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Posted: 7/25/2017 12:51:09 AM EDT
Was at the range over the weekend and when I went to remove my Hybrid from a semi hot gun, the can started spinning without releasing the mount (Dead Air Keymo). Thinking I spun the module off the can (I have a Bowers Cover on the can, so couldn't immediately see), I just retightened and decided to wait til I was home to remove the cover and wrench the Keymo module off the gun.
I get home and remove the cover, only to find that the actual outer sleeve of the Hybrid (the serialized tube portion) actually started backing off the threads on the baffle stack near the mount area. I removed the tube and noticed what appeared to be a whitish residue over small portions of the baffle stack/threads (what I'm assuming was something similar to Rocksett). Not wanting to deal with sending the whole can back to SiCo for what appeared to be a minor issue, I degreased everything, applied some Rocksett to the threads and rethreaded the serialized tube back on. So has anyone seen this happen? Should I not have done what I did in reinstalling? 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 1:19:21 AM EDT
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My Omega's outer tube was loose. Not as bad as what you describe, just loose. Sent it back to Sico for repair. They probably did the same thing you did.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 11:11:29 AM EDT
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My Hybrid did the same after spirited shooting on 556 sbr. SilencerCo sent me a tube of Rocksett that I applied heavily on the threads and inner tube, no issues since.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 11:20:53 AM EDT
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i have two omegas and a hybrid and havent had any issues but ill keep an eye out now. thanks
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Posted: 7/25/2017 11:34:03 AM EDT
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Something to watch for, thanks.
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Posted: 7/25/2017 3:13:43 PM EDT
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Maybe the industrial size bottle of rocksett I have will finally come in handy when I get my hybrid out of jail
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Posted: 7/25/2017 5:17:03 PM EDT
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If I am understanding the correctly, the Hybrid's outer tube is merely rocksetted onto the baffle stack? Is this a joke?
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Posted: 7/25/2017 5:40:04 PM EDT
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The outer tube houses a serial number and looks pretty, that's about it. The mount and endcaps screw into the core. If you get a baffle strike or shoot 45ACP through an Omega... SiCo can unscrew the old core, trash it, put in a new one... and you're on your way. No re-welding baffle stacks, no cut down a can and rethread, etc.
If it was a "feature" and not set with Rocksett or whatever they use from the factory, people would be all excited. Since it's not a "feature" in the users manual everyone panics. Think of it like a Sig P320. The FCG isn't held into the frame with roll pins and screws, it's just a takedown lever so you can easily swap it out. No different with the Hybrid/Omega... the tube is screwed on there and the baffle stack can be replaced easily. (no real significant structural support, that's not really the point of it--- as would be with something like a Specwar or Saker). In theory, if SilencerCo came out with a core that was 10 dB more quiet, you could send in the Omega, toss in a new core, and be on your way in no time at all. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 5:40:54 PM EDT
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If I am understanding the correctly, the Hybrid's outer tube is merely rocksetted onto the baffle stack? Is this a joke? |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 6:27:05 PM EDT
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I believe the Hybrid and Omega are like this. I read a post on SH where this same thing happened to some guys Omega after the first couple of rounds fired through the can. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If I am understanding the correctly, the Hybrid's outer tube is merely rocksetted onto the baffle stack? Is this a joke? Sorry on mobile. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 6:34:07 PM EDT
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The outer tube houses a serial number and looks pretty, that's about it. The mount and endcaps screw into the core. If you get a baffle strike or shoot 45ACP through an Omega... SiCo can unscrew the old core, trash it, put in a new one... and you're on your way. No re-welding baffle stacks, no cut down a can and rethread, etc. If it was a "feature" and not set with Rocksett or whatever they use from the factory, people would be all excited. Since it's not a "feature" in the users manual everyone panics. Think of it like a Sig P320. The FCG isn't held into the frame with roll pins and screws, it's just a takedown lever so you can easily swap it out. No different with the Hybrid/Omega... the tube is screwed on there and the baffle stack can be replaced easily. (no real significant structural support, that's not really the point of it--- as would be with something like a Specwar or Saker). In theory, if SilencerCo came out with a core that was 10 dB more quiet, you could send in the Omega, toss in a new core, and be on your way in no time at all. 
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Posted: 7/25/2017 6:49:58 PM EDT
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The outer tube houses a serial number and looks pretty, that's about it. The mount and endcaps screw into the core. If you get a baffle strike or shoot 45ACP through an Omega... SiCo can unscrew the old core, trash it, put in a new one... and you're on your way. No re-welding baffle stacks, no cut down a can and rethread, etc. If it was a "feature" and not set with Rocksett or whatever they use from the factory, people would be all excited. Since it's not a "feature" in the users manual everyone panics. Think of it like a Sig P320. The FCG isn't held into the frame with roll pins and screws, it's just a takedown lever so you can easily swap it out. No different with the Hybrid/Omega... the tube is screwed on there and the baffle stack can be replaced easily. (no real significant structural support, that's not really the point of it--- as would be with something like a Specwar or Saker). In theory, if SilencerCo came out with a core that was 10 dB more quiet, you could send in the Omega, toss in a new core, and be on your way in no time at all. |
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Posted: 7/25/2017 6:50:26 PM EDT
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https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_20/451875_Omega_exterior_separated_from_core.html Sorry on mobile. |
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