Berry Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Got a new 20" PA-10 gen 3, sku# 516551304233... Of course, researched after I bought, found I've made a mistake, and decided it was worth fixing for the price I paid. Has 3.8oz buffer, 7" carbine reciever extension (improperly installed), 11 3/16" spring with 28/29 coils, too short gas tube, and most likely a tiny gas port. I plan on ordering the armalite 6 position carbine reciever extension kit with the extension, buffer, and spring, and a 15.5" gas tube. Found the armalite kit on eurooptic, any recommendations for the gas tube? Also, is there anything I'm missing in my journey of making this basket case into a reliable shooter? Pics next post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shooterrex Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 What length barrel/gas system? Palmetto was putting "mid length" gas systems on 18&20" barrels before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 20", rifle length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 https://www.primaryarms.com/armalite-rifle-length-gas-tube-armeu0170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Ah, thank you! Question, carbine vs rifle reciever extension, is there a difference in reliability and use? Would it be better to go rifle reciever extension + fixed stock? Is so, does armalite make a kit like the 6 position? No real use for adjustable stock, so if it's better, I'd go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, shooterrex said: https://www.primaryarms.com/armalite-rifle-length-gas-tube-armeu0170 That is not the correct one. Wrong part number, brother. That's the M15 (AR15) rifle gas tube. "M-15™ RIFLE LENGTH GAS TUBE M-15™ RIFLE LENGTH GAS TUBE Item Number: EU0170 Your Price: EA Qty: Share Rifle length gas tube for your M-15™ rifle. Click to open expanded view Specifications Product Line M-15™ Product Category Gas Tube Length Rifle Length | 15-3/16"..." 1 hour ago, Berry said: Ah, thank you! Question, carbine vs rifle reciever extension, is there a difference in reliability and use? Would it be better to go rifle reciever extension + fixed stock? Is so, does armalite make a kit like the 6 position? No real use for adjustable stock, so if it's better, I'd go for that. Don't buy that gas tube. You need one that's 15.5" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 I searched Primary Arms for 308 Armalite gas tubes. That is what showed up Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 https://www.fulton-armory.com/gastuberifle-1.aspx This one is 15.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Wilson Combat sells a 15.5" Rifle Gas Tube, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Awesome thanks. Any opinions of rifle length vs carbine length reciever extension? Same function with proper setup, or is one inherently more reliable? Looking to make a range gun/hunting rifle. Really have no desire to be troubleshooting issues on the fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Berry said: Any opinions of rifle length vs carbine length reciever extension? Same function with proper setup, or is one inherently more reliable? If you follow the guidance, they're both great, and it comes down to preference for what you want either one for. Carbine Recoil Systems can be 100% just as reliable as Rifle Recoil Systems, if you do it right. There's no drawback to either one. Both are fully functional on the same gun, when done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Awesome! Carbine it is than, parts are a tad less expensive. Is there an armorers manual or something like that for these guns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Carbine setup allows for different size people to run the rifle. Also coat no coat works well.🍻🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Good idea, didn't think of that! Armalite reciever extension kit and 15.5" gas tube from fulton is ordered, also swung by and got her some new hardware! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Furgeson Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 9:59 PM, 98Z5V said: Wilson Combat sells a 15.5" Rifle Gas Tube, as well. I'm using the WC GT. All good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 Found some toys... #41, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Surprise, though. Gas port was already #41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Looks like your set. Lube the crap out of the BCG Edited March 21, 2023 by shooterrex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Berry said: Surprise, though. Gas port was already #41 That's a shock, from them. Cool, though. Well done on the rest of the stuff, it'll run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 6 hours ago, 98Z5V said: That's a shock, from them. Cool, though. Well done on the rest of the stuff, it'll run. Yeah, shocked me, was actually slightly loose #41, but definitely not #40. It did come with 3 way adjustable gas block though, so maybe those come correctly drilled. Now, to find the time to shoot her for the first time 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 @Berry have you made it to the range yet? How about a fully dressed picture? Or do you have one elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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