Rail removal with perm vortex?

[epf]

I have a Noveske N4 Low profile 14.5 inch with a perm attached vortex. I am thinking about switching (or should I say paying a competent armorer to) from the 11'' SWS rail to a 9 or 12" DD lite rail. Is this possible? Will the vortex have to be removed? Thanks.

Eric

[Molon]

Yes, the pinned Vortex will have to be removed to get the gas block and barrel nut off and then of course the new ones on.

[Biggy]

Leave it alone .