BA handguards utilize a free-float barrel nut system (externally threaded alloy aluminum barrel nut and a steel jam nut). This allows fine adjustment in alignment and secure mounting. Tube: Patented carbon fiber braid Caps: Aluminum Barrel nut included. Specifications for Brigand Arms Atlas Handguard for AR 15: Manufacturer: Brigand Arms Color: Black Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Model: AR-15 Gun Type: Rifle Gun Rail: Picatinny Condition: New Included Accessories: Standard Quantity: 1 Package Contents: Brigand Arms Atlas Handguard for AR 15
3 reviews for Brigand Arms Atlas Handguard for AR 15
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Jackal –
I keep trying to create a fist around it to see if it will give, but nope, this thing is super sturdy. Its also nice to have the options of flip-up sights on it. Make sure to run something across it first to get rid of all the carbon fiber splinters to avoid them in your hands. Heard a previous reviewer and followed their recommendation. After that you could easily grip this bare handed or, as I normally do, with gloves. I added a tiny handstop on the bottom row to avoid any slippage. Now it just in NFA jail waiting on my SBR tax stamp. The barrel is a 10" which fits it perfectly. I used some aluminum black to fix the scratches I put in during installation which is somewhat unavoidable, but I just used an adjustable 3/4" to 2" cheap spanner wrench from Amazon, but to each their own. Anyways, the aluminum black did its job and you cant even tell it was scratched during install. This is definitely a great answer to how do I save weight on a build while maintaining strength.
Strelok –
I bought the 12" version of this handguard, and it's a wonder to hold. Light as a feather, but despite that it's far more rigid than the woven "basket" design would suggest. It doesn't bend or flex in the slightest under pressure, and so far it's taken day-to-day abuse without issue. The integrated sling swivel stud is a nice touch–it means I don't need to buy an M-lok backing plate or sling mount. In general, I'd say the ATLAS model is best for anyone that wishes to accessorize his rifle while also retaining a lightweight handguard. You have enough space for the "standard" complement of accessories–backup front sight, flash light, IR laser, sling swivel on the stud, and a bipod on the bottom. Alternatively, you could choose to use the sling swivel as a bipod mount instead, as there are several bipods that mount onto this kind of swivel. I'm also a fan of the barrel nut's attachment system. After torquing on and timing the barrel nut, the handguard threads on separately, and is secured using a jam nut which screws is threaded to turn in the opposite direction of the handguard. This allows the user to precisely orient the handguard to the desired orientation, and simply tighten the jam nut to secure it–a very flexible and relatively hassle-free system.
Jackal –
Ok, so it looks great, and doesn't weigh much which I thought was phenomenal…initially. I noticed that after a few range trips the epoxy which holds the rails to the carbon fiber, had split as I used my lower rail for a vertical grip. Maybe that should be a recommendation of what not to do. The epoxy is not strong enough to hold the lower picatinny rail to the carbon fiber. So, I decided that I would make a change of the upper and this is where it got really bad. Apparently, this is not a very high temperature epoxy, as I had to utilize some heat to remove the Loctite. Instead of the metal part coming loose from the barrel after already loosening the jam nut (probably not enough heat), the entire carbon fiber portion of the handguard came apart from the metal.At this point I attempted a strap wrench to remove the metal part from the barrel nut, yet to no avail. Finally, I had to drill a hole through the metal and used a pin and hammer to release the barrel nut all together. After the great deal of money spent, I would have expected two things. A higher strength epoxy and given that it is in direct relationship with the barrel, a high temp epoxy. I gave it two stars though, because if you're careful enough, it is pretty cool looking.In the future I would have gone with their other model then the Atlas as the epoxy seems to be a big weak point, and it's the only thing that holds the picatinny rails on. With all of the parts finally off of my upper and in the trash (where it belongs) I decided to move on. I actually ended up going with an Aero Precision S-one with one of their adjustable gas blocks and now my SBR is rock solid and surprisingly enough, weighs less. Good thing I can always count on Aero.