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9/6/2009 7:01:02 PM EDT
So I'm getting ready to purchase a 9in handguard to mount on my carbine. I've also ordered a MI low profile gas block.





Question is, how will I mount it all together?





Can I mount the keeper, ring, etc and then put on the gas block and gas tube, then slide the rail itself over the assembly to finish the install?

 
9/6/2009 7:13:44 PM EDT
[#1]
Wouldn't you want the 10.0 rail so that it goes past the gas block?  Wouldn't the 9.0 show that gas block?
9/6/2009 7:53:54 PM EDT
[#2]
I think the 9" will cover the gas block on a carbine length gas system. I could be wrong though.

but as for the install you will install the gas block and system first then install the rail, because if you install the rail first how would you install the gas block and tighten the set screws?
9/6/2009 8:27:14 PM EDT
[#3]
9" will cover a low profile gas block on a carbine gas system.  You install it just like you explained.  Everything but the rail, then the gas block and gas tube, then the rail.
9/6/2009 9:42:30 PM EDT
[#4]
Okay, cool....yeah, I meant the 10in rail...for what, another $10, cant go wrong!

9/6/2009 11:46:49 PM EDT
[#5]
The 10in will go about an inch past the GB.  Thats what I went with.
9/7/2009 5:16:19 PM EDT
[#6]
Could I see a pic of yours, Jon?