Why does it seem that BM barrel gas ports open faster than Colt ones? Is it a material issue?
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Originally Posted by AR15barrels
Having personally measured about a hundred colt and bushmaster gas port diameters, I can state that they are the same within 14.5" and 16" carbine gassed barrels.
All the others, it's anyone's guess.
09-30-10, 19:32
AR15barrels
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Originally Posted by Iraqgunz
Why does it seem that BM barrel gas ports open faster than Colt ones? Is it a material issue?
Most likely the difference between the 4140 they use and the 4150ish steel that Colt uses.