overgassed AR
overgassed AR
So, if I have an overgassed AR, and am kinda an idjit, what's the best way to make it gooder?
A heavier spring? Do I need to mess with the gas block or get a different tube? Am I going to have to do all this multiple times to get it right, or is there a suggestion or guide or something?
Tbh, the only thing I know to do is switch to an adjustable gas block.
Again, I'm not an AR expert. I shoot them, I clean them, and I can do the maintenance thay requires. With that said, even the folks I know that can diganose and fix problems always say to upgrade the gas block because the problem isn't likely to be static. If it's over gassed now, even if you fiddle with things like the spring, they're going to wear over time, and the problem comes back. But you can dial in an adjustable block, and that's all you'll have to do if you run into problems with it down the road, adjust it.
How do I know which gas block to buy?
That's where my knowledge hits a limit. Wouldn't have a clue
That's the barrel diameter where the block is mounted. If you have a caliper (best) or a ruler (okay) you can measure the barrel right in front of the block.
But what has led you to believe your AR is overgassed?