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William, I would go with an Carbine Length "Aluminum Quad Rail" for weight savings and versatility for adding accessories. Examples (both are drop in) are : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/10143/ncstar+mar4s+quad+rail+for+carbine+weaver+style+matte+black+ ------------ https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/75447/blackhawk+71qf02bk+ar15+2+piece+quad+rail+ar-15

Willaim - there are literally hundreds, of not thousands of different hand guards one could install on this rifle. Just look them over and pick out what you want. They range from a simple vented smooth tube, to the "tacti-cool" quad rails. One can even remove the front sight, install a new low profile type gas block, and install a hand guard that comes further out on the barrel - and it really is not that expensive. Get the look YOU want!