fluted and threaded barrel
- Thread starter javbike
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HansGruber
Ronin
A fluted barrel has cuts (usually lengthwise, but there is also spiral fluting) in the outside of the barrel to lighten it, and also increase surface area for better heat dissipation.
A threaded barrel has threads cut on the muzzle end for the attachment of muzzle devices.
They can be both.
A threaded barrel has threads cut on the muzzle end for the attachment of muzzle devices.
They can be both.
These are examples of fluted barrels: - The grooves along the length are called flutes.
These are examples of threaded barrels: - Threaded barrel tips with thread protectors
This is an example of both fluting and threading on same barrel:
TEXASforLIFE
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Depends on caliber for thread numbers! Make sure you know what they are as for you can choose to some extent! What caliber are you looking at?
javbike
Hellcat
9mm on a ruger pc carbine
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Did it come with a muzzle device or a thread protector? Most 9mm threads are 1/2 x 24 or sometimes 28 8f not metric? Ruger is most likely NOT metric! Are you changing the barrel?
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It's already threaded then?
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Ruger should have the info on thread pitch or ask @10mmLife ? I think he has 1?
The Ruger PC Carbine has the more popular 1/2x28 thread pitch so you can add a muzzle device of your choice.
@javbike make sure the muzzle device you add is specifically made for 9mm because 5.56 barrels are also threaded for the same size muzzle device and it won't be pretty trying to force a 9mm through a .22cal hole over 100 FPS.
Definitely get the threaded so you at least have options at upgrade later with a suppressor, muzzle brake or forward compensator.
javbike
Hellcat
Thank you good to know doesn’t sound like a pretty picture
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That's part of the problem with 9mm and 22cal having the same thread cross. 40cal and 45cal are sometimes the same also. Imperial is easier to find than metric or more choices anyway.
SLR makes an awesome forward compensator for 9mm and it's my go to for 9mm rifle.
They are a little pricey but they are nice!
Honestly though the PC Carbine doesn't need a comp and I'd only recommend a decent bipod and a decent red dot or holographic sight.
SLR Rifleworks Synergy Linear Hybrid 9mm 1/2x28 Comp
SLR Rifleworks Synergy Linear Hybrid 9mm 1/2x28 Comp Synergy Linear Hybrid Compensator 9mm Steel Core with Titanium Sleeve Adds 1.52\
www.rainierarms.com
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