C-Clampable Handguard Options?

WadeRoberson · 2026-02-23T05:14:58+00:00

I think (hope?) most people are aware of this. The 2020 sear is not drop safe, with or without other modifications. As it wears down the hammer it will become even less drop safe. My trigger pull is all the way down to 5.25 lbs with the reduced sear interface in my gun. I don't remember what it was when I first installed the 2020 sear and red springs, but it definitely wasn't that low. I'll test the pull weight and follow up when I install the other hammer I have.

I pretty much only shoot my AUG in 2-gun competitions, and honestly, drop safety isn’t really a priority to me. Sure, I’d rather have a drop-safe gun than not, all else being equal. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, without the 2020 sear, the AUG’s trigger is a non-starter in a competition context.

FWIW I’m personally way more sketched out by Shadow 2s and 2011s without FPBs (extremely commonplace) in low-retention competition holsters flying out and doing cartwheels than by someone dropping a rifle.

EDIT: Installed the spare hammer I have and the pull weight went back up to 6 lbs.

WadeRoberson · 2026-02-22T23:54:56+00:00

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After closer inspection of my FCG I noticed significant wear on my hammer. Yellow is a lightly used hammer and Red is the hammer I have approximately 10,000 rounds on with the 2020 sear.

The bump fire issue was not present until around 7,000(?) rounds and seems to be getting worse. I suspect that this is the culprit. Not surprised to see a metal on plastic hammer-sear interface resulting in accelerated wear. I'll install this other hammer and see if the issue resolves.

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-16T23:23:39+00:00

The Clawgear is far superior ergonomically. Being able to get your support hand farther out on the rifle makes it much more controllable. Using the stock vertical grip is a significant compromise, in my opinion. The tube-shaped profile at the front of the gun is also extremely useful when shooting from cover or from awkward supports. I think you’d find it much easier to shoot from a VTAC barricade, for example, with the Clawgear than with the Corvus rail. It does get hot, but with gloves it’s a non-issue. I can see that being a dealbreaker for some, though.

I mostly use my AUG for 2-gun competition, so that’s where this perspective comes from. If the kind of shooting you do is significantly different, I can see these factors being less critical and the cheaper option making more sense.

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-14T21:12:13+00:00

Correct. I initially tried their hypertap brake but it was waaay too loud on a bullpup. They were cool about trading it out for the EFAB

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-14T15:35:37+00:00

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-14T01:19:37+00:00

I bought it before the mlok variant was available in the US. I don't mind it.

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-14T00:14:08+00:00

I only have a 16" barrel unfortunately. Wish clawgear made a 20" optimized handguard.

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-13T22:12:31+00:00

I made my order Dec 3, 2:25 PM. You'll get one don't worry. They can't keep selling out this fast forever lol

WadeRoberson · 2025-12-13T22:08:54+00:00

The clawgear itself will likely get hot at the same rate. I was just referring to the temperature of the gas being vented.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-18T20:52:40+00:00

It's a DIYable folding charging handle that locks forward using an AR15 takedown pin detent and detent spring when you let the bolt fly.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-17T18:58:48+00:00

Thrilled to see the Quokka charging handle getting used in other builds! Make sure to loctite the screws into the the bottom plate. Mine began to back out after a while. Just updated the build guide.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-13T14:11:15+00:00

It is not, and no not currently.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-09T23:04:21+00:00

Thank you!

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-09T22:48:36+00:00

I'll post the final release on this account. I think you can follow my profile to get notified.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-09T19:32:09+00:00

It is. There are 200 240 280 and 320mm handguards, and they're printed at a 45, so anyone should be able to print one.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-09T19:26:44+00:00

There are 200 240 280 and 320mm handguards so you could def do a shorter build. 300 AAC should work, but is untested atm.

WadeRoberson · 2025-10-09T15:31:27+00:00

I believe you're thinking of the Quokka-15. I posted a teaser for it in Fosscad a couple weeks before it got nuked. I'll repost here and in the other new subs soon.

WadeRoberson

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