Colt mid length gas tube vs standard mid length tube differences

**HanzMcFeely** · February 28th, 2021, 02:21 PM

Can anyone confirm that there’s a difference? Side by side the look the same, with the colt one being a hair longer at the gas key flare. The bends look the same.

I want to pick up an extra tube for my non adjustable block and the range has a colt one in stock

**Ricochet** · February 28th, 2021, 03:01 PM

Most gun makers (even Colt) outsource their small parts to be made by someone else.
I don't think Colt even makes their own fire control groups anymore.

**HanzMcFeely** · February 28th, 2021, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Ricochet

Most gun makers (even Colt) outsource their small parts to be made by someone else.
I don't think Colt even makes their own fire control groups anymore.

Kinda figured as much. Price is the same between the no name nitride tube and the stainless brownells Colt tube (And both are missing pins). I’m just curious mainly because I want to try a slightly longer mid length tube And want to make sure it’ll work first. Otherwise I’ll just order another CMMG one with pin online

**Delkal** · February 28th, 2021, 04:36 PM

I think a short piece of tubing is the last part I would pay a premium for. Has anyone heard of a gas tube failure? Is it marked Colt (or how would you know)?

**Emptymag** · February 28th, 2021, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Delkal

I think a short piece of tubing is the last part I would pay a premium for. Has anyone heard of a gas tube failure? Is it marked Colt (or how would you know)?

You take that back, mister!!!
Or I'm telling arfcom on you.

**Ricochet** · February 28th, 2021, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Woodwanderer

Kinda figured as much. Price is the same between the no name nitride tube and the stainless brownells Colt tube (And both are missing pins). I*m just curious mainly because I want to try a slightly longer mid length tube And want to make sure it*ll work first. Otherwise I*ll just order another CMMG one with pin online

I'd personally get the stainless steel one from Brownells.
I recently bought a 14.5" mid length upper from BCM and the mid gas system shoots really nice.

**HanzMcFeely** · February 28th, 2021, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Delkal

I think a short piece of tubing is the last part I would pay a premium for. Has anyone heard of a gas tube failure? Is it marked Colt (or how would you know)?

Brownells packaging specifically marked Colt mid length

The auto tech in me looks at it and says “hell, I have a tubing cutter, drill bits and a flaring tool...Hold my beer!”

lol

**jthrelf** · March 1st, 2021, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Delkal

I think a short piece of tubing is the last part I would pay a premium for. Has anyone heard of a gas tube failure? Is it marked Colt (or how would you know)?

Good question, I've been toying with getting a couple gas tubes as spares/backups but haven't felt the extraordinary need.