I just dashed off a quick email to the CMPicon customer service area about the handguard issue. I noted on the CMP site that of the three photos of 1903 stock sets, only one of then have the metal clips installed. Upon closer inspection it does not appear the 1903A3 one has the cutouts or clips. I can not believe I am the first one to notice this issue! Anyway I will update this with the results of the response. If they will not do anything for me I will just keep the handguard I have and hope to match the new stock's color and finish to it.

Looking at the Fulton Armory site they have a set of go/no go guage for $59. Does anyone know if they could be used for the M1icon rifle also or would that be a different set of go/nogo guages? I should have stuck with just one type of rifle, seems like I keep spending money on this hobby.
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