M4-1000 suppressor thread adhesive question.

[GONRA]

GONRA realizes in advance that this will probably win a Big Prize for
“dumbest query on the forum sofar in 2010” but here goes:

Am familiar with suppressors that screw on and off.
Am careful to keep threads clean, assemblies tight.
No problems yet.

Now havan Advanced Armament Corp. Sound & Flash Suppressor Model M4-1000.
Came with tiny bottle of Rocksett Adhesive (a thread adhesive)
to keep flash compensator (muzzle attachment) on tight.

“Host Weapon” is a AR-15 put together decades ago with 24 inch 1 / 7 twist fatter barrel
for shootin’ orange tip tracers at 500 yards. Semiauto only, rifle never heats up much.

Advanced Armament Corp. flash compensator (muzzle attachment) screws on square.
Seats square against a large single point threaded undercut flat since barrel is fat.
Sight down bore - everything is clear – no interference visible.
Have to unscrew suppressor all the way until any interference “partial moons” appear.

Here’s what I am wondering about:

1. Want to test fire this assembly WITHOUT using the Rocksett Adhesive thread adhesive.
(Want to make sure everything is OK with bullets I shoot, BEFORE using thread adhesive.)
Any thoughts / experience on this?

2. If the above is OK, is it possible to just FORGET the Rocksett Adhesive
so the unit (flash compensator / suppressor assembly)
can be readily transferred from one “host weapon” to another?
Remember, am just shootin’ semiauto, only a few shots at any given time.
So its easy to check frequently / maintain threaded assembly tightness.

Thanx in advance fellas!

[OnyxSkyDV]

You should be able to fire a few rounds without the rockset without an issue. It's there to prevent the flash hider backing off over time. I would ensure you have it torqued to the right specs first, and check it often during use.

If you do not rockset the hider, then you effectively have a thread mount can, and any of the concerns that would come with one, such as coming unscrewed during use, leading to baffle strikes.

I would wonder if you can use a lighter grade of rockset or loktite to hold the hider on, but still be able to remove it easily later on.

Of course the smartest move is to rockset it down so you never have an issue, and then go buy another QD mount for other platforms.


Onyx

[GONRA]

GONRA thanks OnyxSkyDV for the valuable info.
Yesterday used adjustable wrench across 0.826 inch flats to assemble / torque up
flash compensator / barrel assembly hand tight.
Screwed on suppressor, clicking all the way. Nice tight assembly!
Surprised at local range - no tracers. !@#$%^*&*
Kind fella offered me a handful of 55 grain commercial ammo.
Shot 3 rounds – no flash compensator / suppressor loosening – checked each shot.
No sign of bullet destruction, keyholing, etc. at 100 yards.
Very nice reduction in noise too!

So, with the kind assistance of OnyxSkyDV and helpful shooter, am off to a Good Start.

Next step is to shoot my tracer handloads
to make sure these longer bullets don’t screw up in some fashion.
This will have to wait until I drive to my 100+ acres shootin’ spot – 4 1/2 hour drive each way.
Hopefully will do this Wednesday…

[OnyxSkyDV]

Glad it worked out. Remember to stay vigilant and make sure that it doesn't work loose until you can glue it down tight.

Don't forget the rules. PICS!


Onyx