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Posted: 4/21/2014 3:46:03 PM EDT
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Has anyone had issues disassembling their Octane 9HD's. I just picked mine up from the dealer today and have been having issues getting the front end cap to come off. I know you use the back end of the piston to do it and it will not budge loose. My Octane 45 is fine, comes apart easy.. Its almost as if the can is fused shut for some reason...I've scratched the shit out of the anodizing on the end cap and I'm about ready to send it to SilencerCo to have them check it out. I've tried all kinds of oils to see if that would help and nothing...Anyone have suggestions?
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Has anyone had issues disassembling their Octane 9HD's. I just picked mine up from the dealer today and have been having issues getting the front end cap to come off. I know you use the back end of the piston to do it and it will not budge loose. My Octane 45 is fine, comes apart easy.. Its almost as if the can is fused shut for some reason...I've scratched the shit out of the anodizing on the end cap and I'm about ready to send it to SilencerCo to have them check it out. I've tried all kinds of oils to see if that would help and nothing...Anyone have suggestions? I could not get mine off without using screw driver through the piston for leverage |
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Quoted: I could not get mine off without using screw driver through the piston for leverage Quoted: Quoted: Has anyone had issues disassembling their Octane 9HD's. I just picked mine up from the dealer today and have been having issues getting the front end cap to come off. I know you use the back end of the piston to do it and it will not budge loose. My Octane 45 is fine, comes apart easy.. Its almost as if the can is fused shut for some reason...I've scratched the shit out of the anodizing on the end cap and I'm about ready to send it to SilencerCo to have them check it out. I've tried all kinds of oils to see if that would help and nothing...Anyone have suggestions? I could not get mine off without using screw driver through the piston for leverage Pretty much this.
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Quoted: Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. Get some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black ... it'll touch up those scratches on the endcap. |
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Get some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black ... it'll touch up those scratches on the endcap. Quoted:
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Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. Get some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black ... it'll touch up those scratches on the endcap. +1 |
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Let us know if you're happy with how yours sounds.  I'll have to find some Aluma-black and try it out. I'll report back on how it sounds. I've only got the one host so far, a P228. Just a good excuse to buy another host or two or three....Has there been issues with them not reducing the sound as they should? |
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I'll have to find some Aluma-black and try it out. I'll report back on how it sounds. I've only got the one host so far, a P228. Just a good excuse to buy another host or two or three....Has there been issues with them not reducing the sound as they should? That depends on who you talk to. Many current suppressors, and the Octane is no exception, produce a great deal of back pressure. You can't design one suppressor that works perfect on all pistols. The suppressor often vents gas through the barrel with enough force to cause it to pop. If you have issues with the way it sounds, try changing up the particular subsonic load you are using or, if you reload, you might try swapping powders. The Octane 9 should be hearing safe. |
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Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character  
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Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character Ask SiCo how much it would cost for them to replace the end cap. |
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I'll have to find some Aluma-black and try it out. I'll report back on how it sounds. I've only got the one host so far, a P228. Just a good excuse to buy another host or two or three....Has there been issues with them not reducing the sound as they should? Quoted:
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Let us know if you're happy with how yours sounds. I'll have to find some Aluma-black and try it out. I'll report back on how it sounds. I've only got the one host so far, a P228. Just a good excuse to buy another host or two or three....Has there been issues with them not reducing the sound as they should? Mine isn't at all quiet. Hearing safe, though. 
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Quoted: Mine isn't at all quiet. Hearing safe, though. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Let us know if you're happy with how yours sounds. I'll have to find some Aluma-black and try it out. I'll report back on how it sounds. I've only got the one host so far, a P228. Just a good excuse to buy another host or two or three....Has there been issues with them not reducing the sound as they should? Mine isn't at all quiet. Hearing safe, though. I had a chance to take my Octane 45 out with some new 9mm loads today: 147gr Montana Gold CMJ with 3.3 grains of Titegroup. Shot out of a Glock 34 with a Storm Lake barrel in the open - it was absolutely pleasant to shoot with no hearing protection. I'll try it again with my Octane 9 the next time I can get out but I'm not expecting any drastic differences.
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Quoted: I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character Quoted: Quoted: Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character The pin spanner is less than $10 from McMaster-Carr.
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Ask SiCo how much it would cost for them to replace the end cap. Quoted:
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Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character Ask SiCo how much it would cost for them to replace the end cap. I was in contact with SilencerCo after I posted this. They are going to replace the end cap for no charge, even paying shipping both ways. That is the type of customer service that keeps me buying their products again and again. |
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Has anyone had issues disassembling their Octane 9HD's. I just picked mine up from the dealer today and have been having issues getting the front end cap to come off. I know you use the back end of the piston to do it and it will not budge loose. My Octane 45 is fine, comes apart easy.. Its almost as if the can is fused shut for some reason...I've scratched the shit out of the anodizing on the end cap and I'm about ready to send it to SilencerCo to have them check it out. I've tried all kinds of oils to see if that would help and nothing...Anyone have suggestions? I could not get mine off without using screw driver through the piston for leverage Pretty much this. This is what my dealer warned me, I have not torn my new Octane down yet (limited shooting). |
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I was in contact with SilencerCo after I posted this. They are going to replace the end cap for no charge, even paying shipping both ways. That is the type of customer service that keeps me buying their products again and again. Quoted:
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Thanks guys. Now I feel pretty stupid for not thinking to try that. Came apart with ease using the screw driver. Now I'll have to live with the scratched up end cap.. I F'd up the finish on my 3-lug mount just a bit by using a hex wrench to break it loose. It adds character Ask SiCo how much it would cost for them to replace the end cap. I was in contact with SilencerCo after I posted this. They are going to replace the end cap for no charge, even paying shipping both ways. That is the type of customer service that keeps me buying their products again and again. Great to hear that. I've got a friend who has agreed to mill plastic wrenches for my Octane 45 and Spectre II. I, too, worry about the finish. |
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