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Posted: 3/15/2015 7:45:18 PM EDT
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I am close to completing my first total build. (First one was attaching an assembled upper to a lower.)
I have test fit my flash hider, and it looks like it will come up perfect without a crush washer once I get it tightened up. So do I really need the crush washer? I would apply blue Loc-Tite if I don't use the crush washer. Advice? Thanks |
| I would use a crush washer if it were my AR because it's easier to remove the muzle device should you need to do that in the future rather than mess with Loctite removal. Plus with crush washer it's a more secure attachment. Hand tight with or without isn't near the torque needed to keep the muzzle device in place. Do what you wish. |
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I am close to completing my first total build. (First one was attaching an assembled upper to a lower.) I have test fit my flash hider, and it looks like it will come up perfect without a crush washer once I get it tightened up. So do I really need the crush washer? I would apply blue Loc-Tite if I don't use the crush washer. Advice? Thanks When crush washers are in order, my method is to crank down the MD with a wrench for about 10 degrees or so, tight enough to keep it from coming off and no more. If you can't get it oriented the way you want it within that range, just sand off a few thousandths from the bottom of the washer. - CW |
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