Ok it is here, my new American Built Arms handguard. I picked it up from the post office along with a 4 slot rail that I picked up for the lower front. It came in a little box wrapped in plastic with excellent instructions (in case you never have replaced or removed handguards). The very first thing I noticed was they didn't tell you to get a hanguard tool to remove or install handguards. I installed the 4 slot rails with the enclosed hardware took about a minute. I then removed my old handguards and Installed the new ones. The new ones have full length aluminum shields inside which will keep the handguards a lot cooler. I have a 7 slot rail from AB Arms that was on my old ones and I could have installed it in a myriad of places but because I am not putting a flashlight or laser on mine I didn't install it. They also sell a 5 slot rail that will install on the lower part or any of the slots on the upper part. When you pick up your rifle you immediately feel the difference. It sits in your hand like the Bell and Carlson Target stocks I have on a couple of my bolt action rifles. Very
solid and firm. The stippling on the lower part is very grippy without being too coarse. They fit beautifully and tight with not a bit of play, in fact they fit like they are a machined part of the gun. I just stepped outside (because I can) and fired off a couple of rounds out into the field behind the house and they do help in steadying the rifle with the handgrip section having a slight angled grip area that really feels good. I seriously do recommend these as an alternative to Magpul or the factory handguard. They have lots of options for mounting other rails for an other equipment you may desire without the quadrail look. The options for mounting lasers and lights really put you on axis with the barrel and sights. I am more than happy. Pics of it on my sport below.
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Grover Oathkeeper

Looks good Grover!

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Rod
M&P 22A, 40c, 15A, 15-22

Nice. Look forward to a full report after you have had some trigger time.

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M&P9/9C/Shieldx2/Sportx2/15-22

Looks great. I may have to get one of those...

I like it! Has a unique look to it

Nice, good price too.

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Light, Accurate,Versatile M&P

That looks like very comfortable ergonomics. I like that the design allows for consistent indexing of the weak hand grip without needing to add on a VFG or AFG. I also like the short section of rail towards the muzzle end.

The Short section of rail is sold separate, you can fit a 4 or 5 slot rail there very easily. I gave less than $50 for the pair. I was impressed with how heavy duty the material is. It is not heavy but very strong material. I was trying to take out the aluminum heat shield and thought that I would just spread the handguard a little to help me remove it and I couldn't hardly spread it.
According to Cromer Distributing if some one wants to order it just mention oneyeopn to them and they will take good care of you. I bought it on Ebay but you can buy them from Jason at American Built Arms but Cromer Offers Free shipping and with Ebay offers another warranty besides the one offered by AB Arms. They are a new company and will be making them in earth colors in the next few months. But that spot for your hand, the guard just sits right in and is very comfortable and seems to be more secure than the factory round guard plus it doesnt look like 100,000 other magpul rifles. JMHOandYMMV

I put the short section of rail for a bipod but the handguard sits very flat and solid in my shooting rest.

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Grover Oathkeeper

I posted about this new handguard over in M4 and this was the response I received.
"Looks similar to an MOE handguard left in the oven too long."
Nice bunch of folks!!

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Grover Oathkeeper

cool grip.... how'd you do the paint in the engraving?

Do you mean on my Sport?

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Grover Oathkeeper

They look nice

Plus with the Purchase of the Handguard you get this fine quality vinyl (?) decal, it isnt ShotgunSherri but......

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LOLLOL

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Grover Oathkeeper

If that quote is verbatim, you could remind whomever that 'an' comes before 'a' vowel, and a comes before a consonant.

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Rod
M&P 22A, 40c, 15A, 15-22

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DSCF3724a.jpgOk...here is the final line.....I shot it offhand...very steady and secure. I dumped 80 rounds through my Sport as fast as I could barely feel any heat. Attached my Dad's GriPod, solid and secure. I give this Handguard 2 thumbs up. Now waiting for someone else to take the step and put their $.02 worth in!!! American Built Arms (AB Arms) has done well with this product. You can mount rails on it just about anywhere and it doesn't fit loosely nor can I see how it can loosen up. The material is solid and the heat shields work!!
out of 5 big grins for lack of color choices but they are coming (thats 4 1/2 big grins)!

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Grover Oathkeeper