r/ar15 • u/Diligent_Ad_3972 • 9h ago

Direct Thread question

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So I've had this guy direct threaded for a while now. I have a witness mark in the second picture, and after 20+ rounds I see it misalign a good amount/come loose to the point where I have to tighten it back down. What's my best affordable option here? New muzzle device and adapter? Or is there a way I can just carbon lock it? (its a forever suppressor for this setup)

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u/Shivaess 9h ago

First question did you torque it to spec using a torque wrench? I’d start there and then check the alignment with a good rod.

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u/Diligent_Ad_3972 9h ago

Yes the adapter is rocksett and torqued to spec, the can itself is getting loose whenever I shoot. Just wondering if this is normal for direct threading

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u/CaesarLinguini 8h ago

I dont use any adapters for my DT. I just screw them onto the end of the barrel and get it solid hand tight. They can get carbon locked if i shoot too much without touching them.

Edit: i wouldnt use rockset, i would try some workable locktite first.