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FrankenMauser · April 21, 2019, 12:41 AM

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Can an AR be fired without a barrel nut?

This is a follow-up to my snarky reply to a typographical and/or grammatical error (or plain old brain fart) posted in a previous thread, by another member.

I want your thoughts.

Will it fail to fire?
Will the barrel fall off?
Will the case rupture?
Will it work just fine?
Will the barrel extension and threaded receiver boss explode, due to being unsupported?
Will the ... fill-in-the-blank ... cause ... fill-in-the-blank ... to ... fill-in-the-blank?...?

What will happen if an AR is fired without a barrel nut?

I can not lie. I must admit now that, perhaps surprising, video is forthcoming.

April 21, 2019, 12:41 AM	#1
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Can an AR be fired without a barrel nut? WARNING: The following post includes experimentation with firearms outside of accepted and reasonable limits. DO NOT ATTEMPT any actions discussed or portrayed in this context. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assumes any liability for any damage or injury resulting from the use of this information. Can an AR be fired without a barrel nut? This is a follow-up to my snarky reply to a typographical and/or grammatical error (or plain old brain fart) posted in a previous thread, by another member. I want your thoughts. Will it fail to fire? Will the barrel fall off? Will the case rupture? Will it work just fine? Will the barrel extension and threaded receiver boss explode, due to being unsupported? Will the ... fill-in-the-blank ... cause ... fill-in-the-blank ... to ... fill-in-the-blank?...? What will happen if an AR is fired without a barrel nut? I can not lie. I must admit now that, perhaps surprising, video is forthcoming. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe. Last edited by FrankenMauser; April 22, 2019 at 12:56 AM.