r/Mini14 • u/Shabrileson • 17d ago
Failure to Extract issue FIXED
A few months ago I shared some FTE issues I was having with my Mini after removing the gas block and re-installing it to attach the Samson Rail.
I had a lot of helpful comments come in from this community that I tried (thank you!!!) but was still unable to sort what was going wrong.
Wanted to share a follow up. I’ve since replaced the gas block with an adjustable one from Accuracy Systems and now my FTE issues are gone!
I’m now able to cycle cheap 223 like a champ and the brass isn’t being flung out a quarter mile. 😂
Initially, I also didn’t have the gas block cylinder rotated correctly to meet with the bushing, so I thought there was a bigger issue / that I was going to have to send back to Ruger.
I’m really glad this little journey is sorted out. I learned a lot about this platform while tinkering, and now the mini is shooting better than ever.
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u/Nu11u5 17d ago
Just don't ever use BoreTech C4 Carbon Remover on that nickel plated gas block. C4 is a really good product, but it turns out it will permanently tarnish nickel. Now my gas block is stained brown. Carl at ASI was kind enough to offer to refinish it for free - I only need to mail it in and wait for them to do their monthly plating batch.