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Posted: 6/22/2018 10:35:19 PM EDT
I am looking for a lightweight adjustable gas block to run an aluminum bolt carrier. Does the titanium SLR with venting offer any advantages over the lighter NIT gas block with a regular set screw?
Link Posted: 6/22/2018 11:53:45 PM EDT
[#1]
You might be getting some brands mixed up.  As far as I know the only block that vents excess gas is the superlative block, and I've never heard of the NIT block.

My only suggestion is to get a block that has an easily removable adj screw for cleaning, and also one in with adjustments that have some form of detent mechanism to lock the set screw in place under recoil.
Link Posted: 6/23/2018 9:49:41 AM EDT
[#2]
Go with Superlative Arms. Fully adjustable and also allows a bleed off adjustment to relieve over gassing when running suppressed.
Link Posted: 6/23/2018 12:28:03 PM EDT
[#3]
i spent a bunch of time reviewing threads and deciding this for myself

there were lots of problems with the adjustment screws freezing up

mike's (aka: mbell556) you-tube vids were a huge help in understanding the issues and an answer

  • "Superlative Arms DI Adjustable Gas Block Field Test: Bleed-off vs Restriction vs Non-adjustable"

  • "Superlative Arms Direct Impingement Bleed-off Adjustable Gas Block"


after many rounds, none of my Superlative Arms gas blocks have seized up, the adjustment screws turn just as they did when new
Link Posted: 6/23/2018 2:23:40 PM EDT
[#4]
I was under the impression that the SLR had a leaf spring on the side to releave pressure. One guys blew off. I guess it is just a retention spring for the set screw.
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