Gas systems and short barrels

[Alan]

Are short barrels being fine-tuned as they should be from the factory, or are manufacturers still sticking to the safer option of high gas pressure?

 

[sean_puffy]

Most factories are still using short barrels that tend to be overgassed. It’s a smart move from a liability angle. That’s why the aftermarket adjustable gas block industry is doing so well. Consumers are making the tweaks that manufacturers often ignore.