple different sets of Cav Arms handguards I've tried, and mounting rail sections to them is somewhat clumsy. They were a disaster with a rail and a VFG attached to the rail. They would probably be OK if you just wanted a little rail section for a mini-light or a side sling swivel.
Dionysusigma
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Thread Necromancy! So. It's September, and still no word?
The MOEs are nice handguards. How tight they lock up really depends on your barrel nut. Whether it's dinged up or spaced right for the MOEs.
Although I really like the MOEs, I'm really not sure of how tough they are. One of the guys at a local shop put a set on his beater rifle and tossed it onto the floor. A chunk cracked off from right by the barrel nut. They still worked, but a piece cracked off none the less. After I saw that, I ordered an extra set.
Although I really like the MOEs, I'm really not sure of how tough they are. One of the guys at a local shop put a set on his beater rifle and tossed it onto the floor. A chunk cracked off from right by the barrel nut. They still worked, but a piece cracked off none the less. After I saw that, I ordered an extra set.
ny32182
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I put a DD Omega 9 on my midlength above a couple months or so ago, so... I'm out of the market.
settlesdown
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Waaaaaaay outta my price range. They are nice though!
At this point, I've kinda said to hell with it. I've heard that they have been having some quality/durability issues as mentioned above.
At this point, I've kinda said to hell with it. I've heard that they have been having some quality/durability issues as mentioned above.
settlesdown
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roger that.
I like mine. Don't need a rail system, and they fill the hand well. They are definitely more ergonomic than the round or oval handguards. I'm not the type of dude to totally "magpul" out a rifle, but after buying an MOE grip on THR from Mags, I had to try the MOE fore end. It is as advertised.
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