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Posted: 10/25/2004 10:34:46 AM EDT
[#1]
The gas block is the interface between the barrel and the gas system. In most AR-15s it's also the front sight.
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Posted: 10/25/2004 10:50:16 AM EDT
[#2]
A good place to START learning about AR's is right here---->www.ar15.com/content/manuals/ |
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Posted: 10/25/2004 10:55:00 AM EDT
[#3]
the gas block prevents wear-n-tear on the charging handle.
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Posted: 10/25/2004 10:56:32 AM EDT
[#4]
Kid, the guy needs help.. don't confuse him. |
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Posted: 10/25/2004 11:06:05 AM EDT
[#5]
On the top of the barrel there is a small hole. A gas block is mounted over this hole (usually incorporated into the front sight, but not always). A 'gas tube' is affixed to this gas block and runs back into the upper receiver and end at the 'gas key' which is affixed to the top of the bolt carrier.
When a round is fired, the explosive gases from the round travel down the barrel, up this hole into the gas block, down the gas tube and use the gas key to push back the bolt carrier assembly, which cycles another round into the chamber. |
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Posted: 10/25/2004 11:46:48 AM EDT
[#6]
So with a complete upper the gas block is supplied?
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Posted: 10/25/2004 11:53:28 AM EDT
[#7]
Should be and in most cases it is.................But never assume. Learn as much as you can about the rifle................ |
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Posted: 10/25/2004 6:23:22 PM EDT
[#8]
YES. It must be or the upper would not function. Like I said 99% of the time the 'gas block' is the Front Sight base (it has multiple functions). |
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Posted: 10/25/2004 7:44:16 PM EDT
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Yes, it SHOULD be included in a complete upper, but always double check just to make sure.
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Posted: 10/25/2004 8:44:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Make sure to install the gas block or else hot gasses will escape into the barrel and cause functioning problems, not to mention leaking gas coming back in your face (since they're not getting "blocked"). Also make sure to stock up on gas block fluid.
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Posted: 10/25/2004 9:37:26 PM EDT
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make sure that the gas block comes with a bayonet lug... these are very important and your AR will not function properly without it.
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