3 Advantages of a Free-Floating Handguard

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Choosing between a drop-in handguard and a free-floating handguard can be the difference between average accuracy and precision shooting. While the free-floating handguard may add weight and cost more, it will make your M4 carbine more accurate than using a drop-in handguard, which can help at the range or during a competition. Here are a few advantages to choosing a free-floating handguard.

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Preserve Barrel Harmonics

A free-floating handguard doesn’t touch the barrel, which means it can’t affect the barrel’s natural harmonics when you fire a shot. In other words, it doesn’t affect the vibrations caused by firing, which could reduce your accuracy. If you are shooting an M4A1 for target practice, you want it to be as accurate as possible, especially if you plan on using it in a competition. Preserving barrel harmonics might not seem important, but it can definitely impact your accuracy. 


Better Heat Dissipation

Shooting quickly can cause your barrel to heat up. The more it heats up, the less accurate your shots get. While you probably won’t have to worry about overheating a barrel, heat dissipation is still a factor. This is especially true if you are participating in a competition or doing tactical drills that require you to drill quickly with little time for your barrel to cool down. A free-floating handguard also keeps your hand further away from the hot barrel. If you are rapidly firing a PCC 9MM, you don’t want to be affected by the hot barrel or come close to touching it.

 Better at Holding Zero

Free-floating handguards need a solid connection to the upper receiver, making them more solid than a drop-in connection. Some systems use proprietary interfaces or reinforced mounts for even more security. This means they are less likely to move, so they tend to maintain zero better than drop-in handguards. You won’t have to worry about losing your zero as fast as a drop-in, so your rifle can stay more accurate for longer.

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