OKC08GT500 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I installed the long Firebird MKA 1919 handguard on my weapon and test fired it. All went well, but when I went to remove the handguard in order clean the weapon, I could not remove it. Has anyone else encountered this problem or am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis 38 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 There are tolerance issues due to barrel diameter inconsistencies. I've seen as much as .080 difference in diameter between barrels. If your barrel is oversized at the point it meets the upper receiver the handguard can fit rather snugly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) There are tolerance issues due to barrel diameter inconsistencies. I've seen as much as .080 difference in diameter between barrels. If your barrel is oversized at the point it meets the upper receiver the handguard can fit rather snugly. Do you recommend we trim down the barrel or open up the handguard? For us DIY types, open up the handguard might be best. Bill Edited March 13, 2013 by Flatland Shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis 38 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Opening the handguard. I don't know exactly what material is used to make the barrels so there's no way to discern an acceptable amount of material to remove from the barrel without weakening it to the point of being unsafe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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