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Posted: 11/2/2020 6:45:07 PM EDT
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When you think of Midwest Industries, what first comes to mind? If you’re a long-time customer, there’s a good chance it’s one of our industry-leading handguards! As the black rifle market continues to evolve, our handguard models continue to adapt with the times. This fourth-generation free float AR-15 handguard is packed with features perfectly suited for your next build project!
With an MSRP ranging from $159.95 to $189.95, the G4M is available in 10.5”, 12.625”, 13.375”, 14”, and 15” lengths, each featuring seven sides of M-Lok™ slots and a continuous MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny top rail. A heat-treated 4140 steel barrel nut and patented torque plate design ensure your handguard maintains a rock-solid lockup for years to come. With five integral anti-rotation QD sling sockets, the slim external profile of the G4M handguard measures out at a maximum 1.5” outside diameter. This svelte design weighs as little as 8.8 ounces, allowing you to keep your rifle lightweight and mobile. For additional information regarding the G4M Handguard, please visit our website by clicking the link below. https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/AR15-G4-Series-Handguard |
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles&Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Damn, that's nice!
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What about barrel nut timing
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
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I own SLR, BCM, 2A Armament and MI rails.
MI are my favorite. |
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Doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you.
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I have a lot of MI products, really nice stuff, never disappointed and priced right.
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"If your going through hell, keep going" Winston Churchill ...... and bring your AK-47
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It looks like a G2 and a Combat rail had a baby.
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What? No glue needed? come on....
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Currently rocking a Gen 3 rail on my HD AR-15, great quality!
Will use the gen 4 rail on my next build |
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Same mounting as the combat handgaurd? Can I use the Ti nut? Inside diameter?
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Thanks! Will have to get one for the next build I'm planning. =)
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What is the internal diameter? I have a proof research heavy barrel.
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MI makes the best handguard I've used
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...let me clue you in. I am not in danger, Skyler. I AM the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me? No. I am the one who knocks!
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My only wish is that they bring back the 18 inch handguards in both full top rail and the LW version with only 3-5 slots fore and aft on the top. That is my favorite rail to use on my 24 inch barrels, which is the length I mostly use these days for my cats.
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Join the N.R.A.
Beware speaking with a sharp tongue as you are apt to cut your own throat. My name is John Wick, you killed my puppy, prepare to die. |
I recently bought one of the MI Slim Line 9.25 handguards. Love the rail but I had to shave a considerable portion off the bottom of my gas block for clearance.
Not your fault obviously but is there a model gas block you'd recommend? It's free floating now but I'd say an index card barely fits in the 6 o'clock gaps. Is this sufficient to avoid detriment to accuracy? |
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any plans for FDE versions of it?
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Our low profile (LPG) and most gas blocks we have tried have zero issues . The I.D is the same we have used for over a decade making hand guards. We may run FDE versions but in the environment we are currently in with sales we will not .
Troy MI |
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
I need additional rails available in OD color STAT!
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
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I got a set of the M.I. two-piece carbine length quad rail guards a couple of months ago.
Liked them so much I purchased two more sets along with their quick detach sling swivels. Awesome product and awesome service. Thanks |
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Any photos of the 15" on a 20" barrel?
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Hi Troy,
I am in the process of building (buying all the parts) for my first AR15 ever. I have the AeroPrecision upper and lower and a 16" barrel. I was thinking 15" originally but now think a 13.7 or 13.375 or even 14" would be good for a first time owner. Would you have any recommendations as I know its a broad question to ask but looking for pictures if you have them available of just a point in the right direction. Thanks in advance. |
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Originally Posted By Jett44: Hi Troy, I am in the process of building (buying all the parts) for my first AR15 ever. I have the AeroPrecision upper and lower and a 16" barrel. I was thinking 15" originally but now think a 13.7 or 13.375 or even 14" would be good for a first time owner. Would you have any recommendations as I know its a broad question to ask but looking for pictures if you have them available of just a point in the right direction. Thanks in advance. View Quote Any of those are great choices . The gun in the picture above is a 15 inch model on a 16 inch barrel. My personal favorite is a 14 . I do not have any installed G4 pictures of a 14 . There are pictures in our firearms section on our web site showing a 14 combat rail to give you a idea on how it would look. thanks Troy MI |
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Thanks Troy! Ordered from the website earlier.
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You have great handguards with a great easy mounting scheme.
Do you have a chart which explains the differences between models? |
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Sic Semper Tyrannis
Loudoun County 2nd Amendment www.LC2A.org |
I have a 12" gen 3 with the wishbone style bracket.
Is it possible to switch to the newer type? Should I? |
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Originally Posted By networkguru: I have a 12" gen 3 with the wishbone style bracket. Is it possible to switch the the newer type? Should I? View Quote Theoretically it will fit. You could drill a small pilot hole in the barrel nut for the stud on the torque plate... or you could go through the process and change out the barrel nut. But, you could just build another rifle as well. |
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The G4M is not listed as a "new product" on MI site, but the SLH is listed as a "new product". What's new about SLH?
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Just came back to look at the pictures again. That is a sweet rail.
I'm really thinking a 15 on my 18" Proof barrel would do the trick. |
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Originally Posted By Lancelot: What is the internal diameter? I have a proof research heavy barrel. View Quote It should work. I have the 20” heavy .223 barrel with the .875” gas block under aBCM KMR which has the same 1.3” ID. I put a SLR titanium gas block on. It was tight, and if you press on the barrel it will make contact with the rail at the gas block. No issues during live fire. |
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Midwest Industries makes the best damn rails period.
Just installed MI Combat rail 14".. |
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I use only MI rails. Stoked about gen 4. If you wanted to send me one as a test, I could squeeze another build into my schedule
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If you ever crawl inside an old hollow log and go to sleep, and while you're in there some guys come and seal up both ends and then put it on a truck and take it to another city, boy, I don't know what to tell you.
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Any plans on making a 9.5?
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I f*ckin hate leftists.... seriously, I do.
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What’s the difference between and the Gen 3? What am I missing in other words?
Love your HG’s one of my go-to’s most recommended to friends. |
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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I f*ckin hate leftists.... seriously, I do.
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"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Ben Franklin |
Originally Posted By chewbacca: What’s the difference between and the Gen 3? What am I missing in other words? Love your HG’s one of my go-to’s most recommended to friends. View Quote The torque plate is no longer the item that keeps the handguard from possible rotation. The handguard now has the anti rotation tabs built in at the rear of the handguard, and the stud on that torque plate fits into the groove on the barrel nut to prevent forward movement. Now, it shares the same torque plate and barrel nut of the Combat Rail, the SLH (my personal favorite), and the T Series quad rail. |
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Will there be a FSB model?
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
Troy - what are the main differences between combat rail and g4?
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Originally Posted By FSAL: Troy - what are the main differences between combat rail and g4? View Quote Main differences G4 has 5 QD sockets Combat rail has 2 Combat rail has a bevel cut on the front Combat rail is available in a wider variety of lengths They attach and install the exact same way That sums it up Happy new year. Troy MI |
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Midwest Industries Inc.
Quality Manufacturers of Tactical Rifles & Accessories www.midwestindustriesinc.com |
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If you ever crawl inside an old hollow log and go to sleep, and while you're in there some guys come and seal up both ends and then put it on a truck and take it to another city, boy, I don't know what to tell you.
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Looks great. Will you be offering shorter lengths in the future for AR pistols?
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