I would think that you'd be better off just having your barrel threaded.

 

Yeah, from what I've been able to find it looks like aftermarket barrels cost significantly more than threading. One thing that got me wondering was that it seems barrel ornaments screw on such that when they are fully on then the top of the ornament is pretty much exactly at the top of the barrel. This would be important for a compensator that has a true top and bottom positioning need. Therefore where the threading ends must be fairly critical. If this is correct then how would one go about finding a reliable service to do it correctly?

Thanks again,
Andrew

 

In regards to the suppressor baffles needing to be positioned vertically (assuming that's what you mean)... I wouldn't think that it would matter, but then I'm no expert on the subject.

As to who to get to do the work... there are some companies listed in a sticky in the NFA forum. You might also copy this thread to that forum (with the thread tools) and see if you get some more answers.

 

For a suppressor/silencer the threads must be concentric to the bore or bullets will hit the silencer. At minimum hurting accuracy, at worst destroying the can.

I see you are in North Texas. I have used and would suggest:

Hipes Consulting Services LLC
FFL/SOT 07/02
poulan10takethisoutsoidonotgetmorespam@yahoo.com

Obviously you need to edit the email addy.

 

I have seen 22/45 LITE uppers for sale for $150- $185. You can have your existing upper threaded for $145. Jim Pixley does excellent work, as do others, but I trust Jims work. I have had several threading jobs done by him, and every one has been perfect. Its really your choice, but for a quality job, figure at least $100+

Jim Pixleys Ebay auction

Jims Websight

 

I have seen 22/45 LITE uppers for sale for $150- $185. You can have your existing upper threaded for $145. Jim Pixley does excellent work, as do others, but I trust Jims work. I have had several threading jobs done by him, and every one has been perfect. Its really your choice, but for a quality job, figure at least $100+

More than that if you have to ship. Either an FFL fee or 2d Day air two ways, which ain't cheap. If you are an FFL 01, then never mind.

 

Jim did my stainless 22/45 (aka MkII) for use with SWR Spectre II and could not be more pleased!
Price was reasonable work perfect, defiantly use him for another.
Also drilled and tapped 6-40 holes for top and bottom Pac-Lite rails.

 

For something like a Mark III 22/45 Target, ........

You also might do a little more research and reading about barrel length. The MKIII target 22/45 will be long and heavy with a suppressor on It. May want to also have the barrel shortened. Or just get a 22/45 Lite barrel/ receiver.

 

Regarding barrel length, if you plan on buying a suppressor keeping ammo subsonic becomes important. Bulk ammo will stay subsonic in barrels under 5" generally, but 4" is better to be sure.

I like the Lite find it is not as accurate as Rugers all steel uppers.

 

Thread your barrel..

 

Jim did a buckmark rifle and 10/22 take down while moving the sight back.... No baffle strikes... His work is very good.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

I ended up putting a Ruger MKIII barrel on my MKII 22/45 because I wanted to go with a shorter barrel. If I remember correctly prices were pretty close.

 

I had Madd Macs Precision Tactical thread my barrel. His work is excellent and communication was great! Good price also. He does a lot of work on other guns also. I would highly recommend Jason. He made some great suggestions and I went with it!