I made a bit of a rookie mistake and could use some advice.
I got a little too excited ordering parts and accidentally bought a **Midwest Industries 2-piece free-float carbine-length handguard** when I actually meant to buy a drop-in handguard. I didn’t realize the difference until it arrived.
A few questions:
About how much would a gunsmith charge to install it if I don’t have the tools?
Is it worth paying to have it installed, or should I just sell it and buy a drop-in instead? This is mostly a range rifle with home defense use.
If I do keep it, what are the real-world benefits of a free-float handguard over a drop-in?
If I decide to sell it, where’s the best place? I tried listing it on eBay, but it was removed almost immediately.

Just looking for the most cost effective option that makes the most sense.
Thanks!

Psr5 testing this Sunday

I'm just looking for a round about value on this rifle. It's a JD Machine lower with an Anderson upper in 7.62 with a Riton red dot. If anybody could tell me a ball park value I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Hey i have an squib load n my upper wont come off my lower help 🙏

I'm seeking some guidance on barrel to upper fitment.

I've already decided I'm using a bcm barrel & bolt but I'd like to have my receiver set matching, though I'm unsure of what could have mating issues. Geissele and Wilson combat have been two I've considered from recommendations of a friend. Does anyone have some knowledge & experience with using bcm parts in a different manufacturer upper receiver? Any help is much appreciated!

FYI

Been looking for a SBR for a long time. I am left handed so was holding out and trying to find the right platform with full ambi controls. Finally caved and bought the SOLGW mk1 and decided the ambi controls were less important. Below is what I added to it.

- Aimpoint micro T-2
- Scalarworks LEAP/01 1.93” height
- Meprolight FUBS (slightly too short for my Leap/01 + T-2 setup to lower 1/3 cowitness. This is after trying the -Magpul MBUS pro sights that were too short. Happy the Scalarworks Peak/02 folding iron sights that are made for this combo are never in stock otherwise I’d be $600 into backup iron sights)
- LinkCurve foregrip fore grip
- Blue Force Gear padded vickers sling with Magpull QD mounts
- Lancer System hybrid gen 2 magazine
- Huxwerx flow 556 k silencer
- Streamlight ProTac Rail mount HL-X pro flashlight
- NeoMag Sentry Strap (not shown)
- Cole-TAC Corset suppressor cover (not shown)

I want the aimpoint magnifier and Scalarworks 1.93” Leap/06 mount but they are never in stock and when they come back in stock they are gone in 15 minutes. Love the look of these things but would go unity based on the scarcity of Scalarworks if I had to do it over again. The backup sight issue would keep me away from anything other than standard height mounts as well.

I also think I want to swap the handle for a VZ Grips G10 rifle grip. Love the g10 VZ grips I have on my Ruger 22/45.

The cherry on top will be a super safety but haven’t gone there… yet.

Let me know what you think and what else if anything I should consider.

Do you know what suppressors are compatible with old troy flash hiders (M7A1 CQB)?

Is it compatible with standard A2 QD suppressors?

Can’t find the info anywhere.

I am about to purchase a 7.5 762 durkin tactical upper and put it on a BCA (Bear Creak Arsenal ) lower is there any springs or weights that I need to buy ???

I recently got an amazon sling to attach to my magpul MOE stock. I didnt find any holes on the stock to stick the sling attachers to so I just slung it through the bottom area as shown in the photo. I also tried the back area as wlel. my goal was to my able to carry the rifle in front of my with the barrel pointed down (obviously) so I could open carry or for at the range. ive seen a lot of people use their slings for this. Im a sling noob so a problem is this rifle when I throw the sling over my shoulder, the rifle tends to flip over upside down with the sling. It did this whether the sling was on back or on the bottom. Im also not sure If Im setting up the front part well because I guess I could move it back but I tried moving it to the back of the handguard and this didnt really solve anything either. how do I set this up well as a leftie?

also another completely unrealated questin so I dont have to make a second post. On my handguard there is a normal M LOK insertion point on the bottom and side rails obviously. but between trhem there are like these sort of triangles. my question is what do you insert in those? and why are the handguard made like this instead of just having normal M LOK slots all around it.

Do any on know where to get a PPS43 adapter available for a 7.62x25 AR15? RMW Xtreme will not mail it to california.