vstarnd
Something I debated over with a fellow AR nut. There's been comments made about the gas piston ARs not being as accurate. This due to barrel flex from the gas piston being mounted to the barrel. So when the piston operates it applies physical force to the top of the barrel. This applied leverage can cause barrel flex and possibly create a different point of impact as the barrel flexes back.
Here's an idea I had. Use a specially designed aluminum free float forearm, attach the piston assembly to the forearm, and use a gas tube to connect the gas block to the piston assembly. Would that potentially increase accuracy? Would that put too much stress on the forearm or barrel nut? Would the different materials be better? What would be the feasability?
Is this something that would work or already been tried and failed? Give me your input.
Here's an idea I had. Use a specially designed aluminum free float forearm, attach the piston assembly to the forearm, and use a gas tube to connect the gas block to the piston assembly. Would that potentially increase accuracy? Would that put too much stress on the forearm or barrel nut? Would the different materials be better? What would be the feasability?
Is this something that would work or already been tried and failed? Give me your input.