Hi all, need some assistance deciding what to do about threading for a suppressor:
A reputable gunsmith told me he is leery of 1/2x28 threading when it comes to accuracy because: 1) common sense says that having 0.138” (.5-.224)/2 =.138) of metal at the muzzle to hold/direct/stabilize the bullet isn’t much 2) he has personally seen how threading a barrel to 1/2x28 and simply adjusting how hard a thread protector was torque on (by hand) varied groups from over 2” to around 1” and 3) several customers have bought his uppers after growing accustomed to their accuracy (.5 moa or even better) being disappointed when they threaded the barrels for suppressors and lost accuracy.
The gunsmith said he will not do 1/2x28, would do 5/8x24 but wouldn’t guarantee accuracy and preferred/recommends/uses ¾ threads for his guns. But, as far as I know, there is only one suppressor on the market that is offered at 3/4x20 or 3/4x24 (Thunderbeast Arms) and it’s for 30 cal and I’m looking for a 22 cal.
Questions:
1) Do you think 5/8x24 will work (tons of other folks have used this….but then again tons of other folks are excited with 1 moa accuracy, so what do they know)?
2) Do you know of any other 3/4x24 threading suppressors? Or do you know of a Thread Over the Muzzle Break (TOMB) or Quick Detach system where the break/flash hider threads to 3/4x24?
3) A bit of a tangent but still a parallel thought: if the muzzle is so critical to accuracy, and is machined so thin while under pressure, and is so susceptible to how a can is torque on, wouldn’t a TOMB or quick attach system have the potential to be the best for consistency/accuracy (because the flash hider/break is permanent)? I know this goes against the current group think of threaded suppressors for accuracy rigs; but I don’t care about group think, I care about facts….so help me sort it out!
Thanks guys
A reputable gunsmith told me he is leery of 1/2x28 threading when it comes to accuracy because: 1) common sense says that having 0.138” (.5-.224)/2 =.138) of metal at the muzzle to hold/direct/stabilize the bullet isn’t much 2) he has personally seen how threading a barrel to 1/2x28 and simply adjusting how hard a thread protector was torque on (by hand) varied groups from over 2” to around 1” and 3) several customers have bought his uppers after growing accustomed to their accuracy (.5 moa or even better) being disappointed when they threaded the barrels for suppressors and lost accuracy.
The gunsmith said he will not do 1/2x28, would do 5/8x24 but wouldn’t guarantee accuracy and preferred/recommends/uses ¾ threads for his guns. But, as far as I know, there is only one suppressor on the market that is offered at 3/4x20 or 3/4x24 (Thunderbeast Arms) and it’s for 30 cal and I’m looking for a 22 cal.
Questions:
1) Do you think 5/8x24 will work (tons of other folks have used this….but then again tons of other folks are excited with 1 moa accuracy, so what do they know)?
2) Do you know of any other 3/4x24 threading suppressors? Or do you know of a Thread Over the Muzzle Break (TOMB) or Quick Detach system where the break/flash hider threads to 3/4x24?
3) A bit of a tangent but still a parallel thought: if the muzzle is so critical to accuracy, and is machined so thin while under pressure, and is so susceptible to how a can is torque on, wouldn’t a TOMB or quick attach system have the potential to be the best for consistency/accuracy (because the flash hider/break is permanent)? I know this goes against the current group think of threaded suppressors for accuracy rigs; but I don’t care about group think, I care about facts….so help me sort it out!
Thanks guys
