Bare w me, I'm a bit new to AR's!
I just got a Colt MT6601 (2009 make), 20" Heavy Barrel w fixed carry handle and front sight. I want to put an after market handguard on it. I don't mind keeping the front sight on and staying w iron sights for now. Obviously, if I went w optics I would have to mount them on the carry handle or go w a red dot or something in front of it. But if I do that won't be until later.
As far as the handguard is concerned, how long of one can I get? The total length between the front sight post and edge of the upper just including that ring (not sure what thats called) that goes around the barrel is, is 12.75". If I left the iron sights as is and put an after market handguard on do I leave that ring there or does it come off? If not a 12" handguard may not fit and I would be between sizes so to speak as they usually go from 10" to 12". Should I, or do I have to, get rid of the front sight altogether? Shave it off or get a new gas block? Also, I'm not sure if this is a free floating barrel (would guess its not) so I'm not sure what type of handguard I need to buy. I like the Daniel Defense Modular Float Rail at 12". I don't need a full length quad rail, just the ability to screw on some small sections.
Anyways, I know this is a lot but any help would be appreciated, thanks very much.
I just got a Colt MT6601 (2009 make), 20" Heavy Barrel w fixed carry handle and front sight. I want to put an after market handguard on it. I don't mind keeping the front sight on and staying w iron sights for now. Obviously, if I went w optics I would have to mount them on the carry handle or go w a red dot or something in front of it. But if I do that won't be until later.
As far as the handguard is concerned, how long of one can I get? The total length between the front sight post and edge of the upper just including that ring (not sure what thats called) that goes around the barrel is, is 12.75". If I left the iron sights as is and put an after market handguard on do I leave that ring there or does it come off? If not a 12" handguard may not fit and I would be between sizes so to speak as they usually go from 10" to 12". Should I, or do I have to, get rid of the front sight altogether? Shave it off or get a new gas block? Also, I'm not sure if this is a free floating barrel (would guess its not) so I'm not sure what type of handguard I need to buy. I like the Daniel Defense Modular Float Rail at 12". I don't need a full length quad rail, just the ability to screw on some small sections.
Anyways, I know this is a lot but any help would be appreciated, thanks very much.