[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Removing muzzle brake

Posted: 2/3/2005 2:31:11 PM EDT

I have an Armalite M15A4 with a 16 inch barrel.
The brake is pinned in the rear, which punched out
easy, and has two opposing flat sides in the rear
that looks like you can put a wrench on it.
Does the brake unscrew or is it pressed on.
I have not tried to remove it yet.

Posted: 2/3/2005 2:59:10 PM EDT

[#1]

My guess is if you can punch out the pin, then the brake is a pressed on type. Removing this type of break would require the barrel to be threaded to install a Treaded FS.

You might want to check with Armalite to see if they offer a press on type FS that could be installed.

Posted: 2/3/2005 3:30:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the info, but i want to remove it to
install FFtube, and reinstall.
If it's pressed on how do i remove it?
Thanks for the help!

Posted: 2/3/2005 3:31:35 PM EDT

[#3]

Call Armalite

Posted: 2/9/2005 1:02:59 PM EDT

[#4]

I emailed Armalite and they said it is pressed
on and to have a gunsmith remove it.
Not what I wanted to hear.
I think I will clamp the barrel in a vise
and try to twist it off.

Posted: 2/11/2005 4:49:24 AM EDT

[#5]

I had asked Armalite the same question. They referred me to a gunsmith to have the work done. They also advised me, that on guns made prior to 2003 the MB was screwed on, pinned and welded, afterwards pressed and pinned.

I found my solution in the FAQ since I have mine since 1998.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Removing muzzle brake

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