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[ABPOS]

Good old friction tape on those mags - I couldn't ever get it stick to anything that well. - Bob

Except your fingers. And hockey sticks.

[USGI]

Back to the AM Carbine, do you guys see anything unusual about that handguard? Thanks! - Bob

[phillydude]

yes it looks like it was sanded down to remove the groove in it, im pretty sure you shouldnt be able to see the rivet head from that angle

[USGI]

That might be it, I've seen them before with grooves narrower at the back. I thought that style might have been standard on some, but maybe only on later or postwar handguards?? Let's see if that guy in Michigan with several boxes of "spares" has a comment. - Bob

[Rustship]

You all can have the Story, I'll take the Carbine!

[sakorick]

You all can have the Story, I'll take the Carbine!

Now that is exactly what I would expect from you, Rusty. LMAO.....Regards, Rick.

[frankderrico]

Good one Rusty!!.....Frank