Currently I have the standard Front sight gas block on my AR as it came from the factory but have been thinking of going to a flat or picitanny block and using a flip up front. I like the handguards as they are and was wondering if anyone knows of such a gas block that would be compatible with the existing ring held forends? Thanks in advance as I’m sure there are more knowledgeable folks than me on here.
First I would make sure the gas block on your rifle can be removed. Several manufactures pin and weld the flash suppressor onto the barrel, making the gas block removal near impossible.
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Weld the gas block? That’s a new one on me.
You're right, it was the Flash suppressor that is pinned and welded. I was remembering there was a reason I had to replace the barrel to change any of that out. But, it still would prevent the gas block from being changed out.
Never seen a welded gas block. Two very dissimilar metals. Most have tapered pins that must be driven out in the correct direction. Some such as Ruger use straight pins. A bolt on or clamp on block with a rail groove can be pushed into place holding the hand guard end piece into place
Any "rail height" gas block should work for you. I believe Brownell's and Midway both sell them.
I believe the OP is looking for something like this that will still allow the use of the standard drop in handgaurd.
https://www.parisarms.com/diamondhe...-block-with-rail-overhang750-steel-black-3101
https://www.parisarms.com/diamondhe...-block-with-rail-overhang750-steel-black-3101
