[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Upper Handguard question?

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:19:01 PM EDT

What is that metal piece called that lays in the upper handguard between wood and gas tube. Lays in the half moon cut outs. . Thanks.

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:19:55 PM EDT

[#1]

heat shield

ETA:

http://www.k-var.com/shop/AK-HS.html

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:31:11 PM EDT

[#2]

Got another link ?lol

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:37:12 PM EDT

[#3]

Ok my bad, apparently had a brain fart. It's the one on the upper hand guard. Dunno how to edit this post.

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:37:16 PM EDT

[#4]

Are you sure you're not meaning the upper handguard?
This??

http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=upper-ak-spring

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:44:03 PM EDT

[#5]

It's an Upper Handguard Retaining Spring.
Apex has them, and Carolina Shooters has them too.....

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:45:08 PM EDT

[#6]

That's it Ty

Posted: 4/30/2014 2:48:24 PM EDT

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