So I upgraded my 20" "A4/HBAR" style AR-15 with some key components that make a real difference in competition and general all around use and accuracy at the range - I'm going to whole heartedly recommend the products and parts I used in my upgrade
The first is circular, vented, free float handguard from JP Rifles. Feels and handles amazing on my rifle - and although installation required a good many standard AR tools, the install was straighforward. Ths is one well built, well designed piece of kit! The 12 o'clock position of the handguard has provisions for a rail assembly that stays perfectly indexed to the flat top of the upper receiver!
The second was a low profile gas block with a rail to mount a backup iron sight (if I ever choose to get one). I learned the hard way the when installing new gas parts go ahead and replace the gas tube and don't try to salvage the existing one!
Last, a Surefire MB556K Muzzle Brake - Compensator. You have to feel the recoil reduction and shot to shot stability to believe it!
Here are some pics:
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The first is circular, vented, free float handguard from JP Rifles. Feels and handles amazing on my rifle - and although installation required a good many standard AR tools, the install was straighforward. Ths is one well built, well designed piece of kit! The 12 o'clock position of the handguard has provisions for a rail assembly that stays perfectly indexed to the flat top of the upper receiver!
The second was a low profile gas block with a rail to mount a backup iron sight (if I ever choose to get one). I learned the hard way the when installing new gas parts go ahead and replace the gas tube and don't try to salvage the existing one!
Last, a Surefire MB556K Muzzle Brake - Compensator. You have to feel the recoil reduction and shot to shot stability to believe it!
Here are some pics:
and
