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The gas tube is one of those small parts that gets ignored until something goes wrong, and this Strike Industries carbine-length tube is a no-drama way to keep your rifle running right. It measures 9.75 inches, which is the standard carbine length, so it pairs with a carbine gas system running a gas port under a mid-front handguard setup. Whether you're finishing a fresh upper or swapping out a worn or corroded tube, this one drops in and does its job without any fuss.
This tube is machined from 304 stainless steel, which is the material you want channeling hot, carbon-heavy gas back into the action shot after shot. Stainless holds up well against corrosion and the smoother surface tends to clean up faster than an old parkerized tube when it's time to scrub carbon. Strike builds it to mil-correct dimensions, so it lines up properly with a standard low-profile gas block and the gas key on your bolt carrier without you having to fight the alignment.
Each tube comes with a slightly oversized roll pin, roughly 0.312 by 0.081 inches, which gives you better retention once it's seated in the gas block. Because it runs a hair oversized, it grabs and holds in most gas blocks on the market. If you happen to be working with a block that has a smaller pin hole, the pin can be filed or dressed down to fit. A roll pin punch and a small hammer, or a dedicated gas block roll pin tool, will make the install go a lot smoother than trying to muscle it in.
Bottom line, it's a straightforward, well-made component from a company that knows the AR platform inside and out. Keep one on the bench as a spare or run it in your next build and you'll get consistent gas flow that keeps the rifle cycling the way it should.
It fits AR-15 and M16 uppers running a carbine-length gas system, which uses a gas port positioned for the 9.75 inch tube length. As long as your barrel's gas port location matches carbine spacing and you're running a low-profile or standard gas block, this tube lines up correctly. Match the tube length to your gas system, not just your barrel length, before ordering.
Yes, a slightly oversized roll pin is included, measuring around 0.312 by 0.081 inches. The oversize helps it grip and hold securely once seated in the gas block. If your particular gas block has a tighter pin hole, the pin can be filed down slightly to fit.
This tube is made from 304 stainless steel, which resists corrosion from the hot, carbon-laden gas that runs through it during firing. The smoother stainless surface also tends to clean up faster than an older parkerized tube. It's a durable pick for a long service life whether you're building fresh or replacing a worn tube.
A roll pin punch sized for the gas tube pin and a small hammer will handle the job, and a dedicated gas block roll pin tool makes alignment easier. You'll want to make sure the gas block and tube are seated and aligned with the gas key on your bolt carrier before driving the pin. Take your time so the pin goes in straight and the tube stays put.
| UPC | 708747547047 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARGTCS |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Gas Tube |
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