rail-less handguard

[HavasuMike]

I have been searching for a handguard without rails.  It seems that rails are the in thing right now.  DPMS has nothing in stock.  JP has one that is supposed to be good, but it's over $200.  All I want is a sling attachment.  Anyone know where to find one?  I am thinking 12".  Waiting for Faxon to get some barrels.  I'm going with their 20" fluted.  This is my first 308 build and would appreciate any helpful comments.  I currently have a completed lower with a DPMS upper receiver.

[98Z5V]

APEX

 

[survivalshop]

 Hogue , but I couldn't find one for a 308AR on their sight , but there is this thread https://forum.308ar.com/topic/12951-hogue-ff-forends-any-good/

 

  Also Fulton Armory http://www.fulton-armory.com/far-308-handguards.aspx

 

Edited August 31, 2016 by survivalshop

[COBrien]

I'm kind of in love with the FA handguard I just installed, and would definitely recommend it. 

But you already know that... Lol!

If you go with a Hogue, keep in mind you have to buy the AR-15 handguard and their "DPMS AR-10" barrel nut for it. 

Edited September 2, 2016 by COBrien

[98Z5V]

 

http://www.apexhandguard.com/2360-ar10-308-dpms-15-0-ext-rifle-length-12-7-oz-with-hardware-apex-gatorgrip-handguard/

[Rsquared]

Apex handguards are NICE $hit! Period.

[beantown]

4 hours ago, Rsquared said:

Apex handguards are NICE $hit! Period.

Am I reading this correct R2, that you use the factory DPMS barrel nut?

[beantown]

1 hour ago, beantown said:

Am I reading this correct R2, that you use the factory DPMS barrel nut?

Dang it they don't make a carbine length handguard for the LR-308.

[COBrien]

3 hours ago, beantown said:

Am I reading this correct R2, that you use the factory DPMS barrel nut?

Does R2 even own a DPMS? I thought he only dealt with "superior" rifles...

[HavasuMike]

COBrien, I like the FA also.  Do you have the 12" PVR?  That is the only one that I see that doesn't have a rail.  They used to have another one with vents, but they don't make it anymore.  I saw it in one of the builds in 308ar.com.  The Apex is out of my league.

[COBrien]

32 minutes ago, HavasuMike said:

COBrien, I like the FA also.  Do you have the 12" PVR?  That is the only one that I see that doesn't have a rail.  They used to have another one with vents, but they don't make it anymore.  I saw it in one of the builds in 308ar.com.  The Apex is out of my league.

Mine is the PVR handguard. They were making one with a slot along the bottom for use with their hand stop, but last time I looked they didn't show it on their website. 

[HavasuMike]

Thanks to all.  I think I'll order the FA and then wait for the barrel.

[beantown]

6 hours ago, COBrien said:

Does R2 even own a DPMS? I thought he only dealt with "superior" rifles...

I'm waiting for the "Armalite pusher" thrashing I'm about to get.  Dang it I should have known better. I did email Apex to see if they would make me a carbine length handguard.

Edited September 3, 2016 by beantown

[chonkie]

Hi HavasuMike, i was in the same boat as you just a week or so ago.  I found the Diamondhead FF handguard to meet what I was looking for.  Something simple, smooth, cool looks is a plus.  It feels really good in my hands, quality seems good, their barrel nut doesn't require a special tool.  Looks damn good too.

[washguy]

APEX     Wash

[Rsquared]

On ‎9‎/‎3‎/‎2016 at 7:52 AM, beantown said:

Am I reading this correct R2, that you use the factory DPMS barrel nut?

My mistake. Mine is from SWS on my 10 SBR. Don't know why I was thinking Apex. Stupidity probably.

On ‎9‎/‎3‎/‎2016 at 11:35 AM, COBrien said:

Does R2 even own a DPMS? I thought he only dealt with "superior" rifles...

Yet another smartass in the group.

 

[COBrien]

6 minutes ago, Rsquared said:

Yet another smartass in the group.

 

Just trying to fit in...

Edited September 7, 2016 by COBrien

[Rsquared]

You're fittin in just fine my man.

[HavasuMike]

By the way, does the FA barrel nut use a standard barrel wrench?

[DNP]

On September 7, 2016 at 0:55 PM, Rsquared said:

 

Yet another smartass in the group.

 

We can't ALL be dumbasses. 

[COBrien]

On September 7, 2016 at 3:26 PM, HavasuMike said:

By the way, does the FA barrel nut use a standard barrel wrench?

The guy I bought my HG from included a "modified" DPMS LR-308 wrench and I was able to make it work. It has 2 pins that face the opposite direction of the rest of them, and they have to be inserted into holes that are one hole away from being directly across from each other.

If you need to borrow it, I'll gladly send it to you (as long as you send it back... Lol!). 

[COBrien]

FA makes their own, too:

http://www.fulton-armory.com/far-308-lr-308-free-float-wrench.aspx

[HavasuMike]

COBrien, thanks for the offer.  I'm ready to order so I'll talk to the people at FA about the wrench.  I don't want to spend $60 for their wrench.  I'll wait until I get the handguard and see if mine will work.  If not I'll accept your offer.