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    Hey guys how hard is it to cut a hand guard. I got a AR Pistol in trade the guy said it was a 7” barrel with a long handguard. I got home and measured it. It’s a 10’5 barrel and a 12 inch handguard. I don’t want to dump no money into a new handguard.
     

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    Do you specifically want a shorter handguard or could you settle for a 1.5-2.5" muzzle device ?? This would extend the bbl out to,or past,the HG.
    I take it the HG material is anodized aluminum ?? Square it,and cut it with a high speed band saw with fine teeth. Cut it a 16th or so long then finish it with a file. It would be better if you could simply spin it(as with a lathe) to cut AND finish. --- SAWMAN
     

    Glock31c

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    The hand guard is covering the muzzle device and it’s some cheap muzzle device that is 2’ by it self. I want it to be about a 9’ handguard.
     

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    A picture is worth a thousand words
     

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    You might Post an ad with pic for a Trade to get the size you want. If no takers, its a DIY project as noted in other comments. Make sure your "desired" cut length measurement is correct as mounted. You may need to shorten that measurement to work around rail cuts or accessory mounting holes if a flat forward edge is desired. Cut and finish your self or have a machine shop do it fo a few bucks.
     

    Glock31c

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    You might Post an ad with pic for a Trade to get the size you want. If no takers, its a DIY project as noted in other comments. Make sure your "desired" cut length measurement is correct as mounted. You may need to shorten that measurement to work around rail cuts or accessory mounting holes if a flat forward edge is desired. Cut and finish your self or have a machine shop do it fo a few bucks.
    It a cheap handguard it I mess up I get a 10’ inch til I save to get what I want. How do upload pictures on here.
     

    Glock31c

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    That’s the pistol the handguard cover the muzzle device.
     

    Glock31c

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    Take it off and cut where you want, then reinstal, Hacksaw/dremel
    I am cause I measured everything last night and it not what the guy told me. But can get another handguard if I mess up or put Alabama chrome on it.
     

    Glock31c

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    yeah just file the end smooth and paint the cut area , you will never know it was cut, you can replace a cheap one for about $30 I am betting
    Yes I can but I want to save and get a good optic and ammo. If I still don’t like it I’ll go to the gun show in June and get one.
     

    Glock31c

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    That give me something to do when I get pissed off at the wife.
     

    Glock31c

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    Just when I use to ride and race sport bike 160mph got boring to I want 190mph or 200mph.
     

    Glock31c

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    Ok y’all win I looked at this morning and don’t see a way to clean cut it. Cause it’s cheap And it keymod and m-lok together. So I’m get a new one.
     
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