Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post
Not to be contrary, Ray, but the body of the brass in the pictures looks pretty rough.

OP: you dint need to send it all the way back to the manf for a gas block. There are several local/semi-local folks that will do it for you for a good price.
It's Plan B. However on any new firearm, the mfg should handle the problem. Why pay out of pocket? Granted it would be quicker. Myself i'd polish that chamber then road test it. OR try some Federal or other brass stuff.