wanted to see if i could possibly swap on a free float rail which leads me to the problem of having a delta ring. to my understanding to change the barrel nut I would need to remove the gas block + muzzle brake. was curious how i would go about doing this? All work would be done out of state of course. Thanks in advance for any input

Understand that in order to do so, you would have to destroy the brake that is on there and replace it..unless you found someone that could drill through the pin, then re-pin and weld it after you make your changes. In all honesty you MIGHT be better off just building up a new upper. Unfortunately the %%$%#$@$%%$(**&%#$ at Sportsman's Guide wont ship ANYTHING for Ar's here, because they have some REALLY good barrel prices right now..if you have someone out of state already, you may want to go that route. Uppers can be had for around $100 or less, Barrel from SG is another $98, then a gas block/FSB and your muzzle device of preference.

this should easily solve your problem..

 

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=422

 

as KD said.. if the brake is on there correctly getting it off will suck..

Understand that in order to do so, you would have to destroy the brake that is on there and replace it..unless you found someone that could drill through the pin, then re-pin and weld it after you make your changes. In all honesty you MIGHT be better off just building up a new upper. Unfortunately the %%$%#$@$%%$(**&%#$ at Sportsman's Guide wont ship ANYTHING for Ar's here, because they have some REALLY good barrel prices right now..if you have someone out of state already, you may want to go that route. Uppers can be had for around $100 or less, Barrel from SG is another $98, then a gas block/FSB and your muzzle device of preference.

think id rather buy a complete upper from BCM if im going to go that route for the next AR

 

bummer on the muzzle brake not being able to be removed without likely destroying it

this should easily solve your problem..

 

http://www.midwestin...category_id=422

 

as KD said.. if the brake is on there correctly getting it off will suck..

do you know if the 10" rail would clear a low profile carbine length gas block?

 

i appreciate the quick responses guys

think id rather buy a complete upper from BCM if im going to go that route for the next AR

 

bummer on the muzzle brake not being able to be removed without likely destroying it

 

do you know if the 10" rail would clear a low profile carbine length gas block?

 

i appreciate the quick responses guys

 

if not you should be able to shave it low enough to get it over it.. low profile blocks are made to clear rails.. so I would think you are good to go..

i have a MI rail system and am more than satisfied with it..

i have the solid sight post on there right now which i planned on shaving down w a dremmel and grinder if need be then cold bluing it. have you heard if its worth going with the troy flip up front sight post over the MI version? ive already got the MI rear flip up back up and with a MI rail i figure i might as well go all MI and put the extra 20 bux towards a few more boxes of ammo

i have the solid sight post on there right now which i planned on shaving down w a dremmel and grinder if need be then cold bluing it. have you heard if its worth going with the troy flip up front sight post over the MI version? ive already got the MI rear flip up back up and with a MI rail i figure i might as well go all MI and put the extra 20 bux towards a few more boxes of ammo

 

you should be able to shave it down without any issue.. I run troy iron sights whenever one is needed so I can't really say in regards to MI sight quality..

true, i'll look into it more + possibly make vids of all the work if anyone on here wants to reference from them since for the longest time I didnt think there was anyway to get any other rail besides a carbine length for my rifle.

thanks for the info vlad. looks like the saiga project is going on hold

if it is a cheapy brake, it is like $20 for one anyway.