Ep-4: The AR-15 Gas System. THIS Is Why & How Your AR-15 Works! Gas Blocks, Gas Tubes, Gas Ports.

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • How does your AR-15 work? Gas Ports, Gas Blocks, Gas Tubes & More. Understanding the AR-15 gas system components and how they work together to cycle your AR-15 is the first step to making the right decision for your AR.
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:23 - AR-15 Gas System
    00:51 - Direct Impingement
    02:00 - Gas System Components
    02:10 - Gas
    02:40 - Gas Port
    03:10 - Gas Block
    03:30 - Gas Tube
    03:45 - Gas Key
    03:53 - Gas Block Breakdown
    06:27 - Gas Tube Breakdown
    08:33 - Gas Block Alignment
    09:48 - Ep-5 Upper Assembly
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  • @At3tactical
    @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

    *AT3 Tactical Available @ Amazon*
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  • @JohnThomas-gj2zg
    @JohnThomas-gj2zg Рік тому +4

    I love everything about the AR-15 system in all caliber....

  • @ROOSTER-ql5fs
    @ROOSTER-ql5fs 7 місяців тому +2

    This community is so much better off with people like you In it. Keep up the good work!

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  7 місяців тому +2

      Wow, that really hits me right in the feelers. Really...thank you! Comments like yours make this "job" all the more worthwhile. -Randy

  • @saxmusicmail
    @saxmusicmail Рік тому +9

    "Direct impingement" IS a piston system. The piston is the rear of the bolt. The cylinder is the inside of the bolt carrier. It's just not out front where others are located. As far as "it $#!+s where it eats", you can shoot far more than 500-600 rounds before it gets dirty enough to have functioning problems, and even then, a few drops of oil will fix that. Certainly you will have a chance to clean the rifle in that time. You don't even need to to a complete cleaning. Just brush the chamber and lugs, and do a quick cleaning and lube of the bolt carrier group, wipe out the inside of the upper receiver. The problems I've seen shooters have are ones who "run her dry like they do in the sandbox". Well, here in the USA is not "the sandbox". Oil it. And you can't "over oil" the M16/M4/AR-15. Excess oil will blow out of the ejection port in just a few rounds. If problems, turn the rifle on its left side, drip in some oil through the ejection port... even motor oil dripped off a dip stick will do... work the charging handle a few times, and go back to the job at hand. A lot of guys use Mobile One synthetic 0w20 or 5w20 with good results.

    • @jalowery1246
      @jalowery1246 Рік тому +1

      Wtf was that!? I didn't do that. But good statements. Agreed.

    • @charleskittler4330
      @charleskittler4330 Рік тому +3

      Some people have been there and have the t shirt….while others are 50 mile experts…

  • @gregorymahnken9682
    @gregorymahnken9682 Рік тому +16

    This series has been super helpful. I would put these on par with Lucky Gunner's videos in terms of clarity and quality, and that's a complement!

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +5

      Wow, thank you for that! It's rewarding to know that these are helping someone. -Randy

    • @Nobody-11B
      @Nobody-11B Рік тому +1

      I wish they were in a playlist. Super well done, entertaining and informative. I'm new to the AR platform and I learned quite a bit so far.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +4

      Late to the game on answering this one... You wanted this Playlist? ua-cam.com/play/PLvexlTF9ttDqpICeC3Um-QCj1fkSUXEEc.html

  • @DA-zh9gi
    @DA-zh9gi Рік тому +13

    Excellent narration. Voice tone and inflection excellent; highly professional presentation. Great job.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      Thank you kindly, glad you liked it!

    • @Brandon_obs_ls
      @Brandon_obs_ls 3 місяці тому +1

      @@At3tacticalwhats ur favorite ar brands

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  3 місяці тому

      @@Brandon_obs_ls Well, we are kinda partial to the AT3 brand and Spoiler Alert: We will be providing all components necessary to build a full, Made In USA, AT3 AR15 in the next month or so.

  • @xxPhoenixX-sg9tr
    @xxPhoenixX-sg9tr Місяць тому +3

    I love mid length the best imo over carbine

  • @apachepaul
    @apachepaul Рік тому +3

    Wat a tease! I listened to you yammering on about stuff I already knew, anticipating the gas block alignment "tools and tricks" which never materialized.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      Haha! This series is FAR from over. I'm sure we got you covered in some upcoming short FAQ style videos!

  • @mrcookiemonster7805
    @mrcookiemonster7805 6 місяців тому +1

    What I find strange, but probably isn't strange at all, is how similar the mechanics of direct impingement ARs are to old school stacked tube blow back paintball "markers". And, how similar the triggers are in each.

  • @Trump-or-Die
    @Trump-or-Die Рік тому +3

    I like your red dots with the built in laser!!!

  • @craftcreations6480
    @craftcreations6480 5 місяців тому +2

    Randy! My favorite reefer!!

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  4 місяці тому +2

      And now .... favorite "guntuber?"😂

  • @brenttesterman3171
    @brenttesterman3171 Рік тому +3

    Thanks you, my good Sir.

  • @jasonneucere8886
    @jasonneucere8886 Рік тому +3

    That's a nice armorers kit.

  • @russellguyton3109
    @russellguyton3109 Рік тому +6

    I enjoy this series. The information is well presented, and at a general level for those of us new to AR building. No doubt there are a lot more "fine tuning" to create your own personal perfect build.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! Definitely the next chapter for this series is a the next level of deep dive and offshoots. :)

  • @abstractapproach634
    @abstractapproach634 Рік тому +3

    Guessing sine 3d Filament would help with this alignment

  • @Viperjjr
    @Viperjjr Рік тому +5

    I am continuing to enjoy this series of videos. Great explanations and examples. So far these videos have been very well produced. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @doughboi007
    @doughboi007 11 місяців тому +3

    dang. this was an incredibly helpful instruction video. I'm new to firearm ownership, so these videos do a ton for knowledge building.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  11 місяців тому +2

      Awesome! Glad to help. :)

  • @theicon3089
    @theicon3089 Рік тому +4

    Big follower of BRS and always loved your work Randy. Now a huge fan of your work here. Keep it up and thanks for all the knowledge!

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +2

      Awesome, thank you! Just can't stop sharing information, I'm addicted. Haha! -Randy

  • @williamgreer849
    @williamgreer849 Рік тому +3

    Very good info on this video.Xcellant class.

  • @burtdanams4426
    @burtdanams4426 11 місяців тому +2

    "without gas we wouldn't be talking today" lmao

  • @claponclapoff6
    @claponclapoff6 Рік тому +3

    I have heard of direct impingement referred to as internal piston. I kind of like that term better. It it just sounds better.

    • @hairydogstail
      @hairydogstail Рік тому +2

      They are two separate gas systems..The AR is an internal piston and the MAS 49-56 is a direct impingement gas system..

  • @Chocogunbunny
    @Chocogunbunny Рік тому +3

    This was insanely helpful!

  • @daveflowers3070
    @daveflowers3070 Рік тому +3

    Could you link the other video on the key please.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +1

      Hey Dave, are you looking for the BCG video about the gas key? If so, that's this link here. ua-cam.com/video/fmhcs34rYSg/v-deo.html

    • @daveflowers3070
      @daveflowers3070 Рік тому +1

      @@At3tactical I had already found it but ty tho....

  • @sgtkarbo
    @sgtkarbo 7 місяців тому +1

    It not a direct impingement gas system, this is a common misconception. It’s more like a reverse piston system. There are only like two rifles that are a direct impingement system used in the French MAS40-49. Just look up Forgotten Weapons- How does it work: Direct gas impingement on you tube.

  • @Pegasus209
    @Pegasus209 Рік тому +4

    Good info on the gas system, Randy. While choosing the gas block to match the mfg's recommendation as well as gas tube length is solid advice, one thing I wish you'd gone into depth about is choosing a barrel for the "desired" GT length. I specifically chose a mid-length 16" barrel for the extended dwell time. While carbine length will work fine on 16" barrels, the mid-length slows the BCG just a bit, which reduces the sharpness of felt impulse. Some folks might never notice the difference, but I can. Just thinking out loud here...

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +4

      Absolutely on point and Thank You! There's definitely a lot more to this story to cover and I assure you, we'll dive pretty deep into these topics as the channel grows. (I believe I put a future video idea placeholder on the calendar just for testing this concept. Can you really measure recoil impulse with changes to dwell time...and if so, by how much do they fluctuate?) ;) -Randy

    • @Pegasus209
      @Pegasus209 Рік тому +3

      @@At3tactical Thanks for the reply, Randy! I truly enjoy your informative videos, and look forward to the rest of this series!!!

  • @AlexBrenyt
    @AlexBrenyt 4 місяці тому +2

    Slincer with mid length 9inch

  • @weshuffman505
    @weshuffman505 Рік тому +3

    Please do an AK series!!!!

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      Ohhhhh... You might be on to something there!

  • @GUARD14N
    @GUARD14N Рік тому +3

    I'm currently trying to build my very first ar10. The question I have is, are ar15 and ar10(DPMS LR308) gas blocks the same? Some say yes, some say no. I just want to be sure as I'm new to building.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      The important thing to pay attention to here is the gas block diameter and the diameter of your barrel. Most "standard" AR15 barrels use a 0.75" gas block. The diameter can increase as you go with thicker barrels like HBar or Bull barrels. Now comes your AR10 (.308) style rifles. You certainly can find AR10 barrels in a variety of thicknesses, but honestly it's likely going to be one of three diameters; 0.750", 0.875", or 0.936". Meaning.....drum roll.... they are the same when you think about it from the proper perspective, diameter! Good thing is almost ALL barrel manufactures will list this important measurement in the description, so there should be no guesswork.
      Hope that helps!

    • @GUARD14N
      @GUARD14N Рік тому +2

      @@At3tactical Thank you that clarifies my doubts! I had ordered a Ballistc Advantage .750 barrel and was unsure of gas blocks. But now knowing if I stick with the matched gas block journal size it should be just fine. Thank you again for the clarification!

  • @hairydogstail
    @hairydogstail Рік тому +4

    The AR is an internal piston, not a true direct impingement..

  • @t.lledsmar6052
    @t.lledsmar6052 Рік тому +3

    Wait! This isn't BRS:tv. Buddy, where's the reef tanks? You do guns too?

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      Just the guns these days! Glad to have you aboard!

  • @Andino.
    @Andino. 12 годин тому +1

    Mine is overgassed.. weak forward ejection and I have no idea how to install an adjustable gas block

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  9 годин тому +1

      Here is a place to start ua-cam.com/video/9dae4n0fFxY/v-deo.html

    • @Andino.
      @Andino. 4 години тому

      @@At3tactical will check it out

  • @Pickledlizardnipples
    @Pickledlizardnipples Рік тому +1

    Holy hell, hold it like a man

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      🤣 Good 'Ol pistol braces! 🤣

  • @silvermediastudio
    @silvermediastudio Рік тому +3

    This isn't even close to everything I wanted to know.

    • @At3tactical
      @At3tactical  Рік тому +3

      You know what? You're 100% right! That is not an accurate description at all. Got it updated to something more fitting, BUT...we will circle back to this topic and cover it more in depth down the road. Thank you for calling us out and keeping us sharp!

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio Рік тому +2

      @@At3tactical Right on. I may recommend, grabbing a license to one of the finely detailed animations of AR-15 operation. Splice those into the descriptions of parts and operation, especially those which are internal. Reference "How an AR-15 works" youtuber Matt Rittman, and "M16 and AR-15 - How firearms work! (Animation)" youtuber Thomas Schwenke.