How to remove plastic handguards? > AR Discussions

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:52:40 PM EDT

I feel like an idiot, but I would rather be an idiot than break my new CMMG upper. So I though the plastic handguards just split open. Is there a trick?

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:53:37 PM EDT

[#1]

The base of the hand guards, in front of the receiver there is a ring.

You press down on it, towards the receiver until you can pull the hand guard off.

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:55:09 PM EDT

[#2]

Pull back hard on the delta ring & slide the halves off one at a time. Sometimes this takes two people to accomplish more easily if you have a stubborn ring. The easiest & quikest way is to use a handguard removal tool available from most shops.

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:55:21 PM EDT

[#3]

You have to push down hard on the delta ring and then pull the hand guards off. You might need a buddy to help you.

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:56:12 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks guys! Im glad I didn't use the screwdriver that is in my hand....haha

Posted: 9/24/2007 3:57:40 PM EDT

[#5]

Get a propane cutting torch and melt then off. But there is more than one way to skin a cat...

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:00:33 PM EDT

[#6]

This comes in handy , I have one on my bench

www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=664260

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:08:57 PM EDT

[#7]

I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:09:55 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

I just don't think it's that hard to remove the hand guards to begin with to require a tool.

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:10:02 PM EDT

[#9]

Its also easiest if you separate the upper and lower.

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:11:10 PM EDT

[#10]

push down on delta ring, seperate one side, then the other

best if the 'buddy system' is used

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:23:56 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

I just don't think it's that hard to remove the hand guards to begin with to require a tool.

Man , I've had some hand guards that were a pain in the ass.

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:26:51 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

I just don't think it's that hard to remove the hand guards to begin with to require a tool.

Man , I've had some hand guards that were a pain in the ass.

i don't want to know the details of that experiment.

Seriously, most of them aren't difficult to remove, but having a friend around can help. that tool is a solution looking for a problem in my opinion

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:26:55 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

Most of the time you never really need to remove them, the tool is completly safe on
your rifle

, If you plan on doing a lot of removel or plan on getting into buliding
or swapping . It's worth buying for $17.00

Posted: 9/24/2007 4:29:45 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

I just don't think it's that hard to remove the hand guards to begin with to require a tool.

Man , I've had some hand guards that were a pain in the ass.

i don't want to know the details of that experiment.

Seriously, most of them aren't difficult to remove, but having a friend around can help. that tool is a solution looking for a problem in my opinion

You are absolutely right , but I guarantee you if you had this on your bench you would use it every time

Posted: 9/24/2007 5:17:29 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I know it's probably completely safe to use that tool, but I don't like the idea of using my lower as a fulcrum.

I just don't think it's that hard to remove the hand guards to begin with to require a tool.

Man , I've had some hand guards that were a pain in the ass.

i don't want to know the details of that experiment.

Seriously, most of them aren't difficult to remove, but having a friend around can help. that tool is a solution looking for a problem in my opinion

My girlfriend is my Official Handguard Removal Assistant. Everytime I ask her she gives me this face

Doesn't require a tool in my opinion, put it might help some people.

Posted: 9/24/2007 8:10:46 PM EDT

[#16]

Why does anyone need help removing hand guards? I use one hand to pull down on the ring and i remove each half with my other. It's always been easy for me.

Posted: 9/24/2007 8:15:37 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Why does anyone need help removing hand guards? I use one hand to pull down on the ring and i remove each half with my other. It's always been easy for me.

+1

Posted: 9/24/2007 9:26:38 PM EDT

[#18]

Instead of commenting why someone needs help...in a technical forum how about if we concentarte on just helping when a poster has a question.I hate questions answered with questions how about focusing on answers and this place will be a lot better take in for many im sure.

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