UTG super slim pro handguard

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Hookeye

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Got one. With anti rotation tab against upper right, there was a bit of an alignment issue.
A couple light passes w a file got it to clock perfectly.
Could have been that my receiver a little wide.
No big deal IMO, easier to remove stuff than add it back LOL.
Seriously, just a few thousandths gone. Wanted to have it making contact (could have removed more and just not had a hard stop).

The issue I had though, was with the attachment screws. They were Torx and soft, the threads went to crap at 20 in lbs. Torque spec was 25 in lbs. Did the warranty deal and got new screws and insert.

My old insert (steel) was fine. The new screws larger in head diameter, but Allen type. Came w a supplied Key, that promptly rounded out. Junked that and threw the new screws in the trash.

Ordered stainless Torx M4. Using the new sleeve as a holder, I ground down the new screws to proper length and then Gunkoted em.

Problem solved. Cost me around 4 bucks.

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Could not find a small supply of M4 Torx 8mm long in oxide finish, so had to go stainless.
Too blingy to leave as is. Maybe if bead blasted to matte.
Had a bit of Gunkote left over. So all is well.
 
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