[AKCoastie89]

The metal cowling on top of the gas tube on my Saiga .223 came off and i have no idea where it went. Although the gas tube itself still appears to be intact and secure, I don't want to fire off a round and have the fore end explode in my face. Will the gun still function safely and effectively without the gas tube cover?

 

[janikphoto]

It should. As long as your gas tube is secure, the guard is just there to keep your hand from being burned.