Gas System Deep Dive
The gas system is the circulatory system of the gas-operated AR.
In this series of articles, we explore the components and attributes of the gas system and learn what it takes to build a finely tuned weapon system.
In this article, we provide a foundation of understanding about the design of the gas system and the way it functions.
After reading this article, you should have the basic understanding of the gas system function and terminology needed for subsequent articles.
In this article, we look a little closer at the specifications of the gas system, and the effects that they can have on weapon system functionality, reliability, and durability.
After reading this article, you should be able to make decisions about component specifications when building or refining an AR.
In this article, we explore the ways you can control and tune your gas system.
After reading this article, you should understand how to manage an over-gassed or under-gassed AR.
In this article, we explore the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerance and how it affects gas system performance. After reading this article, you should understand why Para Bellum Arms pays so much attention to the gas system and BCG.
In this article, we introduce the concept of technical inspection and gauging of components of the gas system to ensure tight tolerance and efficiency.
After reading this article, you should understand how to do basic technical inspection and you will be able to decide whether gauging is something that you want to explore further.
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