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Adjustable gas block
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Here all week. Don’t forget to try the veal!
Golddiggie
NES Member
Thought the saying was:
"I'm here all week. Don't forget to try your waitress and tip the veal."
"I'm here all week. Don't forget to try your waitress and tip the veal."
Haaaaaah. Never heard that one.
Bodhisattva
NES Member
Well, that shouldn’t be surprising. SI is just novelty garbage.
I just switched from the Striker Industries one to Rifflespeed due to former always carbon locking and terrible click adjustments.
You can use you’re current tube, just make sure you order the right size AGB. They have a set of online tools to help you figure out which one you need.
You can use you’re current tube, just make sure you order the right size AGB. They have a set of online tools to help you figure out which one you need.
Golddiggie
NES Member
Your.
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You can also get a block to rest the gas block on to make installing/removing the pin easier. I picked one up years ago. Pretty sure you can get a stl file now and just squirt you're own out. Or get one that's solid if you're gonna use it more than a few times.
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You can also get a block to rest the gas block on to make installing/removing the pin easier. I picked one up years ago. Pretty sure you can get a stl file now and just squirt you're own out. Or get one that's solid if you're gonna use it more than a few times.
I didn't have issues installing it, it just sucked compared to the Rifflespeed one which has a superior design.
If you have an AGB that will allow you a decent amount of range of adjustments from wide open to fully closed, you’ll probably be able to tune it to where you don’t need a heavier buffer. That is one benefit of an AGB in most cases.
I had that strike one. It's the only part I've had an issue with from strike. A YouTube'er did as well.
They've probably fixed it by now.
Not worried about handguard strength with a cut that big?
Also, I have superlative arms agb's on almost all my rifles. Not suppressed. But haven't had any issues.
Rifle speed is appealing, but at a price tag
Then there's bootleg inc's adjustable carrier assembly
Rifle speed is appealing, but at a price tag
Then there's bootleg inc's adjustable carrier assembly
I make one of the most economical and functional assembly trays on the market.Your.
You can also get a block to rest the gas block on to make installing/removing the pin easier. I picked one up years ago. Pretty sure you can get a stl file now and just squirt you're own out. Or get one that's solid if you're gonna use it more than a few times.
An AGB allows the use of a wider range of parts. You aren’t necessarily tied to heavier buffers and whatnot
The issues come in when you don’t use the bleed off (which few use) or using really short barrels.
Golddiggie
NES Member
I forget what I paid for mine. Bought it more than a few years ago. Came with a pin punch too IIRC. Something of that nature makes gas block, and tube, assembly a LOT easier. I tried other methods before getting the block. Won't due the task without one now.
Do you have an actual store front people can go to??
It’s by appointment. But I am largely mail-order
*looks at my inventory of gas blocks and suppressors*
Would you say your AGBs are suitable for "go to" weapon use? How do they usually fail, if they do? Do they need regular PMs?
Thank you!
p.s.: Also curios about the $1000 price tag for the empty padded war belts on your website. Are they delivered to the end user and setup by Ukrainian seamstresses?
Didn’t know those were visible. Pricing error for certain!Would you say your AGBs are suitable for "go to" weapon use? How do they usually fail, if they do? Do they need regular PMs?
Thank you!
p.s.: Also curios about the $1000 price tag for the empty padded war belts on your website. Are they delivered to the end user and setup by Ukrainian seamstresses?
Of course they are fine for go-to use and they have the exact same failure points as a fixed block. Exercise the screw after range sessions and you’ll maintain adjustability or let it ride and it is literally the same as a fixed block.
What are the issues? The issues I’m aware of are the set screw locking up due to carbon fouling. Are there more than this, or are there any that affect functionality beyond the ability to adjust the set screw?
Edit: sounds like you answered the question above. But if there’s anything else feel free to add.
Careful, you only a figure away from Wayfair level "pricing error"!
Anyway, same procedure for the click adjustable gas block? How many rounds would it take for them to carbon lock on average without exercise? Are they done if that happens or can they be fixed somehow while still mounted (soaking, heating, etc.)?
Thanks!
peterk123
NES Member
I tested out the riflespeed and it works as advertised. Question for you, where do you want your settings to be? Unsuppressed, I'm at 1-11. It was 33 degrees when I used it.
It came with a second plunger. I put the caliper on it and that is the shortest one they offer. That might be too much of a change. Should I just leave it alone and see what it does when I get a suppressor?
I put the Rifflespeed with standard plunger on a 10.5" AR with a Surefire RC2 and based off the 3-4 o'clock ejection pattern, I got Level 5 unsuppressed and Level 3 suppressed. Besides the barrel length your buffer weight and spring will also effect what setting you use so don't go based off my settings. If it locks back on empty mag and you're getting a 3-4 o'clock ejection then you should be good.
Not sure if the plunger gets carbon locked, I just put this gas block on a few weeks ago. I would wager no as you can get a good grip on rotating part. They also sell knobs that screw in so you have a better grip on it. After I get some more rounds through it I’ll post back up.
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