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I don't think actual carbon melts,
They make one of the best ones out there
Usually carbon fibre compounds are bonded with epoxy or better resins. They do not melt or get formable. If becoming too hot the resins start breaking down, the part is destroyed. The max working temperature is usually found in the datasheet, look up some manufacturer pages.
If you melt a magpul handguard, a carbon handguard could be compromised too.
I don't think a AR manufacturer would use carbon if it could get easily overheated.
If you melt a magpul handguard, a carbon handguard could be compromised too.
I don't think a AR manufacturer would use carbon if it could get easily overheated.
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I have several PRI handguards. Excellent product for sure.
You won't, EVER, melt a true CF handguard. PERIOD!
Now, some of the "lesser" designed setups like the epoxied in place DPMS factory CF handguards originally shipped with a grossly inadequate epoxy resin that was prone to failing both due to impact and due to heat. DPMS remedied that issue, but the newer epoxy they ship is so strong that once you epoxy the handguard tube to the barrel nut, it is considered permanent because the heat/torque required to remove the unit generally damages the handguard tube.
Quality products in CF like those from PRI, Lancer, CarbonArms to name a few will give you a lifetime of faithful service, even under extreme use/abuse.
Now, some of the "lesser" designed setups like the epoxied in place DPMS factory CF handguards originally shipped with a grossly inadequate epoxy resin that was prone to failing both due to impact and due to heat. DPMS remedied that issue, but the newer epoxy they ship is so strong that once you epoxy the handguard tube to the barrel nut, it is considered permanent because the heat/torque required to remove the unit generally damages the handguard tube.
Quality products in CF like those from PRI, Lancer, CarbonArms to name a few will give you a lifetime of faithful service, even under extreme use/abuse.
+1 on the AP custom....It's a great product
Daughter has not broken any of the 4 AP handguards we have and she is not exactly easy on them.
I have CF hand guards from Lancer and AP Customs an they are great. Light, strong and durable. You aren't going to melt a CF hand guard.
