M&P 15T question

Argus · May 31st, 2008, 03:18 PM

Does the flash suppressor screw off? It looks like it might. I don't see any pin welds. Also there is also a "key" that came with it. There is nothing in the instructions about what it's for?

Paladin132 · May 31st, 2008, 04:17 PM

I think that it probably does, but I wouldn't do it - it would more than likely make it a SBR. Why would you want to though?

As far as the key... I don't think I got one with mine.

JD · May 31st, 2008, 04:21 PM

It's only going to make it an SBR if the bbl itself is less than 16"?????

IIRC it only has be welded on if the bbl is less than legal length and the welded on compensator or flash hider is what makes it's legal length.

Part of the welded on compensator was to circumvent the AWB of '93, the removable comp was a "criteria" of assault weapon.

MattLarson · May 31st, 2008, 04:22 PM

That looks like an A2 birdcage - should unscrew, as the barrel is 16" by itself according to S&W's site.

If the barrel is under 16" without the flash hider, then it must be pinned / welded.

Matt

Argus · May 31st, 2008, 04:26 PM

More curious than anything else. What about this "key" This isn't my gun. It's my son's. After speaking with him, he said he's never measured the barrel but it's about a half inch longer than the 16" bushmaster barrel that has no suppressor when the uppers are placed side by side.

kaz · June 1st, 2008, 02:27 PM

If they do it like every other maker, it will just screw off. The barrel itself is 16 inches so going under the legal length won't be an issue.

Argus · June 1st, 2008, 02:32 PM

What is this???

Argus · June 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM

Front sight tool. Duh

Paladin132 · June 1st, 2008, 05:03 PM

I am jealous, I didn't get one of those!!!

glock21guy · June 1st, 2008, 10:04 PM

My M&P 15A flash suppressor just screws screw off.

May 31st, 2008, 03:18 PM	#1
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 391	M&P 15T question Does the flash suppressor screw off? It looks like it might. I don't see any pin welds. Also there is also a "key" that came with it. There is nothing in the instructions about what it's for?

May 31st, 2008, 04:21 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 7,916	It's only going to make it an SBR if the bbl itself is less than 16"????? IIRC it only has be welded on if the bbl is less than legal length and the welded on compensator or flash hider is what makes it's legal length. Part of the welded on compensator was to circumvent the AWB of '93, the removable comp was a "criteria" of assault weapon. __________________ Code of Virginia: § 18.2-308. Personal protection; carrying concealed weapons; when lawful to carry. The Bible and Self Defense VA Concealed Handgun Permit Info: From the VSP VA Reciprocity: From the VSP

May 31st, 2008, 04:22 PM	#4
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,266	That looks like an A2 birdcage - should unscrew, as the barrel is 16" by itself according to S&W's site. If the barrel is under 16" without the flash hider, then it must be pinned / welded. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

June 1st, 2008, 10:04 PM	#10
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	My M&P 15A flash suppressor just screws screw off. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

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May 31st, 2008, 04:17 PM	#2
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 302	I think that it probably does, but I wouldn't do it - it would more than likely make it a SBR. Why would you want to though? As far as the key... I don't think I got one with mine.

May 31st, 2008, 04:26 PM	#5
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 391	More curious than anything else. What about this "key" This isn't my gun. It's my son's. After speaking with him, he said he's never measured the barrel but it's about a half inch longer than the 16" bushmaster barrel that has no suppressor when the uppers are placed side by side.

June 1st, 2008, 02:27 PM	#6
kaz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 65	If they do it like every other maker, it will just screw off. The barrel itself is 16 inches so going under the legal length won't be an issue.

June 1st, 2008, 02:32 PM	#7
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 391	What is this???

June 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM	#8
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 391	Front sight tool. Duh

June 1st, 2008, 05:03 PM	#9
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 302	I am jealous, I didn't get one of those!!!