Hey Y'all, I have a DSA Stg-58 rifle that I got during the ban, and it came with a muzzle brake that is essentially a "politically correct" version of the original flash hider.  I am interested in having this swapped out for an original prong style flash hider with the internal threads that can accept a blank adaptor.

To that end, I think that I heard several years back that DSA used a special type of solder to attach the muzzle brake that makes it very difficult to remove.  Is this true, or have I been misinformed?  Also, would the change back to the original flash hider seriously hinder accuracy?

I don't plan on doing the swap myself, but will have a gunsmith I know do it for me.

Thanks for your help guys.

- ProjectMayhem

Most likely silver solder.  Shouldn't be a problem for a competent gun smith. Do be sure of your parts count however.  I had mine done and I see no effect on accuracy.  I did however notice a reduction in noise.

Regards,
Gary

Yeah, silver solder.  Just have him heat it to ~1100 deg and it should come right off.
Remember that the FH is reverse threaded!
Good luck.

RB