remove the upper wood handgard from the gas tube? I was going to try something but decided I didn't want to take the chance and "F" something up.
thanks
Posted: 5/27/2010 8:19:21 PM EDT
[#1]
It rotates around the gas tube. Grab the wood with one hand and the metal tube with the other and twist them opposite directions. Sometimes they take a lot of effort to twist.
Posted: 5/27/2010 8:31:06 PM EDT
[#2]
Rotate the tube in the handguard (or vice versa) 180* until the slots line up and they pull apart.
Posted: 5/28/2010 3:37:56 AM EDT
[#3]
I trick I use if its super tight. I'll put the squared end into the vise to hold it in place then put on a pair of gloves and twist the handguard off.
Posted: 5/28/2010 7:11:59 AM EDT
[#4]
I use a pair of those cotton gloves with the rubber coating to get some traction. Usually it comes right off.
Posted: 5/28/2010 7:12:15 AM EDT
[#5]
The trick is be sure to apply pressure to the bottom of the wood and not "pinch" it as that results in cracking it.
