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    is it worth it to install your own rail?

    Hey guys, I've decided on my next upper as a BCM without handguards. I was then going to get a DD rail or similair. But my question is is it cost effective to put it on myself and buy the tools to do so, or have a gunsmith do it. I don't know what all special tools are needed for handguards, its all foreign to me, and i don't know what a good price is on a gunsmith installation. So what do you guys recommend? This will be my last upper, and i doubt I will ever take it off. Thanks!

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    I've always said any thing related to cars or guns can be done by yourself with 5 things:

    1. The right parts

    2. The right tools

    3. The right instruction

    4. Patience.

    5. Knowing your own limitations.

    I usually do my own stuff on ARs but will be soon sending off my main gun for some work because I dont have the above #2 or #3 in doing the work I want done.

    There are many factors to your question. I'd imagine it's a BCM with delta ring and either a set screw gas block or FSP. 16" barrel or pinned. Inevitably I'll probably recommend (if you want a railed and not slick HG) one of Centurion's.

    What upper did you buy and what HG do you want?

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    Torque wrench might be costly. Have any mechanic friends?

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    I've got a torque wrench and lots of general use tools, but i have no proprietary tools. I'll find the exact stuff I'm thinking about and post links in a minute

    I havent decided middy or carbine so il get the forend to match, but its between these four based onw hats available and how much i decide to spend

    upper: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...urg-mid-16.htm
    handguard: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/MI-18...-p/mi-18ss.htm
    or http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...ake_3=AR-15/M4
    or http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...ake_3=AR-15/M4
    or http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...ake_3=AR-15/M4
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnpuga1982 View Post
    Torque wrench might be costly. Have any mechanic friends?
    Depending on his intended HG setup he may not need to take the barrel nut off.

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    I had never done it before and it wasn't bad with the help of youtube and a friend.

    I did the C4 cutout rail though so it would be easier than a rail where you had to change the barrel nut and shave the FSB or change the gas block

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    Would I need to take the barrel nut off for a YHM? The reason i have the YHM in the list is I have one and really like it and I like the idea of having two of the same just for simplicity's sake.
    I posted links to the stuff I am looking at above

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    Quote Originally Posted by cthompson36 View Post
    Would I need to take the barrel nut off for a YHM? The reason i have the YHM in the list is I have one and really like it and I like the idea of having two of the same just for simplicity's sake.
    I posted links to the stuff I am looking at above
    Which YHM. Dont have experience with 'em but I'll see if I can help.

    Do you have a low pro gas block or front sight base?

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    I have the diamond mid length with a low pro gas block on a carbine length upper right now

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    Gotcha. Exactly which YHM HG are you looking at?

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