Rail system for DPMS > Rifles, Uppers, Lowers, Barrels, and more

Posted: 11/23/2008 8:49:37 AM EDT

I just picked up a rifle with a DPMS Sweet 16 upper. My question: Is there a free float handguard / rail system I can use that'll slide over the existing gas block? Or do I have to swap out the block for a low profile one like a Noveske?

Thanks.

Posted: 11/23/2008 9:37:05 AM EDT

[#1]

I believe the Free float forearm from Midwest Industries will work for what you want. Not 100% sure though. i have not dealt with any ar's with a free float forearm already on them. the ones from MI come as a 2 piece so no need to remove the gas block.

Posted: 11/23/2008 9:50:27 AM EDT

[#2]

I have the MI carbine length free floating rail system on mine.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/daviduofa/SS850036-1.jpg

Most FF rail come in 2 pieces. If you get the carbine length you don't need to mess with the gas block. I originally wanted to 10" rail from MI but had to get a low profile gas block. I wasn't comfortable messing with that gas system so I saved a few bucks and got the carbine length.

Posted: 11/23/2008 1:31:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Actually. . .I don't think I worded my question correctly.

What I meant was: I want a gas block that will fit under a given rail system. That way, I can run a longer forend for bag/pack work and accessory usage.

Of course. . .I may have to run a shorter rail system rather than monkey with a snug fitting gas block.

Posted: 11/23/2008 1:32:37 PM EDT

[#4]

AR:

Yep. . .that was my suspicion. I may have to be content with a short rail system. I was just curious if someone could confirm/deny this.

Thanks.

Posted: 11/23/2008 1:41:59 PM EDT

[#5]

http://community.webshots.com/photo/fullsize/2477500390057938534QNdKAp

This is what I'm looking at. I'd like to bring another six or so inches worth of forend over the gas block.

Posted: 11/23/2008 2:29:35 PM EDT

[#6]

If your gas block will work on a bushmaster and the milled gas block on my bushmaster will fit on a dpms i would be more than happy to trade with you.

Posted: 11/23/2008 3:57:24 PM EDT

[#7]

IM sent.

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