9MM Brass Deflector Removal

[Scattergun]

Has anyone removed the brass/gas deflector and replaced it with a full length dust cover? Does the brass hit the upper on ejection?

[chakup]

I pulled mine off completely and left it "blank" and don't seem to be having any issues with it.

[chrismartin]

The deflector is really only needed if you are a lefty.

http://web.mac.com/chrismartin/Gun_Stuff/Bowling_Pin_10-13-2007_files/Media/IMG_0817/web.jpg

I have no problems running with a slick sided upper.

Chris

[Scattergun]

that is good to hear. I have mine off now, but I haven't fired it with it off yet. I am going order a full length dust cover for it. Thanks for the info

[chakup]

I shoot left handed and actually did fine!!

[Scattergun]

I think it looks like an after thought, a cheap after market add on. I just ordered a full lenght dust cover from Brownells. I'll post a couple of pictures after I get it installed.

[Scattergun]

I got the full length dust cover from Brownells today. Took less than 2 minutes to replace. I think it looks much better now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/allproblemsolved/guns/AR-15/9mm.jpg

Now I waiting on the Magpul stock and trigger guard.

[Buck50]

I went with the full-length port door on my XM177-inspired carbine for mainly cosmetic reasons. It works fine for me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/caniol/9mm/9mm-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/caniol/9mm/9mm-2.jpg

[Azrael2004]

I'm a lefty and ran mine with no door or deflector.
No problems whatsoever.
Brass all shoots straight out to the right. :)

[SuicideHz]

With the right subsonic loads, my brass barely makes it out at all! Definitely won't hit me in the face!

[hoveyh]

I removed said shell and door completely and shot it today. Zero problems, zero crud in my face. As others have said the brass goes @ 3 o'clock. Love the retro look.

Harold H