Is this gas block too far out?

[JSw1ft]

Just worried that pin will be damaged. This is just a dry fit. 13.7 Roscoe barrel, superlative arms adjustable gas block, mcmr10 rail. Don't really want to buy a new rail, but the gas block is more expensive.

 

[cmshoot]

Anything sticking out may get bumped. It’s always possible.

 

[Winterborne]

If it's for adjustment and you need access and you don't want to remove the rail it's fine.

It may still get hit like cmshoot stated which may adjust it for you.

There are some rails that have cut outs or can be cut out to still give access.

A longer rail with the top section removed a bit may be all you need.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

I don't care for exposed GB's. That is the center of your rifle's operation. Not worth the risk IMO - I'd be buying a longer handguard.

 

[lifeandliberty123]

plenty of service rifles in history have exposed gas blocks. Just get it pinned and it will be fine

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

plenty of service rifles in history have exposed gas blocks. Just get it pinned and it will be fine

Oh, this argument.

We've come a long way in the past 80 years. There's a reason that none of those rifles are still in active service.

 

[Winterborne]

Don't disparage a pinned gas block.

If you know you know is a saying you hear a lot.

I did armory work for a while and have even seen sheared pins...even rust under a non parkerized gas block or three.

Inside and out there is a reason they stake certain parts of an M4.

Guns were tools, a hammer if need be in an emergency.

Some guns have fallen out of trucks, down stairs and helicopters.

If your rifle is slung at anytime while you are moving, running a breacher, helping a victim to safety while your team covers you it will eventually get banged around.

Hell I fell down a mountain and into a river....broke a front sight ear off my rifle.
( Gravity Sucks )
I hated the AR style rifle for years...it had to evolve a bit on me.
But...if it's hard use gun build it tough.
Preparation buys you time.

Just look what Marines do to M4's and Ospreys.

 

[Korndog]

OP just stick with what you got.
And when it breaks, just take it to TruPrep and cmshoot will happily repair it for you. While taking your money, he’ll be saying “I told you so…”

 

[wildbill1973z28]

Just worried that pin will be damaged. This is just a dry fit. 13.7 Roscoe barrel, superlative arms adjustable gas block, mcmr10 rail. Don't really want to buy a new rail, but the gas block is more expensive.

duck tape it , and get on with it!

 

[lifeandliberty123]

Oh, this argument.

We've come a long way in the past 80 years. There's a reason that none of those rifles are still in active service.

lol what year do you think it is?
The mk12, mk17, mk11, m110, m16a4, m4a1, 416a5 (gb pokes out same amount as OP) all occurred within the past 20 years and still remain in some form of service today. The list could go on and on if I had the interest to keep looking around for examples not off the top of my head