The CMR rail in particular is both easy to install and mount accessories to. As you put together your next build, be sure to check out and research what Centurion Arms is offering.
In speaking with a wide swath of enthusiasts and professional shooters, we know that these rails from Centurion Arms are highly regarded. We’ve chatted with him a few times in articles that you can read here and here. We’ve always been impressed with the CMR and C4 rails that Monty LeClair puts out at Centurion Arms. Something that isn’t too angular…something that gives tactile feedback automatically to your brain that says “hey, this is actually fairly comfortable in the hand.” – Jim Hodge.Īlso, if you get frustrated trying to procure a Hodge Wedge Lock…you might want to do a bit of research on the SOLGW M76 above, and what Zev Technologies(or Triarc Systems) is offering. The rest of the handguard is architecturally “Hodge Defense” as far as size, and how it feels in your hand. I wanted it to feel almost like a warm bar of soap in your hand. I had had a little bit of input but it was really their patent. When I developed the Wedge Lock rail, I developed it in unison with Mega, which is now owned by Zev. “I put a lot of emphasis into how the gun feels and balances, to include even the taper of the barrel. To learn more about Hodge Defense Systems, check out our interview with founder, Jim Hodge.Īs far as a pertinant quote from that article: If scarcity was not an issue, and If I could snap my fingers and easily obtain a Hodge rail, the strong and lightweight Hodge Defense Wedge Lock Rail System would be featured on many of my builds. Not suprisingly, these efforts turned out to be in vain. I recently found myself waking up early in the AM a few months back in order to futilely click the refresh button on my browser in the hopes of the words “In Stock” appearing. Speaking of Wedge Locks…First things first – Hodge Wedge Lock and Pinch Lock handguards are not easy to procure. To read more about Sons of Liberty Gun Works, check out our recent interview here…to check out a look of their offerings, click here. At ARBuildJunkie, we are particularly impressed with the strong and extremely well built SOLGW M76 Wedge Lock Handguard. We’ve spoken to Mike at SOLGW and enough satisfied customers to know that the solid, rigid rails that they are producing are well worth looking at. Highly recommend.īCM Factory Quality Control… Sons of Liberty Gunworks Handguardsĭo a quick search of forums where knowledgeable people communicate, or talk to any experts, and you can count on Sons of Liberty Gun Works and their offerings to be referred to in high regard. It’s a well-balanced handguard that is ideal for most uses. You can see a bit more about BCM’s rigorous quality control below…In addition to the quality, this particular handguard is one that feels very lightweight, and it’s quite easy to wrap your hand around. More importantly, we’ve talked with enough experts who have touted Bravo Company’s quality AND just as importantly, their extreme dedication to quality control. We feel the price for their rails and their complete uppers hit a tremendous sweet spot. Bravo CompanyĪ handguard from Bravo Company is always a safe, high quality bet. With all of that out of the way, let’s take a look at some AR-15 handguard brands that are well worth considering at a variety of price points. For that scenario, you need to remember that this is a life-saving tool, not a vanity project. Make absolutely sure you do your research if that is the case. This is doubly-true if your intention is an AR build for duty or hard use. What is “best” for someone else does not mean it is the best for your specific needs or your budget. Do your own research and determine what the right choice is for your build. If you’re new to the AR, for basic information on handguards, be sure to start here.Īs always, be wary of anyone giving out advice on what’s best for you and your build on the internet. Interviews with experts, as well as conversations with passionate, knowledgeableĪs we head towards the end of another calendar year and look forward to SHOT Show 2020, we felt compelled to put together a list of what’s out there today, that can act as a starting point for your own research. We have been able to compile a list of a few worth considering based on past While there is no single best AR-15 handguard for everyone,