Time to change my gas rings?

[ScottsBad]

Welcome. You probably don't NEED to change the gas rings as an AR will run with practically no gas rings for a period of time, but gas rings are cheap. So, if you feel like trying it, buy a couple sets of rings and replace them. The reason I say buy a couple sets is because they are cheap, and you might break or bend one on your first try. Then you'll also have spares. You can easily do it yourself with a little patience.

BTW - Nice rifle.

[ryder021970]

Welcome. You probably don't NEED to change the gas rings as an AR will run with practically no gas rings for a period of time, but gas rings are cheap. So, if you feel like trying it, buy a couple sets of rings and replace them. The reason I say buy a couple sets is because they are cheap, and you might break or bend one on your first try. Then you'll also have spares. You can easily do it yourself with a little patience.

BTW - Nice rifle.

Thanks for the suggestion. I picked up a couple at our local gunstore and went to my gunsmith and asked him to take a look. His assessment is the same as all the comments here: no need to change them out as they're still very much in good condition. so I have a big smile on my face.

[grizzman]

What method did the gunsmith use to determine that the rings are fine?

[ryder021970]

Could just splurge, & spend the $3 to replace them; if in doubt.

Hahaha, best damn advise I got! i already did and went to my gunsmith after. Well to make a long story short, he said my gas rings are still very much in good condition and dont need to be replaced now. So I have a couple of sets extra. BTW I live in the Philippines and McFarland gas rings cost USD10 each set.

[ryder021970]

What method did the gunsmith use to determine that the rings are fine?

Standing method. Everyone here used that or suggested that to me.