Magpul MOE Question!

[PT1911]

Can the magpul MOE handguard be used on an AR with a gas block (flat-top) or are you limited to its use in conjunction with a fixed front sight model.. I have looked all over the internet and found this question to be asked several times, but I have not found any sort of a straight answer. My assumption is that it can be used with any non-freefloat carbine setup, but I dont want to order the thing if all I cannot use it on my current carbine setup. I am hesitant because of the way the MOE seems to ride the sides of the front sight.

Input would be greatly appreciated.

I recently had a CDD-15 fall into my lap and would like to try out the magpul MOE stock and handguard.

 

[PT1911]

I know the thing is fairly inexpensive and even if, by chance, it didnt work on this gun, I suppose I may well get a fixed front sight gun in the future anyway...

Any info folks?

 

[mshootnit]

I have the MOE handguard on a SW MP 15 that has a gas block.

 

[sonrider657]

MOE handguards will fit any gun that has standard carbine or M4 handguards.

 

[highorder]

The OP's question seems to be weather or not the MOE handguard requires a front hand guard retaining cap (behind the gasblock or sight tower.)

It does.

The MOE will not stay in place without the front hand guard retaining cap.

 

[PT1911]

Thank you for your responses.. I greatly appreciate you verifying what I thought to be the case.

 

[ForumSurfer]

I have a standard carbine barrel with a brownells (or someone, can't remember the exact brand) picatinny gas block and my Moe's mounted fine.

I have a good friend who has declared it to be my "star wars rifle" due to the rather unique look of the MOE's.

 

[highorder]

I have a standard carbine barrel with a brownells (or someone, can't remember the exact brand) picatinny gas block and my Moe's mounted fine.

ForumSurfer, I'd love to see a pic of that if you have one.

I try to learn something new every day.

 

[ForumSurfer]

ForumSurfer, I'd love to see a pic of that if you have one.

I'm at work, I'll snag a pic later this afternoon if I get time.