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11/3/2016 4:48:21 PM EDT
Can you all pin and weld the 1/2x28 threaded muzzle brake mount for Allen Engineering 5.56 suppressors?  I would like to have a barrel cut down and use the pinned and welded Allen Engineering muzzle brake to meet the 16" non-NFA requirement and still use the AEM5 can.
11/3/2016 4:59:27 PM EDT
[#1]
The AE brake isn't designed to be pinned and welded.
11/3/2016 5:22:44 PM EDT
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The AE brake isn't designed to be pinned and welded.
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I appreciate the response.  I was hoping that it would be possible to machine a flat on the threaded portion and use that area for a pin and weld.  

I also saw on another forum that a guy had it done a little differently:





Is this a possibility for you guys or a total no-go?  Thanks for your time.
11/3/2016 5:36:41 PM EDT
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For the right amount of money, anything can be done!  We can mill a flat and pin it for $55.  I just dont recommend it.
12/8/2016 10:51:42 AM EDT
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My AEMB has a large flat and hole on the bottom for pinning
1/8/2017 2:06:15 AM EDT
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For the right amount of money, anything can be done!  We can mill a flat and pin it for $55.  I just dont recommend it.
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I'm looking at doing the same thing, with a Colt 14.5" upper. Just curious, why would you not recommend it? I ask because Allen Engineering, on their website, specifically describes the AEMB mount as being long enough to pin and weld a 14.5" barrel to 16" OAL legal length.
1/9/2017 10:31:02 AM EDT
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I'm looking at doing the same thing, with a Colt 14.5" upper. Just curious, why would you not recommend it? I ask because Allen Engineering, on their website, specifically describes the AEMB mount as being long enough to pin and weld a 14.5" barrel to 16" OAL legal length.
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It's only recently (last year ish) that the brakes were made at the current length to make 16" OAL.  The traditional OPS Brakes were all too short.