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Posted: 3/13/2009 1:48:47 PM EDT
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Hey all,
Just received my LMT defender last night. Got home today and sawed off my delta ring to install my Midwest Industries free floating handguards. I have one item left. I know it is kinda lame, but I bought a Spike's Tactical fake can to use with my CMMG .22 conversion kit. My question is...If I remove my factory birdcage hider will I have to buy and install a new crush washer every time I want to put it back on? I was under the impression that I could switch back and forth freely until I saw a thread somewhere last night. I appreciate the guidance... |
| cursh washer acts like a split washer (a 1 coil spring) that creates some tension so you can time the device properly (ie:stop tightening as soon as you get the proper alignment). This is helpful if you have a flash hider that needs to hace the slots oriented at a certain position. But if you have a can, just screw it down snug since there is nothing to align anyway. |
| Yeah, I get the concept of the crush washer and am familiar with the procedures with installing the can. I was just curious as to what people do when they switch back and forth between the two. I don't find it cost effective to use a new crush washer every time I want to put my birdcage back on. I am beginning to think this is the only course of action... |
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