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Has anyone used one of these on a rifle length gas system rifle with traditional A2 front sight block? 12.625 or 13.375" work on this build? — 3 Answers

by Kyle, from TN, United States Asked on September 17, 2021

Name Midwest Industries MI-G4M One Piece Free-Float AR Handguard (4.8)
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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 29, 2021

You would need a low profile gas block for any free float handgaurd to work.

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Answered by Shadyp, member, from GA, United States, on November 14, 2022

no u wouldn't as long as you get the 12.625 for rifle or 9.25 for mid you can use a FSP

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Answered by Ringinthesteel, member, from TX, United States, on October 06, 2024

Just carefully cut the top portion of your sight block off. There are plenty of videos of guys doing this on YouTube if you need to see how it’s done.

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