Adjustable gas block recommendations

[jimbobborg]

Is there a reasonably priced slim guard with a top rail?
I don't need much bling to plink so I can do without quad rails, keymod, etc. Price, quality and a really solid attachment would be important to me.

Any ideas?

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Matrix_Arms_Charlie_KeyMod_Handguard_p/ma-charlie.htm

 

[outrider58]

The SI I know work cause I use them.

http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/products/rifle-accessories.html

Also UTG makes affordable HGs. Just make sure not to buy 'Airsoft' parts.

 

[outrider58]

I got the SLR and was hoping to use it with my existing Magpul hand guards. Unfortunately, the way the SLR locates the gas tube too high for the hole in the triangular plate thingy that retains the hand guard. I could ream the plate but usually when I make the hole bigger or hit something a little harder I end up regretting it.
Anyone else run into this?

Why not try reaming/enlarging the existing end cap hole to keep your current HG. If that fails, then move on to plan B?

 

[camobob]

plate is milled, tube and block are in. now i need to get to the range and see if it cycles ok

 

[outrider58]

plate is milled, tube and block are in. now i need to get to the range and see if it cycles ok

The hardest part is getting it perfectly centered over the gas port. Start out at 7 clicks from closed. Then go from there.

 

[camobob]

Yup, 7 clicks it is. Assuming it cycles fine - how many clicks should I wind using up with the suppressor on?

 

[outrider58]

Yup, 7 clicks it is. Assuming it cycles fine - how many clicks should I wind using up with the suppressor on?

When I find what setting my gun functions reliably on, I will close it two clicks and start there. I keep closing it until it quits, then I'll open it back up 2 or 3 clicks and then shoot the hell out of it.

YMMV

 

[John from MD]

Don't forget to pack the allen key with you, you'll notice that on colder/hotter days you'll have to make fine adjustments to the gas settings to maintain optimum performance.

Forgot mine on a cold day at DSC, rifle choked on the bulk ammo I brought, had to buy a few boxes of something a little hotter to keep it running right.

This is good info. I keep mine in my magpul grip along with spare parts.