Maccabee Defense SLR Non-Restricted Receiver Set [WAIT LIST]

[BooSSted]

Just out of curiosity does anyone know what length the handguard should be on a 18.6 inch barrel?
Will a 12" handguard be long enough to cover the gas block?
Im thinking it should be 16" minimum ....

A 12" Handguard will cover a rifle length gas system. 15" will look better with a barrel that long.

[HotSoup]

15" handguard surpasses the gas block on rifle length, by 1.5 inches at least. 12" handguard will cover half the gas block -- which is a nice look.

[aaron86]

I'm planning on a 17” handguard

[Shorerider]

I did a 17” handguard with a 20” barrel with a brake on the end and it looks perfect.

[True North Arms Corp]

here's a handy reference for gas block positions depending on gas system.

Gas System	Distance from Receiver to Gas Block Shoulder
Pistol	4 1⁄4"
Carbine	7 5⁄16"
Midlength	9 5⁄16"
Rifle	12 5⁄8"

note that gas blocks are usually 1" long so add 1 to get the minimum length of handguard to cover the gas block.

for a Rifle length system, 13.5" handguard will just barely cover the gas block (the block will be slightly proud) so I'd use 15" as a minimum.

[cman]

Thanks TNA, i knew i was a little off topic, but you guys rock.
Thanks to everyone else as well, will show pics when my build is complete....hoping the next few weeks.

[aaron86]

Oh I'm going the 17” with the 18.6 barrel

I did a 17” handguard with a 20” barrel with a brake on the end and it looks perfect.

[Shorerider]

Oh I'm going the 17” with the 18.6 barrel

I’ve purchased an 18.6” barrel and brake for it but it should put the brake starting just past the end of the handguard.

[Drift117]

Good luck dude. I got mine as well from the unclaimed lot from a certain retailer in AB... so you might be in the same boat as me. let us know how it goes.

So I just received mine today. Here is my initial report:

- The finish is good, doesn't seem flaky at all. Its been done pretty well, so i'm happy with that.
- My Radian ambi charging handle and PWS bolt carry fit in the upper
- The notch for the charging handle latch is present which is also good

However there are some issues with the trigger pack. The selector switch hole is slightly off alignment from the ones on the receiver itself, but its an easy fix. Next thing i need to test, is the bolt catch pin. Hopefully i won't have too many issues there.

Here are some pics:

[StayFrosty]

For those completely new to AR builds, maybe TNA could consider offering pre-selected and bundled Maccabee SLR parts + tool kit. Everything needed to complete the build. Just pick your calibre.

+1. This would be great.