removing pin/weld muzzle device?

[Rich1911]

Are there any repercussions to removing and replacing a pin and welded muzzle device? Im thinking of swapping out my handguard to a free float one, but i'd need to have my muzzle device removed to do so. Its either this, or buying a new upper.

Would there be damage to the barrel? Any change in accuracy?

Edit: just for clarity, a new muzzle device would be pinned and welded one the new handguard is installed. I would have my a smith do everything at the same time.

[G-forceJunkie]

Typically plan on the muzzle device to be ruined when its removed. Done right, there should be no damage to the barrel.

[ohsmily]

Are there any repercussions to removing and replacing a pin and welded muzzle device? Im thinking of swapping out my handguard to a free float one, but i'd need to have my muzzle device removed to do so. Its either this, or buying a new upper.

Would there be damage to the barrel? Any change in accuracy?

It may be considered constructive possession of an SBR to have a barrel shorter than 16" (without pinned/welded device to bring it to 16). If you own a pistol lower, toull.be in better shape in this regard.

[Rich1911]

Typically plan on the muzzle device to be ruined when its removed. Done right, there should be no damage to the barrel.

Cool. Yes, I have no intention of reusing the muzzle device as I would anticipate it being ruined anyways.

[tabascoz28]

Mine was a spot weld on the outer edge of the pin, I don't think it went all the way through. If I was ever to remove it I'd just grind off the surface. It all depends on how it was welded. Then you would essentially find someone to re-weld.

[edgerly779]

Here in socal we have Randall at ar15 barrels do it. Since your hiding your location cannot refer someone.