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Cody,
Verified Owner
from FL, United States
Written on January 14, 2025
This is my second Ragna as I also have a 17.5" handguard that I've used for the last couple years. The handguard is super light weight, pretty rigid for it's design and slim in the hand. Unfortunately, if you're looking for that suppressor tuck, most suppressors won't fit underneath this handguard. The inner diameter of 1.35" doesn't leave enough room for my suppressors. So I bought this reduced length handguard to fit with my suppressors.
I am quite pleased with the performance so far as it has taken a few bumps and bangs like a champ. I wouldn't go running it over or anything, but for incidental impacts against barriers and walls it will hold up nicely. The only real gripe is that there isn't a lot of surface area to protect from the heat of a hard run barrel. Even after a single mag, the heat is enough that gloves are recommended. To be honest, while this is a great handguard and wonderful for aesthetics and weight savings, I wouldn't consider using this on any hard use rifles.
I purpose built my rifle to save weight and this helped accomplish that brilliantly. At just under 12oz with hardware, You would be hard pressed to find another full length handguard at this weight and rigidity. For what it is, I give it 5 stars.
Pros:
- Aesthetics
- weight and rigidity
Cons:
- surface area
- inner diameter
- ruggedness
Best Used for:
- light weight builds
- Competition & Training
Would recommend: Yes
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GC,
Verified Owner
from MI, United States
Written on August 18, 2024
This is the second of these that I have bought for my builds. Solid, sturdy, and lightweight, highly recommended!
Pros:
- Easy to install, lightweight, sturdy.
Best Used for:
- Range and recreational shooting.
Would recommend: Yes
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Jk,
Verified Owner
from IN, United States
Written on May 21, 2024
Fit and finish on the 15.5 handguard is top notch. I'm highly impressed!!
Would recommend: Yes
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GC,
Verified Owner
from MI, United States
Written on March 5, 2024
Easily installed with proper tools, very secure, aligns well with rail on the receiver. I’ve only used it at the range, but is solid, lightweight and it does exactly what I need it to do. Matched my Aero upper perfectly.
Would recommend: Yes
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Stevo,
Verified Owner
from MO, United States
Written on December 7, 2023
I originally bought this to try out an Adams Arms low-profile gas piston to see if it would have the clearances that i would need. I will be returning if it doesn't work. You can't beat the price.
Would recommend: Yes
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Bigjim,
Verified Owner
from AR, United States
Written on December 3, 2023
Really nice quality. Have had good luck with Odin products
Would recommend: Yes
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Louis,
Verified Owner
from CO, United States
Written on August 20, 2022
I am glad I came here and read the reviews, I had the same problems as others. The side screws did not line up with the groove in the nut, when it did there was about a 1mm gap. I had to Dremel a couple of notches in the nut and now all is good. Good hand guard but terrible mounting system design. A cheap no name one I got off e-bay, when they sold them, has a much better mounting system. Until they correct this problem I could not recommend this.
Pros:
- looks great and really shows off Faxon fluted barrel.
Would recommend: No
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Poor Mag,
Verified Owner
from TX, United States
Written on July 15, 2022
Save your time and effort. Just buy a Midwest Industries handguard, which was my plan when I saw and ordered this one.
I really want to like this forend. I really do. However once installed and assembled on the complete rifle, the handguard has a forced 1mm gap between the upper receiver and the rail. I don't know if it's just out of spec and should be this way or what. The barrel nut has a groove in it, which is supposed to seat two set screws that twist in from 9 and 3 o'clock. With the barrel but torqued to 60 lbs. The groove is still 1mm too far forward to allow the handguard to sit back against the upper receiver. I've removed and retorqued the barrel nut to make certain that the barrel is fully seated in the upper and it is.
This is my first and likely my last Odin product. Honestly, a cheap Diamondback firearms handguard is superior to my experience with this one.
Would recommend: No
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Jesus Alonzo,
Verified Owner
from IL, United States
Written on November 4, 2021
I need a appealing handguard to cover my 16 inch barrel, after weeks of looking I decided to go with this. I don’t regret it at all. Aggressive look, feels good and holds well. I attached a Streamlight pro tac, and it kills. It comes with everything you need including a barrel nut. Easy to install though I had a tough time removing the other over all I love OdÃn works. And optic planet is my come to place to buy products I do t buy online anywhere else.
Would recommend: Yes
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Dave,
from ID, United States
Written on October 8, 2021
I originally purchased as a lightweight alternative, but found this to be my favorite rail. It has all you need and great grip and condo. The mounting is easy and effective I will use this rail on all my builds.
Pros:
- light weight
- multiple qd
- Full length picatany
Would recommend: Yes
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