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AR-15 Piston kits #4812988 12/06/13 09:14 PM
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Looking into getting a Piston kit for my AR. I shoot left handed and suppressed so I get alot of gas blow back into my face. I would like to have the gas stop at the gas block. Does anyone have one they like or used? Also does someone have a take off one they didnt like?


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Re: AR-15 Piston kits [Re: Capt. Andrew] #4813014 12/06/13 09:22 PM
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Piston kits are nice , will make ur gun be much cleaner as well especially how dirty suppressors make ur gun . I have run around the same rounds thru my LAR upper /bcg combo as my buddy and mine looks 3 times as used from shooting mine suppressed ...

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Re: AR-15 Piston kits [Re: tannerlst] #4813138 12/06/13 10:00 PM
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For starters, try this.

http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/do-it-yourself-gas-buster-charging-handle

It works very well, is super cheap and eliminates almost all the blowback.

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not a bad idea. I do shoot left handed as well.


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Re: AR-15 Piston kits [Re: Capt. Andrew] #4815461 12/07/13 06:06 PM
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https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3293
They used to have these in stock , have not tried one but it's worth a shot

Woops forgot ur lefty

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Got a old beat up upper I'll try one on.


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Re: AR-15 Piston kits [Re: Capt. Andrew] #4815837 12/07/13 08:24 PM
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From reading, piston is great for F/A work but not much help/benefit in Semi auto.

What sounds great is less crud & gasses coming back into the receiver and your face.



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Still looking at these. Seems like there are more than a few to pick from.


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Re: AR-15 Piston kits [Re: Capt. Andrew] #4834523 12/13/13 06:43 PM
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I have the Adams Arms piston on a 7.5" and it runs great with any ammo I have tried. On the short barrels its a benefit even in semi

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Nice I plan on running it on a 10.5" or a 12"


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