45 cal muzzle brake, do they exist?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 45 cal muzzle brake, do they exist?

Posted: 2/1/2006 3:10:22 AM EDT

I am looking for a .45 cal muzzle brake for my .45 Oly AR project. I live in CT where we cannot have a FH unless its on a pre ban lower. Also, what thread pitch is used on the 45 barrel? HELP>>>>
any thoughts would be great
thanks,
H

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:51:14 AM EDT

[#1]

I would suggest you look through the Brownell's catalog. They have a large number of muzzle brakes that are intended for IPSC-type pistols that will work very well on a carbine. You may wind up getting your barrel re-threaded or re-thread the brake.

I did this with a 9mm SMG that I use for competition. The brake on it is an EGW which was made for 1911-style pistols.

Posted: 2/1/2006 7:02:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I am looking for a .45 cal muzzle brake for my .45 Oly AR project. I live in CT where we cannot have a FH unless its on a pre ban lower. Also, what thread pitch is used on the 45 barrel? HELP>>>>
any thoughts would be great
thanks,
H

We regularly install the Shrewd version which is 5/8 x 24. These require opening them on the lathe, though. Brownells' offers the KDF (IIRC) that is a ready made .458 that uses 5/8 x 24 thread as well. Vais makes one that is 5/8 x 32 if memory serves.

HTH

Posted: 2/28/2006 6:05:57 PM EDT

[#3]

OK,
now I have the 45 upper. I want to install a brake..who out there would perm attach a brake to make the length 16 total.
let me know
H

Posted: 3/1/2006 4:14:06 AM EDT

[#4]

Come see me at Newington Gun Exchange and we'll "Git 'r done".

Ask for Gary.

(860) 667-2658

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 45 cal muzzle brake, do they exist?

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