

Old civilian Colts were made to GOV specs right alongside the models for the GOV contracts. 1.78' inside barrel nut cut area diameter. 1.72' inside diameter (from barrel nut cut to forward end) fits most muzzle devices and 1.5' suppressors. Gen 2 Enhanced Quad Rail Handguards are now available Changes include redesigned quick disconnect sling sockets, enhanced milling design for grip and visual appeal and a new profile for the picatinny top rail. The parts are not all exactly mil-spec like the old stuff, though, as Colt has lost the majority of their GOV contracts and they now don’t need to follow those specifications as closely now. Aero Precision M5 (.308) 12' Enhanced Quad Rail Handguards, Gen 2. Product Info for Aero Precision AR15 Enhanced Quad Rail Handguard Gen 2. The rail system allows advanced modularity past.
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The same Colt factory is making these as the old stuff, but QC protocol seems to be better under CZs management. Aero Precision Enhanced Gen 2 Handguards provide a lightweight free float design for your custom AR15 build. M5 (.308) Enhanced Quad Rail Handguards are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. Aero’s M-LOK system allows for advanced modularity past the 1913 picatinny rail system.

Machined to mil-spec dimensions and engineered to perfection this handguard retains strength and stability while eliminating bulk. I’ve found that the new Colt/CZ models have pros and cons compared to the original Colt models. AERO Precision’s M5 (.308) Enhanced Quad Rail Handguard- Gen 2 provide a free float, lightweight design for any custom. Though the FN will probably have a better finish, better barrel that is 14.7” pin/weld, and retain its value better over time. That said, this is in-line price-wise to the FN military collectors M4, which is comparable in features and function. It also DOES have the KAC rail, not a Troy rail. It is a Colt, but it’s not actually the SOCOM model (14.7” barrel) OR the monolithic model (6940). This handguard quad rail from Ace Limited is the ultimate add on.
