1 piece hand guard on an AR15

[Victors_Sixty3]

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the AR world, just picked up my SW MP15 a few days ago!
And I'm having a problem installing a 1 piece quad rail on it.. every video I've seen shows a 2 piece and how it just screws together.. but with this Omega Manufacturing 1 piece I've ordered, I figure some disassembly is required..

Anyone in the Springs area that could give me a hand on this? Or recommendations on a local gunsmith?

[SideShow Bob]

Can you post pictures or a link to what you are talking about ?

[ray1970]

You'll need tools or someone who has the tools to help.

Another option might be to order a different handguard. You'll want a "two piece, drop in" type handguard if you don't want to remove the front sight base and the factory barrel nut.

[SideShow Bob]

You'll need tools or someone who has the tools to help.

Another option might be to order a different handguard. You'll want a "two piece, drop in" type handguard if you don't want to remove the front sight base and the factory barrel nut.

That is what I am thinking when he said "one piece" hand guard, that is meaning a Free Float hand guard.

[Victors_Sixty3]

That's exactly what it is.. free floating design, here's a link.. thanks for the info fellas

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271842994490?redirect=mobile

[SideShow Bob]

That's exactly what it is.. free floating design, here's a link.. thanks for the info fellas

http://m.ebay.com/itm/271842994490?nav=SEARCH

As Ray said, unless you have all the special tools and vise blocks, take it to a trusted gun smith to have it put on.

[ray1970]

Probably more than you want to spend, but I've been happy with this one for a drop in unit.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Midwe...r-17g2-blk.htm

[Victors_Sixty3]

That does look neat Ray but what's the difference between that and this..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Drop...id=p5731.m3795

Note this is 7075 T6 aluminum
.

[ray1970]

That does look neat Ray but what's the difference between that and this..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Drop...id=p5731.m3795

Note this is 7075 T6 aluminum
.

Other than the obvious $100 price? Lol.

I don't mean this to come across as me being some sort of snob or something.

I posted the one above because I have personal experience with it. The two I had dropped right in and locked up super tight. It's from a reputable company and is made in the U.S.

I have never heard of the one you referenced or heard of the company that makes it. My guess is it is probably made in China. Maybe it will drop right in. I'd be surprised if it locked up tight. Although, I might be wrong.

Can I ask what you are looking to accomplish? I doubt you'll see a huge accuracy increase on your particular rifle just by free floating it. Are you just looking for a way to attach accessories?

[BPTactical]

I have a solution to your problem.


Or buy a quality quad rail.
Ray is right on the money, BC is good stuff for the money.
One thing to keep in mind, you get what you pay for.
I can guarantee you that the rail from eBay is soft, probably not to true
picatinny specs and the anodizing probably is not much better than rattle can black or magic marker.
Probably much heavier too.
Spend your hard earned cash on the very best you can afford.
That way you are never disappointed.