I just acquired my first AR-15, a Rock River 16" midlength. It has a free float handguard, and therein lies my question.
The weapon came with a copy of US Amy publication TM 9-1005-319-10 "operators manual for M16A2 / A3 / A4 and M4 / M4A1" .
This manual describes removing the handguard for cleaning. It instructs the operator to push down on the slip ring (push toward butt), and open the handguard halves like a clamshell.
My weapon has a free float 1 piece handguard, and I see no slip ring. So my questions are:
(1) am I missing something? Is there actually a slip ring and I am too clueless to see it?
(2) Is it necessary to remove the handguard for routine cleaning?
(3) If it is necessary to remove the handguard, How is this accomplished?
Thanks ........... Jim
The weapon came with a copy of US Amy publication TM 9-1005-319-10 "operators manual for M16A2 / A3 / A4 and M4 / M4A1" .
This manual describes removing the handguard for cleaning. It instructs the operator to push down on the slip ring (push toward butt), and open the handguard halves like a clamshell.
My weapon has a free float 1 piece handguard, and I see no slip ring. So my questions are:
(1) am I missing something? Is there actually a slip ring and I am too clueless to see it?
(2) Is it necessary to remove the handguard for routine cleaning?
(3) If it is necessary to remove the handguard, How is this accomplished?
Thanks ........... Jim