Im not very AR savvy. I have a 16” rock river LAR 15. It has a carbine length gas system with an A2 style front sight/gas block. It’s super cramped and I prefer to shoot with my arm more extended. I would like to add a longer (13 or 14 inch ) handguard to it and am trying to figure out the best way to go about it.
I’ve seen people cut down the stock sight/gas tube to be able to fit a handguard over it. I’m more inclined to do this as I know the gun runs with it. This is my patrol rifle so reliability is the most important thing to me. If I did go with an aftermarket low profile gas block, how do I know what to get and if my gun is going to like it? Are they pretty much all the same? I know they make adjustable ones, is that what I need to get to fine tune it? Are the ones with set screws good to go or do I need to get one and have it pinned?
Another option would be to get a replacement drop in handguard that has a cut out for the FSB. I know there are a few companies that make them (Ones I’ve seen are crazy expensive).
I also came across this, it would get me what I’m after. Haven’t found any real world reviews of it though so maybe that’s saying something.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003229573
one of the perks of getting a longer handguard and new front sight would be the increased sight radius. Probably a moot point as I’m not likely to be taking any long range shots but still.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve seen people cut down the stock sight/gas tube to be able to fit a handguard over it. I’m more inclined to do this as I know the gun runs with it. This is my patrol rifle so reliability is the most important thing to me. If I did go with an aftermarket low profile gas block, how do I know what to get and if my gun is going to like it? Are they pretty much all the same? I know they make adjustable ones, is that what I need to get to fine tune it? Are the ones with set screws good to go or do I need to get one and have it pinned?
Another option would be to get a replacement drop in handguard that has a cut out for the FSB. I know there are a few companies that make them (Ones I’ve seen are crazy expensive).
I also came across this, it would get me what I’m after. Haven’t found any real world reviews of it though so maybe that’s saying something.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003229573
one of the perks of getting a longer handguard and new front sight would be the increased sight radius. Probably a moot point as I’m not likely to be taking any long range shots but still.
Thanks in advance.