1301 heat shield options?

[Pnut]

After mainly shooting my AR’s, I’ve become accustomed to shooting with the C grip on the forend. Now that I’m spending more time getting acquainted with my 1301, I catch myself wanting to shoot it with a C grip. That only last a few round before the barrel starts to get too hot!

I saw a YouTube video where someone modified a Mossberg heat shield to wor with their 1301. It looked like a good idea and worked well but… it wasn’t aesthetically pleasing to me. Like putting hubcaps on a luxury car!

So does anyone know of other options? I know I could wear gloves. I’m also aware of the Briley forend, but it’s pricey. Is there a more aesthetically pleasing Mossberg shield?

I found a nice looking heat shield made for the Benelli M4, but it’s also $$$… photos bellow

[GearFondler]

I'm with you but I don't think there's a good answer yet.
Unless Aridus ever designs one anyway.

[Pnut]

Well hopefully this thread will spark a fire under some manufacturer!

[GearFondler]

Well hopefully this thread will spark a fire under some manufacturer!

The little bit of research I've done suggests the biggest issue is the add-on shield always moves around under recoil so that it comes loose and also scratches the barrel... So basically it's a +2 barrel clamp type of situation.
A clamp that secures to the forend instead of the barrel is probably the answer.

[SteveL]

I haven't tried it yet, and it's not cheap, but a lot of people really like the Briley handguard. It's open on top but it's still supposed to work well with the C clamp grip.

https://www.briley.com/p-64587-brile...00-xtreme.aspx

[Pnut]

I was brainstorming ideas for a heat shield. Based on what GearFodler said about the Mossberg things moving around, why not make one that bolts onto the Aridus forend? I don’t have the Aridus, so I don’t know if it would actually work though.

If it were feasible, the only draw back for me would be price. It might just be easier to invest the $ on the Briley…

[SteveL]

I was brainstorming ideas for a heat shield. Based on what GearFodler said about the Mossberg things moving around, why not make one that bolts onto the Aridus forend? I don’t have the Aridus, so I don’t know if it would actually work though.

If it were feasible, the only draw back for me would be price. It might just be easier to invest the $ on the Briley…

As noted I don't have any experience with the Briley, but I'm thinking about trying it out. I do have experience with the Aridus. It's a nice setup. It's well made, but I also like the C style grip and it doesn't work after the barrel starts heating up. I also find the limited mounting options to be lacking.

[GyroF-16]

As noted I don't have any experience with the Briley, but I'm thinking about trying it out. I do have experience with the Aridus. It's a nice setup. It's well made, but I also like the C style grip and it doesn't work after the barrel starts heating up. I also find the limited mounting options to be lacking.

The Briley handguard looks appealing, but 13.7 oz seems like a lot to add to the gun. The stock handguard can’t be more than a couple ounces and, while I don’t see a weight specified at the Aridus website, my Ardis handguard doesn’t seem like it added much weight. I do see the appeal of increased rigidity. I haven’t experienced any limitations in mounting options with the Aridus - currently have a weapon light and a QD sling mount attached.

[SteveL]

The Briley handguard looks appealing, but 13.7 oz seems like a lot to add to the gun. The stock handguard can’t be more than a couple ounces and, while I don’t see a weight specified at the Aridus website, my Ardis handguard doesn’t seem like it added much weight. I do see the appeal of increased rigidity. I haven’t experienced any limitations in mounting options with the Aridus - currently have a weapon light and a QD sling mount attached.

I have that stuff attached as well, but I don't necessarily like their locations. I would also like to be able to run my thumb over the top, but can't with the Aridus once the barrel gets hot.

[Pnut]

Are all the Mlok rails usable with the Aridus forend? Or will they interfere with the gun’s working parts?