[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Free float tube ?

Posted: 4/26/2014 3:44:15 AM EDT

I have a free float tube which I purchased from Midway USA, it was cheap and fit the bill for this build.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2249225611/model-1-free-float-tube-handguard-fluted-ar-15-aluminum-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

I just painted it od green and didn't want to use a strap wrench when tightening it onto the barrel nut. I was wondering if I could just put the tube on hand tight using some purple loctite 222 on the threads to keep it in place. Let me know what you guys think.

Posted: 4/26/2014 5:48:18 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm not familiar with this tube. Does it use a jam nut like the YHM tubes?

Posted: 4/26/2014 5:55:23 AM EDT

[#2]

if you painted it right, a strap wrench shouldnt be a problem.

luckily, you probably have more paint in case it was a problem

Posted: 4/26/2014 7:15:11 AM EDT

[#3]

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I'm not familiar with this tube. Does it use a jam nut like the YHM tubes?

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No jamb nut, it just screws onto the included barrel nut. That is why I figured a little purple loctite to hold it into place couldn't hurt.

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