Noob question

[Backwoods101]

I'm wanting to put a 15" inch free floating quad rail on my AR-10, I'm assuming the low profile gas block will be in the way? If so is it as simple as just blending it down?





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[sierracharlie338]

That gas block is designed to be close to rail height so you can mount a front sight on it. If that’s not a 15 inch handguard behind it you will not be able to put a 15 inch rail with out changing the gas block to an actual low profile block that is designed to go under the rail.


Sierracharlie out…

[Outbreaker]

And the front attachment for the clam shell guard will get in the way as well. You will never get the barrel nut off or on with it in place,

I would strip it down. Put in a low profile gas block or reinstall after placement,

[-HIC-]

You have to break it down regardless to change the barrel nut that will come with the new handguard.

Since AR-10's are not all the same, like most 15's, make sure you buy a handgaurd/Nut that will work with your receiver. At that time buy a low profile gas block. (If you plan to suppress, make sure the gas block is adjustable). Also, looking at that setup you may need a new gas tube, but I am not entirely sure on that.

[Backwoods101]

For reference


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[Outbreaker]

Yes, from the previous picture I saw the clam shell handguard.

Barrel will have to be stripped clean to install a new one.

Like HIC said AR-10 is not mil spec so care in part selection is mandatory.

[Backwoods101]

Yes, from the previous picture I saw the clam shell handguard.

Barrel will have to be stripped clean to install a new one.

Like HIC said AR-10 is not mil spec so care in part selection is mandatory.

What should I look for besides rails specifically made for an AR-10? Thanks guys for yalls feedback

[LWD]

What should I look for besides rails specifically made for an AR-10? Thanks guys for yalls feedback

The problem is that there's no AR-10 spec. What fits one manufacturer's AR-10 may or may not fit another's. Your best bet is to stick with parts from the same manufacturer as the gun.

LWD

[Backwoods101]

The problem is that there's no AR-10 spec. What fits one manufacturer's AR-10 may or may not fit another's. Your best bet is to stick with parts from the same manufacturer as the gun.



LWD

Ouch, I finally found one under $250 [emoji22]


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[Outbreaker]

What should I look for besides rails specifically made for an AR-10? Thanks guys for yalls feedback

Only somewhat of a "Standard" is if it "Works on DPMS" uppers/Lowers. Even that is hit or miss.

This is part of why I have stayed out of the AR-10 game.

[TexMax]

Utg pro super slim low profile $150

[TexMax]

^^ assuming that's a complete pa10. The upper looks wrong though

[Backwoods101]

^^ assuming that's a complete pa10. The upper looks wrong though

Windham


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[TexMax]

Ah. Looks like they run a proprietary nut. So your kinda fubar

[Backwoods101]

Ah. Looks like they run a proprietary nut. So your kinda fubar

No #%*£...?


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