DustinIL Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Hello again. I'm looking for possible handguard options in the worst case scenario that I can't get the MI one I have now to work correctly (see other thread I started for info if interested). The upper it'd be going on is a Guntec USA "DPMS style low" type. Preferably mlok and $200-ish or less, if possible. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Aero Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Aero Precision. Totally wish I could. Sadly, in my case, Aero's are all made for the "high" style from what I've seen. Oh darn, guess I'll have to snag an upper on sale sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 SLR Rifleworks makes handguards for DPMS low-profile receivers. You probably won't find one for $200 as they are a bit pricier, but they are excellent quality and well worth the extra money IMO. I have one of their handguards, (15" ION Lite MLOK) on a build of mine, although it is the high-profile version. They are running a spring sale right now also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Fletch said: SLR Rifleworks makes handguards for DPMS low-profile receivers. You probably won't find one for $200 as they are a bit pricier, but they are excellent quality and well worth the extra money IMO. I have one of their handguards, (15" ION Lite MLOK) on a build of mine, although it is the high-profile version. They are running a spring sale right now also. Nice. Thanks for the tip. I'll keep an eye out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 https://www.jsesurplus.com/midwestindustries308ss15dpmslo.aspx Here is the MI for the dpms low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plissken Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Hera Arms makes only 308 DPMS "Low". Give them a look. I've never used them but notice theirs are LOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Dustin you are making a good move ! here's a place that has some low profiles check em out ..ive done business with these folks...heres one that's way long.but check some others out https://monstrumtactical.com/lr-308-keymod-rail-handguard-16-5-inch/ Don't laff at this place prices...ive got a few of these...nice quality and CHEAP https://www.deltateamtactical.com/KeyMod-12-Free-Float-Handguard-308-DPMS-Thread-Pattern-Standard-Low-Height_p_4833.html Wash Dustin ran across some info for why your barrel is moving upwards...a poster somewhere else posted over torqueing handguard screw/bolts caused barrel to move check this out...they have some choices....since you could have fubared the upper by taking material off....heres this https://www.omegamanufacturinginc.com/DPMS-AR-10-308-Upper-Receiver-W-12-Circle-Port-Quad-Rail-Handguard-Combo_p_4234.html 124 bills upper and rail SWEET I have one from these guys cheap but nice....Im never gonna pay no freakin 200 bills anymore for a rail when these will do https://www.mentium-usa.com/collections/308-free-float-handguard Edited April 22, 2019 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 7:01 PM, shooterrex said: https://www.jsesurplus.com/midwestindustries308ss15dpmslo.aspx Here is the MI for the dpms low. Yup, saw that one on MI's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 7:54 PM, Chuck Plissken said: Hera Arms makes only 308 DPMS "Low". Give them a look. I've never used them but notice theirs are LOW Thanks for the tip. I forgot about Hera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 11:27 PM, washguy said: Dustin you are making a good move ! here's a place that has some low profiles check em out ..ive done business with these folks...heres one that's way long.but check some others out https://monstrumtactical.com/lr-308-keymod-rail-handguard-16-5-inch/ Don't laff at this place prices...ive got a few of these...nice quality and CHEAP https://www.deltateamtactical.com/KeyMod-12-Free-Float-Handguard-308-DPMS-Thread-Pattern-Standard-Low-Height_p_4833.html Wash Dustin ran across some info for why your barrel is moving upwards...a poster somewhere else posted over torqueing handguard screw/bolts caused barrel to move check this out...they have some choices....since you could have fubared the upper by taking material off....heres this https://www.omegamanufacturinginc.com/DPMS-AR-10-308-Upper-Receiver-W-12-Circle-Port-Quad-Rail-Handguard-Combo_p_4234.html 124 bills upper and rail SWEET I have one from these guys cheap but nice....Im never gonna pay no freakin 200 bills anymore for a rail when these will do https://www.mentium-usa.com/collections/308-free-float-handguard Nice. I'll have to check them all out next day off. Weird part is that I wasn't over torquing the screws; rail started to rise beforehand. I fooled around with it again yesterday and got some insight from Andy at MI and I think found a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBrien Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 5:13 PM, Fletch said: SLR Rifleworks makes handguards for DPMS low-profile receivers. You probably won't find one for $200 as they are a bit pricier, but they are excellent quality and well worth the extra money IMO. I have one of their handguards, (15" ION Lite MLOK) on a build of mine, although it is the high-profile version. They are running a spring sale right now also. I second SLR. I bought a 13.5" ION Ultralite M-Lok low-profile for my CSASS-inspired build. They were closing them out (which they do, from time to time), and I got it for ~$160, if memory serves. Good deals are out there from SLR -- sign up for their mailing list, and act quick if they've listed something you think you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustinIL Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 53 minutes ago, COBrien said: I second SLR. I bought a 13.5" ION Ultralite M-Lok low-profile for my CSASS-inspired build. They were closing them out (which they do, from time to time), and I got it for ~$160, if memory serves. Good deals are out there from SLR -- sign up for their mailing list, and act quick if they've listed something you think you want. You are correct on good deals being out there, for all makes actually. I just kind of ballparked $200ish because I even scored my MI on a Black Friday sale for less than $200. I'll keep an eye on SLR.....not like I didn't buy an Aero lower for ~$100 on Brownells a couple weeks ago and might be "forced" to do another build. Edited April 23, 2019 by DustinIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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