MI Tavor extended handguard
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I've had it for a while.
If you're doing a lot of shooting where you're using barrier rests, then an extended handguard has a real solid purpose. The Tavor factory handguard is great to hold, but not so easy to lock in against a flat surface.
If you've got lots of non-zeroable keymod accessories I suppose it's good that way too.
Last summer I loaded everything and the kitchen sink onto my Tavor. This year I haven't used the keymod at all.
The pseudo-barrel shroud thing is kind of cool, but if you're looking to mount a grip & a light there are lots of other replacement hand-guard options from other companies.
Rant Roundup: Do I use mine? Not currently. But I like having it. Would I sell it? Not a chance.
If you're doing a lot of shooting where you're using barrier rests, then an extended handguard has a real solid purpose. The Tavor factory handguard is great to hold, but not so easy to lock in against a flat surface.
If you've got lots of non-zeroable keymod accessories I suppose it's good that way too.
Last summer I loaded everything and the kitchen sink onto my Tavor. This year I haven't used the keymod at all.
The pseudo-barrel shroud thing is kind of cool, but if you're looking to mount a grip & a light there are lots of other replacement hand-guard options from other companies.
Rant Roundup: Do I use mine? Not currently. But I like having it. Would I sell it? Not a chance.
Dude in G.P.
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^^^^ Agree,
Just picked up a used Tavor from a great 'nutter last week and it had the extended MI rail. Really good to have that little extra length for longer range shots, i find it just gives me a little more purchase on the rifle.
TV, where are you buying your key mod picatinny rails?
Just picked up a used Tavor from a great 'nutter last week and it had the extended MI rail. Really good to have that little extra length for longer range shots, i find it just gives me a little more purchase on the rifle.
TV, where are you buying your key mod picatinny rails?
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84wh1
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Thanks TV. Most of the shooting I do with my Tavor is off hand with the exception of 300 yard stuff at which time I drop to prone but don't use a rest. Any idea which retailer currently sells them?
If this is your shooting style, the MI handguard isn't going to offer any advantage, other than adding extra weight to your Tavor. I use mine for 'yote hunting, at least since I had to lock up my Swiss Arms. It's great kit and looks bada$$, but like Ed, I took mine off too. It offered me no advantage, as I was mostly shooting from improvised field positions, including my ruck or shooting sticks.
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Alternately, if you're a bipod kind of guy the MI handguard does have something to offer there...
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I had the two MI XL handgaurds for 7 months, ended up selling them after realizing I was gaining very little from them and gaining more weight then anything. I like the idea, and I feel they have a place, but I am trying to keep my builds lighter now.
Jury is still out for me. I run one on mine and like that I can mount my light at 11 o'clock with the rail section on the keymod. I put rubber covers on mine because it gets cold in winter and slick in summer.
It works for now but there may be better options.
I don't notice additional weight though.
It works for now but there may be better options.
I don't notice additional weight though.
84wh1
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Thanks guys. The biggest reason for me wanting it is 1- it looks damn cool and 2- it allows for a more functional weapon light location. Not too much of a fan of the current way to mount a light
Dude in G.P.
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Thanks, what did you paint your Tavor with?
While you have their ear maybe you could get them to design something simple like a small pic rail that contours to the side and attaches using the factory hand guard screw at the 3 and 9 o'clock position ? (see picture for example) I've used my buddies extended handguard and didn't like the added weight to install something small like an inforce or scout light.
onetwentyish
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I'm a fan of the MI handguard , allows me to place my hand further forward while shooting which I find to be a more natural stance.
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Not wanting the added weight of an extended fore end, I cut strips of skate board tape (just a hair under 1/2") and applied them to the grooves between the ridges on the factory fore end. Greatly improved the 'gription'. Total cost - $10 for the role of skateboard tape.
