Midlength gas tube length and handguard

[021411]

Hey guys, new here and I apologize for the noobish question. I'm finally getting back into the AR game after an 8 year absence.

Midlength gas tubes.. If I were to purchased a 16" midlength barrel with a low profile gas block, would a 10" LaRue Tactical handguard cover the entire gas block? That's what I'm looking for...

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. Didn't know if this was techincal enough.

Thanks.

[Robb Jensen]

Yes a 10" rail/tube will completely cover a midlength gas tube and gas block on a midlength 16" barrel.

[021411]

Thanks gotm4.

Kudos for moving my thread too.

[comp1911]

Yes a 10" rail/tube will completely cover a midlength gas tube and gas block on a midlength 16" barrel.

It would cover a short gasblock like the Vltor/Noveske. You would need an 11" to completly cover a chopped FSB or the new DD clamp on gasblock.

I'm running rails a little longer to protect the gasblock better. I also dimple the barrel for setscrews. Pinning the GB is not a bad idea either.