Catchdog Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 What are you guru's opinions on one and two piece handguards? I'm looking at either a Troy MRF 308 or a DD 7.62 lite rail. I'm a little suspect on the two piece design of the Troy, but it's cheaper and I don't have to buy a barrel nut and a special tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Both are quality, just buy which you like the look of, they are quality manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Cool deal. One thing I'm having trouble figuring out about the Troy, is weather or not you need the front delta flange (or whatever it's called) on the gas block. I assume not since that would negate it being a free float handguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Cool deal. One thing I'm having trouble figuring out about the Troy, is weather or not you need the front delta flange (or whatever it's called) on the gas block. I assume not since that would negate it being a free float handguard.If you're looking at the MRF-308 rail, you don't need the front triangle (or round) handguard cap - that's a freefloat rail, and only attaches to the barrel nut. What kind of rifle do you have, first off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_995 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 If you are really thinking about getting the Daniel defense rail, just do it. During my maten build I was conflicted about which forearm to buy. I ended up with the JP enterprise 15.5" because of cost, but I still want the DD. I tried off loading the JP in the BST but I had no luck. JM2C. <thumbsup>post some pics when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I've got a DPMS LR-308 Classic, but I'm going through an overhaul on it. I'm going for shorter and lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 The DPMS-version of the MRF-308 comes with a barrel nut, which you can install with a LARGE crescent wrench - it's got two wrench flats on it. No crazy tools required. It's basically an Armalite barrel nut, in dimensions, but threaded for a DPMS upper receiver. You'll need to grind a little on it, to clear the gas tube - you'll see when you get it.When you get the Armalite version of the MRF-308, you only get the rail, and it mounts to the stock Armalite barrel nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Ok, I think I have myself talked into the Troy. The DD's cost is turning me away, and the extras I'd have to buy. I guess the game changer would be the weight. I haven't been able to find a weight on the MRF but I think the DD weighs around 1.2 lbs. Does anybody know the specs on the MRF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 1.91 lbs. 30.56 ounces. Factor in what you'll be taking off, too - you're not adding exactly that much weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks. I'm not sure total weight, but the thing has a 22" heavy barrel right now, but I've got a Rainier Arms 16" select to replace it. Which is quite a bit lighter, I think just the barrel swap is going to knock 4 or 5 pounds off. That's just roughing it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK308 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm no guru but I purchased a Midwest Industries gen 2 two piece drop in carbine length quad rail, I was impressed it went together like the OEM hand guard except it was way more solid of a mount up, unlike the oem,it had absolutely no play.I've put probably four hundred rounds thru it since and its still solid <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Well I broke down and bought the Troy MRF, now come on UPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Ordered my Troy MRF on Dec 28th and have not heard a thing from them yet, probably give them a call tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Just a heads up there dog, Troy has the MRF on BO anticipates mid February to get some in. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Well they seem to have cancelled my order. At least the charge disappeared from my card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Then today I got a confirmation that my order had shipped, they must be upside down crazy busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well, I called them today. They said they are two weeks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Don't forget guys, everyone is going to SHOT Show next week, so they are all very busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 ^^^ Very good point. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Received mine on the Friday 18th. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you are really thinking about getting the Daniel defense rail, just do it. During my maten build I was conflicted about which forearm to buy. I ended up with the JP enterprise 15.5" because of cost, but I still want the DD. I tried off loading the JP in the BST but I had no luck. JM2C. <thumbsup>post some pics when you are done.How much do you want for it? And what don't you like about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchdog Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Canceled my order with Troy, and got it off of another site for cheaper (with 2 day air UPS). Rifle is now put together, and at the gunsmith for head spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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