Captain33036
Member
Hi Everyone
Sorry, if this has been asked and answered before, I really cannot find much QUANTITATIVE information.
I have been wondering whether or not it would be worth it to change out my present vented aluminum free float handguard with a carbon fiber one. The only reason I would do this could be to lighten it up. It is standard length.
It would have to be close to a half pound lighter (6-8oz) to really be worth it, I would think.
When I look at the specs of the various handguards out there, the carbon fiber ones seem to be 6-10 oz in weight, whereas the standard, vented aluminum ones are 8-14 oz, or so.
Is there really this little difference? Does not seem worth the expense.
Thanks
John
Sorry, if this has been asked and answered before, I really cannot find much QUANTITATIVE information.
I have been wondering whether or not it would be worth it to change out my present vented aluminum free float handguard with a carbon fiber one. The only reason I would do this could be to lighten it up. It is standard length.
It would have to be close to a half pound lighter (6-8oz) to really be worth it, I would think.
When I look at the specs of the various handguards out there, the carbon fiber ones seem to be 6-10 oz in weight, whereas the standard, vented aluminum ones are 8-14 oz, or so.
Is there really this little difference? Does not seem worth the expense.
Thanks
John