Carbon Fiber or Aluminum Handguard? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Ben Segrest · 02-28-2010, 09:14 AM

On a hunting AR which would you choose? "Hunting" may include being thrown around in a boat or the back of a truck.

4runner · 02-28-2010, 09:45 AM

carbon fiber...

in case it is lost in a boating accident...it will look better when you DO find it.

aloharover · 02-28-2010, 10:01 AM

I voted CF. Lighter and strong enough. Unless you are going to drive over it, I think it would do fine.

mikey_d05 · 02-28-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

"Hunting" may include being thrown around in a boat or the back of a truck.

I vote aluminum. A quick shot of paint will have it looking like new after it gets the hell beat out of it.

Ben Segrest · 03-01-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 4runner

carbon fiber...

in case it is lost in a boating accident...it will look better when you DO find it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloharover

I voted CF. Lighter and strong enough. Unless you are going to drive over it, I think it would do fine.

So which one of you voted aluminum? There's only one vote for CF.

freerider5.0 · 03-01-2010, 07:17 AM

I vote carbon fiber. I am going to do one on my 22lr upper to keep it light but look better than just a plain jaine m4.

Azzy2000 · 03-01-2010, 07:18 AM

Alum. anodized black w/ lots of holes or slots for more weight loss.

Mo · 03-01-2010, 07:41 AM

aluminum without gloves in the winter feels VERY cold

aloharover · 03-01-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

So which one of you voted aluminum? There's only one vote for CF.

I voted CF. Was the very first vote in the poll. Then went back to something else I was working on before coming back to post my comment.

Sully · 03-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Carbon Fiber.

Nicer on the hands, and there is no need for an all aluminum handguard, unless you are using it as a mounting point for a bunch of shit attachments that you typically wouldn't have on a hunting rifle anyway.

The lack of non-aluminum aftermarket forends for the AR has bothered me for a long time. I guess it's just not tactical though.

Ben Segrest · 03-01-2010, 12:58 PM

The only thing that I'm concerned with on the carbon forend is the toughness of it. I won't be using it ass a hammer, but I would hate to crack it.

bpipe95 · 03-01-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

The only thing that I'm concerned with on the carbon forend is the toughness of it. I won't be using it ass a hammer, but I would hate to crack it.

I have a DPMS one on a nordic kit I built last year, it is really rugged. I dropped before install on my concrete floor and it just bounced. In order to crack it you would have to be doing something rather abusive.

Sully · 03-01-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

The only thing that I'm concerned with on the carbon forend is the toughness of it. I won't be using it ass a hammer, but I would hate to crack it.

I had an armalite CF forend. I regret selling it. It was tough. Anything that cracked it would have damaged an aluminum one as well.

Ben Segrest · 03-02-2010, 08:01 AM

Well, the poll is currently in a dead heat. I'm gonna go with the carbon fiber because I would like it to be as light as possible and the barrel is already gonna be heavy. Thanks for the input.

Roktoys84 · 03-02-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

Well, the poll is currently in a dead heat. I'm gonna go with the carbon fiber because I would like it to be as light as possible and the barrel is already gonna be heavy. Thanks for the input.

I voted carbon fiber just so you can feel better about your decision.

TNToy · 03-02-2010, 12:58 PM

Same here... even though I've never fondled one.

View Poll Results: Which Handguard?
Aluminum	13	44.83%
Carbon Fiber	16	55.17%
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02-28-2010, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ben Segrest Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13467 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 3,638	Carbon Fiber or Aluminum Handguard? On a hunting AR which would you choose? "Hunting" may include being thrown around in a boat or the back of a truck. __________________ [QUOTE=Willyswanter's Dad;8398776]I'm trying to find spinner caps that will fit the wheels so when I'm stuck it will look as though I'm still wheeling[/QUOTE]

02-28-2010, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
4runner please fix my runner Join Date: May 2000 Member # 946 Location: WTF TX USA Posts: 6,560	carbon fiber... in case it is lost in a boating accident...it will look better when you DO find it. __________________ 4.3runner ---A golf course is a pointless exploitation of a perfectly good rifle range--- buy my ultra rare Omega III presentation rifle special price $42500.00

02-28-2010, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
aloharover lets go Squatchen Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14561 Posts: 15,865	I voted CF. Lighter and strong enough. Unless you are going to drive over it, I think it would do fine. __________________ Want to know how I lost 25lbs in 9 weeks? Try INSANITY®. www.beachbodycoach.com/petermhope I love it when a plan comes together Colorado Springs, CO Based FFL-07/SOT

03-01-2010, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sully Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12121 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 4,774	Carbon Fiber. Nicer on the hands, and there is no need for an all aluminum handguard, unless you are using it as a mounting point for a bunch of shit attachments that you typically wouldn't have on a hunting rifle anyway. The lack of non-aluminum aftermarket forends for the AR has bothered me for a long time. I guess it's just not tactical though. __________________ Live Free or Die Why is mankind the only species that attempts to preserve the shallow end of its gene pool?

03-01-2010, 07:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Azzy2000 Mr. Personality Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11869 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 4,265	Alum. anodized black w/ lots of holes or slots for more weight loss.

03-01-2010, 07:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,650	aluminum without gloves in the winter feels VERY cold

03-01-2010, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ben Segrest Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13467 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 3,638	The only thing that I'm concerned with on the carbon forend is the toughness of it. I won't be using it ass a hammer, but I would hate to crack it. __________________ [QUOTE=Willyswanter's Dad;8398776]I'm trying to find spinner caps that will fit the wheels so when I'm stuck it will look as though I'm still wheeling[/QUOTE]

03-02-2010, 08:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ben Segrest Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13467 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 3,638	Well, the poll is currently in a dead heat. I'm gonna go with the carbon fiber because I would like it to be as light as possible and the barrel is already gonna be heavy. Thanks for the input. __________________ [QUOTE=Willyswanter's Dad;8398776]I'm trying to find spinner caps that will fit the wheels so when I'm stuck it will look as though I'm still wheeling[/QUOTE]

03-02-2010, 12:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
TNToy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5776 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 11,737	Same here... even though I've never fondled one. __________________ [size=1]ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician Toyota Certified Expert Technician Volvo Certified Expert Technician Suzuki Certified Master Technician IDPA Certified Master Cardboard Killer[/size]

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