Front hand gaurd and/or rail for optics ready

Hammmerhead · #1 09-21-2020, 01:44 PM

Just picked up an Optics ready version with the red dot and was curious what options I had for the front hand grip or guard and dealing with the gas block. Considering a full float, but want something solid. Thanks in advance

nimrod3316 · #2 09-21-2020, 03:44 PM

Got the same one. I mounted a Vortex 1x8x24x on it and am waiting for a gun carry from Amazon. I'll be trying it out this weekend.

Hammmerhead · #3 09-21-2020, 04:33 PM

My post may have been misleading.

I am looking for a front rail that coincides with the existing gas block or if I have to, change out the block. I just didnt know if there was something with decent length extending past the block that was a bolt on.

JJEH · #4 09-21-2020, 04:36 PM

I can recommend Midwest Industries. Had a 2pc drop in on ours and it was quick, easy, very solid and well worth the money.

https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com

ARVOL · #5 09-21-2020, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammmerhead

My post may have been misleading.

I am looking for a front rail that coincides with the existing gas block or if I have to, change out the block. I just didnt know if there was something with decent length extending past the block that was a bolt on.

Check out post # 16 in my thread below...

My M&P 15 OR with mods
My M&P 15 OR with mods

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BillBond · #6 09-21-2020, 11:30 PM

IMO a red dot is more usable on a flat top receiver.
Not way out front by the gas block.
Plus the gas block gets hot if you like to blast through a magazine or two.