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Posted: 3/15/2015 1:22:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: howlingwolf][Edited]
| I plan on installing the Magpul Zhukov handguards when they come out and everything im seeing says the lower handguard retainer has to be removed. Im guessing this requires removing the gas block and front sight or a dremel. I havent been able to find any how tos on doing this does anyone have a good tutorial? |
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Since no one else has responded:
Removing the entire gas block and front sight support just to get the retainer off is not a good idea unless you need to keep the retainer so you can put everything back in it's original condition. If you intend to stay with the new handguards, the best option is to cut the retainer off the barrel. A simple way of doing that is with a fine-cut hacksaw blade in a high tension hacksaw. To make sure no slips damage anything, wrap a few layers of tap around the barrel to protect it then hacksaw the retainer in half, working on one side at a time. |
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Don't do it
At the very least, WAIT a little while. For a few other "I'm first.." type people install it and give some reviews, for all you know. It sucks... Which is a general life rule, being first in line for 'something new' usually isn't a solid decision. Unless you're a hipster/trendy, then by all means ruin a part of your rifle for something unproven... |
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While this does not show gas block removal it does show FSB removal and the gas block is not.much more difficult to remove. Hope it helps.
FSB removal |
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