Is Anyone Running Midwest Industries Handguards ?

[billt]

These things look really nice, and I wondered if anyone here has any experience with them? They sure look easy to install. I just wondered if looks were deceiving? I want to do some upgrading over the plastic stock handguards on a few of my AR's, and these look really well made. I don't want to go through all the B.S. of putting free floaters on.

[twyacht]

There really is no BS, in a free float, just an extra step. A friend of mine uses the MI handguards on his M&P 15T and I have shot it many times. They hold up well and work as intended.

I would suggest if you do not use a vertical foregrip, the rubber rail inserts not the panel covers...These ladder shaped rail inserts can be cut to fit, for accessories, and custom stuff, and really fill in the gaps on the rails without changing the diameter. Plus they are practically invisible, and make grabbing not as sharp on the hands.



This is just a pic of the actual rail and inserts...

MI makes good stuff, their BUIS are too pricey,...FWIW...

[billt]

Here are a couple of my plain Jane Bushmasters I dolled up a bit with some new handguards from Midwest Industries, and a Vltor E-Mod Stock. The M-4 is a A-1 Model, and the rifle is a 20" A-2. Both have the non removable carry handle. The Midwest Industries Handguards are really nice. Being a machinist, I don't see how they can make them for the price they charge. When I opened the box I was greeted with flawless machining, and an all but perfect fit. While you don't really need it, I purchased the Tapco AR-15 Handguard Removal Tool. For $15.00 it was well worth it. It gives you plenty of leverage, and makes changing out the handguards a much easier job. The Tapco wrench is heavily rubber coated, and you will not mar the finish on your gun.

These handguards were perfectly machined, and while it was a very close fit, they went right on and were nice and tight and exhibited no movement after they were installed. They really are a nice improvement over the plastic factory handguards. As you can see, they also allow for much better cooling of the barrel and gas tube as well.

I really like the Vltor E-Mod Stock also. It adds a little extra weight to the weapon which helps it balance better, and it also give you almost a full inch added to the overall length of pull when compared to the factory stock supplied with the weapon. I have long arms so that really helped with stock fit and cheek weld. The picture below shows both guns before I installed the upgraded stock and handguards. (The A-2 is in the middle, and the M-4 is to the right of it). A really nice inexpensive improvement that was well worth it.



For anyone looking for AR-15 stocks and forends, check out Man Venture Outpost www.manventureoutpost.com  They have really good prices, along with good service, and very fast shipping. I ordered the items on Thursday afternoon, and they were delivered Saturday morning Fed Ex Ground. That is from Arlington, Texas to Phoenix, Arizona. They sent an E-Mail confirming shipping within a couple hours. Good people to deal with. They have a really good selection as well.

[twyacht]

+1 on the VLTOR stuff...

Love a black rifle family......

and
NO,...I'm NOT being racist.....