Cosmoline
Member
In doing various upgrades to my recent carbine, I've made a point of handling other styles of AR-15's. This one came with round profile handguards which I found to be puffy and uncomfortable while shooting. I can't find a nice stable place for them to rest on my hand, so I tend to grip which isn't good. The old style triangle profile handguards sit very comfortably in the off hand and make it much easier for me to control the carbine.
Which made me wonder--why were these abandoned in favor of the A2 round profile handguards? Was it the economy of being able to replace one half at a time if there was damage? Or was it some other problem?
Which made me wonder--why were these abandoned in favor of the A2 round profile handguards? Was it the economy of being able to replace one half at a time if there was damage? Or was it some other problem?