Threaded Suppressor Adapter

[xr650rRider]

Got a link to anything about that? I can't imagine a simple thread adapter (which may, or may not, be used with a can) being regulated.

GsT

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firear...on-firearms-national-firearms-act-definitions

The adapter itself might not be until it is used in conjunction with a muffling device. Be it an oil filter, solvent trap or an actual suppressor. You can no longer get a form 1 approved unless you have an 07-FFL and a manufacturing license, so for the average Joe, making an adapter for a suppressor is considered manufacturing parts of a suppressor. Probably should contact an attorney.

 

[wnchstrtnfldvlle]

Where did you see that about the form 1 and "Unlicensed Persons" no longer being able to submit? The only thing I could find is where you can no longer purchase the "parts" to make the suppressor after submitting the form 1. It looks like the entire thing needs to be made from scratch. Not even sure about that one though.

 

[xr650rRider]

It's been going on for > 2 years. I haven't seen anyone that has had a form 1 approved since then. Seems they usually get a letter saying they are already in possession of illegal parts that constitute a suppressor. If you can prove you produced your raw materials when you submit your drawings, then maybe you'll be legal. I'm not the suppressor police and you might not ever be prosecuted. It all comes down to what is your freedom worth?

 

[wnchstrtnfldvlle]

I see what you're saying. They're working in the gray area to keep it from happening.

 

[GeneT45]

Understood. It's more to just practice hitting dimensions. The overall goal is to start chambering my own barrels, so I thought this would be a good project to start practicing.

When I cut a thread shank for barreling I do it just like a regular pre-finishing cut and leave some extra. Then measure the spigot length with a depth mic and cut to a true length. As it turns out though, even that doesn't need to be extremely close to nominal, because you'll be measuring headspace with that barrel and its intended bolt or receiver.

GsT