UGH, yet another AR-15 technicality that I learn a little too late.

[broox]

So, apparently there are two different type of retainer caps that go on the front gas block to hold the front of the handguard:round and triangular. Fortunately, I learned this before I ordered the mid length SL magpul handguard. But I learned it after I bought the SL stock, pistol grip, and mid length upper receiver(triangular cap). I really liked the look of the SL handguard, but, unless I change the retainer cap, I am simply out of luck. The MOE is alright...

Rant concluded.

[Clod Stomper]

Yup. And I bought a magpul handguard being assured that it would work with either. It didn't.

That was a few years ago, though.

[Ted S.]

Go free float, yo! Those clamped handguards get annoying fast.

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[broox]

If you want I can rummage through my junk drawer and send you a round one if I have one.

Thanks for the offer, but no thanks.

[SmokyBaer]

Kinda went thru this ordeal recently...

Wanted a Magpul handguard on  my 458 SOCOM.  Well, the regular carbine round cap don't slide over the .936 outer diameter of the barrel.  So scouring to the end of the internet proved no results.  Even the Lo-Pro link to DPMS was not fruitful as they cancelled my order after they charged my credit card.  They did refund but it was a shock they blew off the deal.  Apparently, no big caps the easy way.  Had to get out the drill motor, unibit, sand paper and cold blue... Done!

[FightingSheepDog]

Is there any reason you don't want to free float?

[broox]

Is there any reason you don't want to free float?

This is a budget build plain Jane rifle. I am going to keep iron sights.