gundam83 0 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I've recently chiseled the gas tube shroud off of the factory saiga gas tube so I can install my Midwest Industries USPALMS cowitness rail system. The factory shroud was just a hair thick enough to keep the top cover from bolting onto the lower railed handguard. So now I have a somewhat ugly gas tube that could use a little grinding to look aesthetically pleasing again. I'm just worried that the metal may be too thin, and that putting a grinder to it may weaken it. What are your guys' thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boba Debt 350 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Grind away without concern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toshbar 36 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 just grind it enough to smooth it out so you can paint it. Don't sit on one spot for too long and it'll be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hell, even if you grind holes in it, it'll still probably function just fine. The "gas tube" is really more of a guide for the piston. The impetus to cycle the weapon is gained in the gas block. Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hcuVyTcITQ&feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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