Newb gas block question

[Xstang77]

Ok so I'm pretty much sol with that barrel and reverting back if i wanted, just on the fence if I wanna give up the m4 look, gonna be putting an omega x rail on it and it's a carbine gs, to bad I didn't get an omega fsp, also have a lite rail I plan to put on a bcm bfh in the future so wasn't sure how I'd like them being so similar when all set and done, would you guys even bother free floating a 16' spikes carbine length m4 style upper?

[GH41]

No. I wouldn't even own one!

[tehpwnag3]

It's up to you. If it was a Spikes FN 4150 CMV HPT MPI variety, and I had the parts on hand to float it, I probably would.

[Xstang77]

It's up to you. If it was a Spikes FN 4150 CMV HPT MPI variety, and I had the parts on hand to float it, I probably would.

I don't think It's an fn I'll have to double check, think it's just hpt mpi cl m4 profile

[556BlackRifle]

Ok so I'm pretty much sol with that barrel and reverting back if i wanted, just on the fence if I wanna give up the m4 look, gonna be putting an omega x rail on it and it's a carbine gs, to bad I didn't get an omega fsp, also have a lite rail I plan to put on a bcm bfh in the future so wasn't sure how I'd like them being so similar when all set and done, would you guys even bother free floating a 16' spikes carbine length m4 style upper?

Actually - you can go back. It's only a problem if the pin-bores are damaged or the barrel is deformed. But in all likelihood you won't want to.

[Xstang77]

Actually - you can go back. It's only a problem if the pin-bores are damaged or the barrel is deformed. But in all likelihood you won't want to.

Won't running the set screws into the notches ruin them in general? Not sure if a clamp on will fit inside an omega

[Iraqgunz]

If you are set on your quest, it shouldn't be an issue if done competently. This is a Colt 16" 6920 barrel I got from a member here several years back. As you can see, I dimpled it in the other set screw location as opposed to directly under the port. Since I knew the jig was legit and checked everything I knew it was a non-issue.

[556BlackRifle]

If you are set on your quest, it shouldn't be an issue if done competently. This is a Colt 16" 6920 barrel I got from a member here several years back. As you can see, I dimpled it in the other set screw location as opposed to directly under the port. Since I knew the jig was legit and checked everything I knew it was a non-issue.

Won't running the set screws into the notches ruin them in general? Not sure if a clamp on will fit inside an omega

There's your answer above.

[Xstang77]

Ok I think that's what I'll try, I don't have a jig but I imagine I could just double check everything and it doesn't look like Just running the rear screw down without dimpling it will hurt anything, awesome, thanks a bunch guys.

[jetspeedz]

Using the dimples is great but not necessary, if it is not a duty or combat weapon I wouldn't worry about it. If you are concerned you can always take it to a gunsmith to dimple it for you, or if you have a good drill press and vice do it yourself.