[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free float and fsp gap

Posted: 11/29/2012 8:55:20 PM EDT

Just got an ATI free float tube and there is about a 3/4 inch gap between the front of the tube and the front sight post. Not sure if there is anything I can do about it. I could split the difference but I don't want a gap between the tube and the upper. Any suggestions?

Posted: 11/29/2012 8:59:36 PM EDT

[#1]

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Just got an ATI free float tube and there is about a 3/4 inch gap between the front of the tube and the front sight post. Not sure if there is anything I can do about it. I could split the difference but I don't want a gap between the tube and the upper. Any suggestions?
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I don't believe there is anything you can do about. You might be able to sell your free float on the EE and purchase one that is of the correct length.

Posted: 11/29/2012 9:01:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Silicon, duct tape, high temp bbq paint, and cardboard should take care of the gap nicely

If it were me, I would find a new rail, tube, etc or just go back to plastic handguards.

Posted: 12/1/2012 8:00:09 PM EDT

[#3]

This was My solution. Filled the gap with a spare barrel nut I had. It should keep me from burning My fingers and act as a heat sink.

Posted: 12/1/2012 9:53:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Kinda defeats the whole purpose of free floating if it's touching the barrel at all.

Posted: 12/1/2012 9:55:10 PM EDT

[#5]

It's not touching the barrel.

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