I_Am_Oz
09-20-2011, 01:07 AM
Hey guys,
I'm building a custom AR. Since I'm relatively new to the AR platform, this could be a pretty basic/easy question to answer.
I want to make a custom free-float handguard/barrel cover. I understand that for most free-float barrels, they use a nut with outside threads and just spin it on.
The problem I see is that these nuts are usually part of an existing free float handguard. I just need an outside threaded nut and then I can cut threads to match the nut into my custom tube.
1) Are these nuts available somewhere?
2) Any known 'standard' tube dimensions? I was going to pick up some tube from Speedy Metals if they have the right size.
Oz
I'm building a custom AR. Since I'm relatively new to the AR platform, this could be a pretty basic/easy question to answer.
I want to make a custom free-float handguard/barrel cover. I understand that for most free-float barrels, they use a nut with outside threads and just spin it on.
The problem I see is that these nuts are usually part of an existing free float handguard. I just need an outside threaded nut and then I can cut threads to match the nut into my custom tube.
1) Are these nuts available somewhere?
2) Any known 'standard' tube dimensions? I was going to pick up some tube from Speedy Metals if they have the right size.
Oz