Patrad Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 So..... forgot to ask earlier, but this is my 1st free float handguard - a Magpul M-Lok. I'm presuming that dis-assembly is straightforward, and to remove it I need to take the 2 screws on the bottom out, and then use - what? - maybe a plastic dead blow hammer to give a couple love taps to the end of the muzzle while pulling the handguard/rifle towards me so the stock is clear of the floor?? And 2nd - gas tube replacement how to (it's too short)? Tried the search function, but my search fu is apparently outta whack🙃 Pointers?? This isn't an adjustable gas block, either. TIA, Y'all take care, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrad Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Edit to above: I meant to say the Birdcage/muzzle, not just the muzzle. Apologies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 How is the rail attached to the barrel nut? Horizontal bolts on the bottom then as you described. Some use bolts into the barrel nut in several places. Remove all those and it should slide off. Drive the roll pin holding the gas tube most of the way out and the tube should come loose. Depending on how much carbon is built up it may just slide out or you may have to work at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrad Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, shooterrex said: How is the rail attached to the barrel nut? Horizontal bolts on the bottom then as you described. Some use bolts into the barrel nut in several places. Remove all those and it should slide off. Drive the roll pin holding the gas tube most of the way out and the tube should come loose. Depending on how much carbon is built up it may just slide out or you may have to work at it. 'Preciate that shooterrex! I've looked at the attachment point 3 times, and all I can see are the 2 horizontal ones on the bottom. After I posted the questions, I got impatient and removed the screws - no dice, wouldn't budge. Give the dead blow a try,or?? As to the gas block, 0 carbon - I'm waiting on the new buffer and spring from HeavyBuffers to get here, so it remains unfired☹️😭 I can hear it pleading with me to get it to the range - so sad!😉 I'll give the tube a try when I have some more time. Thanks again, Y'all take care, Mike. Edited March 13, 2022 by Patrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrad Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) New info: new heavy buffer & spring are now in hand. In the morning it'll be installed, and HOPEFULLY - Monday will see some going downrange! Results will be posted - and laughed at if necessary!!🤪 Y'all take care, Mike. Edited March 16, 2022 by Patrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Hoping it goes flawless. Free up some mental game to move on to the next build. Edited March 16, 2022 by DNP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrad Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 53 minutes ago, DNP said: Hoping it goes flawless. Free up some mental game to move on to the next build. Thanks DNP. Me too. Next build will likely be awhile off.😁 $$ wise. Y'all take care, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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