Question for the guy's who've built AR's

[Badgersmilk]

This is where it's at right now (minus a new sling setup I'm really happy with).  But I like M25's idea of going with a rifle length, quad rail, free floating forearm that completely covers the gas block.  I like this idea because I'm thinking of mounting a laser on the forearm for anything that might be considered "close quarters shooting".  And completely removes the gas block as an issue.

I'll have to cut off the bayonet lug for the longer forearm to clear.  But that's only about a 10 minute job.  And the DPMS flashhider is EASILY sharp enough to serve as a bayonet if things every got that ugly.  

[brosometal]

This is where it's at right now (minus a new sling setup I'm really happy with).  But I like M25's idea of going with a rifle length, quad rail, free floating forearm that completely covers the gas block.  I like this idea because I'm thinking of mounting a laser on the forearm for anything that might be considered "close quarters shooting".  And completely removes the gas block as an issue.

I'll have to cut off the bayonet lug for the longer forearm to clear.  But that's only about a 10 minute job.  And the DPMS flashhider is EASILY sharp enough to serve as a bayonet if things every got that ugly.  

Were you trying to co-ordinate your floor and your avatar or was that just a pleasant accident?

I would go with who ever posted earlier with, "What are you planning on doing with your AR?"

[tombogan03884]

This is where it's at right now (minus a new sling setup I'm really happy with).  But I like M25's idea of going with a rifle length, quad rail, free floating forearm that completely covers the gas block.  I like this idea because I'm thinking of mounting a laser on the forearm for anything that might be considered "close quarters shooting".  And completely removes the gas block as an issue.

I'll have to cut off the bayonet lug for the longer forearm to clear.  But that's only about a 10 minute job.  And the DPMS flashhider is EASILY sharp enough to serve as a bayonet if things every got that ugly. 

Looks good as it is.
But if you go with the other fore end please post pics , that sounds interesting too.