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Posted: 7/25/2006 12:07:40 PM EDT
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I just sold my old M500 without the LEDs and picked up a new M500A-WH. When I tried to install it I noticed that the two handguards don't quite fit together. The rear part has a pretty significant gap in it, maybe 1/8". It's almost like the bottom handguard is warped, because if you push it down to fit in the rear the front has a gap and vice versa. I called Surefire and their Tech Support guy seemed to be saying that's how they're supposed to fit. But I know my old set didn't fit like that. Has anyone else run into this? |
| It happens all the time with the M500's. Just set it on a nice hard surface like a countertop with a towel underneath it (before you do this remove the bulb assembly). Take a rubber mallet and lightly tap the top of the handgurard down until it seats. I had to do this with mine and it worked great. Good luck. |
Correct, it just isn't fully seated. |
Wow, ok, I'll try that. |
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I just installed 3 of these for some local COPS, and had the same problem. I ended up touching up the plastic CLOSEST to the receiver with a 1" belt sander. Just lightly polished it and it went together much better. But yea, we noticed then you held the two pieces together, that it looked WARPED. I figure after a couple BETA dumps, thinks will melt into place????? I will ask Andrew at Clyde Armory about it the next time I talk to him. Pat |
yeah, it just doesn't look like they need seated, it really does look more like they're warped. I'll try the seating later today and see if it helps. |
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