Flat Bottomed Free Float Forearms?

AR/M4 AR Technical Discussion
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I’m considering a pair of flat bottomed handguards for my precision AR, and I’m compiling a list to compare and contrast.

This is what I’ve drummed up so far. Am I missing any others?

1. Badger Ordnance Stabilizer Handguards
http://badgerordnance.com/handguards/

No longer being made, but on rare occasions they pop up on the user market.

2. PRI Delta Carbon Fiber Handguards
http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/2367324544/pri-gen-iii-delta-free-float-tube-handguard-quad-rail-ar-15-carbon-fiber

The most expensive of the three, and the rail hight up top doesn’t match the rails on the upper, which is kind of a nonstarter unless you’re okay with a gas block sight. Right now, I’ve got a low-profile one, so that would include another step in things.

3. Diamonhead VRS-T Handguard
http://www.store-diamondhead-usa.com/VRS_T_Free_FloatIng_Handguard_System_p/2241.htm

Very different looking, but they all are. Uses a different type of barrel nut setup from what I’ve been able to uncover.

For those of you who are using any of these, what are your thoughts and impressions?

2

Believe Seekins makes a 3Gun type handguard that has a flat bottom.

Mark

3

Yup.

4

Wasn’t even aware of the Seekins handguard! Thanks, fellas.

5

LEO friend of mine had 2 AR’s built, a 5.56 and a 6.8. He used the Seekins SP3R rails. He hunts from fixed positions/blinds and he said the flat bottom makes for a very stable platform.

http://www.seekinsprecision.com/products/