Noob Questions About Suppressors (OKC Area)

[dennishoddy]

So 5/8"x24 and 1/2"x28 are the mainstream for most threaded barrels?

There are other thread pitches out there. Most european guns use a metric thread. Here is a list:
.22 LR, .22 MAG, .17 HMR
The standard thread for these calibers is 1/2x28.
9mm

• 1/2x28 is the most common thread for 9mm weapons - both carbine and pistol.
• H&K weapons use the M13.5x1 LH thread pitch
• Sig Sauer weapons use the M13.5x1LH thread pitch

.40 S&W

• 9/16x24 is the most common thread pitch for .40 cal weapons.
• H&K weapons use the M14.5x1 LH thread pitch

.45

• .578x28 is the most common thread for .45 cal weapons.
• H&K USP Tactical uses the M16x1 LH thread pitch
• H&K Mark 23 (Socom) uses the M16x1 RH thread pitch

5.56mm (.223)

• AR-15s use the 1/2x28 thread pitch
• Steyr Aug uses the M13x1 LH thread pitch
• H&K weapons use the M15x1 thread pitch
• Ruger Mini uses 9/16x24 thread pitch

7.62mm (.308)

• 5/8x24 is the most common thread for 7.62mm/.308 weapons
• Sako TRG uses the M18x1 thread pitch
• Accuracy International uses the M18x1.5 thread pitch
• AK-47s use the M14x1LH thread pitch

.338LM

• 5/8x24 is the most common thread for .338LM weapons
• Sako TRG uses the M18x1 thread pitch
• Accuracy International uses the M18x1.5 thread pitch
• Desert Tactical Arms uses the 3/4x24 thread pitch

 

[dlbleak]

Village tactical has been running a sale on silencerco through the end of the year

 

[steelfingers]

I going to need a cover for my suppressor (when and if it ever comes in). Any good deals or suggestions for DIY? Thought about using something with mc exhaust tape.

 

[amcardon]

For can covers I've got an Armageddon high-temp, a Rifles Only HAD, a Bower's Griptastic (which is awesome on my direct thread Form-1 22lr suppressor), and a custom from hunter-steve on snipers hide. All 4 seem to work well but I think the RO HAD is my favorite...

The custom one is for my direct thread Lane scorpion magnum can and I haven't had a chance to shoot that one yet. The Armageddon and Rifles Only covers are on QD cans and I have definitely noticed some movement no matter how tight I cinch them down.

Most use some carbon or ceramic layer as a heat barrier to go up against the can. The griptastic is ribbed silicone and is super grippy (hence the name I guess) with no outer cover needed.