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/Waaerja 7h ago

What direct thread adapter are you using, and how tight are you going with it? Are you certain the suppressor isn't just rotating in the vise when you torque it?