A little M4 gas maintenance article for new guys

[MrShooter]

Saw this and thought it might help some folk.


https://primaryandsecondary.com/understanding-the-ar-15-gas-system/

 

[Eagle Eye]

very helpful, thanks!

 

[dennishoddy]

Good info. Thanks!

 

[SMS]

Good info. Biggest takeaway is don't buy cheap crap. Buy quality parts from reputable manufacturers and the chances of have gas system issues greatly reduced.

 

[OKCHunter]

I learned the slits on the gas rings do not have to be spread out.

 

[SMS]

I learned the slits on the gas rings do not have to be spread out.

Heck, many guns will run with only one or even none lol.

 

[OKCHunter]

Heck, many guns will run with only one or even none lol.

I was using a toothpick trying to get them as close to equally spaced as possible. [emoji3]

 

[SMS]

I was using a toothpick trying to get them as close to equally spaced as possible. [emoji3]

I fell victim to the same fairy tale for decades!