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Posted: 1/18/2015 6:57:22 PM EDT

So what have I done wrong? It won't tighten any more by hand, and I don't think I have anything with enough torque to move it that last quarter inch or so even if I wanted to, so I must have screwed up somewhere right?

Posted: 1/18/2015 7:00:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 1/18/2015 7:05:35 PM EDT

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So what have I done wrong? It won't tighten any more by hand, and I don't think I have anything with enough torque to move it that last quarter inch or so even if I wanted to, so I must have screwed up somewhere right?

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cant see your pic.

Posted: 1/18/2015 7:32:45 PM EDT

[#3]

Nevermind, I discovered the user error. Always read the directions.
Also, as a secondary learning experience, always buy the right length gas tube -_-

*edit* Well, I'm not so sure now. I have a 16" barrel, which should require a 9.5" gas tube but mine seems very short.

Posted: 1/18/2015 7:56:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Barrel length doesn't determine the length of gas tube you need. Gas system length does. Is your barrel a carbine, mid, or rifle length gas barrel?

Posted: 1/18/2015 9:20:45 PM EDT

[#5]

Yeah, I think I've figured it out. It's a mid and I have a carbine length. I was following another forums sizes and it said a mid-length is 9.5"

Posted: 1/18/2015 11:25:27 PM EDT

[#6]

This is why builds usually take a few weeks, unless you have an immediate source for parts when you have issues.

Brownells has Spikes nitrided (I think?) gas tubes for the price of quality standard ones.

Posted: 1/18/2015 11:32:00 PM EDT

[#7]

I'll probably just run to PSA tomorrow after work and pick up another one. Should be good to go afterwards... I hope, anyway.

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