Captains1911
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I finally got around this weekend to completely disassembling my Garand I picked up from the CMP last year, and before reassembling I am curious about the gas plug. I have read some say that if you don't properly support the gas cylinder while torquing the plug, you could risk damaging the barrel splines. I see a tool specifically for this that costs $20, something I don't really want to buy to use only once in a blue moon, as taking the gun down this far is not necessary for routine maintenance.
Is it really that big a risk? Are there any other methods that work using common tools to ensure I do not damage anything? Thanks.
Is it really that big a risk? Are there any other methods that work using common tools to ensure I do not damage anything? Thanks.
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