OP
OP
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I didn't realize the newer AA systems had more obnoxious disassembly; glad I didn't try for those. Even the old-school one I have is *really* tough to move the regulator on because the gas plug fouls so easily/constantly. My very first couple shots shaved some jacket gilding on the fresh-cut gas port, and this golden glitter was spattered all over the sides of the gas plug gas tube & tied up the system pretty solidly until knocked apart & cleaned off. At least the nitriding is tough & fairly non-stick, but I can't help but feel --as I've said a gajillion times-- that bead-blasting is a really poor & stupid & lazy way to finish precision parts, but stupid/lazy manufacturers love it because it's cheap and looks pretty and can be applied to everything that comes off the CNC.
Would you just look at how slick & refined the Superlative Arms setup is, though, and notice how its piston mating surface is not frosted & rough with bead blasting, but shiny and chromed, lol. Also note how it vents forward into the open air, and not sideways/backward into your barrel or hand/guard. Everything comes out the front for service;
The socket in the bolt carrier is a total gimmick, though. Besides, my Gibbz upper is so ridiculously snug on the carrier already (compared to a milspec upper) that it'd probably cause binding or wear from any tiny misalignment.
TCB
Would you just look at how slick & refined the Superlative Arms setup is, though, and notice how its piston mating surface is not frosted & rough with bead blasting, but shiny and chromed, lol. Also note how it vents forward into the open air, and not sideways/backward into your barrel or hand/guard. Everything comes out the front for service;
The socket in the bolt carrier is a total gimmick, though. Besides, my Gibbz upper is so ridiculously snug on the carrier already (compared to a milspec upper) that it'd probably cause binding or wear from any tiny misalignment.
TCB
