How does a gas-operated system work?

[ZeppelinM16]

How does a gas-operated system work? Any helpful links?

 

[Boba Fett]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6auXTiqNtEo

Not a bad review of the piston vs DI guns. Nutnfancy offers a brief overview how both operate.

Not sure if you were looking for AR review...

 

[rogertc1]

Google is your friend.

 

[mcdonl]

Google is your friend

So is THR. Most of the times I google something I end up here through search results. That is what THR is for, IMO... don't answer if you dont want.

 

[briansmithwins]

Here's a good start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_operation

Gas operation is one of two ways to power a self loading firearm, not counting systems that use external power, like Gatling guns or chain guns.

The other way is using recoil. Browning design pistols (1911, Glocks), the M2 machinegun, and the Maxim MG are all recoil operated systems.

In short, gas operated systems use the pressure generated when a cartridge is fired to cycle the action. The piston can be the cartridge case itself (called blowback), a separate piston fed thru an orifice in the barrel (M1 Garand and countless others), or trapping gas from the area of the muzzle (G41).

Hope that helps. BSW

 

[mcdonl]

Thanks! That explains why my SKS doesn't operate propery when the gas tube is dirty.

 

[briansmithwins]

Thanks! That explains why my SKS doesn't operate propery when the gas tube is dirty.

You got a SKS dirty enough to quit working?

Wow!

My hat's off to you. I;ve never been able to get one that dirty. BSW