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Posted: 1/25/2009 9:06:31 PM EDT
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Im thinking about a Gemteck M4-02 Piranha. I woudl be swapping between several hosts very rarely.
How much trouble do people have with threaded cans backing out. Is the lock tite stuff a big issue to put on and does it make the suppressor hard to remove or gum up anything? does it have to set up a while? What portion of a turn can creat a problem, 1/4 turn, a whole turn? what if I made a simple sheet metal clamp to lock the back of the supporessor to the barrel, kinda like the clamps that hold extended tubes on shotguns by clamping the tube to the barrel. |
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Is the lock tite stuff a big issue to put on and does it make the suppressor hard to remove or gum up anything? does it have to set up a while?
There are 3 grades of Loc-Tite: 'Semi-permanent,' 'hard semi-permanent,' and Jesus Himself couldn't loosen it without a miracle.' The first and easiest to remove still requires a tool (wrench, vise grips, etc) to remove and leaves a sort of gummy residue. I have no experience removing the other kinds. As far as putting it on, you want to be sure you have VERY, VERY clean surfaces. Clean them with solvent, then clean the solvent off with alcohol. The manufacturer has a preparation chemical that it sells. Put just a drop or LESS on the threads, screw them together, and wait about 30 minutes or so. I'd use the first type if I were doing your job. But I'd also only use it if I experience a recurring problem. IMO, the problems you may experience are due to the fact that the suppressor was installed while cold, and loosens when the metals warm up. I have no experience with suppressors, but I have slept at a Holiday Inn. |
| Teflon tape is a better solution for take-off ability. Tight to the shoulder is the only answer, no "how many threads off is safe?" Continued use of locktite with result in built up and gummy residue. You would have to clean off the threads on the gun and in the can (not fun) every time you switched. |
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All my cans are thread on. I have never had an issue with them backing off. I use either a 'split' lock washer, or a ring washer and it has never been an issue.
I have heard people advise against a split locking washer, but for the life of me I can't see why they think it would be an issue. Tighten the washer down until it is flat, and shoot all day. Semi, full, mag dumps. Whatever. No baffle problems. TRG |
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