Delta ring assembly? > AR Discussions

Posted: 1/15/2010 4:37:09 PM EDT

I'm building an A2 like I had in the Army and thought I remembered these being metal. I also see these being sold as being plastic. Where to find a metal one?

Posted: 1/15/2010 4:41:11 PM EDT

[#1]

The only ones that should be plastic are the ones for Airsoft. Try DelTon or JSE or Midway.

Posted: 1/15/2010 7:22:35 PM EDT

[#2]

I just ordered an Armalite delata ring assembly from DSGArms. It is aluminum and looks quite sturdy.

Does anybody have a diagram and instructions on how these are assembled onto the barrel nut?

Posted: 1/16/2010 10:56:40 AM EDT

[#3]

I never seen a plastic one

Posted: 1/17/2010 1:37:40 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I just ordered an Armalite delata ring assembly from DSGArms. It is aluminum and looks quite sturdy.

Does anybody have a diagram and instructions on how these are assembled onto the barrel nut?

Look for an exploded diagram in one of the merchant suporters of this site. Held together by a snap ring. Pretty simple really.

Posted: 1/17/2010 1:49:50 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/17/2010 1:51:04 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I just ordered an Armalite delata ring assembly from DSGArms. It is aluminum and looks quite sturdy.

Does anybody have a diagram and instructions on how these are assembled onto the barrel nut?

I'ts covered in the -23 in chapter 3

EVERY AR owner need a copy of the -23

http://www.ar15.com/content/manuals/TM9-1005-319-23.pdf

Posted: 1/17/2010 2:07:43 PM EDT

[#7]

No plastic to be found:

Posted: 1/17/2010 10:52:51 PM EDT

[#8]

Why is it called a DELTA ring anyway?

Posted: 1/17/2010 11:23:02 PM EDT

[#9]

Its profile looks like the letter D from the side as compared to the older flat slip ring.

Posted: 1/18/2010 12:55:54 AM EDT

[#10]

officially used by Delta Force

Posted: 1/18/2010 6:36:10 AM EDT

[#11]

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Why is it called a DELTA ring anyway?

Definition -something in the shape of a delta (Δ); specif., a tract of flat land, usually triangular.
Delta ring was first used for triangular hand guards.

Posted: 1/18/2010 6:48:53 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Where to find a metal one?

bravocompanyusa.com

That's where I got my last set.

Posted: 1/18/2010 8:56:39 AM EDT

[#13]

Thanks for everyone's replies

Posted: 1/18/2010 11:41:01 AM EDT

[#14]

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Delta ring was first used for triangular hand guards.

No the triangular handguards used the flat "slip ring".

The Delta Ring was first used on the round handguards of carbines during the XM177 experiments.

Posted: 1/18/2010 11:43:06 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Why is it called a DELTA ring anyway?

This is one of those things, that if it wasn't called a Delta Ring, what else would you call it? Handguard Retaining Cap? Doesn't have the same ring to it.

Posted: 1/18/2010 4:42:05 PM EDT

[#16]

So wh is the other one called a slip ring than?

Posted: 1/18/2010 4:47:47 PM EDT

[#17]

Someone definitely made one from plastic...got one in my
parts box...

Posted: 1/18/2010 8:30:17 PM EDT

[#18]

Thanks for the references, diagrams and insights guys

Posted: 1/19/2010 5:23:26 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Someone definitely made one from plastic...got one in my
parts box...

Airsoft strikes again. Those Bastards!

Posted: 1/19/2010 5:31:48 AM EDT

[#20]

if it's really airsoft I'm sure the barrel nut is not even made of steel

be careful...

Posted: 1/19/2010 12:52:26 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
So wh is the other one called a slip ring than?

Because it was a ring that you would pull back to slip off the handguards. The flat slip ring was much more difficult to operate and remove the handguards with only 1 person, even with a buddy it was a PITA.

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