MSTN: Thanks for the response...
I do not actually plan to hang stuff off of it, the most I would attach to it will/would be a flip-up sight...The reason for my post is: I plan to purchase DD or similar quad rail, and I just dont like the look of the rail system with factory sights, the continuation that the afore mentioned gas block gives is the appearance that I am after...A flip up sight otherwise installed on the short carbine model rail system, IMHO takes up unneccesary space, and looks out of place.
I like to research all my options before buying an expensive item that will not work with other components that I previously perceived utilizing together.
This one is a DPMS with fixed carry handle, 16" barrel.
Thanks for your help, I've researched this stuff till my brain is numb, and I still haven't gotten to the installation process yet, which I'd love to do myself.
~Crpdeth