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11/12/2013 5:53:50 PM EDT
Both of them are brand new NiB "match grade" BCGs.

I noticed upon my initial inspect that one has two dents, at least on the surface, on the gas key. The other does not and I cannot really verify (using a flashlight) if it's dented at all into the tube. Any ideas if this is an issue an should be returned or is it just a cosmetic blemish?

Thanks for any insight.
11/12/2013 6:11:29 PM EDT
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http://i.imgur.com/GL28Fzu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3CTE4ck.jpg
11/12/2013 7:20:02 PM EDT
[#2]
As long as the nicks to the gas key are cosmetic, I do not see a reason to return the bcg. A gas key tool can be made by taking a 1/4 (.250") inch pin punch, and having it turned down to a diameter of 0.175".

Figure E-4 of Appendix E in TM 05538C-23&P/2 shows the dimensions of the key tool.
11/12/2013 9:07:34 PM EDT
[#3]
As long as its just cosmetic and the gas tube or gas key tool fits inside freely it will function just fine.
11/12/2013 9:16:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Cool, thank you for the replies.
11/12/2013 9:33:28 PM EDT
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As long as the nicks to the gas key are cosmetic, I do not see a reason to return the bcg. A gas key tool can be made by taking a 1/4 (.250") inch pin punch, and having it turned down to a diameter of 0.175".

Figure E-4 of Appendix E in TM 05538C-23&P/2 shows the dimensions of the key tool.
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I took an extra gas tube that I had and inserted it into the gas key without the dents and it seated fairly far (I marked the depth on the tube with a marker). With that mark on there I inserted the same tube into the dented gas key and it didn't go in nearly as far. I'm returning that BCG for a new one.
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