Are All AR-15 Gas Tubes The Same?

As always, I thoroughly enjoy your vids and have learned so much from watching them. Question: you mentioned that the gas tube typically never needs to be cleaned. I assume this also applies to the much narrower in diameter gas port. I suppose the speed with which the action happens simply means nothing, or not much, sticks to the inside surface of the gas port…

If a 16” barrel can use either a carbine length and a mid-legth Gas tube, and you have to align it with a hole, How is it possible that the 16 inch barrel can use multiple lengths gas tubes? How would the holes align?

I’d like to see the a test of the durability of each type of gas tube, and how they rank against each other.

Can any gas block be pinned, or just ones of certain designs?

Whats the best straight adjustable mid length $$ can buy???

Does the end of the gas tube vary in sizes? Or all they all the same and just change lengths

Looking to build 300blk pistol should I do 10, 10.5, 12, or 12.5 and how long should the gas tube be on those

I wish RifleSpeed would make a piston kit version of their system.

For being a first timer this video was great to watch. I was all stressed out about building one. Now I'm ready to get to build one.

God you keep saying the same thing over and over. Very little useful info

As the guns get dirtier the gas system almost change. The carbine acts like a mid and a mod acts like a rifle.

Appreciate this video.

Stainless + Melonite = win

You don’t. Fight me. Lol!

I'll leave yall this tidbit of information… There is bigger profit margin with nicer parts…

Usually go with something from a reputable company. Just got one based on price and went to install it and it was horrible. Hole was all wonky lots of rough marks along the whole thing . Scrapping it for a lantac tube . Never used them either but they look top notch from what I seen

What handguard is on that rifle?

Chunks of lead if you use a 22LR conversion would be the other possibility 😉

I needed this video lol. I have a full auto and with regular gas tubes they would literally weld themselves to the block and the block would weld itself to the barrel so when the tube would pop I’d end up having to throw almost the entire upper away 😞

Cleaning the gas tube may be a good idea If you’re also shooting with a 22 conversion and not having a closed off adjustable gas block

Paint the rifle with the flat camo paint and that will reduce or stop the reflection or glint from the parts of the rifle that are on the outside hello wake up

I put one on upside down! My buddies were there cutting up and doing what they do. Want paying attention. Took it to a "real" gunsmith, he finish reamed the chamber, couldnt figure it out.

Like most gun parts, most of the same items all come from the same factory. Is that true with gas tubes? And coatings and fancy other BS, do they really make a difference…. in the real world, probably not. Let's see a melt down test between cheap tubes and fancy coated tubes. And don't forget, the gas tube was designed to fail before the rest of the gun so you won't have a catastrophic failure in your face!

I want the Call of Duty – Rittenhouse model. Something simple that works against violent arsonists, pedos, communist attackers and rioters.

Apparently LMT uses straight gas tubes because they are less prone to failure than standard gas tubes with the dog leg.

I’ve heard that the gas tube is supposed to fail before the barrel is damaged. I can see the logic behind that idea from both a cost and ease of replacement.

On the off chance that you are in a complete all out firefight or doing destructive testing, if you bought an incorrectly built gas tube is there a chance of ruining the barrel first?

That proof barrel though… lucky man.

Straight Gus tube on full auto build bro….check out Mr Gunsngears colt LMG! Open bolt and straight gas system…bullet hose. I wish I had the skills to build one like that!

Who cares?

Faxon Firearms says they don't dimple their barrels because it effects the harmonics. Your thoughts? I'm glad I found this video because I'm building a deer gun right now

Btw.. checking out all the options you have on the site, I will more than likely be purchasing a firearm from you!! Keep up the great work and great giveaways lol

Your giveaways are by FAR the best giveaways.. period.. the shhhh you give away is absolutely insane!! McDonald’s/Classicfirearms collab? Because I’m loving it!!

Black River Tactical makes gastubes with different size ports for over/under gassed rifles.

I don't like toxic gases and particles in my face and intend to use a suppressor most of the time.
The AR-15 has sort of run it's course in this regard and it's popularity has bread a Market that almost rejects new ideas and improvements entirely.

Hey I love how at the end he gave advice for Alec Baldwin don’t shoot blanks, shoot live rounds 🤣

Cleaning is optional

Most thread lockers release with heat, which is why they can have issues on firearms. Loctite for example. Rockset releases with soaking in water. Then it is a lot easier to release.

Just dimpled my first barrel, when I upgraded the gas block to a Superlative Arms adjustable. I hope it works now 😄

How many times did Clint say “guy” in the last 5 videos?

The only time I had an issue with gas tubes was in bootcamp at Parris Island in 1979 on Qual day. My rifle was old. The serial # started with "xm". I still shot " Expert" the first of my nine awards. Semperfi!!

What the hell is a gas tube are I only run piston AR's because I don't like smoke in my face

I hope I win that rifle…it's perty.

Integral

Maybe im an outlier but whatever has come in my DD, BCM, PWS and Radian has been just fine. Triarcs and SOLGW has been just fine too. Why is this being over thought?

Bottom line, if budget is a concern your cash is better spent on other things. I would prioritize the trigger, optic, light and barrel quality over a super expensive tube.

If you have to work in a two way shooting range you may have other priorities though.