New gas block suggestions

DarrenC

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I just finished a build using an upper from PSA that I got a screaming deal on some time back. Everything else I have has the block with a picatinny rail on top. I thought I'd try a different config and decided I don't like it.
I have never replaced a gas block but it seems easy enough. I will run an EOTech 512 on this.

Looking for suggestions on what's worked for you and tips on replacing the block.
I don't think I need adjustable because I'm doing nothing special with this build and will shoot standard ammo.
I think I'm leaning toward low profile but curious what y'all have found.

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I had a PSA Premium a few years ago, I was able to get the FSB off without a dremel. I use adjustable gas blocks on all mine. I like that I can get the softest shooting recoil impulse.

Edit: I used a heavy duty nail set and a slightly heavier hammer to pound out the pins. I sold that rifle about a month ago with the FSB reinstalled.
 
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I got all 3 pins out and now I can't get the freaking A2 block to move. I've 'coaxed' it about as much as I can without damage and it hasn't budged. Heated with a heat gun as hot as I could get it and rubber mallet-ed it to death.
Is there some trick I'm missing?
 
I got all 3 pins out and now I can't get the freaking A2 block to move. I've 'coaxed' it about as much as I can without damage and it hasn't budged. Heated with a heat gun as hot as I could get it and rubber mallet-ed it to death.
Is there some trick I'm missing?

Heat it up, use a penetrating oil, let it cool then try. A new barrel isn't out of the question :D
 
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Heat it up, use a penetrating oil, let it cool then try. A new barrel isn't out of the question :D

I got it! WHEW! As you were typing this I did just that....soaked in penetrating oil for a bit then beat the ever-loving crap out of it. For anybody else trying this in the future, use a rubber mallet and put the flash hider back on to protect the threads. I did and even after all the pounding all seems ok.
 
I got it! WHEW! As you were typing this I did just that....soaked in penetrating oil for a bit then beat the ever-loving crap out of it. For anybody else trying this in the future, use a rubber mallet and put the flash hider back on to protect the threads. I did and even after all the pounding all seems ok.

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