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AR-15 Piston kits
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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
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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
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12/06/13 10:44 PM
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not a bad idea. I do shoot left handed as well.
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Re: AR-15 Piston kits
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12/07/13 07:23 PM
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Got a old beat up upper I'll try one on.
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Re: AR-15 Piston kits
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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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Re: AR-15 Piston kits
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12/13/13 04:55 PM
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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
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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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Re: AR-15 Piston kits
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12/20/13 03:33 PM
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Nice I plan on running it on a 10.5" or a 12"
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