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looking to pick up a new handguard for my tavor question about keymod

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My purpose is mostly to have more room with a longer hand guard, and maybe added rail space, both products seem really nice I'm just stuck on the fence which system might be better in the long run. From what I understand the arc light system works with magpul m-lok and another I can't remember the name, that's why I'm kind of leaning towards manticore, plus it's one piece design, has more slots vs midwest is a 2 piece design, less slots, but midwest is slightly longer.

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Do not overlook Gear Head Works "TMF".  While it does not extend the length of the foregrip, it can accept a 1" diameter light and has cut-outs for tape switches, as well as it will take various bolt on rails.  Having the light at an integrated 6 o'clock position frees up rail space that could be used for other goodies.  The only concern is the 12 o'clock shadow created from the muzzle device.

 

I think it's the best design out there, but that's also because I don't own a single piece of key mod gear.  If I already had a ton of keymod accessories that might change my opinion.  They are hard to find in-stock but he is always making more.

 

http://shop.gearheadworks.com/product.sc?productId=9&categoryId=2

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Just re-read and noticed you have the 18" Tavor.  In that case, the "TMF" is not as good of an option.  They do make a Scout version designed around the 18", but the options for mountable lights are limited and it casts an even greater shadow from the barrel and muzzlebrake.

 

Sorry I missed that detail on the first pass.

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I still can't decide, I'm starting to like the midwest version for the cleaner looking end cap, manticore end cap doesn't look as nice. Both are really nice units. Gearhead works had been working on one but had to go back to the drawing board since it was very similar to what is on the market already, he told me he is working on a new one but it will some time before it becomes available. It's tough to decision to make they both have very good options.

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Thanks for the link, it was a good read. I ended up going with manticore xtl, the reasons are that I can attach accessories like rails from arclight, magpul, and impact weapons. it's a one piece monolithic design less screws. Attachments are non directional you could reverse things, were keymod is only goes in one direction. Manticore's system has lugs which to me might help better against stuff getting lose in recoil. Lastly I like how uniform and clean it looks, keymod holes looks a little out of place to me on a rifle. i also like Manticore's internal light switch very slick...

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