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Regarding the pinned gas block barrels, am I able to replace the pinned gas block with an adjustable gas block? — 2 Answers

by J, from CA, United States Asked on April 10, 2021

Name Faxon Firearms AR-15 5.56 NATO Pencil Profile Threaded Barrels (4.8)
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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on June 28, 2021

Yes, however we can not recommend or endorse any modification due to safety and warranty reasons.

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Answered by OhYeah, member, from TN, United States, on October 14, 2021

The only difference between the pinned version and the non-pinned version is that the pinned version comes with a gas block. Also, the gas block that it comes with is drilled and the barrel has a groove milled into it to fit the hole in the gas block and accept the pin. BUT, the gas block does NOT come pre-installed. If you want, you can throw away the Faxon gas block and use any gas block that you want.

BUT, why would you buy a barrel and gas block combo, pay more, and then not use the gas block that came in the combo?

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