[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR15 - Front irons

Posted: 1/7/2005 9:56:40 AM EDT

I was thinking about a new gas block w/ flip up irons ... but why not just shave the original irons off? I mean, if I take a dremel to it, shave it off so that it's just a gas block, polish the edges and refinish it, wouldn't it essentitally be the same as some of the "Low Profile Gas Block" (example: PRI Steel Gas Block ) out there?

Then after that I'd be able to fit rails such as the LaRue 9 incher and slap a front and rear rail-mounted BUIS, add a TA31F and I'll have:

1. A flip-down front iron that won't be visible in the TA31F.
2. Backup front and rear irons.

What do you guys think about this?

Posted: 1/7/2005 10:00:02 AM EDT

[#1]

nevermind, I just found this:

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=214270&page=1

DOH! Sorry!

Posted: 1/7/2005 10:00:49 AM EDT

[#2]

That should work but you ahve to be careful with the gas block. don't rupture it.

Posted: 1/7/2005 10:13:17 AM EDT

[#3]

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That should work but you ahve to be careful with the gas block. don't rupture it.

Do you know where I can find instructions on how to remove the front A2 flash hider? I've searched all over and can't seem to find one. TIA.

Posted: 1/7/2005 10:37:14 AM EDT

[#4]

Use a 3/4 inch open end wrench right is tight left is loose.If you shave off the FSB Bushmaster has a fip front that fits over a shaved standard base.

Posted: 1/7/2005 11:03:19 AM EDT

[#5]

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Use a 3/4 inch open end wrench right is tight left is loose.

I heard that there's actually a pin that holds the flash hider in, preventing it from spinning. Is this true? This is what worries me the most, I don't want to break the barrel by twisting it w/ the pin. If this is not the case, all I need is some heat and a wrench like you said.

Posted: 1/7/2005 11:54:29 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Use a 3/4 inch open end wrench right is tight left is loose.

I heard that there's actually a pin that holds the flash hider in, preventing it from spinning. Is this true? This is what worries me the most, I don't want to break the barrel by twisting it w/ the pin. If this is not the case, all I need is some heat and a wrench like you said.

If it is on a 14.5" barrel then its pinned and welded. If its a FH (not a Muzzle Break like on post ban) and on a 16" barrel then its just tightly screwed on. No heat required.

Posted: 1/7/2005 12:48:44 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Use a 3/4 inch open end wrench right is tight left is loose.

I heard that there's actually a pin that holds the flash hider in, preventing it from spinning. Is this true? This is what worries me the most, I don't want to break the barrel by twisting it w/ the pin. If this is not the case, all I need is some heat and a wrench like you said.

If it is on a 14.5" barrel then its pinned and welded. If its a FH (not a Muzzle Break like on post ban) and on a 16" barrel then its just tightly screwed on. No heat required.

Thanks! Both of my are 16" this is eggcellent news.

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