Low profile gas block pictures

**Policetacteam** · 13 March 2009, 00:14

I am getting ready to build a new rifle and I'm fairly certain I'm going to use the Daniel Defense 9.0 Omega rail system. I'm trying to get an idea of which low profile gas block will work the best under this rail system and which one looks the best. Any pictures would be appreciated!

**Stickman** · 13 March 2009, 10:17

Here is the DD low profile block....

**adrenaline151** · 13 March 2009, 10:42

ask and ye shall receive.

**Stickman** · 13 March 2009, 10:48

I need to find some images of the Vltor low profile block, thats my other favorite.

**Policetacteam** · 13 March 2009, 19:21

Great pics! Does the DD use hex bolts only to hold it in place and if so do they provide a solid lock up. I also like the Vltor low profile gas block as well. Any pics of that would be greatly appreciated. Also any pics shown with the Omega rail system (7.0 or 9.0) would be helpful. Does anyone have any experience with either the DD or the Vltor gas blocks?

**John Hwang** · 13 March 2009, 21:37

The Stag Low profile gas block is also worth looking at (similar to VLTOR but less money)

If you are going to use one of these types of gas blocks, it's better if you can drill out the dimple holes deeper. Also, I use a thread locker as well as staking the setscrews in place. That way, it's 100% secure.

**Ryo** · 13 March 2009, 22:44

I like VLTOR & DD's gas blocks. I think La Rue has some and what John said.. Stag.
Now the question is will the gas block be viewable.. if so I like the VLTOR look with there logo in the front.

**Policetacteam** · 15 March 2009, 00:37

I really like the look of the Vltor. If I end up using the DD Omega 9.0 how much of that low profile gas block will even be visible? Can anyone provide any pics of that perticular rail system with any different gas blocks?

**Stickman** · 15 March 2009, 11:56

Originally Posted by Policetacteam

I really like the look of the Vltor. If I end up using the DD Omega 9.0 how much of that low profile gas block will even be visible? Can anyone provide any pics of that perticular rail system with any different gas blocks?

Not sure how much this image helps....

**Ryo** · 15 March 2009, 12:24

A thing of beauty Stick..

I would imaging it would look similar to what Stickman has shown with his Lite Rail.

**Policetacteam** · 16 March 2009, 00:51

Thanks Stick! How far is that gas block recessed inside of the 9.0 rail? Also, how much of the ga block would be exposed if I went with the 7.0 Omega. Thanks

**Stickman** · 16 March 2009, 08:52

With a 7.0, the entire block would be exposed.

**ak74al** · 16 March 2009, 23:15

i think i read somewhere you couldnt use a carbine gas system with a 9.0 omega...

**Policetacteam** · 17 March 2009, 00:30

Anyone care to chime in on this? The rifle will more than likely be a 16" barelled Rock River Arms. If the Omega 9.0 will not work, which I couldn't see why it wouldn't, then I need to consider other options. I'm not oppose to the Omega 7.0 I just could use the extra rail space!

**Stickman** · 17 March 2009, 08:31

You have to use a very narrow low profile gas block, but there are people using the Omega series over gas blocks.

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