Hanguard and sling recommendation

rowjimmy · September 21, 2009, 21:03

I bough the "Art of the Tacticool Carbine" and am thinking on gittin new handguards, vertical foregrip, and single point sling. I've been prcing stuff and it seems a little expensive. I noticed SG's ad on pg 39 of this month's Rifleman and found what I think are cheap options. I know you get what you pay for, but do any of you have an opinion on those listed or any other brand. I don't want to shell out $150 or more for a set of carbine handguards. Ditto on the sling. What say all of you?

Thanks,
RJ

ephv · September 22, 2009, 06:36

Try First Samco hand guards. Light, strong, tight, metal heat shield. I have a set on one AR and will get another set when the current build is complete.

dwarmbrodt · September 22, 2009, 18:55

ephv,

Do you mean Command Arms (CAA)? I am looking at those now and do not know which is better, aluminum or polymer. Both are close in price. Whats your opinion?

rowjimmy · September 22, 2009, 21:12

Not sure of the brand, but the one's from SG are Aluminum and are only about $50. About what I'd like to spend. The next closest to my price are the samco m33's which are a little cheaper than what Bushmaster has them for. (about $80)

I'm guessing I can't get quality for that price?

EDIT: The brand is nc star, you can see it on one of the photos

ephv · September 24, 2009, 18:23

When I got mine it was First Samco. Looks like CAA has bought it out.

I bought the polymer and have enjoyed it. Light, not harsh to hold or bump into. I'm going to check on the CAA and make sure it is the same one.

Yeah- I checked and it is the same one. It really is comfortable in the hand. Be sure to get the soft rubber covers.

I used the CAA vertical hand grip ( VG1) because it will slide off and on with the push of a button. Has a storage in it for batteries and is shaped perfectly to mount a pressure switch for your light system.

Check this source for price-

http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/pro...+HANDGUARD+SET

FAL Banger · September 25, 2009, 16:07

I have Yankee Hill Machine handguards on mine, not the cheapest but very good quality. My son-in-law has UTG on his, almost no difference compared to mine for almost 1/2 price. Both of us have UTG fore grip, comfortable and very reasonably priced. As for slings give Specter Gear a try. I have their slings on every long gun I own. Go through Houts Enterprises for great pricing and service. My 2 cents worth.

rowjimmy · September 25, 2009, 19:06

Thanks for all of the replies. I decided on the UTG since they were in my price range ($50) and the vertical foregrip was $11. Grip and handguards for $72 shipped to my house, so I figured it was worth it. They were the same price as the nc star one's sportsman's guide had, but I didn't think those came with the rubber covers. Besides, one of you (FAL banger) knows somebody who actually owns them and is satsified...that's good enough for me. Also, I told myslef I would never do business w/SG again, so I feel better keeping that promise.

Regards,
RJ

September 21, 2009, 21:03	#1
rowjimmy Registered FALaholic #: 21662 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 3,414	Hanguard and sling recommendation I bough the "Art of the Tacticool Carbine" and am thinking on gittin new handguards, vertical foregrip, and single point sling. I've been prcing stuff and it seems a little expensive. I noticed SG's ad on pg 39 of this month's Rifleman and found what I think are cheap options. I know you get what you pay for, but do any of you have an opinion on those listed or any other brand. I don't want to shell out $150 or more for a set of carbine handguards. Ditto on the sling. What say all of you? Thanks, RJ

September 22, 2009, 06:36	#2
ephv Registered FALaholic #: 4084 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,122	Try First Samco hand guards. Light, strong, tight, metal heat shield. I have a set on one AR and will get another set when the current build is complete. __________________ ephv "In the name of the most holy and undivided Trinity." (Opening sentence, Treaty of Paris, 1783, ending the Revolutionary War with Great Britain.) "“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.” (John Jay, First Supreme Court Chief Justice, one of the authors of The Federalist Papers, and signer of Treaty of Paris, 1783.)

September 22, 2009, 21:12	#4
rowjimmy Registered FALaholic #: 21662 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 3,414	Not sure of the brand, but the one's from SG are Aluminum and are only about $50. About what I'd like to spend. The next closest to my price are the samco m33's which are a little cheaper than what Bushmaster has them for. (about $80) I'm guessing I can't get quality for that price? EDIT: The brand is nc star, you can see it on one of the photos Last edited by rowjimmy; September 22, 2009 at 21:20.

September 24, 2009, 18:23	#5
ephv Registered FALaholic #: 4084 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,122	When I got mine it was First Samco. Looks like CAA has bought it out. I bought the polymer and have enjoyed it. Light, not harsh to hold or bump into. I'm going to check on the CAA and make sure it is the same one. Yeah- I checked and it is the same one. It really is comfortable in the hand. Be sure to get the soft rubber covers. I used the CAA vertical hand grip ( VG1) because it will slide off and on with the push of a button. Has a storage in it for batteries and is shaped perfectly to mount a pressure switch for your light system. Check this source for price- http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/pro...+HANDGUARD+SET __________________ ephv "In the name of the most holy and undivided Trinity." (Opening sentence, Treaty of Paris, 1783, ending the Revolutionary War with Great Britain.) "“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.” (John Jay, First Supreme Court Chief Justice, one of the authors of The Federalist Papers, and signer of Treaty of Paris, 1783.) Last edited by ephv; September 24, 2009 at 18:35.

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September 22, 2009, 18:55	#3
dwarmbrodt Moderator - Contributor FALaholic #: 4665 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Western New York Posts: 866	ephv, Do you mean Command Arms (CAA)? I am looking at those now and do not know which is better, aluminum or polymer. Both are close in price. Whats your opinion?

September 25, 2009, 16:07	#6
FAL Banger Registered FALaholic #: 19744 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 99	I have Yankee Hill Machine handguards on mine, not the cheapest but very good quality. My son-in-law has UTG on his, almost no difference compared to mine for almost 1/2 price. Both of us have UTG fore grip, comfortable and very reasonably priced. As for slings give Specter Gear a try. I have their slings on every long gun I own. Go through Houts Enterprises for great pricing and service. My 2 cents worth.

September 25, 2009, 19:06	#7
rowjimmy Registered FALaholic #: 21662 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 3,414	Thanks for all of the replies. I decided on the UTG since they were in my price range ($50) and the vertical foregrip was $11. Grip and handguards for $72 shipped to my house, so I figured it was worth it. They were the same price as the nc star one's sportsman's guide had, but I didn't think those came with the rubber covers. Besides, one of you (FAL banger) knows somebody who actually owns them and is satsified...that's good enough for me. Also, I told myslef I would never do business w/SG again, so I feel better keeping that promise. Regards, RJ