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Originally Posted by AFWhirlybird
but the only ones I seem to be able to find are the stock one and the free floated one from S&W. JG
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The handguard on the 15-22 does not attach to the receiver like a standard AR. The barrel nut sandwiches the handguard to the upper receiver. This isn't how a standard AR handguard attaches.
I don't know what you are refering to ref. the free floated one, but there are currently
NO after market or S&W replacement handguards available for the M&P 15-22 that can be used without modification.
In order to replace the handguard on the 15-22, you need a couple of items. (1) a barrel nut wrench designed specially for the 15-22. (2) a replacement barrel nut designed to allow the 15-22 to use a free float screw-on AR handguard.
Both of these items are available here:
Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Conversion Accessories, Specifications, Manuals, Photos, and Videos
Here is a thread link to one of the S&W forum member's video series. He's made a bunch of instructional videos pertaining to the 15-22.
M&P 15-22 Instructional Video Series
After you have installed the new replacement adapter barrel nut, you can install any of these (and more) handguards:
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Free-...uards-s/54.htm