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Posted: 3/11/2003 12:48:24 PM EDT

You know, the one for the CAR that wraps around the barrel to lengthen the system to change the timing. Where can I get one? I know I've seen them advertised in the past but can't find one now.

Thanks

Posted: 3/11/2003 2:17:58 PM EDT

[#1]

Get 'em here:

[url]www.brownells.com[/url]

Fulton Armory also has an interesting adjustable gas tube...

[url]www.fulton-armory.com[/url]

Posted: 3/11/2003 3:19:01 PM EDT

[#2]

The only two M16 shorties I could never get to function both had PigTail gas tubes, one a 7" and one an 11.5" I will never go down that path again.

Posted: 3/11/2003 5:30:48 PM EDT

[#3]

Were these pigtails designed for curing problems experienced in full-auto use only?

Posted: 3/12/2003 12:18:03 AM EDT

[#4]

Get the PRI "Fat Boy" gas tube. MSTN has em'.
50 bucks though. Supposed to give an M4 style receiver the proper gas preasure as the standard system on a 20" barrel.
50 bucks, it better do dishes too though.
-Steve

Posted: 3/13/2003 1:43:39 AM EDT

[#5]

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The only two M16 shorties I could never get to function both had PigTail gas tubes, one a 7" and one an 11.5" I will never go down that path again.

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Hmmm... Interesting. The OA-93 uppers in 6.5" and 7.5" work fine with a pigtail in FA.

Posted: 3/13/2003 4:43:08 AM EDT

[#6]

I had wanted to try one of Oly Arms Pigtails since they had the spreader bar to keep the coils from collapsing.

The ones I worked on I could get to run 3 mags worth then would short stroke after that, open the gas hole run 3 more mags, open the gas hole same thing, Something was changing with them and I finally just gave up.

Posted: 3/13/2003 11:23:00 PM EDT

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I had wanted to try one of Oly Arms Pigtails since they had the spreader bar to keep the coils from collapsing.

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Hmmm... I have a 6.5" barrel/gas tube kit that could be yours for the right amount! :-)

Posted: 3/14/2003 12:43:29 AM EDT

[#8]

Hay River Mfg. also makes a gastube (not a pigtail) that accomplishes the same thing. I use one on an 11.5" Barrel and it works fine.

MUCH cheaper too...