[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gas blocks/ first time build

Posted: 10/12/2012 8:57:50 AM EDT

I'm wondering what are my other options for a gas block for a 16in barrel. I want something to allow me to have a flip down front sight.

Posted: 10/12/2012 9:35:59 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I'm wondering what are my other options for a gas block for a 16in barrel. I want something to allow me to have a flip down front sight.

Get a combo flip up/gas block.
YHM
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Posted: 10/12/2012 10:07:32 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'm wondering what are my other options for a gas block for a 16in barrel. I want something to allow me to have a flip down front sight.

Get a combo flip up/gas block.
YHM
More...

For the price the YHM is a good route.

Posted: 10/12/2012 10:14:53 AM EDT

[#3]

Not sure exactly sure what you want to end up with.

Another option besides a gas block with a flip-up sight is a low-profile block

with a free float rail that covers the block and a buis mounted on the rail.

The only thing you shouldn't do is a gas block with an integral rail on it and a magpul front sight because

Magpuls aren't metal.

Posted: 10/12/2012 12:43:09 PM EDT

[#4]

I would do a low profile, run a rail over it and then mount the sights on the rail...

Just my $0.02

Posted: 10/12/2012 4:04:16 PM EDT

[#5]

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I would do a low profile, run a rail over it and then mount the sights on the rail...

Just my $0.02

This

Posted: 10/12/2012 4:08:55 PM EDT

[#6]

This is what i was leaning towards just wanted some more points of view. are they difficult to instal.

Posted: 10/13/2012 2:24:03 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I would do a low profile, run a rail over it and then mount the sights on the rail...

Just my $0.02

This

The only way to go. The most rail estate potential with the added benefit of gas block protection.

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