One of my AR's has a 14.5" barrel with a pinned Phntom brake and freefloat handguards. I would like to switch it to a MOE handguard to match my others. Here is the problem. How do I get a handguard end cap over the brake? Can I cut it from the center to the bottom with a Dremel? Or, would that cause a problem?

I think you'd have to remove the brake.

Unfortunately, I think this is the case.

Leave the end cap on. You'll need it to secure the MOE handguard.

 

Oops. I read that wrong.

freejersey, Is the brake just pinned or pinned and welded?

 

Can you post a pic of it?

freejersey, Is the brake just pinned or pinned and welded?

 

Can you post a pic of it?

 

It's pinned and welded. It's a YHM barrel and they only sell it pinned and welded. It's not all that important but, I just wanten my 3 different caliber AR's to look and feel pretty much the same. Next time I place a parts order I'll throw an end cap in just to check it out.

 

Ok, makes sense. As already stated your not gonna get that end cap over the brake. You may be able to cut the end cap and get it over but it would have to be carefully re-welded, not sure if it's worth it or not. Also remember the gas tube has to go through it as well.

 

 

Anyway nice looking ar. Is that on an rra lower?

Pind and welded brake? Gonna be tough to remove.

I thought freefloat was an upgrade over the MOE handguards. Rifle looks great just the way it is.