Quote Originally Posted by rifleman8 View Post
Yep. Really long Bbl. nut. I think these came about as a means to free-float "service rifle" barrels while keeping the rifle within the rules of Service Rifle competition.
That's my understanding. You can use other handguards compatible with the standard A2 attachment, I'd guess. Magpul, Bravo, etc.

I mean. You still have a cap and delta ring attachment method. I don't know that I'd want to go to the trouble unless I wanted both A2 handguards AND free float.