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Posted: 3/22/2007 2:08:21 PM EDT
| Ok, I am in the process of ordering some parts to build *my* version of an SPR and was wondering if a 10" rail system will cover the gas block on a mid length barrel or if the gas block will be exposed. My reasoning is I want either a rail system that covers the gas block entirely thats not over 10" or one where I can use the YHM folding sight/gas block combo, not real happy with any of the stand alone low profile gas blocks and would rather not have to look at it if possible |
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I believe a rifle length rail system is required to completely cover the gas block on a mid-length gas system. The mid length I have is 9" long and does not touch the gas block. The gas block, being about 2" long would require it to be more than 11" in length. I understand the words you used but do not understand the thinking behind not wanting a low profile gas block. There are several to chose from. |
First off, thanks for the measurements, they helped me narrow down what I'm going to do now. I don't really like the exposed, stand alone gas block look so I figured that if a 10" Troy MRF wouldn't cover the gas block I'd have 2 choices, either use the YHM folding front sight/gas block combo or get the MRF in 12" and use the shorty YHM rail mounted folding front sight and hide the gas block underneath the rail. |
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