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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:11:49 AM EDT
[#1]
Did you get the rail specifically for Colt? YHM makes two versions. One for Colt and one for everybody else.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:12:42 AM EDT
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I am not sure that they will all fit Colts.
 I am having trouble getting them on my rifle too, nobody has the carbine length in stock. |
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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:19:25 AM EDT
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YELLOWV you are right on. Now I see the part number for the Colt on their site. Damn...
Guess these will go on the Oly now. |
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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:27:48 AM EDT
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I've mounted the regular ones on a Colt 6920, and I'll agree its not easy. The "Colt" set is a little easier.
When Scorpion34 and I dropped them onto his 6920, he got them into place but the D-ring didn't want to go forward into position. We put the muzzle straight down on some layers of heavy carpet, and used a mallet to tap the back of the D-ring, it popped into place and has remained rock solid for the past year or two (since whenever YHM came out with the 2 piece). ETA a pic..... 
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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:35:51 AM EDT
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Stickman do you know the difference in the two sets? All I can see is the relief on the notches on the front are a little deeper on my stock M4 handguards. Did you guys use one of the d-ring/handguard tools or just good ole' sweat?
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Posted: 2/25/2006 9:37:40 AM EDT
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No handguard tools used, the difference between the Colt handguard cap and the rest is that the Colt is a little steeper angle, which makes them a tad tighter to install the rails.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:00:01 AM EDT
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Not to hijack this thread, but I had the same difficulty with the MI 7" handguards on my Fulton Armory M4gery. Using a handguard tool, I still had one hell of a time getting them on. Finally, after a hour of cursing and a busted middle finger and thumb, they went on. I am impressed with the quality. I am also reminded of the install a week later looking at the subungual hematoma on my middle finger. Of couse, serveral brews didn't help, but made the pain less and my cursing more...
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:12:54 AM EDT
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Well I got the bottom rail on. I know they say the top should go first but hey I'm lucky I got this far. There is no way the top will go on with out relieving it a little. I'm going to try and make a gentler slope on the notch on the front of the rail to see it will give me enough to slip it on.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:14:40 AM EDT
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Mine slid in easily on my Bushy carbine. However they were removed and replaced soon after with a free float as I found them too loose for use with a VFG. I had to physically twist the weapon while aiming to take the slop out of everything. The YHM free float solved the problem. Installing it really isn't too hard, and I would suggest a free float over a 2 piece given my experience with them.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:25:33 AM EDT
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It stands to reason that a loose sloppy fit while being installed will result in a loose sloppy fit while on the weapon. A tight fit is a little more along the lines of what most people are looking for. The extra time getting it installed on a tight fit is usually appreciated by people once its actually on the weapon.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:37:54 AM EDT
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Mine fit tight on my RRA rifle length. No play at all. I love em.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 10:41:27 AM EDT
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The bottom rail is tight so that will provide a good platform for the VFG. I'm going out now to fire up the Dremel to take the top one down just a smedge. Tiny bits at a time until it just barely goes on.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 11:36:01 AM EDT
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Oh Hell Yeah!!! I got them on. Tight as hell too. Had to use the rubber mallet for a tap but it worked. Now those damn rail covers that are suppose to "Snap-on". Any tricks to getting those on? They don't seem to snap-on. Like they are too small. They are the Ergo covers. Pics coming after these covers get on. |
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Posted: 2/25/2006 11:44:40 AM EDT
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ya i had to file mine also..
armalite m15 midlength took about 16th of an inch off they where still tight as hell also my zero got all messed up so don't be suprised if yours dose also.. what i dont know is if it will constantly change or its a one time deal after rezero |
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Posted: 2/25/2006 4:34:16 PM EDT
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My zero also moved and I had a POI change as things got realy hot but after a few hundred rnds everything seems to have settled down and accuracy is good. It now shoots the same everytime. I really like these YHM 2 pc and don't see any need to free float.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 4:36:20 PM EDT
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What causes the POI to change?
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Posted: 2/25/2006 4:41:59 PM EDT
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Can't get my MI Carbine forearm (handguards) on. I'm taking them to my AR15 gunsmith so he can hammer them into place or grind away if needed. I"m going with FreeFloat the next time. Will post a pic asap.
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Posted: 2/25/2006 7:15:06 PM EDT
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Hey?!?! Wheres the pics?? 
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Posted: 2/26/2006 4:48:49 AM EDT
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Here they are as promised. Thanks again for everyones help.
This is the before shot. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/8car/DSCF0642a.jpg and here the after shots... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/8car/Feb-26-2006090.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/8car/Feb-26-2006091.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/8car/Feb-26-2006095.jpg |
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Posted: 2/26/2006 8:41:17 AM EDT
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Oh and I have a new favorite AR tool. The Rubber Mallet...
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Posted: 2/26/2006 12:49:09 PM EDT
[#21]
Looks good.
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