Patrick J Kisgen

US Patent:

20130097910, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Oct 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/655866

Inventors:

DANIEL DEFENSE, INC. - Black Creek GA, US
Eric M. Rice - Northwood OH, US
Gerald B. Ash - Newington GA, US
Patrick Jay Kisgen - Pooler GA, US

Assignee:

DANIEL DEFENSE, INC. - Black Creek GA

International Classification:

F41C 23/16

US Classification:

42 72

Abstract:

Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems, methods, and apparatuses for installing a hand guard on a firearm. In some embodiments, a method of installing a hand guard on a firearm can be provided. The firearm includes a barrel, a barrel nut, and a delta ring. The delta ring is refracted away from the barrel nut. A number of hand guard members are positioned about the barrel. An annular groove formed between a forward plate and a rear plate associated with each hand guard member is mated with a portion of a flange of the barrel nut. The flange is secured within the annular groove of at least one hand guard member. The delta ring is advanced over a portion of some or all the hand guard members.