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2/18/2026 9:21:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: vinnie935][Edited]
Looking for some advice on installing the pre drilled low profile gas block on a Daniel Defense barrel. I’m positive that I put the taper pin in correctly and then, using a cupped nail set, attempted to drive it in. This is as far as it would go. Is this pin installed far enough?Attached File
2/18/2026 10:19:41 AM EDT
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I wouldn't sweat it personally.

If you absolutely can't live with it, Amazon sells taper reamers for relatively low prices.
2/18/2026 11:11:16 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:
I wouldn't sweat it personally.

If you absolutely can't live with it, Amazon sells taper reamers for relatively low prices.
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   Thanks for the reply.   I’m not really worried about the aesthetics, I just want to be sure it’s not going to back out. Do you think it’s OK?
2/18/2026 12:51:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vinnie935:


   Thanks for the reply.   I’m not really worried about the aesthetics, I just want to be sure it’s not going to back out. Do you think it’s OK?
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I wouldn't give it a second thought.  Run it.
2/18/2026 1:21:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

I wouldn't give it a second thought.  Run it.
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  OK, I’ll go with it. This is the first time I’ve installed a low profile gas block, much less one with a taper pin. Just needed a bit of validation. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.

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