M14 Slotted Handguard

[snowman48]

Just wondering what type is preferred to go on your M305, the sltted of the solid fiberglass piece, I have the slotted and like the look of it very much it but it is a little flimsy, any suggestions.

 

[yomomma]

Slots are there for cooling....so if you shoot a lot....

 

[Kaboose008]

US military did away with the slotted handguards because they were easily broken. They were to help with cooling but they would also trap dirt and other junk which would/could hinder the movement of the operating rod. Solid handguards were sturdier and greatly reduced the amount of junk getting around the barrel/Op Rod. Personally I like the look of the slotted hand guard but I don't own one(would still like to have one).

IMHO, if you were to take your rifle hunting, pack it in the bush somewhere, get yourself a solid. Then you can always switch back and forth

 

[recce]

Once the barrel heats up, the heat that escapes from the slots can affect the sights/scope (heat shimmer).

 

[jeepcjaholic]

They where build for full auto use to help cool your barrel. I have one on my E2 and one on my "project BIG RED" tanker build. Yes look cool and never had a problem with heat affecting my sights. Your m14s came with a solid so you should have both. Mr potato head gun. Try them both and enjoy. Cheers jeep

 

[Odd Shot]

get the M14.ca scout handguard (SHG). cool piece of kit

 

[Gobc]

I prefer slotted hand gaurds myself. I'm not a soldier, I don't to worry about breaking one.

 

[H2O MAN]

get the M14.ca scout handguard (SHG). cool piece of kit

+1 ... my new SHG arrived yesterday, ###y slots