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Posted: 7/7/2013 11:59:43 AM EDT
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Just curious on this but how does a Moe mid length handguard mount? One side goes in the Delta Ring and the other side does what? If I have a mid length with a gas block that has a rail or the front sight on it how does the Moe attach if at all? I'm familiar with the M16A1 but nothing else right now.
So would it need a ring of some kind for the front to butt up against the block? How does it mount? Also does the Moe have a shield of some kind inside to protect against barrel heat like the M16? |
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So the cap must be installed if you use the Moe before the gas block and it must fit within the gas block. Does it butt up against it, is that necessary? Or does the ring lock into the guard without the need for something to butt up against? It has to butt up against the FSB/Gas block |
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I have a MOE middy that nests against/around a triangular endcap at the muzzle end.
At the receiver end, the delta ring fits over the MOE at keeps pressure on it. The snugness of the endcap and strength of the delta spring determines how snug the MOE will be. Mine is very solid....happy with it. 
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So whatever gas block used it must have a specific length and have that ring to mount the guard. If it is not than the guard will be loose. OK I guess I will be using a rail. Thanks guys as usual this is the place to ask stupid questions and get good responses without people saying what a stupid question.
I'm really leaning to the LMT with a monolithic upper and calling it a day. I just hope by the time I buy prices for ammo and other things will come down and be more available. |
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So whatever gas block used it must have a specific length and have that ring to mount the guard. If it is not than the guard will be loose. OK I guess I will be using a rail. Thanks guys as usual this is the place to ask stupid questions and get good responses without people saying what a stupid question. I'm really leaning to the LMT with a monolithic upper and calling it a day. I just hope by the time I buy prices for ammo and other things will come down and be more available. A large percentage of gas blocks are drilled to allow for an endcap. With no endcap present you leave a .025" +/- space off of the barrel shoulder. With an endcap present, the gas block goes tight against the endcap. If the gas block journal and the endcap ID are both in spec, it is a tight press fit. The gas block up against the endcap provides additional support. You would want to verify with the vendor/mfr just how the GB has been drilled. |
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