Very light handguards?

[Tim K]

I need a handguard in the 9" range. The lighter the better as I'm going to carry this rifle for 60 miles. Faxon looks good, but is out of stock everywhere. I'd love to find something in the 6oz range or even lighter. I know about the goofy carbon fiber woven thing. Too wild for me.

I swear there must be 100 handguard manufacturers. It's a chore wading through it all.

[Hoser]

PRI.

[Erni]

60 miles carry?

Not sure if its up to date but there is an AR15 weight database out there. Might be a good source.

[Justin]

Lancer makes a lightweight carbon fiber handguard that's 8 inches.

https://lancer-systems.com/product/lcr5-handguard/

If you want metal, Odinworks makes a lightweight handguard, though the lengths seem to be 7.5 or 9.5 inches.

https://www.odinworks.com/O2_Lite_M_LOK_Forend_p/f-9-ml-o2.htm


Or just go with Hoser's advice and get the Gucci PRI tube.

[blacklabel]

Here's a link to the database in case anyone was curious.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I6Qb6kAJjChEJ56qhznv2291c5UHRDyNXuSXGObumqM/edit?usp=drivesdk

[kwando]

BCM KMR

[ray1970]

Just run it without a hand guard for the ultimate weight savings. I would recommend maybe keeping an oven mitt handy.

[Not_A_Llama]

BCM KMR (original magnesium) with aluminum barrel nut. Be aware that actual length is a smidge over nominal.

Is this related to the one time we were talking next to MCP3?

[Tim K]

BCM KMR (original magnesium) with aluminum barrel nut. Be aware that actual length is a smidge over nominal.

Is this related to the one time we were talking next to MCP3?

Good guess!

[Tim K]

I talked myself into the Brigand woven thingy. It looks ridiculous, but it sure is light!

[Hoser]

Dont forget to wear gloves. Gas tubes get screaming hot after the first shot.

[wyome]

Kaw Valley Precision carbon fiber tubes are pretty light...

[thatoneguy04]

Aero Precision Atlas S-One M-lok hand guard is my recommendation. Light, comfy to shoot with and they are fairly common. Website advertises their 9 in variant at only 5.47 oz. Here's the one I had on my 7 in pistol.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50064626248_3c19e5a78b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jh3iab)

[Jenks]

V-Seven. I did a lightweight build with their “Hyperlight Magnesium” components, solid stuff. The 15in rail is only 5.7oz.

https://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/magnesium-hyper-light-m-lok-handguard-ar15/