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    How important is cleaning under the handguards?

    Forgive me if this has been covered before, but after several searches I've still been unable to come up with anything. I'm wondering how important it is to be able to remove the handguards for cleaning beneath them? I ask because I'm contemplating picking up a Larue 7.0". I'm not sure if I should consider a two-piece, perhaps from DD, instead. Thanks.

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    People clean under the hand guards? I don't think I have taken my hand guards off in years.
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    It depends. If you get mud or dirt in there, it's good to remove it.
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    I never bother removing my RIS for cleaning. If it's muddy in there I'll remove the rail covers and spray it with water until clean.

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    It depends on where you live because rust can form without any protection in humid or salty climates. If you live in the desert then its not really a concern. I live in central TX and have had a SS barrel get light rust spots.

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    Its definitely a benefit to be able to remove the handguards for cleaning if your weapon is exposed to water/humidity/dirt/etc. I have a LaRue 9.0 on my carbine and I always squirted clp under it after each range trip.

    Now, I'm a paranoid schizophrenic when it comes to rust. Any time I see a strange spot I think, "WTF, RUST?!?!" I recently stripped my barrel down and painted the area under the handguard with DuraHeat (DuraCoat High Temp) for peace of mind. I know for certain I will not have to worry about that area rusting.

    Quote Originally Posted by Interrupt View Post
    Forgive me if this has been covered before, but after several searches I've still been unable to come up with anything. I'm wondering how important it is to be able to remove the handguards for cleaning beneath them? I ask because I'm contemplating picking up a Larue 7.0". I'm not sure if I should consider a two-piece, perhaps from DD, instead. Thanks.
    B.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology

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    I try to get some rust preventative on the barrel every now and then. I have used all kinds of methods to do it, from simply squirting it through the holes to even application with a q-tip.
    Rusty barrel: no bueno.
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    Cleaning and a light lube won't hurt anything. Expect some burnoff (smoke) during extended shooting sessions. I clean and lube mine every time I feel up for a fight with the handguards.

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    Is there any chance of ever seeing any black (soot) when cleaning the barrel? I am not talking about copious amounts, just a little here and there, around the FSB and maybe up toward the barrel/reciever joint.

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    Yes, there will be some in both places. I have found in my rifles it is more prevalent by the delta ring. A simple wipe with a rag or Q-tip gets rid of it.

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