This guide clarifies the operational mechanics of the AR-15/M16 gas system, distinguishing it from true Direct Impingement (DI) systems. Drawing on Eugene Stoner's patents and visual evidence of components like the bolt carrier group, it explains the AR-15's internal piston design. The information is presented with high authority, referencing historical firearms and patent details.
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