MarkB Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi All,Hoping someone can clear up a question I have about barrels. I've seen posts here that mention SASS barrels, while other posts just simply say barrels.Is there anything special about one designated as SASS?If so, do they require anything different than a regular barrel (ie gas block, gas tube)?Many thanks,Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 DPMS barrels use a different gas block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 hmmm, i thought a gas block was a gas block as long as diameter was correct.i've also seen a lot of Armalite SASS barrels talked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 DPMS played some games with the SASS barrels. There are threads and pictures somewhere on the forum here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 SASS = Semi Auto Sniper SystemPretty much just a term for a heavy barrel.....usually stainless I believe. Twist rates may vary by manufacture I believe. My Armalite is a 20" 1 in 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrraley Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 The ArmaLite SSASS barrel is Ceramic Coated for the tactical apperance, Stainless Steel Match barrel with an adjustable gas block.Cut with a 1:10 twist for optimized 168gr bullets. One of the 4 major manufactures that submitted for the gov solicitation. Since ArmaLite did not win the contract, they were the first to go public with it for sale to the general public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 And I wouldn't trade mine for anything in the world. Nice piece of equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Looking at a Lothar Walther SASS barrel in 16" , I need to confirm the twist, I think the Canadian SASS was 1 in 11.25. Not to fond of the thread, not going to suppress it, I cannot seem to find a brake to fit. Chambered for 7.62x51mm/.308. Threaded 11/16-24TPI for OPS suppressor. These are black ceramic coated. These barrels were made for a Canadian contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Chambered for 7.62x51mm/.308. Threaded 11/16-24TPI for OPS suppressor. These are black ceramic coated. These barrels were made for a Canadian contract.If you don't run the OPS INC muzzle devices that are specific to that barrel, you'll be out of luck finding anything to fit on the end of that particular barrel. The most common threading for 30-cal muzzle devices is 5/8 x 24. Just a heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 These brake are on Gun Broker at 495 each but are not specific to the exact details on specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 These brake are on Gun Broker at 495 each but are not specific to the exact details on specs.Those are Ops Inc brakes, but based on the pictures, aren't suppressor compatible. Do you have a link to the actual item on auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 If you don't run the OPS INC muzzle devices that are specific to that barrel, you'll be out of luck finding anything to fit on the end of that particular barrel. The most common threading for 30-cal muzzle devices is 5/8 x 24. Just a heads up.Thanks that is what I have been finding out, sent a message to OPS Inc. to see what they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenringx2 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 The reply to my e-mail: "If it's an 11/16-24 threading and it's set for our suppressors it should also have either a collar or a profiled barrel and it would be set up for a 3rd model suppressor. If you are looking for a brake for it check out Brownells.com, they should have that threading with our brake. If they do not let me know and I'll talk to our machinist and get you set. If you need anything else just let me know" Sounds like some good guys at OPS Inc. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 The reply to my e-mail: "If it's an 11/16-24 threading and it's set for our suppressors it should also have either a collar or a profiled barrel and it would be set up for a 3rd model suppressor. If you are looking for a brake for it check out Brownells.com, they should have that threading with our brake. If they do not let me know and I'll talk to our machinist and get you set. If you need anything else just let me know" Sounds like some good guys at OPS Inc. <thumbsup>They are the best if you ask me. I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with Daniel Dregne the other day. Great people, great product, and very eager to do anything they can to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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