rightwingnut 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Saw THIS, Wonder if it is worth it. From the looks of it, it does't really produce much of a gap towards the back of the tube. It is nice not to have to worry about melting your sling or burning yourself. How hot do those tubes get? Obviously, it depends on how much you shoot. I am wondering if anyone has wished they had the cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 A solution in search of a problem, imho. "Fools and their money are soon separated" I guess if you like fart cans on your stock Honda, this'd be the same sort of thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwingnut 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I'm definitely not looking for something to put on there b/c it looks cool or whatever. You might be hard pressed to get it that hot anyway... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joelrod47 373 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Actually, it's a really nice piece..........Dresses your gun, and allows hands-on without the worry of griddle-frying your hand. Well made, and cheap at that price............ Looks good, and functional........! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crfakm4 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Definitely a preference thing. This fool got one cause it finished out the look I was going for. Edit for pics.. Edited June 9, 2009 by crfakm4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BronCobraJet 80 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I bought one from Cobra 76 to go with my Fuglystick. My Fuglystick has holes that match the gas tube vent, and they look BADA$$. Plus it has the added convenience of keeping you from touching hot surfaces. I'm not one for adding a bunch of rails and tacticool stuff to my guns, but this was nice looking, the price was right, it DOES serve a purpose, and enhances the overall look of the gun that I was after. I've wasted a LOT of money in my life and have nothing to show for it, lol, so it's nice to be able to spend so little and get such a cool item for once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have one on mine, I like the look, plain and simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedal2alloy 206 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 The simple answer to your question is this: If it's made by Cobra, then yes you need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I will go out and pound through a hundred rounds or more in a sitting, and yes the gas tube and barrel get hot enough to burn you. If i wasn't so fond of mag dumps this wouldn't be a issue i'm sure but as it stands it was worth my money. Cobras vented gas tube cover was part of my first testing session. You can see the results from that Here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I just don't like the look of the S12's exposed gas tube. It's like an AK without the upper HG. I don't find the cover to be incredibly functional, its mostly window dressing. If you like that sort of thing go for it. If not, don't. It's not like it costs alot of money or is permanantly attached. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Serves purpose. Priced right. Had vent guards on Corp issue Mossy 25yrs ago. Got on 590s I have in pickup and cruiser. Way I grasp forstock at times, keeps thumb from the oh, that's getting hot crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
COS 0 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I like mine and also think it cleans up the look of the gun!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RS12 7 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have 2 S12's and they both have the cover on them. I really like the way it looks. It definitely adds something to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I liked the way it looked, plain and simple. There's a lot of stuff that you can put on a gun that serves no purpose whatsoever (ie simply cosmetic stuff) that costs a lot more and can actually hinder the way the gun handles. The gas tube cover looks good and doesn't affect the operation of the gun in any sort of negative manner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I serves no purpose and looks really cool.I would buy one if I wasn't already sticking an Ultimak on mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 I serves no purpose and looks really cool.I would buy one if I wasn't already sticking an Ultimak on mine I had the exact same thought. The cover is more of a "finishing touch" rather than a functional item, kind of like a nice duracoat or parkerized finish, you don't NEED them, but they will make your firearm stand out. Plus the covers are American made by a small business man, so you're helping our community out with your purchase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Ok sopmod and nalioth....I have a challenge for you. Go out with your S-12s....oops that's right... ...nalioth doesn't even have an S-12... so of course he wouldn't know much about S-12 accessories. Anyway...I dare either one or both of you to borrow or rent a stock S-12 with no gas tube cover...then run through a couple or more HI CAP MAGS...yes nalioth, that's just for you.... ...then lay your naked forearm across the gas tube, or even better, touch it to your face. I'll bet you each a free Cobra SVUH that I can do the same and I won't be the one sporting a big rosy blister afterwards. I like to be able to hold my S-12 with one hand on the HG and my thumb wrapped over the top of the weapon. This small and very inexpensive addition allows me to do that no matter if I have just done a rapidfire dump with my MD 20. The fact that it looks cool and finishes off the weapon nicely is only a bonus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vbrtrmn 167 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Didn't realize that it helped dissipate the heat that much, added bonus! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wotan1105 7 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Doh and congrats Cobra on having your stuff sold by a retailer. Good job man and great product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Like I said, the natural way for me to hold foreguard is with thumb right over gastube. U.S. Navy issue metal rods make it so. Always joked, Navy good at haulin and patchin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 plain and simple, the gas tube on the S12 WILL get pretty damn hot if you are an abusive shooter, like a lot of us are, around here.....nothing like rifles, but still that gas is still heating up the gab block, and thus the attached tube, even though gas isnt even going DOWN the tube itself.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 plain and simple, the gas tube on the S12 WILL get pretty damn hot if you are an abusive shooter, like a lot of us are, around here.....nothing like rifles, but still that gas is still heating up the gab block, and thus the attached tube, even though gas isnt even going DOWN the tube itself.... How is the gas not going down the tube? It's moving the puck down the tube, therefore it must be going down the tube behind the puck, right? I may be missing something really basic here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Ok sopmod and nalioth....I have a challenge for you. Go out with your S-12s....oops that's right......nalioth doesn't even have an S-12... so of course he wouldn't know much about S-12 accessories. Anyway...I dare either one or both of you to borrow or rent a stock S-12 with no gas tube cover...then run through a couple or more HI CAP MAGS...yes nalioth, that's just for you.... ...then lay your naked forearm across the gas tube, or even better, touch it to your face. I'll bet you each a free Cobra SVUH that I can do the same and I won't be the one sporting a big rosy blister afterwards. I like to be able to hold my S-12 with one hand on the HG and my thumb wrapped over the top of the weapon. This small and very inexpensive addition allows me to do that no matter if I have just done a rapidfire dump with my MD 20. The fact that it looks cool and finishes off the weapon nicely is only a bonus. I've had an S12 for 8 years and shot over 4,000rds and never burned myself but your thingy still looks really cool nonetheless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 elvis - remove the handguard from your gun, and look at the side of the gas block. that is where the puck passes by, and the gas that normally goes down the AK gas tube, instead vents out the side of the gas block, as a "blow by" vent. SOPMOD - I hear ya, I wouldnt say ive gotten the block and tube hot enough to burn me, but I have had the barrel hot enough to sizzle in the rain on my 12 gauge, and the gas system was a bit "warm". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genocide 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I've been burned by my gas tube, sucked ass because it was the palm of my trigger hand. Needless to say I was mad so the TV got more 3" slugs through it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwingnut 0 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Well, I went to carolina shooters b/c some poster linked a reduced recoil spring for shooting poweder puffs. I decided I had to have one. THen I saw the gas tube cover. Then I saw that clear 12 rd surefire mag & I could resist. Then I saw that polymer tri rail unit that extends forward past the gas block & I decided that, w/ maybe some rail covers and/or a VFG will solve the issue of my off thum wandering close to the gas tube. Maybe I shoudl have orderd one, but its too late now b/c order is on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 It's not too late, you can still get them right from the source. I sent some to Greg upon his request, but I'm still carrying them too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
775Patriot 0 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I like mine, I think it looks good on my Saiga. Nice job and thank you, Cobra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 That's gotta be pretty cool to see your stuff for sale on a retail site, eh Shannon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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