questions about gas systems.....

[d1eSELxxxx]

Tried search and no luck. Just found comparisons. Just wanted to know if its possible to buy a carbine length, and later down the road to convert it to a mid-length gas system. Is that possible? I want a middy for sure but cant find a good one for between $400 and $500(Del-ton has one but from some reviews on here its hit or miss). Stag has a better rep than DTI, and wanted to see if I cant convert a stag carbine to middy. Any feedback would be awesome.

[xounlistedxox]

I am not sure about converting your barrels gas system length, but you can just replace your barrel later on without having to buy a complete upper and sell your old barrel to cover a lot of the costs.

[5ohguy]

You would need to purchase a new barrel, gas tube, and hand guards.

If you really want a mid length, check this deal out. Right around 600 and change for a mid-length upper with all the key features you'd want. Plus it's from a reputable company. BCM makes great stuff. Buy once cry once.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BCM-URG-MID-16

[xounlistedxox]

I have a BCM ss410 middy and it's awesome

[djleisure]

It certainly would be possible, but not an easy "plug and play" thing to do. By the time you paid a smith to plug the old hole and tap a new one and install the new gasblock and gas tube you would probably be half way to just buying a complete mid-length barrel (and you still might have issues with the old sealed up carbine gas tap.) If you want a mid-length, just get a mid-length and I second or third the BCM idea - they make excellent, well-priced uppers!

[stormy_clothing]

Riflegear.com has some for 629 that seem to be pretty nice they are also a forum supporter

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=288406