TwoLaneBlackTop 1 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone heard of a shop that will weld on a rail to the gas block? I figured there would be enough people out there that would like to get their VEPR-12 as close to the correct configuration as possible thus there must be a market for this.If the gas block was pulled and pressed onto a jig also acting as a heat sink, then a piece of steel rail that was already cut to length and cut to clear the raised pin bosses could be welded on. After that remove from the jig, clean up the welds and refinish the gas block. Finally press the complete gas block back in place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone heard of a shop that will weld on a rail to the gas block? I figured there would be enough people out there that would like to get their VEPR-12 as close to the correct configuration as possible thus there must be a market for this. If the gas block was pulled and pressed onto a jig also acting as a heat sink, then a piece of steel rail that was already cut to length and cut to clear the raised pin bosses could be welded on. After that remove from the jig, clean up the welds and refinish the gas block. Finally press the complete gas block back in place. Pop your gas block off as-per the instructions here and send it over with a two inch piece of steel rail.. $75.00. & it'll look like it came as one piece. It'll take a couple months though due to a backlog, otherwise, just take the two pieces to a local machine shop that has a decent weldor. Use 309L. It welds to dissimilar metals very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raidersfan_5544 57 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) K-var does have a replacement railed front sight block/gas block for sale. You might look into those if your wanting a railed version and can't get one welded for you. ETA: posted at the same time...looks like Paulys on it. Edited May 23, 2013 by raidersfan_5544 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 ^^^ or better yet, do that above. lol.It'll be quicker, that's for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vette447 11 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 The gas block shown above was my plan. However, I waited too long to order and K-Var is out of stock. They told me they may get some more in in 60-90 days. I hope they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce soderholm 4 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Saiga tech offers this service. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ec4321 113 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I had a kvar unit put on mine... lot of money for a rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WUNDERWAFFEN 21 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I bought one from Impact Guns last night. I do not want to put rails on my handguard- the vertical ribs on the lower handguard taught me a lesson the 1st time I shot my V12 so I do not want something on there more pronounced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwelhand 2 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I bought one from Impact Guns last night. I do not want to put rails on my handguard- the vertical ribs on the lower handguard taught me a lesson the 1st time I shot my V12 so I do not want something on there more pronounced. Good advice... How much did you pay? Geeez... I need one real bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WUNDERWAFFEN 21 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Impact went out of stock right after I posted that. It was like $140 shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwelhand 2 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thank you sir... not cheap but worth it IMHO! Impact went out of stock right after I posted that.It was like $140 shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vette447 11 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Saiga tech offers this service. Does anyone have pictures of a gas block that they have welded a rail on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thor's Hammer 33 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Saiga tech offers this service. Does anyone have pictures of a gas block that they have welded a rail on? +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodi1 23 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 The K-Var gasblock is for a Saiga 030. Does it fit the VEPR 12 without extensive mods? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ec4321 113 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have the gas block from K-Var on one of my Veprs. Fits fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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