AK lower Hanguard, do I need this clip

DOUGHBOY RACING · January 20, 2010, 09:42 AM

My new handguard from Ironwood does not have this slot, just wondering if I need this handguard fits tight without it?

bamaranger · January 21, 2010, 01:06 AM

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.

DOUGHBOY RACING · January 21, 2010, 01:33 AM

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.

apr1775 · January 21, 2010, 06:57 AM

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.

January 20, 2010, 09:42 AM	#1
DOUGHBOY RACING Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: Waterford,Mi. Posts: 57	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?

January 21, 2010, 01:06 AM	#2
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	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
DOUGHBOY RACING Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: Waterford,Mi. Posts: 57	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.

January 21, 2010, 06:57 AM	#4
apr1775 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 425	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.