The AR-15 platform is one of the most reliable rifle systems in the world today, which is why it is used by the military, LEAs, and civilians alike.
However, the platform’s legendary reliability is primarily due to its gas block. You may install the best LPK and trigger combo as well as BCG and barrel. However, without a functional gas block, your rifle won’t be able to work well—if at all.
Many experts consider the gas block to be the heart of the AR rifle. Unfortunately, not enough attention is paid to this critically important component.
It operates by bleeding just enough gas into the action to cycle your weapon. The gas discharged by the combustion of the powder is used to throw out the empty shell and chamber a fresh round.
How Does Odin Works’ Adjustable Gas Block Function?
The gas block in your AR-15 connects the gas tube and the barrel. It holds the gas tube firmly in place and channels the expended gas back toward the BCG or bolt carrier group.
Conventional gas blocks come with a fixed-sized hole that vents the gas flowing through the gas tube. An adjustable gas block, on the other hand, acts as both a connector and a valve through which the gas will travel to cycle the action.
You can easily widen or narrow the aperture courtesy of a screw provided with the OW gas block. The wider the opening, the more gas will flow through it, and vice versa.
Major Benefits of Using the Odin Works Gas Block
There are many advantages of using the OW adjustable gas block.
1. Eliminates Most Failure to Extract (FTE) Issues
From light 55 grainers all the way to hot 75 loads, you can run them all in your AR by adjusting the valve on your OW gas block. Thanks to this adjustable gas block, you won’t have to manually charge your weapon after every shot. Just apply the correct settings, and you are good to go.
2. It Ensures Less Recoil
Most AR-15 rifles come equipped with pre-set gas blocks that allow more gas to pass through the gas tube. This helps ensure the weapon’s reliability. Unfortunately, an overgassed rifle would generate higher felt recoil and increase the wear and tear on its parts. Here, your OW adjustable gas tube will eliminate this problem.
3. No Need to Fool Around with Buffer Weights
If you want to switch from heavy to light loads, you might have to change the buffer weight on your rifle. Apart from changing the recoil impulse, it would also mean precious time and ammo wasted trying out different buffers.
4. Suppressor Friendly Operation
A suppressor traps the gasses whenever you fire, and your rifle might not have enough gas left over to charge your weapon. However, widening the opening in your OW adjustable gas block will ensure your weapon works well with a suppressor.
5. Ideal for AR Pistols
You can use this gas block to create your dream AR pistol build without installing a heavy buffer weight.
Whichever way you look at it, the Odin Works adjustable gas block is the ideal component for your next AR build.