Non-Dimpled Barrel Gas Block Installation 2019

**mark5pt56** · 05-12-19, 06:34

I second the SLR, simple and cheap.

**everready73** · 05-12-19, 08:23

Originally Posted by TomMcC

Some manufacturers are actually using aluminum gas blocks? Don't they sooner rather later erode to the point of non-functionality?

I know the dpms Oracle has one. I am sure some other low tier brands are using them

**Hmac** · 05-12-19, 10:16

Originally Posted by jpmuscle

Yea but it’s not hard to dimple a barrel.

The SLR kits work well and are like 30 bucks

I can get two barrels dimpled for that. Or, I can have my gas block pinned for less than $30. I’d prefer to go that route.

**jpmuscle** · 05-12-19, 10:42

Originally Posted by Hmac

I can get two barrels dimpled for that. Or, I can have my gas block pinned for less than $30. I’d prefer to go that route.

Ok and?

But just think. I’ve self sufficiency ruled the day we wouldn’t have threads like this.

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**26 Inf** · 05-12-19, 11:46

Originally Posted by jpmuscle

Ok and?

But just think. I’ve self sufficiency ruled the day we wouldn’t have threads like this.

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Does it count as self-sufficiency if you pin your own?

**jpmuscle** · 05-12-19, 11:50

Originally Posted by 26 Inf

Does it count as self-sufficiency if you pin your own?

Only if you don’t post about it online. There’s always a catch I’m afraid.

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**Sparky5019** · 05-12-19, 14:04

Home shop or not. There’s no substitute for doing a job properly. A little learning can be a dangerous thing. ��

**26 Inf** · 05-12-19, 20:56

Originally Posted by jpmuscle

Only if you don’t post about it online. There’s always a catch I’m afraid.

Then I'm good to go, I asked a question, made no statement.

I will tell you that my wife questioned the drill press, as a result I do everything from punching holes in donuts to pinning unnamed objects onto other unnamed objects on the drill press. I also trim my nails on the table saw to justify that expense.

Signed,

Stubby