Del-Ton Dissipator

[nipprdog]

DTIs have the standard length gas system on the dissipators. DPMS (3 years ago, I'm not sure about now) had the same set up with the rifle length. They are good to go unless you shoot low pressured rounds.
Everyone thinks "oh, it's the same gas system as a 20", but it isn't. The 20" has 4" more rifling which allows more gas to escape (because it takes 4" longer for the projectile to leave the muzzle) in the upper for proper cycling. Since it is a 16" barrel, you would need to shoot a hotter round to make up for the <4".

Well, that's cool. I called DTI about 90 minutes ago to ask them about this, since I've looking at the Dissipator. I told her about this thread on THR, and was told the exact same thing.

Looks like someone from DTI joined up to post the info. I was going to post what I was told on the phone, but just now got a chance to post.

 

[Sparta326]

LOL! Yep. That was me. We can also build a mock-up dissipator...carbine or mid-length gas system with a lo-pro gas block and FF forearm. As of right now, we don't have the barrels to put a FSB at standard length on a carbine.