Uffdaphil
20 January 2018, 16:51
Man, there is not much selection for quality 7.5 to 8” handguards. If I had my druthers I would get a Centurion CMR or Geissele MK4, but I don;t want a 7” and too small I.D. for longer sizes. I have a suppressor friendly Aero on my 9mm, but doesn’t give me tingles or fabulous pant creases.
So I’ve boiled it down the acceptable choice to the BCM MCMR 8”. My BA 8.3” BLK barrel measures 7 5/8 to the base of the threads. BCM states: “Actual length when measured to flare is 8.39" “ The Omega direct thread mount looks to be at least 1/4” and would tuck inside any rail. But what is the flare? Is the rail end I.D. a little larger? Are they referring to the lower front edge jutting forward? If the latter, grinding off 1/8” looks feasible. So what do you think? Does it sound like my Omega body would clear the rail? Hopefull without any modding.
Chime in with other solutions I have missed like maybe a shim if really close? I have 3-4 months to figure it out before the can serves it’s hard time.
Thanks bros.
So I’ve boiled it down the acceptable choice to the BCM MCMR 8”. My BA 8.3” BLK barrel measures 7 5/8 to the base of the threads. BCM states: “Actual length when measured to flare is 8.39" “ The Omega direct thread mount looks to be at least 1/4” and would tuck inside any rail. But what is the flare? Is the rail end I.D. a little larger? Are they referring to the lower front edge jutting forward? If the latter, grinding off 1/8” looks feasible. So what do you think? Does it sound like my Omega body would clear the rail? Hopefull without any modding.
Chime in with other solutions I have missed like maybe a shim if really close? I have 3-4 months to figure it out before the can serves it’s hard time.
Thanks bros.