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Hey guys. Im planning on having my local smith cut my 19" down and permanently affix the Tromix brake on it at just over 18" Im wondering if Im going to notice any differences in cycling. This is a 3 port gun running a stock gas plug and puck. Thanks a bunch.

Hey guys. Ive got no experience with attaching muzzle devices of any kind, but Ive heard I need a crush washer behind the brake. I also know Chaos makes a barrel nut which is supposedly meant specifically for this kind of thing, but I havent heard anything about it annnd I guess Im just looking for the best option here. Anybody have any experience with washers or the Chaos nut? Heres a pic of the brake mounted imperfectly, just cause threads with pics are always more interesting.

As R&R stated, the threads on buffer tube adapters are the same between milspec and commercial tubes, so if you purchase their adapter you could attach whatever tube your stock required. The aluminum tube sold by CSS is commercial spec, (slightly larger OD than milspec). Some milspec stocks will fit commercial tubes, however the ones that do will invariably require a hammer to fit and will not be adjustable for LOP without another good hammering. Talk about friction retention mechanisms.... Magpul also cautions highly against forcing a milspec stock (such as the released version of the ACS

Had the same problem after originally doing my conversion. Can you post a pic of the FCG showing how you installed the crook? Just to confirm that its been properly installed. Also, I keep hearing people referring to the e-clips as if they are temporary fixes. Any reason to suspect that they would not hold up to long term use? They would be soooooo much easier to install than a crook or a plate.

oh my god. i leave thread for a few hours. this is what happens. complete and total derailment.

Thats the only reason I can think of not to get one. But, on the other hand, Ive always maintained that the price of your weapon is that last thing youre going to think about when theres someone in your house a 3 am. I may have to pick on up as well, if only to compare it to the Saiga.

If you've been keeping up with the SHOT show, you might've already heard about it. I thought I'd let all you Saiga 12 owners out there know there's a new kid on the block. CMMG has developed a prototype AR-based, piston-driven, semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun. It's considerably smaller than traditional 12 gauge AR adaptations, with approximately the same dimensions as an everyday AR, minus the right side bolt carrier handle. I bet it only takes 2 3/4", though. We'll see. Doesn't look like its just an upper conversion, looks like the lower is proprietary as well. Also looks like it will be comp

in case you havent seen this classic..

True, true. I should examine it personally before passing judgment.

I dont mean to step on toes here. I just dont see any reason to skimp on such a vital weapon component. I'd hate to drop my gun one day and have my rail system break in half. Perhaps I am simply bias, though. Ive worked at an airsoft shop for the last few years where the name UTG has been cemented into everyones unconsciousness as one of the cheapest brand names on the market. Im sure UTG rails would be just fine on a plinker. I just dont want them on my SHTF gun.

Oh, I understand that. However I also understand that every other piston-operated rifle on the modern market features a relief valve of some type, be it your simple AK style holes in the cylinder or advanced one-way valves on piston driven ARs. The relief valve is an integral part of the design, and is there for a reason. I see no reason to plug it up, as it could not possibly improve performance. As one user posted above, by the time the gas reaches the relief valve (which isnt really a valve, but eh..) in an S12, the piston has already completed its cycle so closing that port would not impro

Chaos, hands down. UTG started off as an airsoft company, and the large majority of their products were not altered in design when they entered the real firearm market. Their rail systems are still made with pot metal, their rail covers still slip and their vertical grips are still iffy on whether or not theyre actually 20mm. Its an alright rail, I dont mean to rag on it too much, it will work. But if youve got the money, get the Chaos. Its anodized 6061 Aluminum and wont add much weight compared to the Halo rail system. ..Just to clarify, it seems you understand the Chaos rail system to

+1 for CGW. Enlarge the gas ports if you need to cycle birdshot. Ive heard of people closing up the vent as well, but overcompressed gas inside a sealed steel cylinder is literally the definition of a decent pipe bomb.

http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-310/Magwell-Saiga-12-JT/Detail I hear Chaos is coming out with a magwell, though. It should be a few months, but its probably going to be cheaper. No word yet on how it will attach/detach. The JTE one is mounted by drilling and tapping into the receiver.

If youd like to post pictures directly in your thread, upload them to a third party hosting website like Photobucket.com, Flickr.com, etc. Photos can be posted in a thread as long as they are hosted at a functional url, so even if you arent posting pictures of your gun, (say youve got a question concerning a picture you saw on CSS), you can still post the picture directly in your thread by right clicking it, selecting "Copy Image Location" and pasting that in the input box you are presented with when clicking the "Insert Image" button while creating a new thread. Hope thats not too confusing..

call me crazy but to remember it, I picture a four-point buck with two birds sitting on his antlers. 1 buck. 2 birds. very simple.

Try banging the rear sight out first, it may be loose enough to pop out. If it isnt, then, yes cut the rear sight straight across from left to right, that is, at a perpendicular angle to the barrel. Yes, use a dremmel with a cutting wheel. This will loosen it up significantly. If you have a grinding wheel, or even just a dremmel with a grinding tip, that will take car of the front sight easily. Good luck.

Here in northern Virginia I couldnt find one for under $660. Sucks. But i got it anyways.

If youd like to utilize the side mount, there are various PK family red dots that mount directly to it, some of them can be found here for decent prices: (Non-buisness member link removed by Nailbomb) As Nailbomb mentioned, Kobra makes some great red dots that mount to the side rail as well. Various companies also manufacture 20mm rails that mount to your side rail like his, and provide you with a rail directly above the top cover which you can then mount sights to, like this: http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-264/AK-Saiga-mount-low/Detail?sfs=62a3601e If y

Steel front locking tabs dont break off in cold weather. Neither do polymer mags with steel reinforced tabs, but, as I understand it, only the Russian mags feature that important little bit, and theyre kind of hard to get a hold of. Otherwise, I agree with you. Polymer mags can be made with even greater structural integrity than steel, and theyre much lighter, but until an american company makes readily available steel reinforced polymer mags, ill keep some chaos steels around for winter use.

Yes, it did look like it was curving back and then it just ended quite abruptly. I know the unextended backstrap doesnt even bother curving upwards. But thanks, good to know. I wasnt aware that the basic kit came with all of them. If I ever get really bored and want to go through ripping out my FCG and installing a new trigger guard and grip, thats probably the route ill go.

If you dont want to do it yourself/want a reliable, professional company to "handle" it: CGW offers left side bolt carrier handle conversions, if youre looking for a reputable service provider. I spoke to Tom there and he told me he uses Remington 1100 handles which he welds to the left side of the carrier. He also cuts the top cover for clearance. The gap between the receiver and top cover, if you are worried about dirt/dust fouling the FCG, is considerably smaller than the gap created by the R&R Racing left side handle conversion. However, the R&R handle is not welded to the carr

For the record, and if you'd like to go this route, standard MIAD backstraps are available from Magpul. That is, unextended backstraps which *should work just fine with the CSS trigger guard. I believe theres even a picture of a MIAD on the CSS trigger guard in the link posted.

or... If you can live with the length and bulkiness of the mag, (I know we all hate it, but it is the price we pay for incredible magazine capacity), pick up a Krebs Canted Grip adapter. Mount your grip as far back as you like, and still change mags rock n lock style. The more expensive solution is to get a JTE SureFire Magwell, so the mags insert in and drop out without having to "rock" them forward or rearward.