Reviews & Ratings for Hogue AR15 Ext. Length FF Forend w/ OverMolded Grip Area/Accessory Attachments — 3 reviews — Page 1

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...
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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.