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Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

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Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T was created by PatrickBW

I have had my AR-10T for some time. Love the rifle and need to upgrade the handguards to incorporate rails for extra stuff.

Does anyone have a recommendation for free floating handguard with railes, that won't cost my next paycheck???

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Replied by jtallen83 on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

How big is the paycheck? :laugh:

Midwest Industries makes good stuff.
Have you thought of adding rails to the handguard you have? :usa:
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

What are your needs?
Do you want GOOD or CHEAP?
Do you really need rails?
What do you plan of placing on the rails?

BUDGET?
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Replied by PatrickBW on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

My paycheck pays the bills and the wife's extra's...Lol.

Yes, I need the rails to mount backup sights, tac light, etc.

The couple I have seen run over $250 plus, seem a bit much for milled metal.

Maybe I am wrong.

Patrick
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Replied by SOC on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=406577232

You will need a standard Armalite barrel nut (The non free float one)

This is what I have on my AR10-TU Magnum 300 RSAUM
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Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T


Get a chunk of aluminum and start carving one out for yourself, you will quickly see why machined parts are not $20. Are you going to have the ability to install it yourself?

This Midwest Industries tube would be a good option.

www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?f...lay&category_id=1118


Personally, I REALLY like Larue rails.
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Replied by P1445 on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

I've used the Midwest Industries 4 rail drop,-in for my bipod and backup sights and I think its great but my next 2 upgrades will be to find the full floating guard against I like and a set of 35mm scope rings cause what I've got are too tall.
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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

I keep thinking something different than the stock round forearm would be nice, I look at the options and the pricing, but, with a non-removable carry handle, it seems that the round stock guards is the best option.
I did get a couple of them add on short rails, but, the mounting holes are off so I will try and trade them at a gun show or something.
I thought they would be handy, mounted to the underside, for attaching a flashing light. :busted: :rotfl:
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Replied by PatrickBW on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

After doing some searching. I decided on Midwest Industry's handguard. Ordered it along with the low profile gas block. As soon as the armorer put it on, along with a threaded muzzle break, I will post some pictures. I didn't want to spend that much but what the heck, it is just money. :twocents:
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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic Free Floating Handguard for AR10-T

That will be a very nice addition to Your AR10.
I had the muzzle on Mine AR10 threaded, a muzzle brake installed, it turned out perfect.
The brake I had has a hole in it for a set-screw, I installed the set-screw but I also dropped in a piece of 14 gauge wire into the hole before tightening the set-screw, that should preserve the threads from the set-screws sharpness.
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