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Part of a gunstock between the receiver and muzzle
This article is about the firearm component. For other uses, see Forearm (disambiguation).
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In firearms, the forearm (also known as the fore-end/forend, handguard or forestock) is a section of a gunstock between the receiver and the muzzle. It is used as a gripping surface to hold the gun steady, and is usually made out of heat-insulating material such as wood or reinforced plastics. Near the front of the forearm there is often an underside sling swivel stud, and sometimes also a barrel-band to secure the forearm to the barrel (as seen in the photo).[1][2]
Some forearms are equipped with additional heat shields to protect the user from heat radiating from the barrel when the firearm is fired.
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References
- ^ Beaver Country Times. Beaver County Times.
- ^ Yablon, Alex (2017-10-16). "These Six Barely Legal Gun Products Are Still Widely Available". The Trace. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
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