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January 20, 2010, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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AK lower Hanguard, do I need this clip
My new handguard from Ironwood does not have this slot, just wondering if I need this handguard fits tight without it?
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January 21, 2010, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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mine
My wood, chicom handguard had such a clip. The east (?) german space plastic one I have does not. The choate I finally ended up using doesn't either.
I suspect the metal clip serves as a spacer to keep the hot bbl in extended full auto fire, from touching wood and scorching/igniting same, but this is just a hunch. |
January 21, 2010, 01:33 AM | #3 |
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On AK47.Net a bunch responded as long as the guard is snug fitting it is not needed, it was used to compensate for production tolerances which can get very loose.
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January 21, 2010, 06:57 AM | #4 |
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As the others have stated, you should be fine without it. It's just there for a little added support. I'd doubt you purchased nice walnut for your rifle with the intention of thrashing it about.
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