AR barrel extensions - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 01-29-2010, 02:39 PM

quick question and I feel really stupid for asking this but AR's are defiantly not my strong suit. AR barrel extension. Like this one.
Why? I thought the barrel extension was part of the barrel. Are breech ends of barrels threaded and then the extension added for headspacing adjustment?

cakes · 01-29-2010, 09:11 PM

The barrel extension IS considered part of the barrel. If you buy an AR barrel, the extension will be installed already, and headspace will already be set.

Helix_FR · 01-29-2010, 10:16 PM

cool, thats what I was thinking but I never assume anything anymore. Thanks Cakes.

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01-29-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
cakes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 230	Re: AR barrel extensions The barrel extension IS considered part of the barrel. If you buy an AR barrel, the extension will be installed already, and headspace will already be set. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, shoot, shoot again.

01-29-2010, 10:16 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: AR barrel extensions cool, thats what I was thinking but I never assume anything anymore. Thanks Cakes. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com