removing "post-ban" muzzle device

[savage54]

I have an AR-10 that I purchased in 2001. In those days, Armalite was shipping the guns with a "permanently attached" muzzle break to avoid any issues with the threaded barrels. I say "permanently attached" because I remember reading posts of people who did successfully remove them so that they could put other breaks on, or to attached unported replacements to quiet the beast down some.

I now want to do that myself, but I can't find those old posts. Does any one remember how they were attached back then?

I kinda think the posts indicated had they were pinned in place after being thread on, then the whole thing was Parkerized. Is it a matter of just removing the finish to find the pins, then driving then out? Out do they have to be drilled out? Or are they soldered on?

Any help appreciated.

[Dane Armory]

PITA ! ! !

Start with a new barrel. !

Time , Money ... its the smart way to go.

Then you can build another gun at a later date with your parts bin parts.

[shibiwan]

Your best bet is to slice the muzzle device lengthwise.......lots of how-to's out there that show this method.

[edgecrusher]

You could also have your barrel cut and re thread.

If I were to try to remove it, I would go the route you mentioned, but they won't be soldered, it was more than likely a spot weld.

[survivalshop]

  Photo's of you muzzle device . So we can see how its attached.

[Dane Armory]

Q. Is the barrel 16.1" with the muzzle device attached as it sits now ?

[Rsquared]

Like Dane Armory said. More than likely, it'll be easier to just get another barrel.

[unforgiven]

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