I recently took part in the Diamond Head group buy. I ordered the VRS™ T 15.0" Free-Floating Handguard along with a low profile gas block to go along with my BCM 18" SS410™ Barrel found here: BCM 18" SPR SS410 Barrel with Rifle Length Gas
As luck would have it, the gas block doesn’t fit. It hits the second ‘step’ of the barrel, where the gas port is located, then stops dead. I’ve tried wiggling it and rocking it, but it literally won’t budge onto that second step. I’ve even tried lubricating both components to no avail.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I did have the barrel cerakoted, but I wouldn’t think that would add enough to the diameter to prevent the gas block from properly fitting. The stamped writing on the barrel is still clearly visible so it’s not thickly coated.
Should I maybe try a clamp on style gas block such as the YHM-9384, found here: Low Profile Gas Block (Pinch Screw) [YHM-9384] - $33.50 : YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. | Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors, Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors
Any thoughts, assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
As luck would have it, the gas block doesn’t fit. It hits the second ‘step’ of the barrel, where the gas port is located, then stops dead. I’ve tried wiggling it and rocking it, but it literally won’t budge onto that second step. I’ve even tried lubricating both components to no avail.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I did have the barrel cerakoted, but I wouldn’t think that would add enough to the diameter to prevent the gas block from properly fitting. The stamped writing on the barrel is still clearly visible so it’s not thickly coated.
Should I maybe try a clamp on style gas block such as the YHM-9384, found here: Low Profile Gas Block (Pinch Screw) [YHM-9384] - $33.50 : YHM, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. | Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors, Makers of High Quality Firearms, Accessories & Sound Suppressors
Any thoughts, assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated.