Thinner forend for M&P-10?

the possum · May 27, 2017, 11:13 AM

Early this year I got a Smith & Wesson M&P-10. I replaced the cheap wobbly butt stock with a Magpul unit that's a lot more comfortable and solid. I've never cared for the round handguards on most AR's though either. This one is not too offensive; it's much slimmer than the one on my Windham AR, but I still wish for something more slender.

I don't want to take off the barrel or gas block, or that sort of thing. I don't have any AR tools and have never done it.

What is the slimmest forend you can get that will work with the existing delta ring? I believe it has a mid-length gas system.

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Is it possible to have a free float handguard without changing other parts on the rifle?

gshayd · May 27, 2017, 07:50 PM

Midwest makes a two piece drop in for a mid length gas tube

https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/category-s/326.htm

jetinteriorguy · May 29, 2017, 05:29 AM

Magpul MOE SL. Very nice forearm and easy to install without tools. Just set the butt stock on a good solid surface and pull down on the delta ring, it's a bit tough to pull on but can be done. Easier with a little help, one person pulling on the ring while another takes care of r&r on the forearm.

the possum · May 29, 2017, 08:11 AM

I took a look at the Magpul one yesterday in Gander Mountain. It didn't seem any slimmer than the factory forend that came on the gun.

dvdcrr · May 29, 2017, 08:24 PM

I had to modify my MOE SL to fit the MP10. It worked but was pretty tight. Slightly slimmer than the factory handguard.

jetinteriorguy · May 30, 2017, 06:50 PM

There are two styles of Magpul forearms, one is slimmer and longer than the other. The slim style will go all the way forward to cover up the lower part of an F marked front sight.

May 27, 2017, 11:13 AM	#1
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	Thinner forend for M&P-10? Early this year I got a Smith & Wesson M&P-10. I replaced the cheap wobbly butt stock with a Magpul unit that's a lot more comfortable and solid. I've never cared for the round handguards on most AR's though either. This one is not too offensive; it's much slimmer than the one on my Windham AR, but I still wish for something more slender. I don't want to take off the barrel or gas block, or that sort of thing. I don't have any AR tools and have never done it. What is the slimmest forend you can get that will work with the existing delta ring? I believe it has a mid-length gas system. edit- Is it possible to have a free float handguard without changing other parts on the rifle? Last edited by the possum; May 27, 2017 at 11:26 AM.

May 29, 2017, 08:24 PM	#5
dvdcrr Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2010 Posts: 665	I had to modify my MOE SL to fit the MP10. It worked but was pretty tight. Slightly slimmer than the factory handguard. __________________ "All warfare is based on deception. Hence when we are able to attack we must seem unable....when using our forces we must appear inactive. When we are near we must make the enemy believe we are far away."Sun Tzu The Art of War.

May 27, 2017, 07:50 PM	#2
gshayd Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2017 Posts: 123	Midwest makes a two piece drop in for a mid length gas tube https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/category-s/326.htm

May 29, 2017, 05:29 AM	#3
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	Magpul MOE SL. Very nice forearm and easy to install without tools. Just set the butt stock on a good solid surface and pull down on the delta ring, it's a bit tough to pull on but can be done. Easier with a little help, one person pulling on the ring while another takes care of r&r on the forearm.

May 29, 2017, 08:11 AM	#4
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	I took a look at the Magpul one yesterday in Gander Mountain. It didn't seem any slimmer than the factory forend that came on the gun.

May 30, 2017, 06:50 PM	#6
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	There are two styles of Magpul forearms, one is slimmer and longer than the other. The slim style will go all the way forward to cover up the lower part of an F marked front sight.