Free float handguard tubes allow the barrel to be isolated from pressure that is placed on the handguard, preventing a shift in point of impact when a sling or rest is used. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a free float handguard on an AR rifle.
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Thank you for not wasting 20 minutes of my life. And making a simple task and showing it in under two minutes.
Quick & to the point, leaving me plenty of time for a positive comment … thanks for not wasting my life Larry!
Perfect length video!! No pointless meandering or jibber-jabber. Keep up the good work!
hot damn, everyone else install videos 20 mins long
Can someone link me to all the tools needed (the cheapest)
The old handguard looks better than that thing.
TQ wrench set at 35 IN/lbs or 35 FT/lbs?
I truly found this video informative a d a quick overview. I was actually having that same problem with my AR project that I am building. I also have watched all of the other videos and have constantly learned. Is there any particular manufacturer that is preferred for a personal buildÂ
I'm going to assume you mean lb-ft.
he did it really fast is why.
Be nice to tell us what size punch to use. More instruction and not rush through it.
ACE ARFX Skeleton stock.
What type and brand of anti-seize is that?
whats the name of that butt stock?
I love you larry!<3
short and sweet, good job
Don't forget to replace the old roll pin with a new one.
Larry, can you send me free-float for free since you're rich and I'm not?
Hi I'm Larry Potterfield, President of the United States of America. I've just pushed the big red button and nuked the Russians back into the Stone Age and that's the way it is.
You bob your head left and right every few words….
Sometimes glass can be a bit foggy, my friend.
I LIKE TURTLES
It funny how many people are viewing this and not getting it. The directions are clear as glass! If you don't get it maybe you sould think about going to a gunsmith, or just replay the video, stop jerkin off and pay attention.
I believe you are correct. I have to look everytime to make sure Im right.
My mistake they are usually left to right, that is from the shooters perspective.
You are correct, taper pins will only come out one way. I believe it's right to left.
There's only 1 roll pin in the gas block, it holds the gas tube in place and is hollow (like a "c" from the side actually) the taper pins are what your working on. Also there are some manufactures that use hydrolic presses that can and do generate thousands of pounds of force to seat the pins. Another trick is to get a brazing torch from walmart or elsewhere… heat the gas block itself away from the pins then try and drive them out (the metals heat and expand relaxing some pressure on the pins)
thanks for the respond, i bought some steel punches but man those pins haven't moved a bit :/. im gonna keep beating it i guess
steel punches are a must, those taper pins fit EXTREMELY tight. Beat on mine for a while before they slipped. Also make sure your driving them out the correct direction, they are actually cone shaped.
20 bucks for the barrel wrench from midway, also has several other funtions (castle nut wrench, flash hider/ compensator wrench) a super handy ar tool if you own one.
Using a proper punch will make a huge difference. The point of the nail sits inside the end of the roll pin causing more pressure making it more difficult to push thru. Sometimes sprayin a lubricant nt he pins prior can also help. Caustion tho, that can cause your punch to slip and scratch your finish. Another thing is look at the pins closely and see if it could be easier one direction rather than another.
i couldnt drive out the gas tube roll pins from my AR15, they just would not budge. i didnt use the tool as shown in the video, i used a nail and a hammer….is something odd with my gun or do i really need that tool?
I like the way Larry Potterfield presents him self as an employee
When his actually the owner of MidwayUSA.
Thanks for the help.
is he using lube or lock tite?
Absolutely – Check out the Daniel Defense M4 RIS II Free Float Tube on our website MidwayUSA.
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Can I get a free-floating handgaurd that has the RIS system?