SMOS Arms MLOK Handguard - NOW WITH SPECIAL WEVO MEMBERS BUY ON UPPER/ LOWER/ RAIL FROM SMOS

[Deadwing]

I have their SM13 handguard on a build now. Same barrel nut. I torqued mine to right around 35 (a tad more, I believe, in order to get it aligned). Haven't had any issues either.

Mine also did not come with any instructions.

Right on. Thanks, man. I figured the standard torque to 35 lb. and time it would work. But being a perfectionist, I was curious if it had it's own spec.

[Pyzik]

I really need to get a torque wrench so I know just how far I am going on mine.

[Deadwing]

I really need to get a torque wrench so I know just how far I am going on mine.

Torque wrenches are very handy. I've got four of them in various torque value ranges, including a smell inch pounds driver. Indispensable tools.

[UWone77]

I really need to get a torque wrench so I know just how far I am going on mine.

Must have in my opinion.

So just heard back from Chris.

Barrel nut is 35-80ft-lbs, much like a standard barrel nut, start at 35, and then go up as needed to time it.

12" rail is exactly 12" on the money according to Chris.

The 10" is 9.188

First batch of 12" is going to anodizing next week, which puts them back at the shop the week after. The 10" right behind that.

[Josh S.]

Must have in my opinion.

So just heard back from Chris.

Barrel nut is 35-80ft-lbs, much like a standard barrel nut, start at 35, and then go up as needed to time it.

12" rail is exactly 12" on the money according to Chris.

The 10" is 9.188

First batch of 12" is going to anodizing next week, which puts them back at the shop the week after. The 10" right behind that.

Just curious, but why advertise it as 10" when it's much closer to 9"? Why not say 9" or 9.5"?

[UWone77]

Just curious, but why advertise it as 10" when it's much closer to 9"? Why not say 9" or 9.5"?

Good question, they might have to rethink the length and call it a 9" or they may get a lot of returns.

[Txfilmmaker]

Just curious, but why advertise it as 10" when it's much closer to 9"? Why not say 9" or 9.5"?

Probably just a marketing strategy. Seems like 9" would be better. Funny thing is that my Samson EVO 12.37 is 12.37" in length. They probably could have called it 12.5". As a side note, I had to go up to about 50ft-lbs to time my standard barrel nut. I don't know much, but It made me feel better that it was a bit tighter than 35. Thanks goes out to Ride4frnt for the barrel nut. :)


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[Deadwing]

Must have in my opinion.

So just heard back from Chris.

Barrel nut is 35-80ft-lbs, much like a standard barrel nut, start at 35, and then go up as needed to time it.

12" rail is exactly 12" on the money according to Chris.

The 10" is 9.188

First batch of 12" is going to anodizing next week, which puts them back at the shop the week after. The 10" right behind that.

Looks like you've got to be a big shot to get a reply.

Thanks for the info, UW.

[UWone77]

Looks like you've got to be a big shot to get a reply.

Thanks for the info, UW.

LOL I am a big nobody. The WEVO Ginger and the RAC installer will confirm.

[Deadwing]

LOL I am a big nobody. The WEVO Ginger and the RAC installer will confirm.

A modest big shot!

[mustangfreek]

LOL I am a big nobody. The WEVO Ginger and the RAC installer will confirm.

Lol...how did I get drug into this...

I hate this thread..lol....no smos for me and all this goodness...

[Brahmzy]

So when are these new smooth style SMOS rails and their various lengths going to be available to order? I assume Rainier Arms would be the main retailer?

[n4p226r]

SMOS needs to make a standard forged lower with the same marking. Plans on the left side with just text, and this updated logo on the right side. Keep the pricing in line with the rest of their products, which seems pretty attractive, and I'm in.

Someone make it happen!!! I need to finish my 22 as well as have a spare lower or two around for "future proofing"

[Dstrbdmedic167]

A little Valentines day love..

[UWone77]

Just curious, but why advertise it as 10" when it's much closer to 9"? Why not say 9" or 9.5"?

Well because of you, they're now going to call it a 9" They originally wanted to do it in a 10" but they cut it down after redesigning it a bit.

SMOS needs to make a standard forged lower with the same marking. Plans on the left side with just text, and this updated logo on the right side. Keep the pricing in line with the rest of their products, which seems pretty attractive, and I'm in.

Someone make it happen!!! I need to finish my 22 as well as have a spare lower or two around for "future proofing"

I think some of it has to do with the fact that they don't want to compete with the OEM work they do for other companies.

I actually like their standard set compared to the GFY set. I've talked to them about moving their logo to the side, and moving the text closer to the selector/trigger pin holes.