With the Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments, your shooting experience will be improved beyond what you ever thought was possible, due to its secure fit and ability to provide an unyielding grip. These AR Handguards & Forends, from the professionals at Hogue, are made from high quality materials that will supply long-lasting durability. For a number of years, Hogue has been devoted to developing items that are ideal for shooters from nearly any skill level. Right here, at OpticsPlanet, we make the effort to see to it that you find the product you have been searching for, and the Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments is one of the many firearm devices that we are very pleased to carry. For an outstanding way to equip yourself with the best possible tools for all your shooting requirements, go for the Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments. Specifications for Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments: Manufacturer: Hogue Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Model: AR-15 Gun Type: Rifle Gun Rail: Accessory Rail Condition: New Included Accessories: Standard Quantity: 1 Package Contents: Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments
3 reviews for Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments
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epierce261 –
I am happy with the hsndgusrd, it looks and feels great on the new rifle I just built.Instalation was pretty easy except for the wrench that was privded sucks. I ditched it and used a strap wrench wich made the job much easier.
E –
I bought this extended length handguard from Hogue to complement the other Hogue furniture I have on my AR rifle (fixed stock and pistol grip). All 3 components from Hogue (extended handguard, pistol grip, and fixed stock) are all black with Hogue's "overmolded" rubber coating. I'm a big fan of Hogue's overmold texture.This handguard is solid (maybe heavy) component that comes with many of the extras that an AR owner might buy as well. I don't use most of these extra components, but some of these extra components do come in handy even for a minimalist like me, such as a short Picatinny rail to mount a fixed front sight, and a QD sling socket that I mounted to the bottom of the handguard (no need for a Picatinny rail for the QD sling mount). The handguard is heavy enough as it is, so reducing the number of attachments is always appreciated.This free float handguard does not mount using a "new" style barrel nut – meaning it has a barrel nut with many holes through which the gas tube passes between the gas block and receiver. This means that the barrel nut needs to be "timed", which can be tedious if the a hole doesn't line up to accommodate the gas tube. This is in contrast to newer handguards, that have barrel nuts that are narrow, and doesn't have any holes in the barrel nut…so need for timing. I like the simplicity of the newer barrel nuts, but this is not a complaint about the older barrel nuts. Just something to beware of when assembling (for people accustomed to newer barrel nuts).The handguard itself needs to be timed as well. The handguard is essentially 2 pieces, one is threaded into the other. Once the first (shorter) section is installed onto the barrel nut, the second section threads onto the first. If, like me, you want your front sight to be at the 12 o'clock position and your sling at the 6 o'clock position, you will need to time the second (longer) section as it is threaded onto the first (shorter) section. This is achieved via a timing ring, that is tightened to secure the second (longer) section of the handguard when you have it where you want it. I'm not a big fan of timing the second (longer) section, and some folks find this setup overly complicated. But it does work, and works pretty well for me.One other note about the overmolding is that some people may find that it is too grippy, in that it may cling to clothes or other items. This may be worse in hotter or more humid climates. I never had any issues, though.Also please note that this particular handguard is 15" long. It works well with my AR type rifle with rifle length gas system and 20" barrel. Make sure you get the best handguard length for the length of your gas system and barrel length.All in all, I like this handguard a lot because it works for me.
Paladin –
I have literally lost count of how many builds I've done and have forgotten the specifics of most of them. However, this in one me will remember this build forever. The handguard in itself is truly a great unit and it comes with more accessories than any handguard I've ever installed. The quality of the handguard and the included accessories is truly second to none and everything is crazy strong and the tolerances are so tight that even the Allen wrench to screw fit is absolutely perfect. So in that area I give it a solid 11 out of 10. Now for the stupid stuff. Let us start with the supplied wrench. REALLY!!! What were they thinking "or should I say they weren't thinking"? It is an absolute pain in the back side to get it working and as you use it it stretches and then becomes too loose to do a good job at tightening the barrel nut and locking ring. When I called Hogue and asked them about it they admitted that they use an automotive leather strap wrench to work on theirs and not the one they supply with the handguard. With their sorry excuse for a wrench you have no way of knowing what the torque is on either the barrel nut or the locking ring. Not what I call well thought out. And now for the grand finale. The gas tube does not fit unless you modify it by bending it to allow clearance for the handguard to screw onto the barrel nut. As for making the bends in the gas tube they do supply instructions that are pretty good, but WHY??? They charge plenty for the handguard kit as it is so why not have the added included option to include the pre-bent length of gas tube you need for your build. Oh no, instead you can either send your gas tube to them and for a moderate fee they will make the required adjustments to it for you or for twice what a good gas tube costs they will sell you one that is ready to go. If they can't afford to include a gas tube that in all reality costs them less than $5.00 then add the $5.00 to the cost of the handguard kit. But to charge an extra $25.00 for one that needs to be modified because of their way of engineering the thing, well shame on them. Don't get me wrong, these issue are not the end of the world and obviously most builders can work with them and complete a great build with this kit. But here's my question, WHY SHOULD THESE PROBLEMS BE LEFT TO THE CUSTOMER TO FIX"???…. To me that is an incomplete system that requires work to be done by the customer that should be a ready to go system right out of the package. I've been using Hogue products for a very very long time but this is the first time I've ever used one of these handguards. And there is a good chance it is the last time. Getting that gas tube to properly line up with the gas key is a lot easier said than done and I can guarantee you, you do not want that gas key to come in solid contact with the tube. Because if it does I can assure you it will broaden your vocabulary. In conclusion, great handguard and accessories with some of the best tolerances I've seen in a very long time. But, if you are not an experienced builder with a few extra tools and patience, you will be coloring the air around you. Especially if you didn't get the gas tube in perfect alignment with the gas key. And, I really like knowing what the actual torque is on my barrel nut. Let's face it, the torque specs are there for a very good reason. Hogue needs to make this as easy to install as the competition. Good news travels at a snail’s pace, bad news at the speed of light. Now on to my YouTube review.