How to Install a VTAC Hand Guard

The JP Enterprises VTAC Modular Hand Guard is a tactical free-floating hand guard. This type of hand guard is used predominantly for AR style weapons, such as the AR-15, or U.S. military issue M4 or M16A2 service rifles. The VTAC hand guard doesn't contact the barrel at all, for better grip comfort and handling in a tactical environment. The VTAC hand guard is installed the place of factory hand guards.

Things You'll Need

  • Cleaning rod
  • Padded gun vise
  • 1/8-inch taper-pin punch
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unload the weapon completely. Visually inspect the chamber to ensure that no live ammunition is present.

    • 2

      Push in on the rear take-down pin using your thumb or a cleaning rod. Pull out the charging handle and bolt carrier group.

    • 3

      Push in on the forward take-down pin. Separate the barrel/receiver assembly from the weapon.

    • 4

      Pull down on the hand guard lock ring. Pull off the hand guards.

    • 5

      Secure the barrel/receiver assembly in a padded gun vise. Drive out the front sight pin using a 1/8-inch taper-pin punch and hammer. Slide off the front sight assembly and pull off the gas tube.

    • 6

      Screw the outer nut of the VTAC hand guard onto the receiver/barrel lug. Line the hole with the outer nut up with the gas tube hole on the receiver/barrel lug.

    • 7

      Replace the gas tube. Slide on the VTAC hand-guard. Replace the front sight assembly. Reassemble your weapon.