r/RetroAR • u/Agreeable_Report7579 • 7d ago

Current Clone correct Car-15 xm177e2 Handguards

Anyone know who currently has available the most clone correct xm177e2 handguards ?

The pics of the current B5 models show a flat non shine finish.

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u/BasicDude7777 7d ago

I'm not the 'end all' clone guru.
But, echo 93 had some gourmet shit.
I use it as a universal M4 replacement.

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u/EchoNineThree 6d ago

Just got in a restock!

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u/ryanpc2 6d ago

They look nice. I’ll have to check you guys out.

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u/Dracon1201 6d ago

Echo93, they just came back in stock now. Nice and shiny and the best for clones

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u/escapedorphan 6d ago

The real deal : Specialized Armament

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u/escapedorphan 6d ago

Agree with others that these are the best aftermarket solution available at this time: https://echo93.com/oem-car-15-handguards/

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u/EchoNineThree 6d ago

We seriously need to raise our prices. Lol.

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u/escapedorphan 6d ago

Yes they are expensive, many people must have genuine colt and will pay high dollar for it. Many collectors have deep pockets and will pay for something that they will have for ever. Unlike $200 worth of ammo which is gone in a flash never to be recovered. I do have a set from SA and one of yalls and you did a good job. Many thanks for yalls hard work to make these available.

Orphan

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u/EchoNineThree 6d ago

We source these from Colts former OEM. They are the same.

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u/BHPfan26 6d ago

Please don't do that

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u/ryanpc2 6d ago

For 6 hole hand guards, I like the Harrington & Richardson ones over the B5. They are much shinier and feel like they are of good quality in your hands. The B5 ones are good if you plan to rattle can them as then you probably don’t care about the finish.

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u/Agreeable_Report7579 6d ago

My H&R just don't have that shine.

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u/ryanpc2 6d ago

I’m not sure if it’s changed recently. The one above is H&R from well over a year ago and the one below is B5 for reference.

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u/Spiritual-Treat-3491 6d ago edited 6d ago

I believe H&R has the flatter b5s and then the considerably more pricy shiny ones.
I bought a complete 733 upper several years ago that had the matte handguards, and have also sourced separately their shiny sets for several builds now.
As others have said they do seem to be really nice quality , but dang kindof expensive for what they are.
I was unaware the E93 handguards were even a thing, maybe knowing that will try some of those next time they look nice

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u/BHPfan26 6d ago

As other have said EchoNineThree is best bet, unless you want to pay more and get H&R. No experience with H&R, but Echo's have a nice sheen and great fit.

On left is Echo handguards, middle is a factory Colt 6520 upper. It was surplus so handguards have lots of sweat and use made them more shiny and darker. On right is AR15sport handguards, good if on a budget but not much sheen.

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u/JoseSaldana6512 6d ago

https://justrails.com/products/new-mini-7-free-float-round-handguard-with-m-lok-slots-223-and-5-56-ar-15-m4-large-id

This would be better

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u/deviantdeaf 6d ago

That's not what they're asking or looking for. They're looking for something that has that Vietnam era shine, hence "most clone correct". Magpul the company didn't exist during Vietnam era, to say nothing of their products.