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9/16/2011 7:29:33 AM EDT
Hi All! I'm new to the forum. I recently purchased a 16" Black Hole Weaponry stainless Mid lenght, light weight barrel in Satin. I'm hoping someone can answer this question.
I live in the wonderful state of MA. This being said, I need to somehow attach a muzzle brake to my new barrel to make the politicians and LEO’s happy. I’ve never owned a stainless barrel and I’m looking for suggestions. My options are the following:
1. Pin and weld.
2. Weld 360 degrees or 4 small welds at 90 degrees.
3. Silver solder using 1100 degree silver solder.
I have experience and the equipment to do any of them. However, with the satin coating on the barrel, I want to try to avoid any discoloration from heating. I like/prefer the silver solder method, but I’m unsure of the impact of heating the barrel to about 1200 degrees to allow the solder to flow.
Any suggestions/opinions or experience would be greatly appreciated!

9/16/2011 9:14:30 AM EDT
[#1]
Seems like your stated conditions eliminate options 2 and 3.
9/16/2011 9:18:16 AM EDT
[#2]
Pin and weld a surefire MB556K
9/16/2011 2:57:02 PM EDT
[#3]
Pin and weld.
9/16/2011 5:53:15 PM EDT
[#4]
I also live in Mass and have done just what you are asking, pin and weld (stainless pin/weld if a SS muzzle device is used, as I did on mine)....<><....:)
9/16/2011 6:08:27 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks all. Got to love Mass.
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