Why can't I use an Ar15 free float handguard...?

[macliver]

You are completely full of it..."minute of softball." How about you learn how to shoot before spreading bad info around.

To the OP and anyone else who cares, here's what the M&P10 will do accuracy-wise with a 9X hunting scope:


M&P10 grp 4 by ASH556, on Flickr

M&P10 grp 3 by ASH556, on Flickr

M&P10 grp 2 by ASH556, on Flickr

Oh, and here's my shooting setup:


Untitled by ASH556, on Flickr

ASH556....You the man (or woman, don't know)! But regardless, well put and said. When I read 'can't hit the side of a barn' I was like who the hell is this A-hole.

I think your groupings are very accurate. Aren't those 1 inch squares on your sheet? and with the setup you showed, that's fantastic. Well done.

Mac

 

[DesertFox]

ASH556....You the man (or woman, don't know)! But regardless, well put and said. When I read 'can't hit the side of a barn' I was like who the hell is this A-hole.

I think your groupings are very accurate. Aren't those 1 inch squares on your sheet? and with the setup you showed, that's fantastic. Well done.

Mac

Free-floating made all the diff in the world, as attested to by several.

Nice ad hominem too Mac...

 

[macliver]

Free-floating made all the diff in the world, as attested to by several.

Nice ad hominem too Mac...

Just so you know DesertFox...I was just having a little fun with you and the 'barn' comment. Free floating is great on this rifle and I will attest to that as well!! This is my rig with the Troy rail.

 

[MistWolf]

Swapped out standard factory hard guards with a Lancer carbon fiber unit. End weight was about the same as the Lancer barrel nut is beefy/heavy. OMG. What a difference. Accuracy is completely within my expectations for this gun. The recoil impulse feels different as well. Not sure why.

Thanks to those who pointed me in this direction as I had just about given up on this one.

Did you use the handguard for the DPMS (NR-17) or the Armalite (NR-18)? Could you post photos of your rifle with the Lancer installed? When I have the money I plan to get the rifle length and was wondering which one fits the M&P-10

 

[tacticool22]

Nice looking muzzle brake macliver
Free float or not. It's all personal preference

 

[macliver]

Nice looking muzzle brake macliver
Free float or not. It's all personal preference

Thanks Tacticool! I know I owe you a video but I haven't shot the rifle with it since I moved to Texas. Need to find a job first! But I will once I'm settled and firing again!

Mac

 

[copemech]

Thanks Tacticool! I know I owe you a video but I haven't shot the rifle with it since I moved to Texas. Need to find a job first! But I will once I'm settled and firing again!

Mac

Wher(in tejas) did you move to? We might be only a couple hundred miles apart!

 

[copemech]

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OK, so, I do not know if anyone has seen my latest post and the pic in my " what have I done wrong now" thread, but I have not seen great accuracy results in my first trip out to 100 with the Magpul front installed. Results were baffling, too many fliers, top ammo had worst result!

At least the gun seems to run ok after the gas port mod to .073 using what I brung. This is good news!

Yet, I admit to still being confuncted by exactly what free float systems actually fit these things and what to ask for, if standard AR15 does not fit!

I get it that the nut is different, so what are they using and do all require a special nut?

How do they attach?

 

[Veeper]

This free float hand guard fits the M&P 10.

Midwest Industries: DPMS .308 SS-KeyMod Series

It comes with the nut that's needed to attach it to the rifle.

 

[mk3]

AP Custom Handguard

I put the AP Custom carbon fiber handguard on my MP10 to free float. Replaced the Magpul. Very light, looks great and hopefully will add accuracy when I can get a chance to shoot past 200 yards.

 

[copemech]

This free float hand guard fits the M&P 10.

Midwest Industries: DPMS .308 SS-KeyMod Series

It comes with the nut that's needed to attach it to the rifle.

That looks wicked sweet! Need more MONEY!

Does it have the keyrails on the bottom as well?

 

[macliver]

Wher(in tejas) did you move to? We might be only a couple hundred miles apart!

Austin essentially, Lakeway specifically. Dying to get to The Best of the West range.

Where are you?

 

[copemech]

Austin essentially, Lakeway specifically. Dying to get to The Best of the West range.

Where are you?

Oh well, I'm near Dallas!

Some great areas down there in the hill country though, have some fun!

 

[bergermeister]

GREAT Idea!

Seems like it would be money better spent to upgrade from the pencil barrel to something more accurate before "accurizing" with a free-float handguard. Food for thought.

Seems like you'd just be polishing a terd...

Please direct me to a site that sells a quality barrel that will FIT as a replacement for the MP-10's "pencil barrel"..

 

[da gimp]

Sorry to be so long in replying, but have been living at Miami Children's Hospital with my little 7 year old daughter the last 10 days. This solution appears to be the best. A cycling buddy who is the SWAT sniper leader on a local PD tells me they have selected the MP10 for their 308, as have many other PD's. That is a good enough endorsement for me.

Know that she & you are in our prayers.

 

[copemech]

Please direct me to a site that sells a quality barrel that will FIT as a replacement for the MP-10's "pencil barrel"..

Good luck with that! Finding another gun would be best to me!

If you want a heavy gun you can find one for a price!

SW proprietary barrel /bolt for sure!