Low profile gas block with DD omega X-rail

[StylinMike]

I searched for this previously and could not find an answer, so I went ahead and tried it. This post is for future searchers. A Midwest Ind. low profile gas block - both pinned and set screwed models (and similar gas blocks from the other companies) will indeed fit under the skinny Daniel Defense Omega X-Rails with plenty of room to spare.

Hope this helps the next guy.

Also, thanks to Guy at Wolverine for the parts

 

[Amazingkg3]

Always good to know. Thanks for the proactive post. Needs more pics though!

I am running a 12.35" samson mfg freefloat, with the same gas block. Theres tonnes of room, but the rear rail want fit, so I had to shear it and only use 3 screw mounts instead of 4. So stuff like this is good to know before jumping into a project.

 

[suprathepeg]

Always good to know. Thanks for the proactive post. Needs more pics though!

I am running a 12.35" samson mfg freefloat, with the same gas block. Theres tonnes of room, but the rear rail want fit, so I had to shear it and only use 3 screw mounts instead of 4. So stuff like this is good to know before jumping into a project.

How does it not fit, I have the same unit and really like it.

 

[StylinMike]

Pics as requested. Also, for anyone in the future that wants to know, the 9" omega rail fits perfect on a carbine length gas system if your intentions are to hide the gas block. It sits 1/4-1/2 inch in from the end of the rail, looks great.

 

[Amazingkg3]

How does it not fit, I have the same unit and really like it.

The bottom of the gas block doesnt allow the metal piece that sits in the interior of the free float for the 4 screw rail to screw into. Not enough clearance. It is possible that it's a different gas block, as the upper was built by someone else other than me.

That said I am still super happy with it. Having all that room to work with on the foregrip makes it very comfortable to operate.