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In the SA Loaded M1A does not come with a unitized gas cylinder. Aside from the possible "jingling", could this also affect accuracy? My books and manuals indicate match conditioning as including a unitized gas cylinder but I don't remember anything about "how" it affects accuracy or match conditioning other than preventing the slight jingle if the front band is loose.
I have also read a thread or two that reference a "free floating barrel" in an M1A. Is this even possible? Doesn't the front band always contact the bottom of the stock? Is this lip on the bottom of the front band removed to make the barrel assembly completely "free floating".
Sorry about the questions, but as I explore the mechanics of the M1A which is deeply interesting, I am running across various things that stump me.
I would appreciate any help in this area.
Aloha,
Tom O.
I have also read a thread or two that reference a "free floating barrel" in an M1A. Is this even possible? Doesn't the front band always contact the bottom of the stock? Is this lip on the bottom of the front band removed to make the barrel assembly completely "free floating".
Sorry about the questions, but as I explore the mechanics of the M1A which is deeply interesting, I am running across various things that stump me.
I would appreciate any help in this area.
Aloha,
Tom O.