Thinner handguards for M16 and M4

Crunchmeister · December 5th, 2008, 15:37

As you can see in my sig, I've got a CA M15A4 rifle that I'm making into a C7A1, and a custom C8A2. Both have CA handguards.

I've recently acquired 2 Diemaco TRIAD rail systems that I'd like to mount to complete the look. I can fit the rails on the gas block without issue. However, the problem is the handguards are too fat and I can't fit them back on with the Triads mounted in their proper orientation with the rails pointing back. I can fit them on reverse and they'll work, but looks odd.

So my question is if anyone knows of handguards I could get that are thinner than stock CA that I could use with my Triad rails. I haven't been able to find anything specific with their sizes...

Kos-Mos · December 5th, 2008, 16:02

Have you tried RS??

Should work without a lot of modification (if any)

Other than that, I would say try china brands.

Lerch · December 5th, 2008, 16:13

There's a G&P M16 Shorty front end that has the C8 type barrel and handgrips on Redwolf.

Beazer · December 5th, 2008, 16:35

Try RS handgrips.

Styrak · December 5th, 2008, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lerch

There's a G&P M16 Shorty front end that has the C8 type barrel and handgrips on Redwolf.

He's concerned about the triad mounts not fitting with the grips. That front end doesn't have the mounts.

Lerch · December 5th, 2008, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

He's concerned about the triad mounts not fitting with the grips. That front end doesn't have the mounts.

Oh I know that :P he's already got the Triad's, he just wants the slim grips to fit them. I know Vince was having the same problem and just sanded the grip down the fit it.

If you can find the real grips though, go for that instead

panzergrenadier · December 5th, 2008, 18:08

Where'd you get the Triads? I've been looking for one for my C7A2

hymnforthewretched · December 5th, 2008, 18:31

wey ferro has 2 sets of the real steel hand guards, nice and thin!

look at his for sale thread

Crunchmeister · December 9th, 2008, 10:16

I discovered that XM177 front grips are thinner than M4, and they will more than likely fit. I'll get a set of those and try it out.

The TRIAD mount actually fits on the C7. The M15's grips are a bit fat, but the rail can still be fit on over top of it. It's a tight fit, but it fits. And it's not like I have to remove the grips at any time, so it's all good.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.

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December 5th, 2008, 15:37	#1
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Thinner handguards for M16 and M4 As you can see in my sig, I've got a CA M15A4 rifle that I'm making into a C7A1, and a custom C8A2. Both have CA handguards. I've recently acquired 2 Diemaco TRIAD rail systems that I'd like to mount to complete the look. I can fit the rails on the gas block without issue. However, the problem is the handguards are too fat and I can't fit them back on with the Triads mounted in their proper orientation with the rails pointing back. I can fit them on reverse and they'll work, but looks odd. So my question is if anyone knows of handguards I could get that are thinner than stock CA that I could use with my Triad rails. I haven't been able to find anything specific with their sizes... __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; December 5th, 2008 at 23:35..

December 5th, 2008, 16:13	#3
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	There's a G&P M16 Shorty front end that has the C8 type barrel and handgrips on Redwolf. __________________

December 5th, 2008, 18:08	#7
panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Where'd you get the Triads? I've been looking for one for my C7A2 __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

December 5th, 2008, 16:35	#4
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	Try RS handgrips.

December 5th, 2008, 18:31	#8
hymnforthewretched Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alberta	wey ferro has 2 sets of the real steel hand guards, nice and thin! look at his for sale thread

December 9th, 2008, 10:16	#9
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I discovered that XM177 front grips are thinner than M4, and they will more than likely fit. I'll get a set of those and try it out. The TRIAD mount actually fits on the C7. The M15's grips are a bit fat, but the rail can still be fit on over top of it. It's a tight fit, but it fits. And it's not like I have to remove the grips at any time, so it's all good. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; December 9th, 2008 at 13:15..

Thinner handguards for M16 and M4

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