Slip Ring Issues

[badbits]

Has anyone had any issues with there slip ring not budging/moving? I weigh 200+lbs and I couldn't get the rings to move, any advice? By the way I own a compliant model (811310)

 

[ole-cowboy]

the Delta ring? that retains the rear of the handguard?
if so, no mine popped right off

 

[badbits]

Yes the delta ring (sorry the manual refered to it as the slip ring), still can't get mine to budge.

 

[chkv]

It could just need some better leverage. Mine was a bit difficult as well, so I had to stand the gun up with the stock against the counter top, that way I could use most of my weight to pull down on the delta ring. Some gloves might help too.

There are delta ring removal tools to make the job easier, but I don't think you should need it for this.

 

[unknwn]

Although I could get it apart without one, I opted to get the Tapco hand guard removal tool to make it SO0oo much easier to dismantle/reassemble in the future.
It made my hands hurt struggling with it now and then.

 

[Denversteve]

Yep. A delta-ring tool will pull it right down for you.

 

[Cc426]

Yep. A delta-ring tool will pull it right down for you.

Instead of buying a delta ring tool what I use is a set of large adjustable pliars like this

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I use the handle end which are rubber coated, so they don't scratch, to clamp the delta ring and then pull down with the buttstock against the ground.

 

[badbits]

Thank you for the feedback, as it turns out something on the D ring was binding (probably the spring) I did end up using a D-ring tool although it still took some effort. I heard a pop...then it moved with out an issue.