Handguard opinions

[m14msgt]

Looking to swap the stock hand guard on my SW MP15 5.56 carbine. Seems replacement HGs are sold according to carbine length gas system, mid-length and rifle-length. Forgive my naiveté...but is mine carbine-length gas system? Would assume so. Also...how easy is it to swap these out?

 

[cyphertext]

Yes, carbine length. Easy to swap out... pull down the delta ring and pop them out. They come out in two pieces... youtube for further info.

 

[JaPes]

I made this video a few years back. It should answer your question.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcT44a04yqg[/ame]

 

[m14msgt]

nice vid...looks easy...provided i get that tool.

 

[JaPes]

If you have the grip strength and dexterity to do it by hand, go for it. Give it a try.

The tool is cheap. I found it for $10 & change.

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[Kadonny]

Each gun is different. My Sport I could barely pull down on the delta ring and needed the tool, my Colt the delta ring was easier and I removed the stock handguard without the tool. Each is different.

Same with the takedown pins. My Sports were super tight from the factory and I needed something to push with to start them, my Colt was just the opposite with the push pins much looser and easier to push with just my finger.

 

[m14msgt]

If you have the grip strength and dexterity to do it by hand, go for it. Give it a try.

The tool is cheap. I found it for $10 & change.

Amazon.com : Aim Sports Ar15 Delta Ring Wrench Removal Tool : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

many thanks

 

[bubbagnoosh]

M14, I used the handles of a pair of channel locks. Butt stock on chair and pushed down. Really easy. Luckily my friends are long time ar shooters. I guess they've been through a lot.

 

[Grjfer]

I'm using the AB Arms hand guard in my CQB Sport. it has built in heat shields, and fit is great. I also really like the built in hand stop. AB Arms Hand guard

 

[dubnali]

nice vid...looks easy...provided i get that tool.

You can also use the grips of a pair of channel locks, but I've never had to use the tools.

EDIT: bubba beat me to it.

 

[JaPes]

I mounted the B5 Systems carbine length keymod handguards to my irons only, lightweight AR-15.

I like their narrow diameter and the heat shields. It feels more narrow in circumference than stock 15-Sport handguards which already felt narrow. The keymod interfaces do not exist at the 12 and 6 O'clock positions. Keep this in mind if you want to mount a vertical grip.