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Armalite ar10 handguard question

sheepdog697

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  • Feb 26, 2017
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    Hi,

    Im looking into switching out the freefloat handguard on my armalite ar10. I know a lot of things with them are proprietary, and im having issues finding out if the handguard/barrel nut are as well. Can i put any ar10 handguard on this rifle, or will i have to order the armalite specific. Thanks for you time.
     
    PRI Gen III Free Float Tube Handguard Quad Rail AR-10 Rifle Length Carbon Fiber Flat Dark Earth


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    Black 12.75”

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2...free-float-tube-handguard-lr-308-carbon-fiber
     
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    When I still had my AR10, the only companies making rails were SWS and Midwest Industries. Yes, you need one specific for Armalite.
     
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    The Armalite key mod is very well made, it locks up tight and it’s light weight and narrow. This one pictured is an A4 that I had the barrel chopped to 16 inches. I have one on my T too but I had to have the barrel turned down at the gas block because the .875 low profile gas block would just barely fit under the rail. I wouldn’t want any other hand guard on them, not a Geissele or a KAC even if it would fit. They are really that nice....
     

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    Armalite uses a different barrel nut thread pitch than others. The top rail height is a DPMS-High equivalent.

    SLR makes a number of rails to fit Armalites. Specify the Armalite barrel nut when you order.

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