Adjustable gas block for shooting suppressed

[ddeuce22]

Looking into installing one of these for my AR in preparation for shooting suppressed. Looking for recs on a good one, as well as any advice on installing? I don't know how comfortable I feel. Was leaning towards having a gunsmith do this one.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Looking into installing one of these for my AR in preparation for shooting suppressed. Looking for recs on a good one, as well as any advice on installing? I don't know how comfortable I feel. Was leaning towards having a gunsmith do this one.

What brand/model of rifle and barrel length?

I ask as I currently have a Saint Victor 5.56 and run it zero issues suppressed stock from the factory with no modifications. Plug n play.

 

[ddeuce22]

Sig Sauer M400 Tread - 16" Barrel

 

[Talyn]

Gas Blocks - Page 1 - SLR Rifleworks

slrrifleworks.com

 

[HansGruber]

Bootleg Adjustable AR-15 Complete Bolt Carrier Group

Bootleg Adjustable AR-15 Complete Bolt Carrier Group

www.rainierarms.com

No gunsmithing required.

 

[ddeuce22]

Bootleg Adjustable AR-15 Complete Bolt Carrier Group

Bootleg Adjustable AR-15 Complete Bolt Carrier Group

www.rainierarms.com

No gunsmithing required.

Oh this is so friggin' sweet. Thank you @HansGruber !!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I think Faxon and Rubber City Armory makes them also? I have 2 adjustable BCGs and there are adjustable gas keys also. The adjustable BCG is more for "fine" tuning. Gas blocks would be the better choice for larger adjustments and easier! Sometimes you need a heavier buffer, but the adjustable gb would be better for changing between suppressed and non.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

On another note, changing the BCG you might not get the correct headspace? By changing only the bolt carrier you should be ok. You will not need a gunsmith for a gb change.

 

[10mmLife]

I shoot suppressed all the time in a variety of calibers and barrel lengths without using any adjustable gas blocks or adjustable BCG's and I don't notice any difference in shooting suppressed or unsuppressed.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Oh this is so friggin' sweet. Thank you @HansGruber !!

I run a Bootleg adjustable BCG on a SBR and works excellent.

You may want to try running the gun suppressed before you change BCG and/or gas block. You may not need any modifications. As I stated earlier, my Saint to my surprise was plug n play with a suppressor

 

[Bassbob]

On another note, changing the BCG you might not get the correct headspace? By changing only the bolt carrier you should be ok. You will not need a gunsmith for a gb change.

I was under the impression you were more likely to have headspace issues changing only the bolt then changing the entire BCG.