tacticool Barrel Nut

[tedjack]

I'm going to try a freefloat handguard. Is their a fit size I should be looking for? I know I want a carbine handguard. Should it be a mil spec?

 

[chuck s]

The existing handguard IS free-float if you remove the lil end piece.

-- Chuck

 

[tedjack]

Hi Chuck. I think I meant to say "screw-on" type handguard for use on the 15-22.

 

[Catskinner]

I used a mid-length carbine free tube on my conversion. What do you plan on using for a front site? I modified a clamp type gas block for mine.

 

[tacticool22]

Yankee Hill has some awsome freefloat handguards. If you are using a scope, then you don't need to worry about sights.

 

[tedjack]

Thanks...I quess I'm trying to find a handguard that will fit on the Tacticool barrel nut that will screw on and off. If I'm understanding this right, it would make it easy to remove the barrel for cleaning. Also, I see two sizes. One is Mil spec. Not sure about the other size.

 

[Ladyfox]

Thanks...I quess I'm trying to find a handguard that will fit on the Tacticool barrel nut that will screw on and off. If I'm understanding this right, it would make it easy to remove the barrel for cleaning. Also, I see two sizes. One is Mil spec. Not sure about the other size.

It really does not matter since you will need an adapter in order to fit aftermarket handguards on your 15-22 like the one at M&P15-22 Handguard Tools and Accessories - M&P15-22 Parts, Tools, and Accessories. But, once you fit this adapter you should be able to use mil-spec handguards just be aware that there will be a slight gap between the end of the handguard and the receiver which you can see from pics of some others who have done the conversion already on their rifles.

 

[TurboniumOxide]

Thanks LadyFox for that link. They have good stuff.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

It really does not matter since you will need an adapter in order to fit aftermarket handguards on your 15-22 like the one at M&P15-22 Handguard Tools and Accessories - M&P15-22 Parts, Tools, and Accessories. But, once you fit this adapter you should be able to use mil-spec handguards just be aware that there will be a slight gap between the end of the handguard and the receiver which you can see from pics of some others who have done the conversion already on their rifles.

Isn't that the same adapter listed in the 15-22 Classifieds Sticky?

 

[tedjack]

It really does not matter since you will need an adapter in order to fit aftermarket handguards on your 15-22 like the one at M&P15-22 Handguard Tools and Accessories - M&P15-22 Parts, Tools, and Accessories. But, once you fit this adapter you should be able to use mil-spec handguards just be aware that there will be a slight gap between the end of the handguard and the receiver which you can see from pics of some others who have done the conversion already on their rifles.

Yes...Thanks for the link. I understand now. The adapter will replace the barrel nut that came with the rifle and allow for handguard removel without the Shoowrinch. I'm a 1911 guy...this is my first rifle. Thanks to all in this forum. You are the best.

 

[Ladyfox]

Isn't that the same adapter listed in the 15-22 Classifieds Sticky?

Honestly after going over to the Classified thread and looking I really could not say. I just dug up that particular link that I had bookmarked from a previous thread before the Classified one went up. If you like I can edit the link so it points to the Classified one if you prefer?

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Honestly after going over to the Classified thread and looking I really could not say. I just dug up that particular link that I had bookmarked from a previous thread before the Classified one went up. If you like I can edit the link so it points to the Classified one if you prefer?

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Nah... just wondering if it was the same thing.