How to Install AR-15 Handguards Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA

Published on July 19, 2018
Duration: 1:06

This video demonstrates the final step in assembling an AR-15: installing the handguards. It highlights the use of a specialized tool, the Schuster handguard tool, to compress the delta ring, making the process significantly easier. The tutorial covers placing both the bottom and top halves of the handguard and securing them by releasing the tool's tension.

Quick Summary

Installing AR-15 handguards is the final assembly step. Use a Schuster handguard tool to compress the delta ring by hooking it into the magazine well. Place the bottom handguard half first, then the top, and release the tool's tension to secure them.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Handguard Installation
  2. 00:15Using the Schuster Handguard Tool
  3. 00:37Installing the Handguard Halves
  4. 00:52Final Securing of Handguards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest way to install AR-15 handguards?

The easiest way to install AR-15 handguards is by using a specialized tool like the Schuster handguard tool. This tool helps compress the delta ring, making it significantly easier to fit the handguard halves onto the upper receiver.

How does the Schuster handguard tool work?

The Schuster handguard tool is designed to compress the AR-15's delta ring. It hooks into the magazine well with a padded tab and its arms are squeezed to pull the delta ring back, allowing the handguard to be installed.

What is the correct order for installing AR-15 handguard halves?

Typically, you install the bottom half of the AR-15 handguard first. It should hook under the handguard cap, located behind the front sight base. Then, the top half is placed, and the delta ring is released to secure both pieces.

What is the final step in assembling an AR-15?

The final step in the AR-15 assembly process is installing the handguards. This secures the barrel nut and provides a mounting platform for accessories, completing the rifle build.

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