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7/14/2010 7:58:27 PM EDT
What would be the difference in the $30 low pro gas blocks (troy) as compared to the $55 (Vltor) low pro gas blocks.
7/14/2010 8:55:09 PM EDT
[#1]
I can't comment on the Troy gas block, but the Vltor clamp on gas block I have is very small, light weight, and machined extremely well. It also looks cool as hell. I will be buying a Vltor .625 clamp on gas block for my next build.
7/15/2010 9:27:20 AM EDT
[#2]
So basically they will shave down on some weight and be a little more low profile?
7/15/2010 8:03:01 PM EDT
[#3]
I think good machining in a gas block is important so you get a tight lockup and a good seal. You don't want that thing budging at all. Last week I read where someone cranked on a correctly installed clamp type gas block and the upper receiver broke before the gas block moved. From what I can tell a good clamp gas block is the next best thing to a pinned FSB.

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7/15/2010 8:49:44 PM EDT
[#4]
I have used a few Stag low pros with good results. They fit nicely under DD literails. They are relatively inexpensive as well.
7/16/2010 5:11:08 PM EDT
[#5]
$55.00
- $30.00
=$25.00

The difference is $25.00.

Both gas blocks will perform admireably.
7/16/2010 6:44:07 PM EDT
[#6]
I have two of the YHM low profile gas blocks, and one of the Brownell's.  The Brownell's version looks identical to the YHM, except it uses 3 set screws instead of two.  I have the utmost confidence in all three, as the fit on each is very tight, and all are well protected by free float rails.  Not sure if this helps your question, but they were $25 each (and I haven't seen any reason to pay more for a different style).
7/16/2010 9:46:33 PM EDT
[#7]
what is involved in R&R of the gas blocks? easy to do?
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