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Just wondering what length to get 12in or 15in. Can you tell me what the pros and cons are. I was concerning the 15in for my arma lite — 1 Answer

by David, from FL, United States Asked on March 18, 2021

Name ArmaLite AR10 Tactical Handguard Kit (4.6)
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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 06, 2021

Difference is mostly aesthetic though it can be affected by barrel length. If you have a 13" barrel and no suppressor, you won't want to use the 15" as the handgaurd will heat up and distort in shape from the muzzle blast. Other than that, the decision comes down to how much of the barrel you want to extend beyond the handguard.

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