Barrel Threading: Galil

[rsinmv]

I have a Galil that currently has a Raddlock 2" extension along with a standard flash hider but I want swap it out with a extended AR flash hider. Problem, Gailil with a 13x1 RH and AR with 1/2-28 thread.

Would you tap the flash hider or run a die to recut the barrel thread? I'm leaning towards recutting the barrel but the barrel seems to be pita to remove so I may need to run the die by hand rather than chuking the barrel in the lathe.

Anyone have a spare 1/2-28 die you want to sell or lend out for a nominal fee? Or know of anyone who can work on it in O.C. area??
Thanks

[Gunsmithing]

You can do threading on lathe.
This looks like 13 mm x 1 mm thread on the Gailil. If this is the two sizes are so close. Gailil is 0.511" OD x 25.4 tpi and the AR 0.500 OD x 28 TPI. The best way is to buy a flah hider the right size.

Dave

[rsinmv]

Would be nice to find the right flash hider for the Galil but I didn't find one I liked/need plus I already have few spare AR flash hiders..

[Manic Mechanic]

Helicoil the flash hider.

[kingmoochr]

easier to replace a flash hider than a barrel, id modify your spares...

[Conehead]

The Raddlock extension should already have a 1/2"x28 thread on the tip end if I'm not mistaken.

[Gunsmithing]

You can if you barrel is over 17". You would cut off the old threads and turn and thread with the standor 1/2" x 28 TPI threads. Cost is around $80.00

Dave