handguard on an M4

[nynone]

Judging by the picture, would you guys recommend putting a longer handguard on my M4? I think a longer handguard would look sufficiently better, and also help accommodate a larger battery. I am also working on a way of keeping the handguard together better, as the cap isn't doing much of a job (pretty much just sitting there lol). I don't foresee this being an issue, but the vets here must have a better opinion than me.

Any ideas guys?

[axisofoil]

...where's your gas block?

[nynone]

I took that off with the front sight... had a brain fart as to what was going on. I'm going to get a new low-pro one here next week. My current one is in my mixed parts bag lol.

[axisofoil]

That alone will make the gun look less... awkward. a slightly longer handguard wouldn't hurt though.

[nynone]

Thanks for the input. Would you think either one of the following would be a decent addition? Or, have you seen either of these in person on an M4?

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Magpul-AFG-Angle-Forward-Grip-BLACK-p/mag411%20afg%20blk.htm

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Magpul-MOE-Enhanced-Handguard-BLACK-p/mag405%20blk.htm

I'm thinking of maybe doing one of these. Thoughts?

Also, a little off topic... would anyone know what kind of charging handle would work for mine? Mine sort of works, but is semi broken. Looking to replace it with a metal one. Anyone know what the measurements are on the CA M15A4 charging handle?

[Shadow]

I have the Magpul PTS MOE handguard on mine and I love it.  I didn't want to go the route of having a RAS system with PEQ box, so the handguard fills that role nicely.

[axisofoil]

I've seen them both.
They're both very pretty and very functional.

and downright sexy together. You have to get the rail attachments for the MOE grip though. Worth every penny. lol.

I have a smooth tubular forend for my SR16... with rail attachments. It's not a big deal, you just don't get 7 acres of rail space... that nobody ever knows what to do with anyways.

[azsarge]

If you want to stick with plastic handguards, you could use some mid length and just move your gas block forward to fit.

A better choice in my opinion would be to install an Aluminum non-railed free float tube and run your LiPo pack inside it.  Keep it from sliding out the front with a set screw gas block.  This would give you much more grasping surface, and you could add picatinny rail segments as needed for your BUIS, VFG, or light.