Assembling my first AR - Rules question

[sfang001]

I have a 16" barrel. So far, so good. It's got a threaded end to it.

At 16", can I leave the threaded end as is? I won't, not long term, but is that an issue? I know the "muzzle brakes, not flash hider" rule, but is the rule "no threaded barrel", in case I put an evil, evil silencer on there that I magically find somewhere?

Thanks.

[9Cal_OC]

Threaded barrels only applies to handguns (AW).

[kcheung2]

There is no "no threaded barrel" rule for rifles. Only a "no flash hider" rule for featureless rifles. An exposed threaded barrel? Not a "flash hider". A tactical spork muzzle device? Not a "flash hider". An assault chainsaw muzzle device? Not a "flash hider".

[golfish]

I'd put a thread protector on in just to keep things nice

[ARDude]

I have a 16" barrel. So far, so good. It's got a threaded end to it.

At 16", can I leave the threaded end as is? I won't, not long term, but is that an issue? I know the "muzzle brakes, not flash hider" rule, but is the rule "no threaded barrel", in case I put an evil, evil silencer on there that I magically find somewhere?

Thanks.

Good luck getting one in California....

[alpha_romeo_XV]

How do you put a muzzle brake on without a threaded barrel ? Simple thread protectors are on Ebay for $5

[ar15barrels]

How do you put a muzzle brake on without a threaded barrel ?

Threads are the only RIGHT way.
There are clamp-on muzzle devices for un-threaded barrels.
They suck.
They often slide off the barrel and get launched downrange before the gun owner has the barrel properly threaded.

[unclerandy]

How do you put a muzzle brake on without a threaded barrel ? Simple thread protectors are on Ebay for $5

Are you asking for yourself? Do you have a 16" barrel with no threads? The context here is an AR....

[jimbo74]

Are you asking for yourself? Do you have a 16" barrel with no threads? The context here is an AR....

there are ARs that don't have threaded barrels, and clamp ons are available. but why?

[enorbit3]

Like others have said, put a thread protector on there. Cheap insurance.