gap between gas cyinder and handguard.

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Originally Posted by luvmym1 13

Yeah I do not have that tool. I did try the lock screw from the other rifle that does have the gap about the thickness of a buisness card and it stopped at about the same place. So would that mean it's the barrel splines that are the problem?

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So why not use that one?
Barrel splines have nothing to do with it. Sounds to me that you just arent tightening the lock far enough or arent using the right one.
All the years I have been messing around with Garands I have never had one that didnt function becuase the gas port didnt align properly, if fact I never even check the port. I'm wondering if that isnt another internet myth?

The gas port aligns just fine The rifle functions perfectly I was just looking to close that gap a little

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Originally Posted by Orlando

So why not use that one?
Barrel splines have nothing to do with it. Sounds to me that you just arent tightening the lock far enough or arent using the right one.
All the years I have been messing around with Garands I have never had one that didnt function becuase the gas port didnt align properly, if fact I never even check the port. I'm wondering if that isnt another internet myth?

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I've had one not line up. It raised a couple eyebrows.

I don't really see the problem with his gap but the right lock would fix it.

Yeah I ordered another lock yesterday so I'll see what happens with that. If it doesnt solve it then I'll just live with it.

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Originally Posted by luvmym1 13

Yeah I ordered another lock yesterday so I'll see what happens with that. If it doesnt solve it then I'll just live with it.

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It's a battle rifle. It was made to shoot holes in enemy soldiers. You're not building a piano or doing open heart surgery. Don't worry about it.

Yes that is a fair point. LOL sometimes I do forget that. I needed a different lock anyway the bayonet ring didn't fit over the current one. :)