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Posted: 9/15/2004 10:08:42 PM EDT
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I bought a DSA FAL originally equipped with a free float tube. I decided I didn't like the tube, that trying to enhance accuracy with a FF tube was ridiculous, the additional weight was noticeable, and I didn't like the feel of holding a small diameter log. So I bought a standard handguard for it. But since the barrel was installed with the FF tube and a split clamp seen in the photo, I had to use a split ring for the standard handguard. All I can say is ACK! BARF! The split ring is designed so the barrel does not have to be remove to install the ring. I could use a whole ring if the gas block of the FAL could be removed, but the disassembly manual I have shows a complete stripping of the rifle, but no gas block removal. My questions are: * Can the gas block be removed simply by knocking out the retaining pin? * Do you know of a source for a whole handguard retaining ring? Free float tube with split clamp:  Split ring replacement for standard handguard: 
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I haven't decided to sell the tube. It is OD green and it matches the furniture on the rifle. I'd like to keep it for eventual sale of the rifle as a package, should I decide to sell the rifle at all. BTW, what is involved in barrel removal? I thought FAL barrels were pressed in and required a machine to remove. |
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I have not needed to do this my self, but I have heard of people making a fine cut in the top of the handguard ring, this allows them to slip the ring over the gas block. Then they put a small weld where they cut the ring. The weld will be under the gas cylinder and will not show. Good luck, Court223 AKA, Court in FL. |
I like this idea. Let me ponder that awhile. Thanks. I don't really want to muck with barrel installation just for a handguard ring. |
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