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handguard
A barrel shroud is an external covering that envelops (either partially or full-length) the barrel of a firearm, to prevent unwanted direct contact with the barrel (e.g. accidental collision with surrounding objects, or the user accidentally touching a hot barrel, which can lead to burns). Moving coverings such as pistol slides, fore-end extension of the gunstock/chassis that do not fully encircle the barrel, and the receiver (or frame) of a firearm itself are generally not described as barrel shrouds, though they can functionally act as such.
In shotguns, a thin, slim partial shroud known as a rib is often mounted above barrel to shield away the mirage generated by barrel heat, which can interfere with aiming.
Full-length barrel shrouds are commonly featured on air-cooled machine guns, where frequent rapid bursts or sustained automatic fire will leave the barrel extremely hot and dangerous to the user. However, shrouds can also be utilized on semi-automatic firearms, especially the ones with light-weight barrels, as even a small number of shots can heat up a barrel enough to injure the user in certain circumstances.
Barrel shrouds are also used on pump-action shotguns. The military trench shotgun features a ventilated metal handguard with a bayonet attachment lug. Ventilated handguards or heat shields (usually without bayonet lugs) are also used on police riot shotguns and shotguns marketed for civilian self-defense. The heat shield also serves as an attachment base for accessories such as sights or sling swivels.
I need an Aero Precision M5 ATLAS S-ONE M-LOK Handguard 12" in black.
It's the last item needed for my build. At the risk of sounding desperate, I've been searching for 6 months all over the northwest with no luck.
If you have one for sale or willing to sell...please let me know.
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Selling AR15 parts, plus Hogue rifle stock & top handguard for Mini-14
1. New Magpul MOE OD Green Rifle Length Handguards: $30.00
2. New Guntec USA AR-15 Drop-In M-LOK Carbine Handguard FDE: $65.00
3. New AR15 pistol grip: $6.00
4. Ruger Mini-14 ventilated fiberglass top handguard: $20.00...
New BCM BFH QRF 16" upper (never fired or mounted on lower)
USGI 1/7 twist rate
Cold Hammer Forged Barrel (BFH)
556 NATO
No BCG
No charging handle
Comes with standard forward assist installed.
No rail clips.
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Hi Everyone,
Time to clean out the parts left over from my previous AR builds. I didnt use them since I decided to go a different direction for my builds.
15" M-LOK Handguards, Matte Black. I have these on a few of my builds and I really like them. They feel very solid and shoot well.
Price...
Hi Everyone,
Time to clean out the parts left over from my previous AR builds. I didnt use them since I decided to go a different direction for my builds.
15" Keymod Handguards, Matte Black. I have these on a few of my builds and I really like them. They feel very solid and shoot well.
Price...