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    Hey FreeFloat guys...Which gas block

    Im gonna be running a gas block on the SBR. What do you guys prefer. Ive heard some speculation on the clamp on style moving or set screws backing out, however...it always seems to happen to
    "my friend" or "this guy I know".

    Im thinking the Noveske or LaRue but Im open to seggestions and havent ruled any out. Thanks
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    I like the looks of the LaRue but they are hard to find in stock. It is also going to depend on what hand guard you are using. I was using a mil spec micro gas block but since Daniel Defense started making their lite rails piston friendly, the only micro gas block that fits under it without any grinding is the gas block from spike's tactical. I like gas blocks with screws on the bottom so that I can dimple the barrel, locktite the threads and stake the holes. It adds extra protection from backing out when pinning is not available.
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    Ya sorry, it will be the Troy TRX.
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    Personally, spending the coin a LaRue gas block costs when it is going to be hidden under a rail is not worth it. I just installed a mil spec micro gas block on a TRX the other day. It cost $23.00. I dimpled the barrel, thread locked the bolts and then staked it. Rock solid and it had good clearance. A LaRue would look great on a rifle set up where the gas block would be in front of the hand guard and visible.
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    Does the barrel in question have a fixed FSB? If so, I recommend having it chopped, grinded and refinished. You could even do it yourself.

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    Im gonna be running a gas block on the SBR. What do you guys prefer. Ive heard some speculation on the clamp on style moving or set screws backing out, however...it always seems to happen to
    "my friend" or "this guy I know".

    Im thinking the Noveske or LaRue but Im open to seggestions and havent ruled any out. Thanks



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Does the barrel in question have a fixed FSB? If so, I recommend having it chopped, grinded and refinished. You could even do it yourself.
    Yes it does, and its a very good possibility thats the route im going. Just seein if any feedback to change my mind. Its an 11.5". Just wanting it to come out nice
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    I don't know if mine is "nice" but it's fully functional and hidden by the rail so I don't care.

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    Yes it does, and its a very good possibility thats the route im going. Just seein if any feedback to change my mind. Its an 11.5". Just wanting it to come out nice



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Does the barrel in question have a fixed FSB? If so, I recommend having it chopped, grinded and refinished. You could even do it yourself.
    Was going to suggest exactly this. I have three done this way, one by ADCO and two I did myself. On the last one I cut off everything that wasn't absolutely necessary for function, including the front half where the front pin attaches.

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    Chop down sight tower, or go with DD, or KAC Mk. 12 gas blocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Does the barrel in question have a fixed FSB? If so, I recommend having it chopped, grinded and refinished. You could even do it yourself.
    I did this recently on a 14.5" BCM lightweight barrel under a 13" Troy TRX Extreme, then had a local machinist pin and weld the FH back on.

    I'm no machinist, but chopping the FSB myself was really quite easy. I used a hacksaw and belt sander, then finished with some cold blue. Unlike other scope-creep gun DIY epics I've had, this was straightforward and I'd do it again.

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