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Posted: 3/18/2010 10:25:29 PM EDT
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I am considering this handguard. The site says there is no need to remove the FSB, but will I still need to remove anything to get it on? I don't see a slip ring, so it's either not their or hidden under the handguard.
http://www.samson-mfg.com/images-product/star/STAR-R-B.jpg What gives? Also, could I leave the handguard cap on to cover the exposed gas tube in the front? Or, would I have to remove that too? |
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What JoshAston said.
If you go to the site below it will show you how to do it. In the tutorial he is installing a MI rail, but it is very similar to what you would do to install the rail you are looking at. The hand guard cap is left in place. http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3 |
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Wow. Thanks alot guys.
So I figure the slip ring assembly doesn't go back on as easy as it comes off. I'm not so sure that I'm prepared for that level of dedication to a handguard. My logical choice would be the Daniel Defense Omega Rail; but, having never handled one, I'm just not sure it will be tough enoughfor me... just sort of dangling there, wedged in by the slip ring. |
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Well, to make your decision a little easier (or harder) the DD Omega will lock up tight - real tight! It's not held in by the Delta ring. It has four set screws that clamp the rail onto the barrel nut. (that's an easy way to describe it). I think you could take the Delta ring off and it wouldn't effect the rail. Of course you wouldn't want to do it, but you get what I mean.
Like the_great_snag said once you cut the Delta ring off, which is not difficult, it's done. You could replace it down the road by removing the barrel nut. It's not a big deal and only costs about $10.00. If the cost is the same or it doesn't matter I would go with the Omega. Strong and easy to install without any modification to the weapon. I think the site I posted earlier also has a tutorial for the Omega install. Good luck. |
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