Anyone try the Aero adjustable gas block?

[Texcl2]

My Grendel is a little over gassed (as most are) and was looking at the aero precision low profile adjustable gas block. Looks well made and will fit in my slim forearm. Anyone have experience with this?

[A5BLASTER]

I haven't tryed it nor do I remember seeing anyone post anywhere about trying.

You could add a lil weight to the buffer or a stronger spring to eat up that extra gas.

Me personally I prefer SLR gas blocks, lowmass bcg and jp scs setup, makes for well gassed smooth shooting gun even in a 12.5 pistol form.

[PVBoom]

For a low profile AGB I went with Seekins.

[montana]

Any adj gas block needs to have the adjustment screw turned in and out after any amount of use to break up the carbon. The adj screw will get carbon locked if a person fails to do any form of maintenance on them. My brother had an older Syrac adj gas block carbon up and wouldn't function with some lower powered ammunition. I got it to loosen up after soaking it in Kroil penetrating oil for about a week. I prefer the SLR adj gas blocks https://slrrifleworks.com/sentry-7-set-s...gas-block/ They are easy to disassemble, if service is needed.

[Texcl2]

These aero gas blocks are supposed to be easy to clean. I ordered one but looks like it is on back order ( like everything AR related).

[montana]

Wilson has come out with one that is suppose to eliminate carbon lock. I have never tried one, but it looks promising.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl8WboLKLNU

[AZHTfreak]

Not an issue with Superlative Arms AGB design...

[Growler]

Want to see outline dimensions. I’m not asking for an Autocad model, just a dimensioned muzzle view of the gas block. Most vendors provide this to help folks ensure fit. ?

[danm]

Not an issue with Superlative Arms AGB design...

Agreed that's what I use and no carbon seize...

[Texcl2]

I’ve used at least 4 adjustable gas blocks, most really cheap Chinese ones and have never had a blockage and one of these rifles is a 7.62x39 I built with many thousands of rounds of cheap steel cases ammo though it. I have never had to adjust them after set though, does this only affect adjustments or are y’all saying they will clog up and cause malfunctions?

[montana]

I’ve used at least 4 adjustable gas blocks, most really cheap Chinese ones and have never had a blockage and one of these rifles is a 7.62x39 I built with many thousands of rounds of cheap steel cases ammo though it. I have never had to adjust them after set though, does this only affect adjustments or are y’all saying they will clog up and cause malfunctions?

If using a rifle with an adjustable gas block is shot enough times without adjusting the screw," it will carbon up" so adjustment is no longer possible. The gas setting will remain the same as the original adjustment. I turn the adjustment screw all the way in and out, after shooting my rifle. I will also add a little kroil oil to the adjustment screw, after cleaning my barrel. If an adjustable gas block adjustment screw is never moved, it will eventually carbon up. After a lot of use, "the tip of the adjustable screw will eventually burn down" but is of no concern since it can be further screwed in to make adjustment. SLR adjustable gas blocks are easy to disassemble and replace parts if needed.

[StoneHendge]

This is what I love about the internet. 10 responses and not one answer to the question.

[A5BLASTER]

This is what I love about the internet. 10 responses and not one answer to the question.

And yours makes 11 responses lol.

[StoneHendge]

I was actually interested to see if there was an answer. Aero generally makes a good product for the price. Sometimes there are misses, but sometimes they make a product where I wouldn't even think about buying something different.

[montana]

I was actually interested to see if there was an answer. Aero generally makes a good product for the price. Sometimes there are misses, but sometimes they make a product where I wouldn't even think about buying something different.

Apparently no one has used one. Here is a review. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020...precision/

[StoneHendge]

Apparently no one has used one. Here is a review. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020...precision/

Including whoever wrote that article! I'm just being ornery. It's harder to find a black clamp on Superlative .750 than it is to find small rifle primers. At least with the latter, you can pay a market price on gunbroker. Always interested in options to unobtainium.

[sharpshooter33]

I have 2 of them, but I have not put one on anything yet. Just haven't had a need yet. Maybe my blackout will get one someday. Just hasn't been a priority, but for the price and the reputation of Aero I picked them up just in case.
So another answer of no I haven't tested one. 8-)

[Mustangfreek]

I got one a few weeks back ($52 bux so said why not)

It is well put together and the detect and clicks are positive. Haven’t got to use it yet.



They had a problem with the first batches screws. Would not close all the way, has now been remedied.

[Texcl2]

Who did you buy it from? I ordered mine on optics planet A couple weeks ago, still hasn’t shipped.

[SDW]

I ordered mine on optics planet A couple weeks ago, still hasn’t shipped.

This had me looking at OP's ad for this gas block. Right now it's saying "Estimated to ship within 11-20 days". So it seams you're might be arriving on schedule. It's a good price there anyway.