TM AUG Gas Tube Piece?

EdisLeado · March 23rd, 2011, 07:20

Does anyone know what exactly the gas tube 'piece' on the TM AUG actually does? I've noticed that it has a tendency to twist and fall right off at the most inopportune moments. I don't really want to lose it out on the field, so I was thinking of just putting it aside. However, I'm wondering if there are any detrimental effects on the gun if I simply leave it off?

If you guys aren't sure what piece I'm talking about, I've circled it in the picture below:

Any ideas?

Styrak · March 23rd, 2011, 08:30

It doesn't do anything on airsoft.
On the real one, it's a gas tube.

EdisLeado · March 23rd, 2011, 14:48

There seems to be some kind of slightly movable small metal piece on the barrel that the gas tube piece keeps pushed forward though. What's that for?

Styrak · March 23rd, 2011, 14:58

The gas tube and gas tube parts don't do anything. Looks only, like I said.

EdisLeado · March 23rd, 2011, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

The gas tube and gas tube parts don't do anything. Looks only, like I said.

Alright, good to know. I'll just leave the gas tube piece at home then. Much thanks!

IRONSIGHT · March 23rd, 2011, 19:53

If you want to keep it on for looks, just glue it in with some silicone. That way you can remove it if you have to but it won't just fall out.

EdisLeado · March 23rd, 2011, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRONSIGHT

If you want to keep it on for looks, just glue it in with some silicone. That way you can remove it if you have to but it won't just fall out.

That sounds like a good idea. I still have some blue silicone 'glue' or sealer that I used to fix up leaks on some gas mags. Will that stuff work alright?

IRONSIGHT · March 23rd, 2011, 21:21

The only way to know for sure is to try it. It won't hurt it any. I have some permatex clear stuff that I use but that should work as well. I would sand the inside a bit where your going to glue so it adheres to the rough metal surface better. If you need to take it out later, a good tug should do the trick.

D.Kovacs · March 23rd, 2011, 22:25

a proper silicone sealant shouldn't need anything to grab, and will stick better to a smooth surface.

IRONSIGHT · March 23rd, 2011, 22:49

Although it may SEAL better on a smooth surface, it will always STICK better to a rough surface, not to mention that if you glue/silicone to paint and not the actual material-you are doing just that-gluing to paint wich chips & flakes off.

EdisLeado · March 24th, 2011, 21:20

Well, I decided to put that blue silicone stuff on to 'glue' the gas tube piece. I'll tell you guys how it is when it dries.

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March 23rd, 2011, 07:20	#1
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	TM AUG Gas Tube Piece? Does anyone know what exactly the gas tube 'piece' on the TM AUG actually does? I've noticed that it has a tendency to twist and fall right off at the most inopportune moments. I don't really want to lose it out on the field, so I was thinking of just putting it aside. However, I'm wondering if there are any detrimental effects on the gun if I simply leave it off? If you guys aren't sure what piece I'm talking about, I've circled it in the picture below: Any ideas?

March 23rd, 2011, 08:30	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	It doesn't do anything on airsoft. On the real one, it's a gas tube. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 23rd, 2011, 14:58	#4
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	The gas tube and gas tube parts don't do anything. Looks only, like I said. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 23rd, 2011, 14:48	#3
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	There seems to be some kind of slightly movable small metal piece on the barrel that the gas tube piece keeps pushed forward though. What's that for?

March 23rd, 2011, 19:53	#6
IRONSIGHT Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Albert (North of Toronto)	If you want to keep it on for looks, just glue it in with some silicone. That way you can remove it if you have to but it won't just fall out.

March 23rd, 2011, 21:21	#8
IRONSIGHT Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Albert (North of Toronto)	The only way to know for sure is to try it. It won't hurt it any. I have some permatex clear stuff that I use but that should work as well. I would sand the inside a bit where your going to glue so it adheres to the rough metal surface better. If you need to take it out later, a good tug should do the trick.

March 23rd, 2011, 22:25	#9
D.Kovacs Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg	a proper silicone sealant shouldn't need anything to grab, and will stick better to a smooth surface.

March 23rd, 2011, 22:49	#10
IRONSIGHT Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Albert (North of Toronto)	Although it may SEAL better on a smooth surface, it will always STICK better to a rough surface, not to mention that if you glue/silicone to paint and not the actual material-you are doing just that-gluing to paint wich chips & flakes off.

March 24th, 2011, 21:20	#11
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	Well, I decided to put that blue silicone stuff on to 'glue' the gas tube piece. I'll tell you guys how it is when it dries.

TM AUG Gas Tube Piece?

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