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What's the maximum handguard length recommended for this barrel? — 3 Answers

by cokezero, from CA, United States Asked on November 24, 2020

Name Faxon Firearms A-R15 Barrel w/ Integral Flash Hider (5)
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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 25, 2021

That will depend on the muzzle device. In general you will want to stay shorter than 13.5" but if you have a blast shield or a linear compensator, you should be able to use a longer handguard up to 15".

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Answered by bladesmith3, member, from CO, United States, on January 14, 2022

a 15" handguard would cover the muzzle ports. bad news.

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Answered by ArmedOne, member, from TN, United States, on January 11, 2024

I saw a YouTube video where the guy used a 13" rail, and it looked about 1 inch away from the muzzle brake. Keep in mind this was a video, so it the distance was difficult to determine. I know the 13" rail worked, though. I think it was a Faxon rail, if I remember correctly.

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