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joe,
Verified Owner
from IN, United States
Written on April 17, 2025
Just grab yourself a spikes tactical shim kit and your all set. And be sure to tork it all.
Would recommend: Yes
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JT,
Verified Owner
from CT, United States
Written on March 22, 2025
Nice looking handguard but shims are not included.
For a beginner gunsmith you will find that this barrel nut will need shims. The handguard is secured with 6 small bolts that screw right into the handguard. Five starts if shims are included.
Not having a top rail on the handguard (15 inch) also more inconvenient then I realized. 4 stars
Would recommend: Yes
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BK,
Verified Owner
from MI, United States
Written on May 23, 2024
I was looking for an AR handguard for my first build. I wanted something a little different and scowered the internet looking for options. I found several that came in at or above $200, but didn't want to spend that much. This one had a relatively unique design and I especially liked the slant nose. As a bonus, the OD fit my hand perfect.
Pros:
- Price
- Quality
- Finish
- Design
- Outer diameter
Cons:
- Barrel nut timing could be a challenge
Would recommend: Yes
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gospyro,
Verified Owner
from CA, United States
Written on September 30, 2021
This is a nice looking rail. The fit* and finish and over all design looks great.
*While there are a good number of locatinos that align with the receiver, I was unable to do so without the addition of shims.
I would have given it 5 stars if it had come with a shims.
Would recommend: Yes
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MD,
Verified Owner
from NJ, United States
Written on September 24, 2021
A true demonstration of pride in one's craft. Phase 5 has mastered their manufacturing techniques and this handguard has it on full display. The fit is precise with a solid mounting setup. The coating is meteor proof (don't try to hit it with a burning space rock). The m-lok dimensions are perfect. I am pleased to own this outstanding example of American quality.
Pros:
- Lightweight, solid, looks great.
Cons:
- No install tool. May rarely need a spacer to line up.
Would recommend: Yes
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MisterTuna,
Verified Owner
from ME, United States
Written on April 21, 2021
Pretty nice handguard for the price. Barrel nut wrench isn’t included so that was a little frustrating, and I couldn’t torque it, but it has to line up a feature with your gas tube anyways so it’s whatever, but it seemed to need pretty heavy torque to properly align, and no shims of any kind were included. This said, it’s a cool / nice handguard for the price and seems like it will function well on an AR pistol build. I would recommend making sure you have at least an 11” barrel if using any sort of compensator or brake that isn’t linear, as I am testing fate by having the first ports of the comp only about 1cm or less from the end of the rail. This said, it has the sloped nose, so only the upper part of the rail end comes within that distance to the ports of the brake.
Cons:
- no barrel nut wrench provided
Would recommend: Yes
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cJ,
Verified Owner
from AL, United States
Written on March 29, 2021
This rail is a basically a combo of an Aero S-One and a SLR.
Super easy to install, came with everything needed. 6 screws and a barrel nut, even has a groove for the gas block so it can slide off even if you P&W.
Just buy it already!
Would recommend: Yes
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screw yall,
from VA, United States
Written on November 25, 2020
Phase 5 makes a very good product. The barrel nut indexed easily with the handguard and feels super solid. Too bad there don’t have more on hand right now. I really like the QD attachment point and the way the top portion is free of rail sections. Very easy on the hands and still has numerous mlock points
Would recommend: Yes
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JT,
Verified Owner
from MN, United States
Written on November 17, 2020
If you know how to properly place/torque a barrel nut onto the upper receiver, it works perfectly fine. The barrel nut has multiple holes the screws can line into. It’s aesthetically pleasing, different compared to the regular “boxy” handguards.
Would recommend: Yes
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DAG,
Verified Owner
from ID, United States
Written on November 11, 2020
Bought this to throw on my .50 Beowulf. Love the handguard. Lite, strong and very well made. I’ll be buying another one if not 3 or 4. You can’t beat the price for the quality of work. Love the look too.
Would recommend: Yes
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