BCM hand guard?

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Does anyone know if I can run either a BCM Or maybe even a Daniel defense hand guard on my m&P 10 sport 16”? I like their barrel nut mounting system but not sure if they would work.
I know I’d have to go to a low profile gas block.
Here is one for example.
BCM 15" MLOK Handguard (MCMR-15), Black
 
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Offhand, it looks like you could pull the factory gas block. That would permit access to the factory delta ring assembly and barrel nut, all of which would slide off the barrel when unscrewed. It looks like you could then go back together with your new hand guard barrel nut and guard.

I did such an arrangement with a different brand handguard on a friends AR, so unless I'm not seeing a critical issue here this should work for you.

I suggest youtubing this, something you've probably already considered or done.
 
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Offhand, it looks like you could pull the factory gas block. That would permit access to the factory delta ring assembly and barrel nut, all of which would slide off the barrel when unscrewed. It looks like you could then go back together with your new hand guard barrel nut and guard.

I did such an arrangement with a different brand handguard on a friends AR, so unless I'm not seeing a critical issue here this should work for you.

I suggest youtubing this, something you've probably already considered or done.

Yes, thank you for the reply. I guess I’ll need to ask the manufacturer if they will fit.
 
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Someone correct me if I am wrong... but isn't the 308 barrel nut larger than a AR15 barrel nut ?

And most likely different threads ?
Yes, I used to be a moderator on a facebook AR-10 builders page, the only thing for certain about the 308 AR, is that nothing is standard.. 308 AR is the catch all phrase for any large frame.. AR-10 is very specifically ArmaLite.. your Smith and Wesson is a DPMS clone, and the Smith and Wesson MP-10 does indeed have some proprietary parts, and does not play well with others.. but then neither does my Wilson Combat WC-10...

That is intentional on Smith and Wessons part, they frown on people making changes to their weapons, which affect warranty and function,,, so don't assume anything, if you read some of my past posts, here on the MP-10 thread, you might get some ideas about those proprietary parts, I believe the BCG is proprietary, and probably the barrel nut as well?? its been a while since I was emersed in the large frame AR rifle, so forgive me. billy

the gentlemen on 308 AR are a wealth of information,, just be respectful,, they may not be, but somebody will help you if you ask nicely, some characters over there, a lot of veteran's, but some very knowledgable gents on the large frame AR.. There is a LOT of good reference material on handguards and barrel nuts, gas blocks, and of particular importance on the large frame AR is the gas port on the barrel... I increased my gas port diameter considerably to get it to reliably eject...

Also large frame AR's are very hard on brass, so if you reload, tolerances are very important, loads and over all case length, etc, etc, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah
 
I have no experience with an AR-10 platform. The AR-15 was a pretty easy build, both times I tried it. All I had to do was make sure all my parts were Milspec. However, I have heard that AR-10 components are less user friendly.
 
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