Midwest Industries... Good? Bad? Fair?

[UniversalBrow06]

I like this handguard (really Mostly about the looks, simplicity, etc) but don't have any personal experience with MI. Can anyone tell me about the quality of these?

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=MI+SS12+Black

How do they stack up to your other options? DD? LaRue? Troy? YHM? Any reason why I shouldn't get one of these?

[RMTactical]

I would say MI is a good value. Not as good as LaRue or DD, but good for the money. I've never tried that particular product from them though.

[WayaX]

For only a little more you can get a troy trx extreme.

[NeverMore1701]

The Troys are much nicer, but only go up to 13".

[BBJones]

He posted a link to a 12", so I would think 13" would work. I would vote for the Troy TRX Extreme or VTAC Extreme (VTAC is slightly heavier and has Oval slots instead of circles).

[mixflip]

I have some MI BUIS and the quality is top notch. (They shipped on my Stag M8 AR15) I'd buy other MI products in a heart beat.

[Kona2004]

I have that same hand guard in 15" on a 20" BCM upper and really like it.
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af221/coxew/DSC_1917-1.jpg?t=1295983607

[UniversalBrow06]

I have that same hand guard in 15" on a 20" BCM upper and really like it.
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af221/coxew/DSC_1917-1.jpg?t=1295983607

Spiffy lookn rifle. How heavy is the handguard? I was hoping not too much.

[jrs93accord]

MI has good stuff. Buy it with all confidence.

[WayaX]

I was not meaning to disparage MI in my post. They do make quality products but I meant for about 40 dollars more you could go from good to great. If all your budget can afford now is MI I doubt you would have any regrets.

[jdodd]

MI is middle of the road. I went with a TROY TRX Extreme and never looked back.

-J

[mjkeat]

When shopping for a rail I came accross info pointing to MI rails as being heavier and wider than others. I went w/ DD and a couple Troys

[Suburban]

MI T-Series handguards are pretty light, but the rails themselves are too wide to be true Picatinny spec, and you may have some trouble getting some stuff to fit properly

MI T-12 handguard review (http://suburbansdomain.blogspot.com/2009/12/midwest-industries-t12-handguard.html)

YHM Lightweight is a little cheaper than the MI even, and everything that I've tried has fit. The slots aren't labeled though, if that matters.

YHM Lightweight handguard review (http://suburbansdomain.blogspot.com/2010/09/yhm-lightweight-railed-float-tube.html)

Both are pretty wide, compared to the $300+ float tubes, but maybe not any wider than a standard plastic M4 handguard.

[AFPD118]

MI makes good products

[Kona2004]

Spiffy lookn rifle. How heavy is the handguard? I was hoping not too much.
Their website shows it as 16.6 ounces, which includes the two short pieces of rail that comes with it. I personally prefer the look of the MI rail over the Troy and weight was not an issue for me (not even sure what the Troy weighs).

[12131]

I would say MI is a good value. Not as good as LaRue or DD, but good for the money. I've never tried that particular product from them though.
That about sums it up.

[mjkeat]

Their website shows it as 16.6 ounces, which includes the two short pieces of rail that comes with it. I personally prefer the look of the MI rail over the Troy and weight was not an issue for me (not even sure what the Troy weighs).

I believe the Troy is 11 ounces

[WayaX]

I believe the Troy is 11 ounces

11 oz with the nut. If you count removal of all the factory parts ( barrel nut, handguard retaining ring) the added weight is aroud 7 oz for the 11 inch. The trx series is one of the lightest available.