Tactical handguard removal

[22jdub]

Looking for some help with this. It doesn't look like a typical barrel nut, I can't see how to turn it without turning the whole guard and messing up the gas tube.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

If I remember correctly, the handguard threads onto the barrel nut.

If you can hold the barrel nut in place the entire handguard should unscrew from the nut without interfering with the gas tube...

 

[22jdub]

Here's what I'm wondering, I don't really see a any locking nut like most, what I'm wondering is do you leave the set screws in and just turn the hand guard off? If so is it reverse threads so counter clockwise? Here's pic I found online http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/arms...4/3706808_02_quad_rail_stock_grip_set_640.jpg

 

[nelsd99]

Check out this website giving instructions on how to install the UTG free floating rail.

http://www.leapers.com/download.php...04, MTU005, MTU006, MTU008).pdf&folder=manual

 

[K.T. Wolfie]

Remove the 3 allen screws that hold the handguard/rail in place. DO NOT unscrew the handguard/rail from the receiver, you will destroy the gas tube and possibly the gas block and/or handguard!

 

[John A.]

What a stupid move by Mossberg to convolute something like that.

They must have gotten those handguards and that design from the lowest bidder for sure.

The gas block should be removed and slid off the barrel, then do whatever you need to, to remove the allen screws and unscrew the handguard.

Thanks for the detailed photos KT Wolfie.

PS, Katy Wolfe is my best friends daughters name.

 

[K.T. Wolfie]

I agree John A. about the mounting of the handguard, it makes me wonder if the three screws (10-32) will be able to handle the abuse of several accessories, especially a bi-pod mounted at the front of a non-supported mount? Time will tell.