Handguard swap questions

[HDTX]

Newbie question on swapping handguard/barrel nut…if I wanted to replace my current handguard with a longer one from same maker (swapping an expo arms ff handguard for a longer expo arms ff handguard) would I still need to swap barrel nut? Thanks!

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[roseburger]

Newbie question on swapping handguard/barrel nut…if I wanted to replace my current handguard with a longer one from same maker (swapping an expo arms ff handguard for a longer expo arms ff handguard) would I still need to swap barrel nut? Thanks!

Depends on if they changed the nuts. The nut is typically what holds the handguard if you're talking free float. If you're talking USGI, then it's a clamp on.

 

[HDTX]

Depends on if they changed the nuts. The nut is typically what holds the handguard if you're talking free float. If you're talking USGI, then it's a clamp on.

Right on, thanks!

 

[1775usmc]

Newbie question on swapping handguard/barrel nut…if I wanted to replace my current handguard with a longer one from same maker (swapping an expo arms ff handguard for a longer expo arms ff handguard) would I still need to swap barrel nut? Thanks!

If the nut remains the same - No.

If the nut changed - Yes.

 

[roseburger]

If the nut remains the same - No.

If the nut changed - Yes.

Keep your nuts straight.

 

[1775usmc]

Keep your nuts straight.

It's painful when they get twisted.

 

[HDTX]

Keep your nuts straight.

yep!

 

[spookshack]

It's painful when they get twisted.

But busting a nut can be joyful….

 

[spookshack]

Newbie question on swapping handguard/barrel nut…if I wanted to replace my current handguard with a longer one from same maker (swapping an expo arms ff handguard for a longer expo arms ff handguard) would I still need to swap barrel nut? Thanks!

You're probably fine with the Expo Arms handguard(s). Maybe email them and see what they say…..

 

[roseburger]

You're probably fine with the Expo Arms handguard(s). Maybe email them and see what they say…..

Psh. There you go adding logic to things in an illogical world.

 

[HDTX]

You're probably fine with the Expo Arms handguard(s). Maybe email them and see what they say…..

Yeah that shoulda been my first move, thanks!