Installing MOE handguard?

[Wallace's]

In my opinion it won't be worth the cost or effort on a Sota upper. You are looking at bare 50 dollars in parts, and then if you don't have the tools, another 100 dollars in gunsmith fees. Perhaps someone nearby could help you switch it over for free if you buy the beer and the parts. I would offer, but you are a 300 mile round trip for me.

I second this. But if you have to have it, it can be done.

 

[Wallace's]

Here is what yours probably looks like

 

[NWSharpshooter]

Here is what yours probably looks likeView attachment 145413

yep, your looking at a new delta ring assembly, barrel nut, hand guard retainer plate, and gas block at bare minimum.

 

[Wallace's]

This is what yours needs to look like:

 

[Wallace's]

Let me know. Shrek926 on here can convert yours for cheap if your interested in getting it done quickly. Just going to need parts.

 

[mollierej]

In my opinion it won't be worth the cost or effort on a Sota upper. You are looking at bare 50 dollars in parts, and then if you don't have the tools, another 100 dollars in gunsmith fees. Perhaps someone nearby could help you switch it over for free if you buy the beer and the parts. I would offer, but you are a 300 mile round trip for me.

I have a SOTA upper on mine and I love it so far, of course I'm new to the AR game so I don't really know any better right now I guess but I had to start somewhere. I've actually have a buddy that has been building them for a long time and he will do all the work for free, or some beer, but I can't call him till tmrw. Haha thanks for the offer sir but that is quite a drive!

 

[NWSharpshooter]

I have a SOTA upper on mine and I love it so far, of course I'm new to the AR game so I don't really know any better right now I guess but I had to start somewhere. I've actually have a buddy that has been building them for a long time and he will do all the work for free, or some beer, but I can't call him till tmrw. Haha thanks for the offer sir but that is quite a drive!

Please don't take my post as saying their is anything wrong with your SOTA upper. I was just saying that is a bunch of money and work to put into a 300 dollar upper so you can put a 30 dollar magpul handguard on it. If you are up to the task, it would certainly be cheaper than buying something else right now.


I have not personally handled the SOTA stuff, but I hear it is good stuff.

 

[Wallace's]

This is what has to happen, only you would be doing the complete opposite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eryr0wZ71Hg

 

[mollierej]

Here is what yours probably looks likeView attachment 145413

Yup that looks about right. So what do y'all think the best route for me to go is, either change this one over or sale it and buy an upper with the delta ring set up?

 

[Wallace's]

Please don't take my post as saying their is anything wrong with your SOTA upper. I was just saying that is a bunch of money and work to put into a 300 dollar upper so you can put a 30 dollar magpul handguard on it. If you are up to the task, it would certainly be cheaper than buying something else right now.


I have not personally handled the SOTA stuff, but I hear it is good stuff.

Agree.

Also, note that you will be removing an "upgrade" from a standard configuration when you do this. The less that touches the barrel, the more consistent they tend to shoot. Look up the benefits to free floating a forearm and it will explain.