Yeah, I mislead on my post with me saying midlength about this. Sorry about that. When I said mid length, I meant the medium length version of the slim line.
The version below slips around the optics ready gas block and it may work with the normal front sight as well, but someone else will...
I went with the slimline Magpul for my optics ready version. I think you would have to go with the shortest version if yours has the large A style front sight. If you have an optics model, you can do the mid length. Its tight but it works and covers the gas block well, but the top rail on the...
My post may have been misleading.
I am looking for a front rail that coincides with the existing gas block or if I have to, change out the block. I just didnt know if there was something with decent length extending past the block that was a bolt on.
Just picked up an Optics ready version with the red dot and was curious what options I had for the front hand grip or guard and dealing with the gas block. Considering a full float, but want something solid. Thanks in advance