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10/28/2014 4:53:35 PM EDT
I'll be ordering my barrel this weekend. I'm going with a Daniel Defense 16" CHF Gov't profile barrel. Any suggestions on gas blocks? I don't need anything super fancy, just something that will fit under a free float handguard. Any ones I should stay away from? Thanks guys.
10/28/2014 5:13:56 PM EDT
[#1]
There are lots of gas blocks obviously.  After using several, including expensive adjustable, I have found I have never needed more than the least expensive YHM gas block.   For $25 it is hard to beat.  There are many good ones.  I still have a Troy, (YUK!!!) and a BCM, both quality is good.  But more expensive than YHM.  (FYI I would never buy Troy again that was a long time ago.)



This is the ONLY reason to pay more than the YHM cost, a pinnable Geiselle.

10/28/2014 5:39:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Yeah, I've been reading a bit about the Troy hate, which blows considering I was going with the VTAC Alpha rail. I haven't found anything at a similar price point that I like.
10/28/2014 6:20:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Go look at Midwest Industries rails.  They make real good stuff.
10/28/2014 11:34:23 PM EDT
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They were my next choice. However, I've got the LEO/mil discount from DSG Arms that has the MI rails about $30 cheaper than direct from MI, unfortunately they are on backorder...
10/29/2014 12:10:40 AM EDT
[#5]
I've installed the Geissele gas block mentioned above. Great piece if you're looking for a hard use item.
10/29/2014 12:39:26 AM EDT
[#7]
Pick up a Parallax Tactical Blem.

I have a 15" MLOK Rail otw. The issue? The Tmarks went in this order "49,50,52"



A front sight will be covering the laser etching anyways....
https://www.facebook.com/parallaxtactical
https://twitter.com/ParallaxTact
Just have to check their facebook every day. Those rails appear to sell fast.


I have the DSG discount as well. But I couldnt pass this up.
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