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Posted: 12/5/2009 8:43:23 AM EDT
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So, I've heard that some companies and individuals are using lock tight to secure FS's/comps/brakes to the barrels of their AR's. I know there are about 3000 different types of lock tight, but I thought it was more or less permanent when you used lock tight like that. Doesn't it make the muzzle device almost impossible to get off? Is there some specific type/grade of lock tight that people are using so as to not risk marring their barrels?
Sorry if it's a dumb question, I'm relatively new to the world of building my own weapons. |
| Red locktight is softened with heat. To take something off you would heat it with a soldering iron or torch. The barrel would sure get hot enough that the locktight would not be doing much to keep it on. I have never known of a flashhider to come loose, although no doubt somewhere it has happened, but I am saying just put it on and worry no more.... or if you legally need permanently attached Locktight does not meet that standard. |
I have used locktite 290 over the years to put on my flashhiders and have had 0 issues. I can remove with simple handtools and have always had to try and get them off but not over torque anything. They do come off easier after 2-3 30 round mags worth of ammo have gone down range 
this has been my expirience with removing 3 and installing 3 various breaks and flash hiders, then removing 3 and installing the newer Smiths Vortex flash hiders. No problems no loose or stuck flash hiders or breaks. |
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