BigP623 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Im looking into buying a free float tube for both my AR-10 and AR-15 at the same time. Is there differences between the two platforms? If so what are the differences. I purchased my 10 whole already built and am building my 15 from scratch and other than the frame being smaller are the handguards smaller as well or will an ar15 handguard work on a 10? <dontknow>
washguy Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Hi Big totally different between a 15 and a 10.....the barrel nuts are different :) Wash
survivalshop Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Most manufacturers will have models in both platforms , just specify . The AR 15 will have a lot more choices to choose from.
unforgiven Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Got a e-mail from Bravo Co. on a alum/magnesium keymod handguard for a 5.56, not sure if they have one or a type like that for .308. Suppose to be strong and light.
shepp Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) I'm going to get the MWI ultra light keyhole .308 one next weekend .308 https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1230 .556 http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=1211 Edited March 27, 2014 by shepp
Robocop1051 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Shepp... remember to just snug the screws. I fuckered mine all up by over tightening it. The alloy is so soft that it damned near ripped itself apart as I kept turning.
FaRKle! Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Got a e-mail from Bravo Co. on a alum/magnesium keymod handguard for a 5.56, not sure if they have one or a type like that for .308. Suppose to be strong and light.The KMR is only available for AR-15's currently. A 16" ELW-F KMR upper is on my "to buy" list this year :).
unforgiven Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Looks like the name comes from the way the hole on handguard looks like a keyhole.I think it make getting that type of rail easier to put on and get off.Like some stuff you hang on the wall with that type of back.
shibiwan Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) What exactly is "keymod"? Per brother Blue, it's a handguard made from industrial shelving . <laughs> <lmao> Edited March 27, 2014 by shibiwan
shepp Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Shepp... remember to just snug the screws. I fuckered mine all up by over tightening it. The alloy is so soft that it damned near ripped itself apart as I kept turning. Thanks for the advise
Ben Diss Posted March 27, 2014 Report Posted March 27, 2014 Nice thing about the Mega .308 upper is that it takes AR-15 handguards.
mineralman55 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 Nice thing about the Mega .308 upper is that it takes AR-15 handguards. Is that for sure?
Magwa Posted March 28, 2014 Report Posted March 28, 2014 You guys need to look at the apex Gator grips they are fabulous......and very very light and made for both platforms http://www.apexhandguard.com/
Zebra644 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Posted March 29, 2014 Also look into the Midwest Industries Keymod
Ben Diss Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Is that for sure? Yes. 100%. You guys need to look at the apex Gator grips they are fabulous......and very very light and made for both platforms http://www.apexhandguard.com/ I have the round one and replaced a DPMS carbon hand guard in order to try it. I like the light weight. It's a full ounce lighter than the DPMS/Clark unit. I like having the cooling vents and the mounting holes. I don't care for the slight reduction in rigidity compared to the DPMS/Clark. Either it's the thinner layup or the way the three screws secure it, but pressure applied to the top of the Apex hand guard can cause the inside of the carbon tube to touch the gas block. With a DPMS/Clark tube it's simply not possible to do this. Now, does this matter? Not sure that it makes a difference.
Robocop1051 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 I don't care for the slight reduction in rigidity compared to the DPMS/Clark. Either it's the thinner layup or the way the three screws secure it, but pressure applied to the top of the Apex hand guard can cause the inside of the carbon tube to touch the gas block. With a DPMS/Clark tube it's simply not possible to do this. Ben, what the heck are you talking about? What three screws? What carbon tube? I've had an APEX on my .308 for 2+ years and I can't get this S.O.B. to budge at all. It's as solid as a rock. Did they charge the way they are built/installed since I bought mine??
Magwa Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah same here there are 4 screws and you can not budge the thing I carry mine elk hunting and wolf hunting on a snowmobile and on a ATV and it is as solid as a rock and what carbon tube??????? there is only the Apex handgaurd no other parts other than the mountingbracket..... show us some pics please i am curiuos...
Ben Diss Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Ah crap, I screwed this up. I don't have an Apex, I have an AP Custom hand guard. Sorry for all the confusion. http://www.apcustomusa.com/standard.php
mineralman55 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Robo and Mag, glad you chimed in. I've got the 15" Apex on mine and it's rock solid.Four screws hold it onto the clamps around the barrel nut. Just another reason to check everything you read on the web, at least twice.
Magwa Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Ah crap, I screwed this up. I don't have an Apex, I have an AP Custom hand guard. Sorry for all the confusion. http://www.apcustomusa.com/standard.php LOL ok now I understand no problem but like I said check out Apex they are top grade ......
Ben Diss Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 Robo and Mag, glad you chimed in. I've got the 15" Apex on mine and it's rock solid.Four screws hold it onto the clamps around the barrel nut. Just another reason to check everything you read on the web, at least twice. And another good reminder to check everything you type too. Glad everyone corrected me. I would hate if someone made a purchase decision based on my fat fingers.
Robocop1051 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Posted March 30, 2014 I have to give kudos to the APEX tube. It's a solid product. My only gripe is that the top rail isn't part of the tube. Although, in their defense, that allows them to make one tube with different rail heights to match the various uppers. I would have liked to better screws for mounting the top rail. I stripped one using a cheap allen key. Mostly my fault, but a larger screw would've been able to handle it.
Cali_Ed Posted April 4, 2014 Report Posted April 4, 2014 Per brother Blue, it's a handguard made from industrial shelving . <laughs> <lmao>even tho i dont like the key mod what rail is that on the second picture?
Zebra644 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Posted April 4, 2014 Thats a good looking rail is it for 5.56 or 308 and who makes it?
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