azchris11 2 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 So went to the range today which was great but now I am trying to reassemble after field stripping and cleaning. That front hand guard latch (which was a gigantic pain in the ass to open) just will not go past being even with the rear sight. Any tips or ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azchris11 2 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Ok I was able to get it back into place with a couple of taps with a rubber mallet but that latch is still totally inop by hand use only. Is that something a good gunsmith or perhaps a forum member/merchant could fix? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
86250rrippin 16 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 push the gas tube down while flipping latch at same time. on mine i hear a lil click when its seated when i push down on tube.then i latch it. you didnt put the tube in upside down....did you ??? the wedge shaped tab goes up.. not being a wise guy, just tryin to help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LocoToro 2 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Use the slot on the side of the cleaning kit tube. Put the slot over the lever and use as a handle. All the the slots and holes on the cleaning kit are there for a purpose to use with the tools and rod. Make sure the latch is flush, in the opening. There is a pressure plate on the gas tube that needs to compress (push towards reciever then push down). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frontier737 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) push the gas tube down while flipping latch at same time. on mine i hear a lil click when its seated when i push down on tube.then i latch it. you didnt put the tube in upside down....did you ??? the wedge shaped tab goes up.. not being a wise guy, just tryin to help I placed a dot of red nail polish on the bottom of the tube so if I see the red dot after putting it on I know it's on wrong. Edited March 18, 2012 by frontier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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