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UTG Pro Super Slim 13" handguard is to be delivered Saturday. As soon as I get it mounted I'll add a picture and comments.

I've narrowed my Glocks to a Model 23 G3 (RTF2) with extra 357 sig barrel and extra 9mm conversion barrel and mags. So one gun gives be three calibers to shoot. I like 9mm and 357 Sig over the 40 SW. The 357 Sig is an accurate and flat shooter with a little more recoil. It's hard to beat a Glock for carry, home protection and overall availability of accessories. 

I plan on going Saturday morning and try to sale my Henry 22 Lever action. I'll be walking around, stop and say Hi!

I've found a Rainer Arms 223 Wylde 18" SS barrel 1/8 twist, mid length gas port in stock.AR Stoner barrels are not instock. I may go the Rainer Arms route. Has anyone used these barrels?

I ordered Leaper UTG Pro Super Slim 13" handrail. Thanks TGO for the input.

Price looks very good. I see they are located in Georgia. I sent them an e-mail asking about another 18" SS 223 Wylde barrel. If you order the 16" let us know how it looks and shoots.

Price looks good(<$200) and description sounds good. Has anyone used the Scott Tactical 223 Wylde barrels?

Is there any economical free float handguards that are strong and durable? I'm wanting to build an AR using a 18" or 20" barrel SS 223 Wylde barrel and a 13" or 15" keymod type handguard with top rail only. Most I have found are $250+. What else is available and in use by TGO members. Thanks

Does the 223 Wylde barrel chamber justify for increased accuracy the price over a regular 5.56 chamber? Is the DPMS 18" and 20" 5.56 SS barrels any good, especially for accuracy?

I'm wanting to built a longer range AR in 18" or 20" SS barrel either mid-length gas block or rifle length. I assume if mid-length you would use a carbine buffer and spring and the rifle length a rifle buffer and spring, any difference in buffer tube? Who produces a reasonable priced 18" or 20" 223 Wylde SS barrel? I have found some from Rainer Arms, Odin works, AR Stoner, and White Oak Arament $270-$290 range. Is there a good barrel cheaper? I'm going to use a Spike's Tactical upper/lower forged receiver, PSA LPK, PSA buffer tube assembly, Aims NIB V2 BCG.

I don't check that regularly at surrounding WalMarts (3 towns close), but when I do ask the clerks about any 22 ammo, they just laugh and say they receive very infrequently quanities. I don't think I've found any 22 ammo at Walmarts for over 2 years. Some people just have all the luck, but I still have a fair stockpile.

Bud's Discount Guns has both SR 762 piston driven 16" barrel at $1542 (8.6#) and SW M&P10 18" barrel midlength gas block $1249 (7.7#). The SR 762 has a picatinny rail but does not say if freefloat which would be a plus on cost and accuracy.

The SW has 5R rifling in barrel which enhances accuracy and the thinner barrel helps in overall weight. Either 308 is a good entry level for the money. I believe the SR 762 being a piston operated is more expensive out of the box. I sold three handguns to buy my M&P10 and to add some extras. Good luck with your choice !

I bought the M&P10 w/18" barrel and it's my keeper. It uses Magpul Pmags and most DPMS 308 type FF handguards fit it. I'm not sure about the Ruger SR 762 standardization with other 308's. I've added MI ff handrail, low profile gasblock, Troy Battlesights front/rear, Burris QD mount with Nixon 4-12x40 scope and Harris bipod. Groups well and fun to shoot at 100yds. I need to try it at 300yds. I had a FNAR in 308 and ths is more friendly and easier to disassemble. M&P with scope and Troy sights added in original configuriation: [url=http://s1029.photobucket.com/user/lshel63/media/SHOTGUN/43-SWMampP10-RS.jpg.html][/URL] M&P10 with modifications: [url=http://s1029.photobucket.com/user/lshel63/media/SHOTGUN/47-SWMampP10-RS.jpg.html][/URL]

308 does the job and more reloading brass is available. I have both but shoot the 308 SW M&P10 more than my 30-06 Garand.

I received and installed YHM 7" Customizable free float forearm (carbine) today. I selected this model so I could add a top main rail and a possible short bottom rail. I had to install top rail to align forearm to receiver rail. I then tried to install gas tube. I removed bolt and looked down gas tube hole in receiver and rail screw was partially blocking hole. I removed top rail and was able to install gas tube and front A2 sight with no problem. Two top rail screws were .235" long and one .245" long.  I was able to install all but front screw which is closest to barrel nut. Using a digital micrometer, I measured from rail thru screw hole to gas tube, 0.105". this will only leave about 3 threads to screw into forearm. Will this amount of threads hold with blue locktite? I'm assuming if I install the .235" long screw it will abrade maybe a hole in gas tube thru use.

Reservoir Dog, If I cann't get nut tight with a punch and brass hammer, I may borrow your YHM wrench, thanks for the offer.

I have a Smith Enterprise Armorer's wrench, it does not have a free float tube wrench for jam nut. I cann't see buying one for just one installation.

I'll probably use a brass tip punch or a nylon tip bunch, since I have both of these. I don't have a castle nut wrench either. thanks

Thanks for the input RED333. I don't want the jam nut loosening-up threw shooting and the ff tube turning,

I've ordered a HYM 7" carbine ff handguard for my M&P15, which looks good on their site and is cheaper than MI or Troy. My other FF handrail on M&P10 was a MI with all tools needed were supplied with handguard. The YHM website installation instructions says an armorer's wrench (which I have) and a YHM Forearm wrench (YHM-9621) is needed to tighten jam nut. I don't have their jam nut tool.   Can the jam nut be tighten by some other means and not scratch or deform jam nut without paying $30 for their YHM 9621 tool? There seems to be a racket by some manufacturers to sale tools only needed for their products.

I think the Sparta show is this weekend and entrance fee is cheaper and it is closer. It is usually a good trade show.

GunTec USA is American made freefloating handguard with some reasonable prices. I found a 7" FF handguard for $67 shipped (MSRP $99). I have been unable to find out how they mount handguard.   I want to try a good quality ff carbine handguard on my M&P15, but want to stay below $100, if possible. I know Midwest Industries (MI) and Yankle Hill Machine (YHM) have ff 7" from $120-$139.   Has anyone used a GunTec brand freefloat handguard and is it mounted to original barrel nut, special barrel nut, or what? Any input would be appreciated. thanks

I wanted to add a wire loop mount around A2 front sight to my M&P15 with Magpul CTR stock and QD loop on stock with Magpul MS-1 2-point sling. Blue Force Universal Wire Loop mount was the only one I could find on-line $25-$28 plus shipping. Being frugal/cheap, I made my own using a double loop of paracord and a 1 1/4" piece of small diameter clear rubber hose with sling end around rubber hose section, seems to work. What other attachments are available for a side sling mount to A2 sight?

I went and they had ANderson Precision upper and lower receivers. Lowers complete around $250,stripped lower $90 or 2 for $140. Had some ff handguards, too. Not much else there. I wasted my $7.