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1/31/2010 1:18:51 PM EDT
ok I have a spikes .22 upper with a YHM carbine length FF HG and a 10.5" barrel on it.  the Barrel sticks out of the end of the HG by about 1.5"-2".  I have a pilot on the end.  I don't like the way it looks.  I would like the end of the barrel to be inside the HG so when the pilot it on there youcan't see where they meet.  the pilot fits inside with no clearance problems.

so my two options are to either, cut and rethead the barrel, or bet a longer HG.

which would you do?  I like having a longer barrel just for more accuracy so I am leaning toward replacing the HG.  what are my options there?  I am not looking to spend a fortune on the HG, remember this is a .22!

TIA,
Seth
1/31/2010 1:34:31 PM EDT
[#1]
Seth, YHM sepctre length is supposed to cover the gas block on a carbine length system ... so that adds a little bit more length over the carbine length.

1/31/2010 2:06:43 PM EDT
[#2]
I think replacing the HG is less trouble to you. Plus you can sell/trade the current one to offset costs or something.

ETA: If it is just for a .22......are there options out there for lower class HG's or rails that would be less expensive? Just a thought.
1/31/2010 2:53:40 PM EDT
[#3]
does UTG make free float rails./  I haven't seen many links to that type of stuff so if you got some send them on!
1/31/2010 2:56:45 PM EDT
[#4]
How about a pic! I'm thinking of the same thing, but I will probably have to cut my barrel since it is 16in.
I'll have to use it on the SBR.
1/31/2010 3:04:16 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
does UTG make free float rails./  I haven't seen many links to that type of stuff so if you got some send them on!


Will Middy's Fit?
1/31/2010 3:17:32 PM EDT
[#6]
it's currently 7" and I would need to get it to 9" or 10" (to cover FH)
1/31/2010 3:42:16 PM EDT
[#7]
The one I linked you to is 20 slots.

A YHM mid-length handguard is 21 slots, 9.2 inches total length.


So.....basic math puts that UTG one at 8.5 to 8.8 inches.....sorry.  But that large base makes me want to say 9 inches. Ignore the picture...it's a carbine length stock photo...the product is middy.

1/31/2010 4:52:24 PM EDT
[#8]
If you dont want to spend a lot, then Id just get a longer rail. I am planning on doing a .22 AR 5.5" bbl with a YHM Specter Rail so with the can attached it pokes out about half an inch.
1/31/2010 4:57:41 PM EDT
[#9]
I voted to chop it and re-thread the barrel.  It's a .22 SBR right, go short!  Accuracy shouldn't decrease if you cut the barrel, although velocity will.  Of course that's a good thing with suppressed .22's!  

Currently how does high velocity ammo suppress in the 10.5" barrel?  If it doesn't suppress that well (like in my 16"), it would if you cut the barrel to 5".  That would look bad A$$ w/ the suprressor attached too.

eta:  cut/ re-thread should only cost ~ $100 too.
1/31/2010 6:05:51 PM EDT
[#10]
There is an airsoft copy of the KAC free float tube. I might have one sittin around I pulled of a friends gun back in the day. If I find it I will measure it and you can come by and we will put it on.
1/31/2010 6:17:01 PM EDT
[#11]
is it's the midlength or longer (9") that would be cool.  let me know what you find out.