AR handguard replacement

[oa98pistol512]

I have made a few clam blocks out of 2x4 sections then added duct tape to wood to protect receiver if you are doing it on the cheap. Just make sure your vice is tight

 

[No_Regerts]

You can do it!

 

[Ringo]

ELDBILLO PUT MINE TOGETHER AND PUT ME ON THE RIGHT PATH TO GET THE TYPE OF AR I WANTED... HE WON'T STEER YOU WRONG...

 

[JRapRobert]

ELDBILLO PUT MINE TOGETHER AND PUT ME ON THE RIGHT PATH TO GET THE TYPE OF AR I WANTED... HE WON'T STEER YOU WRONG...

He went way out of his way to help get my A2 act together also. Really nice guy.

 

[Flopsweat]

I need to think about this. I dont really have any complaints with my rifle except I will never load up those quad rails but otherwise its a nice setup.

I dont mind investing in proper tools but by the time I add up those into the cost Im already looking at complete uppers I can buy brand new and could consider selling my old upper used, would be so much easier.

AR-STONER AR-15 A3 Upper Receiver Assembly 223 Remington (Wylde) 16

The AR-STONER 223 Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly is a fantastic upgrade to your AR-15. This upper receiver assembly is complete and ready to be installed...

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If it's just the rails that are bothering you I've got a simple solution for you.

Magpul Picatinny Rail Cover Low Profile 6-1/2 Polymer Black

Rail covers perform several functions. Added gripping surface, protects rails in un-mounted areas, protects operator from being cut with uncovered...

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[titsonritz]

I'm finding myself moving back (not that I ever left) to Pic rails.

 

[Flopsweat]

I'm finding myself moving back (not that I ever left) to Pic rails.

Having the rail already there is really handy. MLOK rails are narrower and easier to grip, so are keymod and they're easier to install stuff on. I don't know, I've had all three and they each have their advantages. I guess if I had a favorite it would probably be keymod.

 

[Koda]

I'm finding myself moving back (not that I ever left) to Pic rails.

They make an attractive build, if I was more into ARs I would keep it but I just dont see myself loading up the rails like they were intended. I also wanted a longer one, mine is only 10"... makes for a cool carbine look but after a while I wanted more area to use protecting from the hot barrel.
Gotta admit I have a slight attachment being my first and only AR, a bit of cognative dissonance between what I actually want and what has worked perfectly....