True, but it helps keep everything lined up and makes it easy to install the pin.

Mismatched part selection cause more problems than gas block to barrel alignment or gas leaks.

About the only things I change are barrels, handguards stocks and grips.

BCGs, buffers, buffer tubes, receivers, LPKs, triggers and muzzle brakes are generally the same, cartridge specific.


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