Removing/reattaching suppressor

Rikakiah · June 29, 2013, 11:11 AM

Does frequently removing a suppressor add any excess wear and tear than just an increased risk of cross-threading?

I have an AR-style .22 (HK416) and am in process of getting a suppressor. I'm debating on a carry bag, though. A 42" would hold the gun fine, but a 36" would be less cumbersome (as well as slightly cheaper). However, if I got the more convenient 36", I'd have to remove the suppressor for storage/carry. Thoughts?

tmorone · June 29, 2013, 06:00 PM

I've taken mine off rifles and pistols hundreds of time without issue. As long as you don't cross-thread when putting it back on I can't imagine there would be a problem.

Personally, I'm more afraid of damaging something by transporting WITH the can attached.

Willie Lowman · June 29, 2013, 06:18 PM

I will second that. The only time I transport any of my guns with the suppressor mounted is when they are in a hard shell case. Even then I check to make sure they didn't loosen when in transit.

Also, it is a good idea to remove suppressors after shooting (once they are cool enough to handle) or the carbon fowling might "weld" them to the muzzle.

1DrnkMxR · June 30, 2013, 08:04 AM

I've never had a problem with cross threading. I guess i'm really careful when I start to thread it on.

Rikakiah · June 30, 2013, 08:17 AM

Thanks. Nice point about transport damage with it attached. I'd be removing it anyway to clean after each shooting session, especially since it's a .22.

And I'm really careful with my toys, so I'm not particularly concerned I'll cross-thread it.

Thanks for the confirmation, guys.

weblance · June 30, 2013, 09:47 AM

I keep the threads wet with RemOil. It makes it much easier to thread on. I had a couple times when the threads were really dry, and I didnt like the way it felt when starting the thread. A light oil just makes it go much easier.

Bartholomew Roberts · June 30, 2013, 02:39 PM

No cross thread, no cry.

June 29, 2013, 11:11 AM	#1
Rikakiah Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2013 Posts: 189	Removing/reattaching suppressor Does frequently removing a suppressor add any excess wear and tear than just an increased risk of cross-threading? I have an AR-style .22 (HK416) and am in process of getting a suppressor. I'm debating on a carry bag, though. A 42" would hold the gun fine, but a 36" would be less cumbersome (as well as slightly cheaper). However, if I got the more convenient 36", I'd have to remove the suppressor for storage/carry. Thoughts?

June 29, 2013, 06:18 PM	#3
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	I will second that. The only time I transport any of my guns with the suppressor mounted is when they are in a hard shell case. Even then I check to make sure they didn't loosen when in transit. Also, it is a good idea to remove suppressors after shooting (once they are cool enough to handle) or the carbon fowling might "weld" them to the muzzle. __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

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June 29, 2013, 06:00 PM	#2
tmorone Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 221	I've taken mine off rifles and pistols hundreds of time without issue. As long as you don't cross-thread when putting it back on I can't imagine there would be a problem. Personally, I'm more afraid of damaging something by transporting WITH the can attached.

June 30, 2013, 08:04 AM	#4
1DrnkMxR Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Location: CinSity,NV Posts: 86	I've never had a problem with cross threading. I guess i'm really careful when I start to thread it on.

June 30, 2013, 08:17 AM	#5
Rikakiah Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2013 Posts: 189	Thanks. Nice point about transport damage with it attached. I'd be removing it anyway to clean after each shooting session, especially since it's a .22. And I'm really careful with my toys, so I'm not particularly concerned I'll cross-thread it. Thanks for the confirmation, guys.

June 30, 2013, 09:47 AM	#6
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I keep the threads wet with RemOil. It makes it much easier to thread on. I had a couple times when the threads were really dry, and I didnt like the way it felt when starting the thread. A light oil just makes it go much easier.

June 30, 2013, 02:39 PM	#7
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	No cross thread, no cry.