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Originally Posted by The Reaper
So you are going to pick a $1000 suppressor, based on whether it fits over a $20 flash suppressor?
TR
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As TR stated, I strongly encourage the person buying a suppressor to ask the manufacturer what flash suppressor/ mount they recommend. Though some flash suppressor manufacturers indicate they can mount Brand XYZ suppressors, the actual fit may not be correct, as flash suppressor/ mount manufacturers and suppressor manufacturers often change manufacturing specs as the designs mature.
Another red flag is the pinning of a flash suppressor to your rifle barrel. As you read through a suppressor manufacturer's warranty, they may exempt a pinned and welded flash suppressor on a barrel.
Consideration also has to be given to the barrel length and gas tube length. The short barrel rifles and shorter gas tubes generally mean a much higher pressure exerted into the suppressor. Again, contact the manufacturer and determine what their product can tolerate.
I have been running SureFire suppressors and was informed that the warranty would be voided if I used it on a pinned flash suppressor.
I have to think if the pressure exceeds the capabilities of the suppressor, and the flash suppressor is pinned to the barrel, you're gonna blow out your $1000 toy.
As far as pinning a mount to a barrel, a decent mount will cost around $100-130 and then the cost for someone to professionally pin and weld it. It needs to be done by someone reputable and willing to certify it - get that on the receipt. For $200 you can just order up a tax stamp for an SBR.