Spikes Tactical Gas Tube AR-15 Melonite Black Carbine
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Elevate your AR-15’s performance with the Spike’s Tactical Gas Tube. Crafted from mil-spec 304 stainless steel and coated with melonite, this durable gas tube offers unparalleled reliability and heat resistance. Its matte black finish eliminates accidental light reflection, perfect for tactical use. Complete with a stainless steel roll pin, this carbine-length gas tube is a must-have for AR-15 enthusiasts. Made in the USA.
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Spike’s Tactical Melonite Stainless Steel Carbine Gas Tube
The Spike’s Tactical Gas Tube is perfect for anyone looking for a durable and reliable gas tube for their AR-15. Made from mil-spec 304 stainless steel and then coated with melonite, this gas tube is built to last. The melonite coating gives extra heat and corrosion resistance, making it perfect for use with cheap surplus corrosive ammunition. The matte black finish enhances the tactical profile of rifles with open handguards, eliminating any potential sources of accidental light reflection. The gas tube also includes a gas tube roll pin. Order your ST AR-15 Melonite Black Carbine Length Gas Tube today! Made in the USA!
Spike’s Carbine Gas Tube Features:
- Mil-Spec 304 stainless steel
- Black Nitride Finish
- Stainless Steel Roll Pin
- Weight: .38oz
- SKU# SUGT0M2
The AR-15 gas tube channels propellant gas from the gas port drilled in the barrel, through the front sight base or gas block, and rearward into the upper receiver where it enters the bolt carrier key and drives the bolt carrier group rearward to cycle the action. The gas tube is a consumable component that can crack, corrode, or become obstructed over time, particularly on rifles fired suppressed where higher back-pressure and additional carbon fouling can accelerate wear and buildup inside the tube. Gas tubes are length-specific to the gas system of the host barrel — carbine, mid-length, rifle, and pistol gas systems each use a different tube length. A carbine-length gas tube is the shortest of the standard lengths and is used with barrels having a gas port located approximately 7 inches from the muzzle, typically found on barrels between 14.5 and 16 inches in length. Melonite (ferritic nitrocarburizing) finish provides excellent corrosion and wear resistance inside and outside the tube, extending service life compared to a standard phosphate-finished tube. Installation requires removing the roll pin that secures the gas tube to the gas block or front sight base, withdrawing the old tube, and reinstalling with the new tube and roll pin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a carbine-length gas tube?
Carbine-length gas tubes are used with carbine-length gas systems — barrels with a gas port located approximately 7 inches from the muzzle, typically found on 14.5″ to 16″ barrels with a carbine gas system. If you are unsure of your gas system length, measure from the gas block port to the muzzle: carbine is approximately 7″, mid-length is approximately 9″, and rifle is approximately 12″.
What is Melonite finish?
Melonite (ferritic nitrocarburizing) is a surface treatment that diffuses nitrogen and carbon into the metal surface, creating a very hard, corrosion-resistant layer without adding significant thickness. It provides better corrosion resistance than standard phosphate finish and is commonly used on gas tubes and barrels exposed to high heat and fouling.
How is the gas tube installed?
The gas tube is retained in the gas block or front sight base by a roll pin. Installation requires drifting out the old roll pin, removing the old tube, inserting the new tube through the upper receiver and into the gas block, aligning the gas tube hole with the roll pin hole in the gas block, and driving in the new roll pin to secure it.
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