Light Weight Handguard

[BadOscar]

I want to replace the handguard on my Rock River Operator with something lighter. The one it comes with is a massive chunk of steel.
I'm looking at this Samson Evolution (http://www.samson-mfg.com/ar-15_html/product/Evolution-11.html), anyone ever used one?

http://www.mainemilitary.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/lar_15entry.jpg

[jmlutz]

I don't know anything about the Samson handguards. I've used 3 sets of Surefire M73's and really like them.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=surefire%20handguard&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CEIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.surefire.com%2Ftactical-equipment%2Fpicatinny-rail-forends.html&ei=bIgGUvX1KInS2wX9toHYBg&usg=AFQjCNEjEu70dXPSRVw2eG6IX4_y5RIRTQ&bvm=bv.50500085,d.b2I

Here are 2 of my AR's with them....

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a408/jmlutz/003-14.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/jmlutz/media/003-14.jpg.html)

[Riverpigusmc]

I'm gonna get you to adopt me so I have access to kewl guns. I can learn to speak yankee :D

[Roverron]

http://i310.photobucket.com/albums/kk413/Nachschock68/IMG_0826.jpg

This is one of mine with MOE hand guards and stock. 14.5" middie pinned to 16"

I have this DD lite rail that weighs only 10 oz. free float, to go on another build
http://www.heroestactical.com/daniel-defense-ar15-lite-rail-midlength-extended-0100202007-p-33969.html#arpartsfinder.com

Also, For those looking for AR parts, lowers. Uppers etc, a good site to look. They add new dealers often.

http://www.arpartsfinder.com/

[Sheepdog]

This is what mine has. If you want to hang stuff on it you can put it where you want it.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/swe1233/SportingRifle_1a_zps8063726c.jpg (http://s1002.photobucket.com/user/swe1233/media/SportingRifle_1a_zps8063726c.jpg.html)

[markbob45]

Another vote for the MagPul handguard. I have a couple and I'm very happy with them. Add a rail for a light etc as needed.

[Grizzman]

I agree that the Magpul MOE is a very light and reasonably solid solution. I got one as part of a PSA upper, and installed lower and left side rails for a light and bipod. I was planning to immediately get a DD Lite for it, but the Magpul works just fine.

Grizz

[Deleted]

Alex Check out Troy Inds and Knights Armament if you want to stay with the 1913 rail.

Magpul's MOE foregrip is a good one.

[BadOscar]

Palmetto State had a good deal on lightweight uppers so I finally got my wish to lighten this thing up. It feels real nice to hold now. I can't wait to shoot it.

http://www.oceanpalace.com/cotep/upper.jpg

[Caleb]

Palmetto State had a good deal on lightweight uppers so I finally got my wish to lighten this thing up. It feels real nice to hold now. I can't wait to shoot it.

http://www.oceanpalace.com/cotep/upper.jpg

Looks 10X better as well, nice move.