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That won’t work. That handguard is for the m4 style barrel but and “A” front sight. Stand by while I search for links on what barrel but you will need for that hand guard.


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Here is the barrel nut and delta ring you need.


https://www.opticsplanet.com/spikes-...arrel-nut.html





Here is the front sight/gas block you will need...


https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...prod81261.aspx


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That won’t work. That handguard is for the m4 style barrel but and “A” front sight. Stand by while I search for links on what barrel but you will need for that hand guard.


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Here is the barrel nut and delta ring you need.


https://www.opticsplanet.com/spikes-...arrel-nut.html





Here is the front sight/gas block you will need...


https://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...prod81261.aspx



Are there any alternatives to the above gas block with "A" frame front sight? That happened to be the one thing I disliked about the original LE6920 OEM1 I had. It had the front sight (with gas block) built into the barrel assembly. It's why I wanted an OEM2 for this project but can't get one.... I don't like the fixed front sight because it blocks the scope.



If my only option is that A frame front sight, then I might have to re-consider the HG.


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Old 09-25-2020, 04:31 PM
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Are there any alternatives to the above gas block with "A" frame front sight? That happened to be the one thing I disliked about the original LE6920 OEM1 I had. It had the front sight (with gas block) built into the barrel assembly. It's why I wanted an OEM2 for this project but can't get one.... I don't like the fixed front sight because it blocks the scope.



If my only option is that A frame front sight, then I might have to re-consider the HG.


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Stand by, I think there is.

Edit: Nope, I was thinking of something else.

Looks like you will need to go with a free float hand guard.

Edit 2: It is possible to cut off the sight part of the block but you will lose the ability to run a front back up iron sight.


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Edit 2: It is possible to cut off the sight part of the block but you will lose the ability to run a front back up iron sight.


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As it turns out, I was considering that for my original OEM1, but didn't feel confident enough to do it. I'll give it some strong consideration, this time, especially since I can always replace it with another one if needed.


I don't mind losing the "backup" sight portion of it. I'm strictly a "scope" man, m'self.....

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As it turns out, I was considering that for my original OEM1, but didn't feel confident enough to do it. I'll give it some strong consideration, this time, especially since I can always replace it with another one if needed.


I don't mind losing the "backup" sight portion of it. I'm strictly a "scope" man, m'self.....
So I'm wondering, if you don't want the iron sight why then the A2 brushhanger gas block? There are a bazillion different low profile gas blocks out there?
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So I'm wondering, if you don't want the iron sight why then the A2 brushhanger gas block? There are a bazillion different low profile gas blocks out there?

He wants to run the magpul hand guard.


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