Easy Way to Dimple AR Barrels- EZ Accuracy's Simple Dimple Tool
While I will contend that one never needs to dimple for a gas block, I will respect those who choose to do so. I believe in freedom and if you want an unneeded, unnecessary step added to the construction of your boomstick, who am I to judge?
For those looking to dimple their barrels, EZ Accuracy, a “full service gunsmith”, has created a nifty little tool to make dimpling a barrel easy, all without various expensive proprietary tools. Dubbed simply the “Gas Block Dimple Tool” (they really should rename it the “Simple Dimple”, but I digress), the GBDT is a hollow 10-32 set screw that threads into most gas blocks allowing for the simple marking and drilling of a dimple.
To use, remove a screw from the gas block (keep the other one) and install the gas block with the one standard screw. Once installed, run the GBDT into the other location. Then, use the included marking pin to mark the spot and then prepare to drill using a standard drill press or optionally, run a 1/8″ drill bit directly through the center of the screw. If multiple dimples are required, repeat the steps above, just running in the set screw into the now dimpled barrel.
The GBDT runs a cool $14, which is a veritable bargain for such a good idea and easy tool. It can be picked up directly from EZ Accuracy’s website.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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I line it up and put one set screw at a time in and hit it with a transfer punch. Pull it off and dimple with a center drill. Then I stake each one twice. I've had too many threaded components walk even with loctite. Just had a strike foregrip come loose yesterday at the range. This is why AK's have no screws/threads in important places that can walk.
Never dimpled mine . Red Loctite and heavy torque. Tens of thousands of rounds and never a problem.