Thin Colt Carbine two piece handguard

[greg vess]

My handguard on my carry handle AR-15 has just a factory type Colt drop in 2 piece handguard. I heard something about a thinner handguard set and was curious. Then I read where a guys set on his carbine was like 1.75 inches in diameter. The ones I currently have are 2.5 inches in diameter. Is anybody well versed in the these lower profile handguards? I would very much like to purchase a new set if indeed there is such an animal that exist. If they do where is the best place to go online for them.

 

[greg vess]

I see a set on TNTsales.com and they do appear to be thinner just by the hight of the outer diameter compared the inner diameter but it gives no specs.

 

[Gunfighter]

Old Colt handguards were symmetricaly round. Newer ones are oval.

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[Fatal_Bert]

Pretty sure the TNTE ones are just the Brownells carbine handguards with a $5 markup or they got the same supplier.

Either way they're as close to the old school colt round carbine handguards I know of.

AR-15 CARBINE HANDGUARD | Brownells

Brownells Carbine Handguards are a drop-in, 2-piece style handguard for rifles with carbine length gas systems. These handguards are the “skinny” style, yet still have full heat shields in both the top and bottom. They also feature 7 holes on both...

www.brownells.com

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

If you are talking about the older, 6 hole handguards that are skinnier, you will pay $50 plus to get a set. They are very sought after if original and in good condition.

 

[greg vess]

If you are talking about the older, 6 hole handguards that are skinnier, you will pay $50 plus to get a set. They are very sought after if original and in good condition.

Yes I think that's what I am looking for. I don't mind spending the money. I think they would allow for a more comfortable purchase and the front.

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

Yes I think that's what I am looking for. I don't mind spending the money. I think they would allow for a more comfortable purchase and the front.

I keep them just for looks personally. Anything I shoot on a regular bases has a quad or M-lok rail set up but it does look good.

 

[CTS Tactical]

I much prefer the slim

 

[Fatal_Bert]

I keep them just for looks personally. Anything I shoot on a regular bases has a quad or M-lok rail set up but it does look good.

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This picture is firearms and camo perfection.

 

[Spas-12 Owner]

This picture is firearms and camo perfection.

All original Pony's too, no reproduction. Even the scope is an OG Colt with proper covers.