The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Please help M1A Newbie: Gas Plug will not turn

kraigwy · October 4, 2012, 09:08 PM

If you just bought it, and just took it to the range,

YOU DON'T NEED TO TAKE IT OUT in the first place.

Lock the bolt/operating rod to the rear. Turn the rifle upside down and back again. You should hear the gas piston go back and forth.

It that's the case leave it alone and pay attention the SA's instructions.

October 4, 2012, 09:08 PM	#4
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	If you just bought it, and just took it to the range, YOU DON'T NEED TO TAKE IT OUT in the first place. Lock the bolt/operating rod to the rear. Turn the rifle upside down and back again. You should hear the gas piston go back and forth. It that's the case leave it alone and pay attention the SA's instructions. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071