Ruger AR556 Front Sight Housing Gas Block - Differences between Classic Triangle Vs. Aftermarket

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Hello People!
I just noticed the Ruger AR556 Front Sight changed from a machined part to being MIM'ed.
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"TV Static Free Download" by water6teendragon 2015
"Ruger AR-556 Features" by RugerFirearms 2014
"Vietnam War Era Training Video: Operation of the M16 (AR15 variant)" posted by FighterAirplanes 2017

[@huskey500]

That sling mount is cool

[@Raichle9]

Thank you for this information. I just picked up a second hand Ruger AR 556 with the machined front sight base.

[@birdlegs6315]

Great info

[@ironmatic1]

Pro tip: watch this video on 1.25 speed

[@water9284]

nice

[@Sandhill1988]

Are the pin size the same as a regular GI FSB? Reason I ask is I'm trying to help a friend locate two pins that walked out on him at the range and his ar556 became a bolt action rifle.

[@Die-CastMetal]

Wow, I’ve never heard that one but I recon there’s a first for everything. Yes, it appears the pins are the same as the factory original tapper pins.

[@donaldsnider6792]

Is the Ruger ar556 machined gas block steel or aluminum

[@Die-CastMetal]

Steel. Guess I should have mentioned that.