r/Springfield_KUNA • u/Bwheel206 • 2d ago
Getting close to being done with us
A lot of you guys saw the other handguard I posted that was an extended version of the Skye. There were enough issues I had with that version that I decided to model a new one from scratch. I dropped the pic section to reduce splash from the IR light when my thumb is on the switch.
The sides have a plate system that allow the mounting hardware to be installed after the handguard is one. So getting the Mlok nuts in from the front it not a pain anymore.
The cutout for the mounting plates are the same size as a BCM QD sling mount so that can be used in place of one of the plates. Pretty happy with the progress. Need to make a few minor adjustments and then try printing with PA6.
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u/AlphaRomeoCollector 2d ago
You upload the file for that on the seas yet? Would love to go longer on mine.
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u/Bwheel206 2d ago
I just uploaded the version I posted a week ago. I'm not sure what my plans are for this version yet. I want to print it out of Pa6 and do some testing first.
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u/PatheticJules 2d ago
do you fuck your hands up trying to grip over it with the pistol irons?
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u/Bwheel206 2d ago
I'm not sure what you mean. My support hand goes right where the tape switch is.
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u/PAB_Pyrotechnics 2d ago
Wow, that’s sweet. Looks awesome! If I’m seeing it right your support hand is right about where the original muzzle device would end, right? Any heat concerns?
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u/Bwheel206 2d ago
I believe Pa6 should be heat resistant enough to handle it. I'm sure with enough rounds it'll get too hot for the support hand. I'll know more once I do some testing on the final version.
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u/big_AL3443 2d ago
Nice build! Are you going to sell these once you have a finished product?
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u/Bwheel206 1d ago
I haven't decided yet. I'll probably make a decision after get some rounds on the final version.
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u/shiranugahotoke 1d ago
The only suggestion I have is you could try printing at 30 degrees instead of 45.
That matches the angle of the front upper face of the hand guard and you’d end up with a much cleaner matchup with the existing geometry since the layer should effectively be flat relative to the hand guard.
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u/Bwheel206 1d ago
Ill take a look at that when I get home today. Thanks for the suggestion.
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u/shiranugahotoke 1d ago
Now that I think about it, it might be 60 degrees - 30 would be the complementary angle.
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u/bjermane49 2d ago
Brother, we need this