Carbon fiber handguard for coyote gun

[AZsniper]

Looking to reduce weight in a 6mm ARC build. Looking at :

Faxon Streamline Carbon Fiber 15" M-LOK​

Jag SFH AR-15 Handguard 15in​

Both are under 8oz. Wondering if one is better than the other. Or if there is a better option for an 8oz handguard. Thanks for the input.

 

[justinspicher]

I’ve never used a carbon fiber hand guard, it’s an interesting concept.

I don’t know if you could go wrong with either one.

 

[AZsniper]

I’ve never used a carbon fiber hand guard, it’s an interesting concept.

I don’t know if you could go wrong with either one.

I haven’t ever used one either. I want to use a heavy Saturn barrel, so I am going to go with the carbon fiber hand-guard to offset the weight.

 

[justinspicher]

Make sense to me, especially if you hang a suppressor off the end of your barrel.

I'd be curious on the durability of a carbon fiber hand guard with it being attached to bipods/tripods in different weather.

 

[AZsniper]

Make sense to me, especially if you hang a suppressor off the end of your barrel.

I'd be curious on the durability of a carbon fiber hand guard with it being attached to bipods/tripods in different weather.

I do shoot supressed. I am leaning towards the Faxon in case there are any issues. I trust they would take care of it.

 

[Taudisio]

Heard good things about JAG. No first hand experience with Cf hand guards except for with a KAW Valley CF pcc handguard. They aren’t setup for a gas tube though. Other options are brigand arms and smoke composites. I have a smoke composites CF buttstock. It’s a nice piece.

 

[Taudisio]

https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-defense-magnite-go-fast-ultra-lightweight-cut-top-rail-m-lok-handguard.html

There is also this, under 8oz for the 15” and a whole lot cheaper

 

[AZsniper]

https://www.opticsplanet.com/trybe-defense-magnite-go-fast-ultra-lightweight-cut-top-rail-m-lok-handguard.html

There is also this, under 8oz for the 15” and a whole lot cheaper

I saw this one but the low reviews scared me.

 

[schmidty3]

I saw this one but the low reviews scared me.

I got one. So far so good. But I wouldn't expect it to be combat durable. It's pretty dainty. For the price though. Worth trying. I got my 20" 556 build under 6# with optic no can.

 

[wind gypsy]

Make sense to me, especially if you hang a suppressor off the end of your barrel.

I'd be curious on the durability of a carbon fiber hand guard with it being attached to bipods/tripods in different weather.

I'm sure it's handguard design dependent. Mk12 handguard is carbon fiber and I haven't seen anyone question durability as factor worth considering in that case.

 

[rustyN]

FYI I have and use JAG, but not in an AR.

I designed a lightweight hunting chassis and used their hanguard for the build. It's a very nice handguard built by a very knowledgeable (and good) person.

Definitely two thumbs up for JAG.

 

[AZsniper]

FYI I have and use JAG, but not in an AR.

I designed a lightweight hunting chassis and used their hanguard for the build. It's a very nice handguard built by a very knowledgeable (and good) person.

Definitely two thumbs up for JAG.

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Great feedback. And nice rifle.

 

[jaredg]

Have you thought about a Lancer? I run several

Handguards Archives - Lancer Systems

lancer-systems.com

 

[AZsniper]

Have you thought about a Lancer? I run several

Handguards Archives - Lancer Systems

lancer-systems.com

Great hand guard. That is about 7 oz heavier than the ones I posted. I am looking to cut weight.

 

[intunegp]

If you are looking to cut weight you should see what some of these guys are doing. I'm sure they could recommend some good carbon fiber for you.

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Post in thread 'Ultralight Ultralight Rifles'

Sep 17, 2025

3 seconds of googling says 3.65oz

The one on my gasser is 3.7 oz, so that sounds spot on.

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[omicron1792]

The way I coyote hunt on tripod I don’t worry much about weight. I use a heavy chassis and barrel for accuracy.