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Posted: 5/4/2006 2:48:01 PM EDT
| I would like to install a 4 railed set of handguards. I have been reading on here about them but cannot find installation instructions for the MI #20. Is this something I could do at home or will i need a vise and all that to install? Is it like installing the YHM like I saw on the sticky installations or different. I like the simplicity of the pop in handguards, but I really like the way the #20 looks..Can anybody give me a detailed description on installation?? Thanks A lot!! |
I take it you have not purchased this yet? I looked at the thread eklikwhoa mentioned and it doesn't show the MI #20. I quess your talking about Midwest Industries? Maybe send MI and e-mail and see if the will send you the directions, that is if they come with some. I checked the MI site and they don't mention any instructions. Maybe someone will chime in with the info you need. I would imagine that you will need some tools but I have not ever installed a FF so take my advice with a grain of salt. ETA MI's site says all you have to do is cut of the delta ring? Elvis |
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I haven't done this myself, but it's basically the same as the Troy MRF-C.....in fact they're all the same except the vltor (the 2 piece ff's that is). Use a dremel to cut on both sides of the delta ring, pry it the rest of the way apart...remove ....do the same with the clip & spring. Next you mount the top rail, put the clamp on the bottom, attatch with screws.....snap bottom section into place. I think I'm gonna get one of these.....'cause I'm worried I'll go into some kind of "seperation anxiety depression" if I have to leave my weapon with a gunsmith. One thing though....I seem to have read something to the effect of barrell nuts breaking because of this style?????? I might be leaning more towards the Troy because it has those 2 little nipples or tabs that seem to take some stress off the barrell nut & put it on the lower.....+ I like nipples. |
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Take a look at this sticky thread at the Build It Yourself forum, look for the TROY MRF-C step by step instructions at the middle of the webpage. Assemble Your Own LOWER, UPPER, FREE FLOAT, TRIGGER, GAS BLOCK - Step by Step Instructions! thread link I have installed all three types of rails, the non free float two piece drop in type (KAC M4 RAS), Troy/ SAMSON/ MI # 20 FF type and the LaRue FF type which required removal of the original barrel nut. |
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