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OR, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2024 5:39:29 PM EDT
Considering one. I can install a Triarc EZ pin gb no problem with at least one dimple for indexing.
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Posted: 7/21/2024 6:18:25 PM EDT
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No dimple.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2024 6:41:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tlduncan14: No dimple. /thread. Thanks |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2024 9:36:24 PM EDT
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You can dimple the barrel yourself if you need a dimple, just align the gas block first.
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Posted: 7/22/2024 1:04:54 AM EDT
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There are countless treads on if dimpling is necessary. I like having it, but I have ones without. I don't lose sleep over it. As tight as a BCM gas block is, add set screws and it's completely shielded by the handguard... That shit ain't going nowhere. Like I said, I like dimples. They should all have them. Do I care if they don't? Nope. Pick a barrel you like. Gas block dimples shouldn't be a deciding factor. A contributing one maybe, but hardly a deal breaker
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 2:17:36 PM EDT
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Just buy a cheap gas block dimpling tool.
That plus a Dremel or any type of hand drill is just as good as any pre dimpled barrel. Even without a dimple, the small mark from the spiked set screw on the tool will ensure you have the gas block propperly aligned. Propper set screws will cut a circle into the barrel and hold better than a dimple. After that, carbon will lock the gas block in place after 200 rounds anyway. |
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Posted: 7/22/2024 2:34:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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These:
 Attached File Attached FilePlus proper torque and Loctite 243 (242 works fine as well), it's solid. As for the Hodge barrels OP, I can't help you. Properly indexed dimples are good for locating a GB, nothing more IME. Edit: Like so:  Attached File Attached File |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 3:57:54 PM EDT
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Properly indexed dimples are good for locating a GB, nothing more IME. I agree. If the gas block is going to be exposed to possible impact, pinning is the way. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 7/22/2024 10:52:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nomad221]
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Thanks for all of your replies guys. Great methods all.
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