Which AR15 thread protector?

[adamjay]

Working on switching over an AR to featureless. Thinking of replacing the flash supressor with a thread protector. Just dont see the value of a muzzle brake for this rifle - dont need to reduce recoil and definately dont need to make it louder.

Is any brand thread protector better than any other?
Any come with a crush washer or just use blue loctite on them?
I think a smooth finish looks better than a knurled one but this is secondary to quality/function.

Have you used one?

Thanks, AJ

[HardwoodRods]

Loudner, definitely a loudner that's the way to go. Don't need a crush washer, anything will work, they are all about the same, IMHO

[rivraton]

These look pretty good, I just ordered a couple on eBay...

[Bullets&Whitewalls]

These look pretty good, I just ordered a couple on eBay...

I like the looks of those!

[CWDraco]

Thordsen has a nice looking one too.

http://www.thordsencustoms.com/barrel-cap-slotted-for-1-2-28/

[XDJYo]

I am at the same stage. Not sure if I am going with a thread protector as I'm not digging the looks that much. I may go with a linear compensator. Like a Kaw Valley.

[Schutzman]

Yup, wondering about the Kaw Valley as well. The thread protectors look funk and not sure really WHAT the FOCK!

[XDJYo]

Yup, wondering about the Kaw Valley as well. The thread protectors look funk and not sure really WHAT the FOCK!

Here's the linear compensator I was looking at. http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Kaw_...ear223-blk.htm

Trying to find a pic of it on an AR15, I stumbled across this review. Haven't read it yet. http://spartantc.blogspot.com/2013/0...on-linear.html

Happy shooting and be safe.

[Schutzman]

Yep, the Kaw Valley. Good deal @ JoeBob's. The review link doesn't have any talk on actually firing it. Bummer but hopefully can find some reviews

[dwightlooi]

Working on switching over an AR to featureless. Thinking of replacing the flash supressor with a thread protector. Just dont see the value of a muzzle brake for this rifle - dont need to reduce recoil and definately dont need to make it louder.

Is any brand thread protector better than any other?
Any come with a crush washer or just use blue loctite on them?
I think a smooth finish looks better than a knurled one but this is secondary to quality/function.

Have you used one?

Thanks, AJ

I NEVER use a crush washer... Loctite Red works better.

[Boristheblade]

Im using this one on my AR. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Picture on my barrel http://i.imgur.com/FoB2JMd.jpg

Unfinished rifle http://i.imgur.com/mmgu6He.jpg

[krondoUSA]

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http://www.ebay.com/usr/dock1029

-Kevin