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Posted: 3/14/2008 5:32:24 PM EDT
| How do I remove the stock handguards from an AR15? Special tool required? or am I just technically challenged at this point. |
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I have some pics to post about that, brb... Okay, these pics are from a post I made a couple of months ago.  In this pic, you can see the ring that holds the handguard on. It is between the handguard and the receiver. There's a "special tool" that costs about $16 that will make the job easier but it isn't necessary. I use a piece of rope around this ring. The ring needs to be pulled toward the rear of the rifle. Some people report having success using the plastic-covered handles of a pair of pliers. Tightening the rope...  putting my foot on the rope (disregard the fat belly, please!):  pulling UP on the rifle while holding the rope with my foot:  Does this help you? ETA The point is, the ring has to be moved backward, against considerable spring pressure. Some guys with strong fingers can do it manually. The rest of us need a tool of some sort. |
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