LaRue Handguard attached to VLTOR MUR upper picture request...

**jswanson** · 08-10-07, 23:56

Anybody out there with this configuration...? I've got a VLTOR upper receiver and would like to get a Larue handguard, but have read in a few places that this config will not work...due to the MUR upper being to "beefy". I've read that since the upper is a little bigger, the anti-rotation part will not work. But, I've also read that people have made it work...

Here's my build, thus far... I received my Noveske 16.1 barrel today, now I just need a handguard to attach to the MUR.

Ideas, pics, suggestions...?

**militarymoron** · 08-11-07, 00:10

closeup from another angle (username and password are both 'mm' to view pic):
http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/img/bobro10.jpg

**jswanson** · 08-11-07, 01:22

Thanks for the pictures...

Did you have to do any modifications to the anti-rotation part...? I've read where people were having to file down one side of the part to make it fit.

**militarymoron** · 08-11-07, 01:45

yup - i cut off the right hand side and had to file it to fit. or you can leave it off as well.

**jswanson** · 08-11-07, 01:58

Originally Posted by militarymoron

yup - i cut off the right hand side and had to file it to fit. or you can leave it off as well.

Is this difficult to do....? Or should I just go with a DD Lite?

This is my first build, so tools are limited... You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the "Larue anti-rotation device modification" that you did...

**Bcm3087** · 08-11-07, 07:05

Grant built me a 6.8 upper using a MUR, Noveske Recon, and a DD 12.0 M4 rail. Grant suggested using the DD rail for just this reason, and I have been very happy with it. If you're ok with modifying your LT rail, then more power to you; but if you want something of equal quality with a little less hassle, the DD should be your best bet. YMMV.

**C4IGrant** · 08-11-07, 09:02

I have done some grinding to make a custom anti-rotation keys, but it is a PITA. Most people just leave off the key.

C4

**militarymoron** · 08-11-07, 10:51

Originally Posted by jswanson

Is this difficult to do....? Or should I just go with a DD Lite?

This is my first build, so tools are limited... You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the "Larue anti-rotation device modification" that you did...

yes, it's a bit of a pain to modify by hand. i didn't take pics of the modified one uninstalled and you can't really see the mod when it's installed.
if you leave it off, it's just as secure as a DD rail, KAC freefloat, or any handguard that don't use anti-rotation devices. you'll be happy with either one.