AK Shim?

[thumperdogg]

I have a WASR ak, a good one too! The stock wood lower handguard fit snug as could be, but I am not happy with stock, so I put a bunch of fde stuff on it. All of it fits great with the exception of the lower handguard. There is slight movement front to back where as the wood handguard used the spring click piece for retention. There is no side to side play at all. I do not want to use an epoxy that will fade or tin foil I just wondered if there were shims sold that would fit inside the lower handguard retainer that would fill a small gap and eliminate the jiggle. Looked everywhere for this, any help would be appreciated!

 

[tradertator]

I know you said tin foil is a no go, but it really makes a great shim for what your talking about.

 

[thumperdogg]

I know you said tin foil is a no go, but it really makes a great shim for what your talking about.

I know it works, just want a more permanent fix

 

[Cpt Caveman]

Try Bondo and a file.

 

[Squirt239]

You can purchase shims in different thicknesses, sizes, and shapes from McMaster-Carr. You could make a template using your equipment, then cut it out with <<insert tool here>>.

 

[M67]

5 minute epoxy or glass bedding and a file.

I used some for my M70AB2 to tighten the fit

 

[Shootin'IN]

I know you said tin foil is a no go, but it really makes a great shim for what your talking about.

Tin foil makes good hats too! LOL

 

[ShootnCut]

I had a synthetic forearm a few years ago with the same problem. I drilled and tapped the front "U" section and put a set screw in each side. That made it adjustable for just the right fit.

 

[hrearden]

5 minute epoxy or glass bedding and a file.

I used some for my M70AB2 to tighten the fit

What he said.

 

[hrearden]

Also, if you buy a few sets of cheap feeler gauges, you have shim stock that you can read the size on.

 

[romack991]

I've used a thin O-Ring to tighten up the play in an AR handguard.

 

[thumperdogg]

No play side to side, so I think something would have to be added to the front end that butts up against the lower handguard retainer. Here are some pics of the front.

 

[thumperdogg]

so what is the suggestion for adding some material to the metal piece in the photo that pairs up to the handguard retainer?