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Dr Big Bird PhD · February 8, 2013, 02:12 PM

I've only dealt with DI systems, but from I read: the platform that the gas system is on is what matters. A piston on an AK-74 will work until doomsday, whereas a piston system built into the AR platform may not be as practical or effective.

February 8, 2013, 02:12 PM	#4
Dr Big Bird PhD Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 779	I've only dealt with DI systems, but from I read: the platform that the gas system is on is what matters. A piston on an AK-74 will work until doomsday, whereas a piston system built into the AR platform may not be as practical or effective. __________________ I told the new me, "Meet me at the bus station and hold a sign that reads: 'Today is the first day of the rest of your life.'" But the old me met me with a sign that read: "Welcome back." Who you are is not a function of where you are. -Off Minor