[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Quad Rail Handguard Question

Posted: 1/31/2011 6:31:18 PM EDT

Guys....

Need some help. I have a Doublestar AR15 w/ a carbine length quad rail system. I want to convert to the rifle length rail.

I am looking at the YHM diamond rifle length quad rail. I know that I will have to get a low profile gas block, but what other things must I take into consideration?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

Posted: 1/31/2011 6:34:32 PM EDT

[#1]

as long as the rail fits over your gas block you are good to go.

Posted: 1/31/2011 6:40:45 PM EDT

[#2]

It's best to use their hand guard wrench.

I thought I could get by without, but I just ended up scratching it up and bought a yhm wrench to tighten it up.

Posted: 1/31/2011 6:54:36 PM EDT

[#3]

Will I need to get the full float rail?

Should I use a 12" rail?
Stock barrel is 16"

Posted: 1/31/2011 11:39:41 PM EDT

[#4]

This is the setup that I have on mine 16" barrel with a 12" YHM Diamond Rail.

I'll try to get pics up for you soon.

Posted: 2/1/2011 6:02:09 PM EDT

[#5]

Pics would be awesome.

I think I will go w/ the YHM or MI 12" with the end cap to make it look better.

Posted: 2/1/2011 7:30:02 PM EDT

[#6]

low profile gas block in the correct diameter.
upper reciever block
armorers wrench
punches to remove and replace the roll pin in the gas block
vise
moly grease
a couple pieces of wood to clamp your barrel when removing and installing your flash hider.

that should be everything you need.

I had that rail once on a 16"

Posted: 2/3/2011 6:22:22 PM EDT

[#7]

Thanks for the input.

I went with the:
MI - T 12 Rifle 12" Free Float
MI - Trim Ring for T-Series One Piece Handguards
MI Low Profile Gas Block

I will post pics when the build is done.

Next on the list is a stock.

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