do I have to have a gunsmith thread my barrel or can I have a machine shop do this and is there anything legal about this (Tennessee)
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Provided the machinist uses proper tools and techniques there is no reason your barrel can not be threaded in a machine shop. That said, quality gunsmiths have much more experience with the specifics of barrel threading.
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OK thank you. I have mentioned it to a couple of buddies but when they here the word suppressor they automatically change the subject there are a lot of uneducated people when it comes to suppressor ownership. Most seem to think its illegal and don't realize the average Joe can own one if you can pass the atf background check
Exactly what I would say. However, you would probably be better off sending this to a gunsmith. I have worked on a lathe and although it wouldn't be difficult, I know a few guys wouldn't be comfortable and you wouldn't get what you paid for.
Send it to Phoenix Custom Rifles. I did and they did an amazing job! When the thread protector is screwed on, you cannot even tell it has been threaded.
Find someone who knows what they are doing and tell them it is for a suppressor. The threads need to be cut properly so you don't get baffle strikes and/or POI shift with you expensive and long awaited suppressor. Do it right and don't just get some random "smith" to "thread for a brake".
I recommend the gunsmith to do the threading job. The thread need to be perfectly inline with the suppressor and not too tight or too loose (your suppressor will be put on and off thousand times during the life of the rifle).
You're definitely better off having an experienced gunsmith do the job. Even a capable machinist might cut the threads concentric to the OD of the barrel, instead of concentric with the bore (unfortunately, those are not always the same thing).
Tornado Technologies is another good source for barrel threading.
Tornado Technologies is another good source for barrel threading.
