DPMS "low" handguard suggestions?

[DustinIL]

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.

[98Z5V]

Aero Precision.  

[DustinIL]

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.

[Fletch]

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.

[DustinIL]

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.

[shooterrex]

https://www.jsesurplus.com/midwestindustries308ss15dpmslo.aspx

 

Here is the MI for the dpms low.

[Chuck Plissken]

Hera Arms makes only 308 DPMS "Low". Give them a look. I've never used them but notice theirs are LOW

[washguy]

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

[DustinIL]

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.

[DustinIL]

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.

[DustinIL]

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.

[COBrien]

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.

[DustinIL]

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