Expert Review Thin, grippy, rugged, and awesome! - Troy Industries X Series Free Float M-LOK Handguard AR-15 Aluminum Battle Rail

The Troy X-Series Rails are a welcomed addition to a lineup that has mostly consisted of rugged and durable rails, meant more for LE and Military. The X-Series brings a rail that’s lighter, thinner, and knurled for additional grip. It’s perfect for 3-gun and competition shooting, and it can be equally useful for duty use. In typical Troy tradition, these rails are built tough and made to last. They are comprised of a 6061 T6 Aluminum alloy, making them tough and resistant to heat. They can pair with just about any AR barrel nut, which is a nice touch for those that aren’t looking to utilize proprietary parts that end any modularity advantage. The knurling isn’t only tactile, but it gives the handguard a unique look and feel. It can be underestimated how aesthetically pleasing this rail looks, given all the ergonomic advantages it provides. The rail is free-floating and should have no bearing on accuracy, despite its thin profile. It’s easy to get a solid C-clamp hold for competition, regardless of whether you opt for the full or partial rail variants of the handguard. Overall, this is a well-thought and much needed addition to the line of Troy handguards, and it can be paired with any AR for universal usage.