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Post by minnesotamulisha on Mar 11, 2013 5:44:45 GMT -8
I have ordered my 15" MI Handguard. They sent the 12" instead so it's gotta go back, but that's not the issue. I ordered a YHM clamp style gas block because I heard that a clamp style will seal better and leak less gas. This block will not fit under the hand guard. I talked to guy, not sure what his experience is, but he said I can use a set screw style gas block, and the set screw force on the barrel will not affect the accuracy. Is this correct? He said to use some synthetic grease on the face of the set screw where it comes in contact with the barrel which sounds good.
Can anybody confirm any of this?
Also, here's a pic of the build so far. It's getting close!
Thanks.
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Post by minnesotamulisha on Mar 11, 2013 5:45:41 GMT -8
I think the last pic was too big. Here it is again. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2013 5:53:17 GMT -8
I have ordered my 15" MI Handguard. They sent the 12" instead so it's gotta go back, but that's not the issue. I ordered a YHM clamp style gas block because I heard that a clamp style will seal better and leak less gas. This block will not fit under the hand guard. I talked to guy, not sure what his experience is, but he said I can use a set screw style gas block, and the set screw force on the barrel will not affect the accuracy. Is this correct? He said to use some synthetic grease on the face of the set screw where it comes in contact with the barrel which sounds good. Can anybody confirm any of this? Also, here's a pic of the build so far. It's getting close! Thanks. He is correct. However, there are clamp on style gas blocks that will fit under the hand guard. Check out Battle Tested Equipment they make a wide selection of clamp on gas blocks. |
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Post by AndyBHW on Mar 12, 2013 9:54:59 GMT -8
I agree with Ritch that is a good gas block. There are a number of good clamp on blocks out there that are also low profile, and while I do prefer clamp on we have had no problems with accuracy and the set screw type blocks either. So I think that you would be good either way.
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Post by crtsharris on Mar 16, 2013 22:13:08 GMT -8
JP adjustable gas blocks are solid and tiny. I just bought one to fit under my 15" AP Customs Carbon Fiber hand guard. The biggest plus is they are in stock at the following link. www.makereadyproshop.com/product-p/jpgs5b.htm |
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Post by GLSHOOTER on Mar 17, 2013 12:19:02 GMT -8
JP adjustable gas blocks are solid and tiny. I just bought one to fit under my 15" AP Customs Carbon Fiber hand guard. The biggest plus is they are in stock at the following link. www.makereadyproshop.com/product-p/jpgs5b.htmThey are good. There are less expensive alternatives, in my experience, that will do the same thing so we actually have some alternatives to choose from. Greg PS: I use to live about three miles from there. |
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Post by minnesotamulisha on Mar 19, 2013 8:39:36 GMT -8
I ended up going with the Battle Tested Equipment block, just because it's a clamp style block and I knew it would fit. I'm quite impressed over all. It is TINY! But fits nicely under the MI hand guard. Here's the latest pic. I realize it's not the best, but it gives you a good idea of what I've got. All I need is the trigger, which I ordered today. I chose the Geissele Super Dynamic Enhanced which has the straight trigger. Hopefully I'll have it by this weekend and get out to fire this baby! Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2013 17:36:41 GMT -8
Nice Job. George from BTE did some adjustments to fit. A bit tight but it goes in well. Make sure you toque things well because if you get some movement you will end up with a metal to metal type of situation. His version 1 and 2 needed some mill work. Also what I did was, I got the top shelf ACE stainless bolts and both locktie and set with torque wrench. They will not walk, ever.
According to Bob Whitley's must do list for the accurate AR, the clamp way has been the norm and there is a reason for it. Or another way to put it I guess, there is no really good reason for a set screw.
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Post by redleg84 on Apr 11, 2013 16:45:10 GMT -8
JP adjustable gas blocks are solid and tiny. I just bought one to fit under my 15" AP Customs Carbon Fiber hand guard. The biggest plus is they are in stock at the following link. www.makereadyproshop.com/product-p/jpgs5b.htmThat JP gas block is a bit too big for the Midwest SS2, I just tried it and the rail was touching the block. Just a heads up... |
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