outer barrel and MOE

shadow_matter · January 26th, 2010, 11:41

I have a Magpul MOE handguard on the way. The m4 barrel I have now is the one designed for a free float rail system. It doesn't have the regular two little metal tabs on the sides that stop the plastic handguards from rotating once on the gun.

For anyone with a MOE; will I need to buy a new barrel with these original plastic handguard alignment tabs?

OR

Is there a way to work around it?

The Saint · January 26th, 2010, 11:49

When you're talking about metal tabs, do you mean on the handguard cap that sits just behind the front sight?

As long as you still have a proper barrel nut, the MOE will index on that.

shadow_matter · January 26th, 2010, 16:32

I mean the metal tabs close to the delta ring. I am wondering if the tabs on the handguard cap will be enough to lock the grip in (side to side wobble wise).

I had a regular m4 barrel (original sights, delta ring, etc), traded the barrel itself for a free-float compatible one; and now want to change the handguard to the MOE for size and weight constraints.

The Saint, I saw the foliage green one you have on your Star M4, that's what gave me the idea.

Azathoth · January 26th, 2010, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow_matter

I mean the metal tabs close to the delta ring. I am wondering if the tabs on the handguard cap will be enough to lock the grip in (side to side wobble wise).

I had a regular m4 barrel (original sights, delta ring, etc), traded the barrel itself for a free-float compatible one; and now want to change the handguard to the MOE for size and weight constraints.

The Saint, I saw the foliage green one you have on your Star M4, that's what gave me the idea.

You're talking about the lugs that are on the barrel or the lug that the barrel slides onto?

I would recommend a G&P style delta ring it will give you the best fit and secure the gun with no handguard wobble.

shadow_matter · January 26th, 2010, 17:00

on the barrel, right where the barrel widens out before inserting into the receiver

ThunderCactus · January 26th, 2010, 17:01

I think I get what your talking about
The MOE handguard aligns itself by your barrel nut, and it's held in by the delta ring and the front handguard ring

shadow_matter · January 26th, 2010, 17:13

Are these necessary?

Styrak · January 26th, 2010, 20:03

No.

shadow_matter · January 26th, 2010, 20:20

Perfect. Thanks everybody.

ThunderCactus · January 26th, 2010, 21:21

your welcome lol

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January 26th, 2010, 11:41	#1
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	outer barrel and MOE I have a Magpul MOE handguard on the way. The m4 barrel I have now is the one designed for a free float rail system. It doesn't have the regular two little metal tabs on the sides that stop the plastic handguards from rotating once on the gun. For anyone with a MOE; will I need to buy a new barrel with these original plastic handguard alignment tabs? OR Is there a way to work around it? __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

January 26th, 2010, 11:49	#2
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	When you're talking about metal tabs, do you mean on the handguard cap that sits just behind the front sight? As long as you still have a proper barrel nut, the MOE will index on that. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 26th, 2010, 16:32	#3
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	I mean the metal tabs close to the delta ring. I am wondering if the tabs on the handguard cap will be enough to lock the grip in (side to side wobble wise). I had a regular m4 barrel (original sights, delta ring, etc), traded the barrel itself for a free-float compatible one; and now want to change the handguard to the MOE for size and weight constraints. The Saint, I saw the foliage green one you have on your Star M4, that's what gave me the idea. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

January 26th, 2010, 17:00	#5
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	on the barrel, right where the barrel widens out before inserting into the receiver __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

January 26th, 2010, 17:01	#6
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I think I get what your talking about The MOE handguard aligns itself by your barrel nut, and it's held in by the delta ring and the front handguard ring

January 26th, 2010, 17:13	#7
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	Are these necessary? __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

January 26th, 2010, 20:03	#8
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	No. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 26th, 2010, 20:20	#9
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	Perfect. Thanks everybody. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

January 26th, 2010, 21:21	#10
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	your welcome lol

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