Gunsmithing Gas Piston System Conversions

[hilbillee]

Has anyone had any experience with these systems? Here is a link to their website.
http://www.adamsarms.net/content.asp?content=10
It looks interesting.

 

[PLeighton]

Re: Gas Piston System Conversions

Try contacting Steve @ Triad Tactical.
http://www.triadtactical.com/
I know that he sells the systems, is a supporing member here and is very knowledgeable & easy to talk to.

 

[Babo]

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I'm looking for one for a DPMS LR-308. No luck yet.

 

[ZLBubba]

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I don't know if anyone's making a 308 conversion yet. A friend of mine who does tactical training for the military has one on his AR and swears by it. He said he's put 2500 rounds through it the last time I talked to him and that the receiver was still really clean. I plan on getting the AA piston conversion when I get back stateside.

 

[Captain Moroni]

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I have installed to of the adams arms one on a m-16 one on an
ar-15 both run like a stripped ass ape no problems at all easy install to

 

[hilbillee]

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Thanks for the info Captain. I will most likely get one myself.

 

[DMGunn]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Moroni</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have installed to of the adams arms one on a m-16 one on an
ar-15 both run like a stripped ass ape no problems at all easy install to </div></div>

I have heard mention of increased muzzle velocity with a piston system. Not sure if/how that could be true, or how much it would amount to. Have you done any chrono work to show either way?

 

[Tommyquest]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Moroni</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have installed to of the adams arms one on a m-16 one on an
ar-15 both run like a stripped ass ape no problems at all easy install to</div></div> Did you go with the one piece carrier or the key?

 

[Blackstone]

Re: Gas Piston System Conversions

As an alternative, you may want to consider PWS (Primary Weapons Systems) conversion.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=96052
I had one installed on a DPMS 14.5" upper for about $350.00.
I have put about 1,500 rounds through it under both dusty and wet conditions and it is virtually unstoppable.
(Caveat: It didn't like frangible ammo for some reason).
PWS doesn't sell the conversion directly to the public so one of their dealers will have to install it for you.
It is a desirable alternative to a much heavier P.O.F. upper.