2021 Current favorite AR handguards

**ExFlyinguy** · April 19th, 2021, 03:34 PM

I'm thinking of building a new upper.

My current favorite already owned handguard is a Fortis Switch, but they are a bit pricey.

I've looked at some Midwest industries which look nice and more affordable.

Side note: I have 2 ALG handguards which I absolutely HATE(I bought them because they were dirt cheap keymod clearance). I will not use anything ever again that requires shims, or timing and I'm not really into quad rails.

Please throw some of your favorites at me so I can research them. American shit is preferable

**Handyandy** · April 19th, 2021, 05:05 PM

The aero atlas line is nice, and the bcm mcmr. Both very low profile with plenty of mlok to add rails where you want it and save weight and bulk where you don't. The atlas s one only has 12 o'clock rails at the muzzle end for irons.

**Jhaydeno** · April 19th, 2021, 05:31 PM

Aero Atlas S-One, hands down. Not inexpensive, but worth every penny.

I've got an older Fortis REV1 Switch with full rails top and bottom, it's very nicely made, but a bit tall for my girly hands.

If you aren't picky on a free floating handguard, anything Magpul makes is decent, I like their SL stuff too.

If you want something different and have money to blow, look at the Unique-AR stuff. They had a Vegas model that I REALLY liked, but I didn't have the $250 to blow!

https://unique-ars.com/handguards/

**Emptymag** · April 19th, 2021, 05:42 PM

There are TONS of affordable options these days.
I hear you on the ALG - great handguard - glad someone offered to install mine!

Agree 200% with the above - Aero Precision ATLAS is amazing.

I dunno if Samson still uses the same system, but mine installs using a mil spec barrel nut.

I try to avoid the ones with protruding "lumps" where they have screws to clamp down. Some are "OK" if the edges are rounded off, but some have sharp corners.

**maille man** · April 19th, 2021, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Emptymag

I dunno if Samson still uses the same system, but mine installs using a mil spec barrel nut.

Yes. I have a Samson Evolution because it fits on a stock barrel nut - for use with the quick change barrel setup.

**abner13** · April 19th, 2021, 06:07 PM

The round -A2 handguard was 100x better than the old triangular ''Vick's cough drop''. but I did go with the Magpul on my full-size rifle and carbine.