08-09-2021, 03:43 PM
shannerdrake... The space between the gas block & the barrel shoulder is there for the handguard end cap used for GI handguards. Depending on the barrel manufacturer, this gap may or may not be present. If the manufacturer makes barrels to GI specs, the gap will be there. It's possible the dimple on your barrel is where it's supposed to be & your barrel & gas block ports are in alignment. Of course, you do need to do some measuring to verify that.
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