How do you mount the Flash Hider on a Greedo Killer?

[7-11 Jedi]

I'm working on my second Greedo Killer, and I'm curious what some of you have done to mount the flash hider to the barrel. On my previous version, I simply wrapped tape around the barrel until it was thick enough to clamp the hider on, but I was never truly satisfied with this idea.

Anyone have a suggestion or an idea? Pics?

Cheers!

SE

 

[wuher da brewer]

I wrapped it once around with tape. Then I cut a length of 3/4" copper pipe about 3/4" long. I used a dremel cut-off wheel to make 2 cuts the length of the pipe so I had removed a section about 1/4" wide. Then I squeezed that around the barrel before putting the flash hider on.

I'm about to start my second Greedo Killer. I don't think that method will work as well on my MGC. The barrel is thinner around and more tapered. I'm going to have to try something.

 

[rickrickrick]

I tried to get some info on this in another thread, but it died a premature death.

Thanks for the info about mounting the flash hider.

But a question: am I the only person in the known universe whose flash hider has the seam on the right side? The collar seems welded on - there's not a way to turn the nozzle so I can get the seam down, is there?

Many thanks for your input!

Rick

 

[wuher da brewer]

The ring on mine appears to be bonded to the muzzle. Though I bet it could be unseated with a little effort and then it could be rotated. I thought I remembered my last one (pictured above) having a loose ring. My new one is more greenish. The seam is very good, hardly noticeable and almost at the bottom.

 

[Lan-Ed-Tul]

i have a original just like in the pic above, and the clamp band comes off on mine. so you could turn the flash however you want to.

 

[7-11 Jedi]

Mine has the seam down the right as well. Doesn't bother me too much. Thanks for the ideas!

 

[rickrickrick]

Perhaps they're supposed to be welded, but some come loose. Mine is quite definitely "bonded" - I assume welded as there's a small bump on the top of the collar where it seems attached to the cone - and won't budge despite vigorous attempts to remove it. I'm afraid to damage it with any more force. So it looks like the fairly unslightly seam stays where it is!:unsure

Nice to know I am not alone - I also just saw a GK on ebay with the seam on the right side. Guess the positioning was random when they made the flash hiders.

Thanks for your input.

Rick

 

[adamata]

I used a small piece of plastic tubing the same diametyer at the barrell, about 3/4" in length, then I cut it lengthwise so it would expand/contract when I put it around the barrel. I put the hider over it and tightened it. Worked like a charm.