m1 question

[punker39]

i have a m1 and i was out shooting it today and i have noticed many times that the gas tube plug under the end of the barrel loosens up when i shoot, dose any one that uses m1 have any sugestions what i should do or what you have done to fix this ?

 

[sloughfoot]

If you don't have the appropriate wrench to tighten the plug, you will need one. Or an M1 combination tool. A tight plug won't come loose.

 

[kedie]

I've always just used a large standard screwdriver on mine.

 

[Glennster]

You could build one of these if you're a cheap Redneck like me........

 

[curraheeguns]

You could build one of these if you're a cheap Redneck like me........

Very very nice, but wrong wrench. The M1 one is a cross pattern that goes in from the end.

 

[buzz815]

I bought a special tool from the CMP several years ago and it works great. The Garand combo tool works great also. I keep both of these tools in my range tool box. I use them a lot. Some people are afraid they might over tighten the plug. Don't be afraid to crank it down.

 

[Airwolf]

Are we talking M1 Garand or M1A? Glennster, that is a totally awesome castle nut wrench. Unfortunately I don't have the tools to make that bad boy. Can you make handguard pliers too?

 

[Lock n Load]

I use an M1 Combo tool or a large philips screwdriver, either works well.... and it does have a specified torque but tighten it down well and you shouldnt have any more issues.

 

[Glennster]

OOOPS!!!
I was thinking M1A......

 

[indycruzr]

I know I sure to like to squeeze the rounds off my M1. I agree with others posts that a large phillips screw driver will work to tighten the "Gase Cylinder Plug". But there maybe another reason it's loose. You might need to check that the fins on the "Gase Cylinder Lock" are locking down tight with the barrel. Then tighten with the phillips driver.

I also notice my plug get loose in cold temperature as well, regardless of how tight the plug was originally.

Hope this helps.

 

[punker39]

thank you guy for the help