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OK, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 11:24:23 AM EST
gas block? How would I cut it if I did?
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MN, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:03:55 PM EST
[Last Edit: s4s4u]
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Which end? Do you have a way to flare the end so it can fit the gas key
 Just buy a gas tube. They are cheap! |
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USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:16:28 PM EST
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No. Look at both ends. Think you can duplicate either one? Good luck.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:21:11 PM EST
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The gas-block end has some sort of internal piece that is swaged in the tube, so no, you can't cut it at that end.
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:21:28 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeDevola: No. Look at both ends. Think you can duplicate either one? Good luck.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:36:12 PM EST
[Last Edit: j3_]
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The end at the carrier key is not flared but the area for a distance past it is reduced in diameter. Because of how it is made along with a correct tubes design and hardness, cutting and trying to duplicate the functional design is not really something I would think could be done successfully.
There was a company that made to order specialty gas tubes and lengths, but I don't remember who or know if they still offer the service. |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 12:56:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: Which end? Do you have a way to flare the end so it can fit the gas key Just buy a gas tube. They are cheap! Attached File |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 1:49:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: Which end? Do you have a way to flare the end so it can fit the gas key Just buy a gas tube. They are cheap! Its cheap enough so cut it and find out. |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 1:52:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brownbomber: The gas-block end has some sort of internal piece that is swaged in the tube, so no, you can't cut it at that end. Gas plug in tube:  Attached FileTube, end opposite:  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 2:04:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By j3_: The end at the carrier key is not flared but the area for a distance past it is reduced in diameter. Because of how it is made along with a correct tubes design and hardness, cutting and trying to duplicate the functional design is not really something I would think could be done successfully. There was a company that made to order specialty gas tubes and lengths, but I don't remember who or know if they still offer the service. BRT, yes they do. |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 2:08:21 PM EST
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WOA offers some custom lengths.
What are you after OP? |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 2:20:45 PM EST
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Somewhere between carbine and mid length. I am trying to help my friend out that has a stainless barrel. I will get him to measure it tonight and see what they are.
Thanks for all the advise. |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 3:07:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 64tinc: Somewhere between carbine and mid length. I am trying to help my friend out that has a stainless barrel. I will get him to measure it tonight and see what they are. Thanks for all the advise. If he knows what barrel it is can it be tracked down that way? |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2024 3:28:39 PM EST
[Last Edit: s4s4u]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 64tinc: Somewhere between carbine and mid length. I am trying to help my friend out that has a stainless barrel. I will get him to measure it tonight and see what they are. Thanks for all the advise. Sounds like it may be what is called the Patrol length gas system. Rosco uses it on some units. You might check with them for a gas tube. ETA |
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Posted: 9/5/2024 4:48:05 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: Sounds like it may be what is called the Patrol length gas system. Rosco uses it on some units. You might check with them for a gas tube. ETA Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s4s4u: Originally Posted By 64tinc: Somewhere between carbine and mid length. I am trying to help my friend out that has a stainless barrel. I will get him to measure it tonight and see what they are. Thanks for all the advise. Sounds like it may be what is called the Patrol length gas system. Rosco uses it on some units. You might check with them for a gas tube. ETA My first thought as well. The third unique feature of the 12.5″ K9 barrel is a custom-length gas tube. Most 12.5″ barrels on the market have a carbine-length gas tube. That’s great in that it’s reliable, but as a result, it’s not the softest shooting barrel out there. Other companies have tried doing a 12.5″ barrel with a mid-length gas tube. This makes it softer shooting, but it’s perhaps not the most reliable If you are running suppressed, it can be tough to get them running correctly. We went right in the middle between carbine and mid-length, and we think it gives you the best of both worlds where it’s a very soft shooting 12.5″ barrel, while at the same time being very reliable. - Tiberious Giblin, Rosco Manufacturing |
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