[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Threading a fluted barrel

Posted: 4/15/2008 7:40:51 AM EDT

So I just picked this up and planned on threading it for a suppressor. I was just wondering, since the fluted part is so close to that tip of the rifle, will there be any problems threading into the fluted area? Will I lose accuracy? Will I lose any strength in the barrel?

Thanks
-Carlo

Posted: 4/15/2008 3:02:52 PM EDT

[#1]

It should be fine. The muzzle will be turned down deeper than the fluteing anyway. You should not really lose any strength or accuracy if the job is done right. Use a competent gun smith who really knows ARs.

Posted: 4/15/2008 3:06:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
It should be fine. The muzzle will be turned down deeper than the fluteing anyway. You should not really lose any strength or accuracy if the job is done right. Use a competent gun smith who really knows ARs.

What are some companies to look into? There is someone local to me, but his wait list is long. I rather just send it off. ADCO is what a friend of mine recommended.

-Carlo

Posted: 4/15/2008 3:29:14 PM EDT

[#3]

ADCO would be my recomendation. I sent a barrel down last week and it should be here tomorrow, not bad inso far as turn around.

Posted: 4/15/2008 3:38:24 PM EDT

[#4]

Definitly ADCO. Fast turnaround, good price, & great work. Its very hard nowadays to get all 3 of these from a gunsmith.

Posted: 4/15/2008 8:37:51 PM EDT

[#5]

It's settled then. ADCO it is.

Posted: 4/16/2008 3:41:41 PM EDT

[#6]

Mike at Tornado Tech did mine. I like it.

Posted: 4/17/2008 4:04:58 AM EDT

[#7]

Here's what my barrel will look like after it's been threaded:

^ As you can see, it goes into the flute and I was just worried for a second if that would mess anything up

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